Spring English As A Second Language Course Guide

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1 Spring English As A Second Language Course Guide 1

2 L ANGUAGE INSTRUCTI O N FOR NEWCOMERS ( L I N C ) CLASSE S LINC CLASSES: Day Cl asses M onday to Friday Mo rn in g 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. L it e r a c y t o C a n a d ia n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 8 M onday to Friday Afternoon 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. L it e r a c y t o C a n a d ia n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 8 Spring Da y School term start s April 2, 2013 LINC CLASSES: Nig ht Cla s s es M onday and W ednesday Evenin g 6:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. L it e r a c y t o C a n a d ia n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 8 Spring Night Sch ool term start s A pril 3, 2013 F u n d e d b y C i t i z e n s h i p a n d I m m i g r a t i o n C a n a d a. 2

3 M O N D AY to THURSDAY AF T E R NO ON CLAS S M onday to Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. L itera c y to Canadian Language Benchmark 5 Spring term st arts April 2, 2013 P lease contact St. George s Centre for ESL for more information! T U TO RI NG This program may be able to assist you to reach your educational objectives. If you need to improve in one skill area (listening/speaking, reading or writing) to reach a goal, or if your work schedule and family obligations are preventing you from attending language classes, this new tutoring program may be helpful. Groups of 2 to 5 eligible learners will be placed with volunteer tutors to work on lessons prepared by the ESL Tutoring teacher. Please contact St. George s Centre for ESL for more information! F u n d e d b y C i t i z e n s h i p a n d I m m i g r a t i o n C a n a d a Please note that there are no classes at St. George s Centre on the following dates: Monday, May 20,

4 E N G L I S H A S A S E C O N D L ANGUAGE ( E S L ) CLASSE S E S L CL ASSES: Day Cla s s es M onday to Friday Mo rn in g 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ESL Literacy to Canadian Language Benchmark 9 M onday to Friday Afternoon 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ESL Literacy to Canadian Language Benchmark 9 M onday to Friday Afternoon 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ESL Literacy to Canadian Language Benchmark 5 Spring Da y School term start s April 2, 2013 E S L CL ASSES: N ig ht Cl asses M onday and W ednesday Evenin g 6:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. ESL Literacy to Canadian Language Benchmark 9 Spring Night Sch ool term start s April 3, 2013 C a n a d ian C it i z e n s, Permanent Resident s, C o n v e n t io n R e f u g e e s a n d R e f u g e e C la imants ar e e l ig ib le fo r c lasses fu n d e d b y t h e O n t a r io Mi n i s t r y o f C it i ze n s h i p a n d I m m ig r a t ion. We offer 10 different levels of classes including ESL literacy. Students learn how to improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. All students have a language test before starting classes. Instructors give students feed-back on their progress at the end of each term. Students can register for either the morning class, the afternoon class, or all classes. 4

5 N I G H T C L A S S E S - W R I T I N G SENTENCE STRUCTURE AND GRAMMAR - PART 2 T uesd a ys 6:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. April 16 to June 4, 2013 C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 4 t o C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 8 Each week of this 8-week course will focus on a different aspect of grammar that is crucial for creating English sentences correctly. Some of the grammar points which will be reviewed are verb forms and tenses, subordinate clauses, noun clauses and subject verb agreement. WRITING SKILLS: ESSAY BASICS - PART 2 T hursdays 6:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. M a y 2 to Ju ne 20, C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 5 t o C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 8 This course will help those who wish to improve their writing skills for study or for work. Learn how to write short essays. Students will learn how to write introductory paragraphs, develop and support a point of view, and create effective concluding paragraphs. N I G H T CLASSE S T E S T PREPARATION ACADEMIC TEST PREPARATION Preparation strategies for TOEFL and IELTS Thursdays 6:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. April 25 to June 13, 2013 C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 6 t o C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 9 This course provides an overview of TOEFL and IELTS. The knowledge and strategies students need to be successful on these tests will be presented and practiced. Please note that IELTS is accepted as proof of language ability when applying for Canadian citizenship. 5

6 NIGH T CLASSES LISTENING AND SPEAKING ADVANCED CONVERSATION AND PRONUNCIATION T hursdays 6:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. April 4 to June 20, 2013 C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 4 t o C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 8 The Advanced Conversation and Pronunciation course is for intermediate and advanced students. It reviews the essential knowledge needed to improve English pronunciation and provides practice speaking with others about interesting and current topics. CANADIAN IDIOMS AND EXPRESSIONS T uesd a ys 6:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. April 23 to June 11, 2013 C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 5 t o C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 8 This course will improve students understanding of common Canadian idioms and expressions used in conversation and the media. Students will develop their listening comprehension skills, increase their understanding of the meaning of idioms and expressions, and practice using them in conversation and role play. WORKING WITH YOUR ACCENT PART 2 W ednesdays 6:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. April 24 to June 12, 2013 C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 5 t o C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 8 The course is designed for those who are comfortable expressing themselves in English, but feel that their pronunciation and intonation needs improvement. The instructor will review pronunciation rules and provide exercises and strategies to improve intonation. 6

7 N I G H T CLASSE S W O R K PLACE PREPARAT I O N BUSINESS ENGLISH AND CANADIAN WORKPLACE CULTURE PART I T uesd a ys 6:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. April 16 to June 4, 2013 C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 5 t o C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 8 During this course, students will learn about Canadian workplace culture and how Canadians communicate at work whether it is face-to-face, at meetings or through s. The course also focuses on vocabulary building with a special emphasis on commonly used idiomatic expressions related to the world of work. TELEPHONE SKILLS M ondays 6:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. April 22 to June 17, 2013 ( No c l a s s o n Ma y 2 0, ) C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 4 t o C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 8 This work-place focused course is designed to provide students with strategies to improve listening comprehension when using the phone as well as strategies for speaking in a professional manner when leaving voic messages or participating in conference calls. 7

8 S ATURDA Y CL ASSES ESL CLASS SATURDAY CLASS April 13 to June 22, 2013 Saturdays Morning 9 a.m. to 12 noon C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 1 t o C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 5 ( N o c l a s s e s S a t u r d a y, M a y 1 8, ) Students learn how to improve their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills. All students have a language test before starting classes. Please telephone St. George s Centre for more information! PRONUNCIATION & ADVANCED LISTENING COMPREHENSION April 13 to June 22, :00 a.m. to 12:00 noon C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 6 t o C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 9 ( N o c l a s s e s S a t u r d a y, M a y 1 8, ) This is a course for high intermediate and advanced level students who wish to review the essentials of English sounds and intonation as well as improve their listening comprehension skills. 8

9 . SATURDAY CLASSES CITIZENSHIP CLASS April 13 to June 22, :00 a.m. to 12:00 noon C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 4 t o C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 8 ( N o c l a s s S a t u r d a y, M a y 1 8, ) This course will help you to prepare for your Canadian citizenship test using the study guide Discover Canada. R e gist ra tion f or the Citizenship class i s durin g office hours at S t. George s Centre, 21 Kin g S tre et, Guelph, Ontario, Monday t o F r iday 9:00 a.m. to 4 :00 p.m. b y appointment. Ca ll to make an appointment OR M onday evenin gs 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. no appointment needed 9

10 ST. GEORGE S CENTRE IS OPEN IN THE SUMMER! Enjoy our Summer Classes at St. George s Centre 21 King Street, Guelph, Ontario July 2, 2013 to August 23, 2013 Day Classes: Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Night Classes: Mondays and Wednesdays 6:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. Thursdays 6:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. For more information, please call

11 NEW FOR 2013! SUMMER CLASSES FOR ADULT VISITORS Do you have visitors (18 years of age or older) coming to Guelph in July or August who want to improve their English speaking and listening skills? Intermediate Level English Conversation Skills Classes July 9 to July 25, 2013 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Cost: $ per person August 6 to August 22, 2013 Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Cost: $ per person Students must have a basic knowledge of English. In this small class, learners will have the opportunity to improve their pronunciation, increase their confidence when speaking English and improve their listening skills. Please contact St. George s Centre at for registration information. Please note that classes will start only with sufficient enrolment numbers. 11

12 ESL CLASS IN FERGUS ESL NIGHT CLASS AT CENTRE WELLINGTON DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL IN FERGUS T uesd a y and Thurs day evenin gs 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. April 9 to June 13, 2013 C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 1 t o C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 8 At Fe r gus we offer a m ulti - le vel n i ght s chool ESL c l ass f rom Beginner t o Advanced. Students will l earn how to i m prove their s peakin g, l i stening, readin g and writin g. S tudents will r ece i ve f eedback on their pro gre ss at the end of each term. F o r more information please ca ll St. George s Centre for ESL at ESL CLASS IN ORANGEVILLE ESL NIGHT CLASS AT THE LEARNING ENTERPRISE IN ORANGEVILLE T u esday s a nd Thur s days ev en i n gs 7:00 p.m. to 9:3 0 p.m. M a rch 26 to Ju ne 13, 2013 C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 1 t o C a n a d i a n L a n g u a g e B e n c h m a r k 8 At Orangeville we offer a mult i - le vel nigh t sch ool ESL cla ss f rom Beginner t o Advanced. Students will l earn how to i m prove their s peakin g, l i stening, readin g and writin g. S tudents will r ece i ve f eedback on their pro gre ss at the end of each term. F o r more information please ca ll St. George s Centre at or T he Learn in g Enterp r ise at

13 HOW TO GET TO ST. GEORGE S CENTRE FOR ESL Map to St. George s Centre 21 King Street Guelph, Ontario. N1E 4P5 F r e e s c h o o l b u s f o r M o n d a y t o F r i d a y d a y c l a s s e s t o / f r o m W i l l o w R o a d, W e s t w o o d R o a d, a n d S t o n e R o a d a r e a s s c h e d u l e a v a i l a b l e a t r e g i s t r a t i o n o r o n o u r w e b s i t e a t w w w. g u e l p h e s l. c a L i m i t e d f r e e p a r k i n g a t S t. G e o r g e s C e n t r e a v a i l a b l e F r o m d o w n t o w n t a k e C i t y B u s 1 2 t o b u s s t o p o n E r a m o s a R o a d a t A r t h u r S t r e e t s e e a b o v e m a p REGISTRATION R e g i s t r a t i o n f o r a l l c l a s s e s i s d u r i n g o f f i c e h o u r s a t S t. G e o r g e s C e n t r e, 2 1 K i n g S t r e e t, G u e l p h, O n t a r i o, N 1 E 4 P 5 M o n d a y t o F r i d a y : 9 : 0 0 a. m. t o 4 : 0 0 p. m. b y a p p o i n t m e n t C a l l t o m a k e a n a p p o i n t m e n t M o n d a y e v e n i n g s : 6 : 0 0 p. m. t o 7 : 3 0 p. m. n o a p p o i n t m e n t n e e d e d W h a t t o d o c u m e n t s t o b r i n g : C a n a d i a n C i t i z e n s h i p C a r d OR C a n a d i a n C i t i z e n s h i p C e r t i f i c a t e a n d P a s s p o r t OR P e r m a n e n t R e s i d e n t C a r d OR L a n d i n g D o c u m e n t s a n d P a s s p o r t OR W o r k / S t u d y / V i s i t o r P e r m i t a n d P a s s p o r t P l e a s e n o t e t h a t t h e r e a r e d i f f e r e n t s t a r t d a t e s f o r a l l d a y c l a s s e s, n i g h t c l a s s e s a n d S a t u r d a y c l a s s e s. C l a s s e s w i l l s t a r t o n l y w i t h s u f f i c i e n t e n r o l m e n t n u m b e r s. A l l c l a s s e s a r e f r e e f o r p e r m a n e n t r e s i d e n t s, C o n v e n t i o n r e f u g e e s, r e f u g e e c l a i m a n t s a n d C a n a d i a n c i t i z e n s w i t h p r o o f o f s t a t u s. T h e r e w i l l b e a s m a l l f e e f o r v i s i t o r s a n d t e m p o r a r y r e s i d e n t s o n w o r k p e r m i t s o r s t u d y p e r m i t s. 13