English Courses in Canada, in Vancouver

The Speaking Clinic has been created for students that have mastered the basics of grammar and vocabulary but are struggling to make the leap to oral fluency in English. Differences in pitch and rhythm and difficulties with pronunciation are often barriers to being able to explain your ideas and opinions in English. This course has been specifically designed to perfect your spoken English by concentrating on overcoming whatever is standing in the way of your being able to communicate clearly and confidently.Regular practice with role play and pronunciation error correction, and the use of recording devices to check your progress will help you in your goal to sound like a native speaker of English.You may choose to add an elective course to create an Intensive Program.

Studying a General English course will give you an understanding of the English language and take you all the way from beginner to fluency. This course focuses on communication skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing.

This course develops all aspects of language competence in a personalised programme coordinated by the core teacher. Our General English Morning 20 course covers the key language learning areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening, using skills-based and situational learning combined with one-to-one tutorials and regular progress tests to respond to the student’s individual learning needs.

On the General English 20 Course, you attend a core of 20 lessons per week (15 hours), which will give you a practical understanding of the English language and take you all the way to fluency. Your confidence will improve as we train you in all four communication skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing.

This English language course from VanWest Vancouver is based on an integrated skill curriculum, morning classes will teach you specific strategies to improve your English language. This English language course will build students’ understanding of the basic grammar, vocabulary, and functions of the English language.

The exam preparation courses are designed to help you achieve the result needed in your chosen language exam. These official language exams are used as a proof of language proficiency for immigration purposes, university admissions, or for employment. In this course you will learn and develop test-taking strategies and skills.

Studying a General English course will give you an understanding of the English language and take you all the way from beginner to fluency. This course focuses on communication skills, speaking, listening, reading and writing.

Course ContentOur exam preparation program is designed for students looking to improve their IELTS, TEOFL, and TOEIC exam results. We encourage students to start with general English to improve their overall skills and then take the exam prep classes to improve their test results. Ask an expert to see if your exam preparation class is available.English Level RequirementStudents are required to have an ENGL120 level in order to take IELTS120 or TOEFL120 and an ENGL125 level in order to take IELTS125 or TOEFL125.

Course ContentOur exam preparation program is designed for students looking to improve their IELTS, TEOFL, and TOEIC exam results. We encourage students to start with general English to improve their overall skills and then take the exam prep classes to improve their test results. Ask an expert to see if your exam preparation class is available.English Level RequirementStudents are required to have an ENGL120 level in order to take IELTS120 or TOEFL120 and an ENGL125 level in order to take IELTS125 or TOEFL125.

The Academic English course at LAB Vancouver is designed to focus on:+ Grammar Structures+ Academic Vocabulary Building+ Reading Comprehension+ Writing SkillsThis course allows students to improve their reading skills and grammar accuracy in both spoken and written English. In this class, a wide variety of reading texts are studied in detail. The diversity in content exposes students to a broad range of vocabulary and grammar, as well as literary forms. Students practice reading comprehension and analyze relationships between words as they practice using new vocabulary in different contexts. Grammar points are reviewed and close attention is paid to students’ grammatical accuracy during speaking exercises.** Academic English is offered as a 15, 21 or 30hr program option and can be combined with other courses **Disclaimer: please check with LAB Vancouver if the schedule is confirmed