English Courses, in Vancouver

Linguaskill Business measures the ability of non-native speakers to communicate in English in everyday business environments. The course is an excellent choice for students who plan to use English for business or the workplace. Students receive pre-tests and the official test is offered at the college every 4 weeks.Linguaskill Business is a replacement of BULATS and is a reliable way of assessing the language ability of employees or trainees. VanWest College is the only official test provider in Canada.Cambridge English Test Assessment (part of Cambridge University)Quick Info Level: Pre-AdvancedLessons: 25 per week LinguaSkill Business (20 L)  + Engineering  (5 L)Lesson: 50 minutesStart Dates: Every MondayLength: 2+ weeksAge: 13+ years oldStarting Dates: From July 5t 2021 (every week) Linguaskill Business – Advanced FOCUS            Linguaskill Business Advanced is a course which is designed to prepare students to challenge the Linguaskill Business test, which is an internationally recognized Business Language Test, designed and administrated by Cambridge University in England. As taught at VanWest College, the course exposes students to a wide variety of authentic Business English materials. Although the course maintains a strong focus on test-preparation, the course is highly suitable for any student who wants a deeper understanding and practice with modern Business English.The course includes reading and listening skills, writing practice for emails, letters and reports, models for up‐to‐date business language, grammar and vocabulary exercises to train students to avoid common mistakes, role plays of common business scenarios, and ample speaking practice, from solo presentations to group discussions.English For Engineering Some topics will be covered, including learning language specific to civil, electrical and mechanical engineering. With your engineering background, you will benefit from the opportunity to discuss topics such as describing technical problems and suggesting solutions. You will also enhance your communication skills through ample opportunities to listen and speak in class.

The program will provide students with practical skills and strategies as well as the specialized knowledge required to be effective leaders and managers. Students will acquire a well-rounded set of essential skills necessary to guide businesses towards meeting their strategic goals. With a focus on real-world business applications of key management concepts, students will develop broad skill sets that may be applied to management, marketing, accounting, communication, and leadership.Highlights Business projects and real-life workplace simulations provide the practice of critical skills required in today's workplace. Provides students with the familiarity of current opportunities in the job market and teaches. techniques to secure relevant employment. Provides students with an essential business foundation and leadership skills. Full co-op job placement and career development support. Co-op The Co-op is an integral component of the Business Management Co-op Diploma program as it will provide students with an opportunity to integrate academic studies with related employment experience. Students will experience real-world business practices and return to the classroom with new perspectives gained from their employment. A distinctive feature of the Business Management program is the wide variety of co-op job placements available to graduates. They will apply interpersonal and other core skills used by supervisors.Program length 72 Weeks Academy Study:  32 weeks (total of 630 hours) Co-op: 24 weeks (total of 450 hours) Scheduled Breaks: 16 Weeks Program sequence 16 Weeks Academic Semester (part-time work permission) 08 Weeks Scheduled Break (full-time work permission) 16 Weeks Academic Semester (part-time work permission) 08 Weeks Scheduled Break (full-time work permission) 24 Weeks Co-Op (full-time work permission) w/ 2 weeks Capstone English Admission Requirement IELTS 5.5 or Completion of VanWest Level 7 or EAP 300 with a final grade of 75% or above or VanWest English Placement Test: Level 8 Academic Admission Requirement High School Diploma (Grade 12) or General Education Development (GED) or Mature student status: Mature students are those who have been out of full-time formal education for at least four years but can demonstrate high academic potential through a range of achievements and life experiences beyond academics. Course Details BUS 101 Cross-Cultural Communication BUS 107 Business Correspondence BUS 109 Workplace Preparation BUS 102 Interpersonal Skills for the Workplace BUS 103 Marketing Essentials BUS 105 Principles of Management BUS 113 Co-op Placement BUS 104 Organization Behavior BUS 114 Introduction to Accounting BUS 115 Social Media Marketing BUS 116 Project Management BUS 117 Leadership Skills BUS 111 Capstone

Speaking Test Master is a test preparation course designed to help students conquer the speaking portion of 4 popular English proficiency exams; OPIc, TOEIC,TOEFL and IELTS. This course focuses on the essential speaking skills and test strategies that are required to achieve high oral test scores. Weekly real exam practice tests ensure familiarity and ease with both personal and professional oral communication.This is not just a course for students wanting to take a test though. Through our innovative curriculum you will expand your vocabulary by learning academic words and key expressions for communication. You will use state-of-the-art, interactive pronunciation software in our modern computer facilities. This high-tech component includes voice analysis to identify and help correct your individual pronunciation problems. Recorded voice recognition tests allow you to instantly see your pronunciation levels and improvement, and contribute contribute to accent reduction.

English for Academic Purposes courses provide language instruction for students who wish to study at a university where English is the language of instruction. Language skills addressed include: listening comprehension, fluency development, oral intelligibility, reading, grammar, writing, and vocabulary development for University levels.

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.

This program provides students with a foundational background in supply chain management (SCM). Building upon the students’ general baccalaureate academic experience, the program begins with a solid foundation in communications and business. The program then goes on to deliver introductory courses in the 3 main areas of SCM: procurement, operations and logistics; before students embark on their first Co-op work term. Throughout the program, the emphasis is placed on the inter-connective nature of SCM, the use of analytics to inform decision-making, and on acquiring knowledge and skills identified through industry consultation.Highlights • Supply Chain is one of the fastest-growing industries in Canada; the anticipated number of new and vacant positions in supply chain labour in Canada will be an additional 65,000 positions per year • Completing the program will transform students into someone with high-demand skills • Full student support for co-op work placement and career development • Supply Chain Management professionals occupy a range of influential positions across companies - procurement, operations, logistics, transportation & trade, consulting, senior management, and more Co-Op The Co-op is an integral component of this program that is designed not only to provide a period of productive employment in the Canadian workplace, but also enables students to apply classroom theory and skills to that employment. Students will experience real-world business practices and return to the classroom with new perspectives gained from their employment. Students will be able to perform multifaceted business functions in occupational areas such as purchasing, operations, logistics and customer and information services, financial support and project coordination.Program length 72 Weeks Academy Study:  32 weeks (total of 686 hours) Co-op: 24 weeks (total of 450 hours) Scheduled Breaks: 16 Weeks Program sequence 16 Weeks Academic Semester (part-time work permission) 08 Weeks Scheduled Break (full-time work permission) 16 Weeks Academic Semester (part-time work permission) 08 Weeks Scheduled Break (full-time work permission) 24 Weeks Co-Op (full-time work permission) w/ 2 weeks Capstone English Admission Requirement VanWest English Placement Test: Level 8, orCompletion of EAP 400 course with a final grade of 75% or above, orIELTS 6.0, orCambridge English: Advanced score of Grade C, orCambridge English: Business Higher score of Grade C, orCompletion of two years of full-time study in a high school or post-secondary program in English in an English-speaking country with an average completion grade of C+ or higherAcademic Admission Requirement Bachelor’s DegreeCourse Details BUS101 Cross-Cultural CommunicationBUS107 Business CorrespondenceBUS130 Excel for Business AnalyticsBUS114 Introduction to AccountingBUS103 Marketing EssentialsBUS123 MacroeconomicsSCM140 Procurement & Supply ManagementSCM150 Operations & Process ManagementBUS109 Workplace PreparationSCM160 Logistics in Supply Chain ManagementBUS105 Principles of ManagementBUS116 Project Management

If you’re hoping to develop your language skills in a short amount of time, our Platinum Courses are the ideal option for you. They are designed for busy professionals, executives and mature learners who hope to improve quickly. You can choose to study in specialised one-to-one sessions, where the lessons are tailor-made to meet your specific personal needs. It’s entirely up to you how many of these lessons you have per week and the teacher can, if you choose, focus on your specialised professional area. Alternatively, you can opt for small group sessions where classes will have a maximum of five students. Your lessons will take place in one of our dedicated Platinum Centres, which have comfortable modern classrooms and a Platinum Clubhouse for you to enjoy outside of class. On a Platinum course, you will have the opportunity to meet and network with other professionals from all over the world.

Certificate in Advanced English - This course is what you need if you can use your English skills for most professional and academic purposes.Our timetable is double banking. On Group A classes are held on monday, wednesday,friday during morning time and tuesday and thursday during afternoon On Group B classes are held on tuesday and thursday morning time & monday, wednesday and friday during afternoon. Bank will be defined on student`s first day of class.More details on the link below:http://partners.ecenglish.com/adults/canada/vancouver/pre-arrival-first-day

This course focuses on:Conversation (Speaking & Listening skills)Everyday Vocabulary BuildingSpeaking Accuracy & FluencyPronunciationThe course uses a weekly theme-based curriculum to help students learn to speak and communicate effectively in English. Its dynamic nature includes daily conversation activities about everyday topics designed to increase students’ confidence in speaking English in a fun and comfortable atmosphere.** General English is offered as a 15, 21 or 30hr program option and can be combined with other courses **

If you’re hoping to develop your language skills in a short amount of time, our Platinum Courses are the ideal option for you. They are designed for busy professionals, executives and mature learners who hope to improve quickly. You can choose to study in specialised one-to-one sessions, where the lessons are tailor-made to meet your specific personal needs. It’s entirely up to you how many of these lessons you have per week and the teacher can, if you choose, focus on your specialised professional area. Alternatively, you can opt for small group sessions where classes will have a maximum of five students. Your lessons will take place in one of our dedicated Platinum Centres, which have comfortable modern classrooms and a Platinum Clubhouse for you to enjoy outside of class. On a Platinum course, you will have the opportunity to meet and network with other professionals from all over the world.