English Courses

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses will prepare students who want to achieve academic success in English-speaking universities. Courses cover a variety of relevant and interesting topics, both Canadian and international. As well, EAP will also provide a solid foundation of language skills for students preparing for high stakes official exams such as IELTS, CAE, and LinguaSkill. Quick Info ·     Levels: EAP 100 to EAP 400·     Lessons: 20 per week·     Lesson: 50 minutes·     Start Dates: Every Monday·     Length: 2+ weeksHighlights ·                Develop a solid foundation of academic reading, writing, listening and speaking skills·                Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills·                Communicate effectively and confidently in a natural way·                Deliver presentations and actively participate in class discussions·                Organize and complete contemporary projects and assignments·                Focus on time management and study skills for success·                Build confidence and feel more comfortable in class and the workplace EAP 100 - Pre-Intermediate           READINGApply strategies to read, comprehend, analyze, and respond critically to academic texts, including previewing using a variety of approaches, reading for main ideas and details, using footnotes and glosses, and recognizing different text types. WRITINGDemonstrate the use of writing strategies such as outlining, editing and revising, researching, and giving feedback to others to compose paragraphs and essays of different types. LISTENINGDemonstrate strategies for active listening, including listening to predict content, understand main ideas and details, and discern the structure of a listening. SPEAKINGParticipate effectively during group discussions, stating opinions, and leading a conversation. EAP 200 - Intermediate 2 READINGApply strategies to read, comprehend, analyze, and respond critically to a variety of different academic text types, including locating specific information through skimming and scanning, creating an outline to understand how a text is organized, previewing a text through a variety of strategies, and reading for main ideas and details to create a summary, chart, or graphic. WRITINGDemonstrate the use of writing strategies such as researching information, creating an outline, understanding the elements of different essay types, writing 5+ paragraph essays, and using editing and peer feedback strategies utilizing a rubric. LISTENINGDemonstrate strategies for active listening, including understanding main ideas and details, predicting the content and structure of listening, understanding the speaker’s idioms, tone, and intention. SPEAKINGDemonstrate strategies for active listening, including understanding main ideas and details, predicting the content and structure of listening, understanding the speaker’s idioms, tone, and intention. EAP 300 - Pre-Advanced FOCUS EAP 300 integrates the four primary skills of English with academic language. Using authentic materials, the course provides practical help in developing essential skills for academic study. EAP 400 – High-Advanced FOCUS            EAP 400 is an advanced English course designed to prepare students to attend university at an English-speaking institution. Upon completion of EAP 400, students may apply to VanWest partner universities without further language requirements. As well, students are well-prepared for post-secondary programs at VanWest College.

Super Intensive classes go even further! Here you will work closely with your teacher in smaller groups to help you reach your goals outside of the school environment. You might be learning Transferable Skills such as how to deliver an effective and engaging presentation, or furthering your career by studying International Business English or Exam Preparation; with the Super Intensive package, you are learning more than simply English!The minimum number to run a level is 5 students per class. 

The IELTS Mastery Program is designed to prepare you for all four modules of the IELTS exam.Classes focus on developing listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, grammar, and vocabulary to achieve your target IELTS score. Receive daily instruction and practice that will lead to improved IELTS test scores in each of the skill areas. Develop test-taking strategieswith practice IELTS exams.IELTS Mastery is available with two targets: an IELTS score target 5.0 - 5.5 and an IELTS score target of 6.0+. Perfect your English skills for IELTS during this focused program, and get the results you need.Check the availability here.Nationality mix is guaranteed in the Full-Time Intensive, Full-Time Morning, and Part-Time Morning schedules only.Provider Code: 02137M  /  CRICOS Course Code: 0101686

This course includes the General English classes, and also allows you to personalise your course by taking an additional 10 lessons per week across a wide selection of electives. You will benefit from excellent guidance, monitoring and feedback throughout this course. As your English and your confidence improve, you will broaden your horizons and gain a huge advantage in your chosen career or education. This programme is for students who study for 24 weeks or more.

TOEFL® is the most popular examination for North American English and is the most widely accepted English language test in the world. Our TOEFL® and Academic English Exam Preparation course will give you the test skills and the level of English that you need to do well on your exam.We focus on test-taking strategies and highlight the academic English skills needed for exam success. The course includes TOEFL®-focused reading, writing, listening and speaking, plus practice exam questions and online simulation tests that mirror the real TOEFL® ibT.Students unable to attend a live course could instead enrol in Kaplan’s TOEFL® Online Course

Full-time CELTA course (4 weeks) Monday to Friday 9am - 5pmThis is a fully-accredited 4-week intensive online course which prepares candidates to teach in botha regular classroom as well as in an online one. The course takes places fromMonday to Friday (9am to 5pm (GMT).Two sessions are delivered every morning by our tutors in an interactive and practical manner through the Zoom platform. These sessions are designed to help candidates acquire and put into practice the knowledge and techniques which are needed when teaching in a regular classroom environment as well as in an online classroom.Every morning also has preparation time when our tutors give guidance on how to prepare and plan for Teaching Practice. Like a regular face-to-face CELTA, candidates must complete 6 hours of Teaching Practice with lessons lasting from 40 to 60 minutes. This is done every afternoon of the course when candidates teach students from around the world through the Zoom platform. These lessons last from 2pm to 4pm when candidates either teach or observe their peers. Class feedback is done afterwards.Similar to the part-time course, there are 4 assignments and 6 hours of observation which need to be completed. No previous experience is needed in using the Zoom platform as training will be given prior to the commencement of the course. Attendance is 100% necessary for all morning input sessions and afternoon Teaching Practices.

Do you feel nervous when you speak in public? Are you often confused when native speakers use expressions that youAre not familiar with? Do you lose confidence in front of native speakers? Do you want to learn something different, more practical for everyday use? Take the opportunity to learn our famous Real English - it's the right course for you and is only available at CTIC English in Australia. You'll have so much fun exploring this innovative and creative approach to learning and will see a big improvement in your skills right from Day 1!Who is this course for?The Real English course is designed for someone who wants to explore the wider world, do further studies, or find a job. You will feel more confident and secure about your English skills, especially if you are looking for strong practical communication skills and want to improve presentation skills for use in the workplace. This course also focuses on clear, easily-understood pronunciation and on developing interpersonal skills which showcase your own unique personality.What skills will you gain?The Real English course is a 3-level program offered at Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced levels. Each level takes 12 weeks to complete. Students are given end of term tests every four weeks.Intermediate - Become familiar with fast-paced conversation skills and practical vocabulary through role play.Upper Intermediate - Build a strong foundation in public speaking, presentation skills, and formal/ informal vocabulary.Advanced - Near native level of fluency through advanced level of presentation, debate and group discussion.

This Special Focus Programme combines 20 lessons of General English with 10 lessons focused on language study inspired by your destination, for a complete intensive experience that is tailored to you and your personal reasons for learning.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/south-africa/cape-town/pre-arrival-first-day

Individually focused and customized, One-to-One lessons pinpoint a student’s individual needs and help them focus their studies even further. Each session is tailor-made to vastly improve weaknesses in English skills. Personalized attention, guidance and feedback from our experienced and friendly teachers will help the students reach their English goals. Students with limited time to study English will find private lessons an ideal way to enhance their English skills.Highlights4 lessons per weekOne lesson is 55 minutes long.Minimum 2-week registrationThis program can be added to any other program and also be selected separately.Levels: 1 to 8Start dates: Every Monday.  

The International English Language Testing Services (IELTS) is the most established English language assessment exam recognized world-wide by universities, governments, and professional associations. The IELTS Program is essential for students who need a satisfactory IELTS exam score whether it is for university entrance, professional accreditation or immigration purposes.