courses - Languages Across Borders Vancouver (LAB)

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

This course is designed for advanced level students who are preparing for an official IELTS test. Students can expect to receive individual attention and personalized study advice from the instructor to focus on the areas for improvement. The IELTS test preparation course gives students all the tools necessary to succeed in the exam.Course DetailsWeek 1 | Overview of exam and question styles Week 2 | Passive to Active Vocabulary Week 3 | Targeted Writing Practice Week 4 | Simulated Listening/ Speaking/ Reading exam ** This course 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

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 **

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

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

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 **

LAB Vancouver's part-time evening English courses offer convenience, flexibility and variety. You will gain the confidence you need for social, academic and professional situations. Choose from an array of specialized programs, at all levels of proficiency, and study in a supportive, intimate environment.Academic EnglishImprove your language skills before entering college or university. Students completing a specified LAB level may transfer to one of our pathway partners!

This course is designed for advanced level students who are preparing for an official IELTS test. Students can expect to receive individual attention and personalized study advice from the instructor to focus on the areas for improvement. The IELTS test preparation course gives students all the tools necessary to succeed in the exam.Course DetailsWeek 1 | Overview of exam and question styles Week 2 | Passive to Active Vocabulary Week 3 | Targeted Writing Practice Week 4 | Simulated Listening/ Speaking/ Reading exam ** This course is offered as a 15, 21or 30hr program option and can be combined with other courses **Disclaimer: please check with LAB Vancouver if the schedule is confirmed

LAB Vancouver's part-time evening English courses offer convenience, flexibility and variety. You will gain the confidence you need for social, academic and professional situations. Choose from an array of specialized programs, at all levels of proficiency, and study in a supportive, intimate environment.General EnglishFocus on increasing overall proficiency of speaking, writing and vocabulary building.

Improve your English and take college credit courses! This course is ideal if you are interested in art and media and want to try out a few courses orif you want to study more than just English while you are in Vancouver. If you are on a gap semester from your university or college in your home country, this 23- week program gives you great study abroad experience. After you improve your English, you select a specific applied arts area to take 3 courses (12credits). When you take your college courses, you will be in classes with regular fulltime college students. Bonus: your credits are 100% transferable to a fulltime program at LaSalle College Vancouver.This is a unique study abroad opportunity with a LaSalle College Vancouver - Applied Arts Essentials Certificate upon completion!Course structurePart 1: General English or Academic English classes (13 weeks)Monday to Thursday: General or Academic English classes (30hr/week)Friday PLUS: Two workshops, a field trip, a guest speaker and four applied languageclasses (your last eight weeks) Part 2: Applied Arts Essential Certificate (11 weeks/one college term /15 credits)