English Programs Intensive Program - IP1 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Mon - Thu / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Fri This program is intensive. It includes and might include one elective lesson in the afternoon according to your level, needs and preferences. Star English Program - SE This program is super intensive. It includes and elective lesson(s) according to your level, needs and preferences. Accelerated Communications Program - ACP28 Super Intensive, 30 lessons (25.5 hours) per week 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Mon - Thu / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Fri week 9:00 am - 3:30 pm Mon - Thu / 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Fri ACP 28 is similar to the IP1 - Intensive Program with the addition of a private lesson everyday. Level 1A - Course Schedule Morning Lessons (Mon - Fri) 9:00-10:30 am 10:40-12:00 pm Lessons include: Homework review and presentation / practice / production of 3 key points per day. Morning Lessons (Mon - Fri) 9:00-10:30 am 10:40-12:00 pm Lessons include: Homework review and presentation / practice / production of 3 key points per day. Morning Lessons (Mon - Fri) 9:00-10:30 am 10:40-12:00 pm Lessons include: Homework review and presentation / practice / production of 3 key points per day. 12:00-1:00 pm Lunch break 12:00-1:00 pm Lunch break 12:00-1:00 pm Lunch break Afternoon Lessons (Mon - Thu) 1:00-2:30 pm inlingua English / Elective lessons Students might choose 1 Elective lesson according to their needs and preferences. Afternoon Lessons (Mon - Thu) 1:00-2:30 pm inlingua English / Elective lessons 2:40-4:00 pm Elective lessons Students might choose 2 Elective lessons according to their needs and preferences. Semi - Private lessons are available. Afternoon Lessons (Mon - Thu) 1:00-2:30 pm inlingua English / Elective lessons 2:40-3:30 pm Private lessons Students might choose 1 Elective lesson according to their needs and preferences, and one private lesson in the afternoon. Specialized Programs Intensive, 24 lessons (20 hours) per week, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Mon - Thu, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Fri Some students need to prepare for official English language tests and courses to enter university or advance their career. inlingua Vancouver offers test preparation courses for some of the major official tests. The average group size is 10 to 12 students. The maximum number per class is 15. Lessons are from 9 AM to 2:30 PM from Monday to Thursday, and from 9 AM to 12 PM on Friday. IELTS Preparation Course Academic preparation for the IELTS test 24 lessons per week TOEFL ibt Preparation course TOEFL internet Based Test - 24 lessons per week Cambridge FCE Preparation course Cambridge First Certificate in English 24 lessons per week Cambridge CAE Preparation course Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English 24 lessons per week Business English course Learn business vocabulary, expressions and English for business situations 24 lessons per week University Preparation course Learn all the academic skills to be accepted and succeed in a university or college 24 lessons per week IELTS IELTS Preparation Course TOEFL ibt Internet Based Test CAE Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English FCE Cambridge First Certificate in English ibus Business English Diploma Program UPC University Preparation Course
inlingua English Lessons At inlingua Vancouver, we use a special teaching technique called the inlingua method. The method allows each student to speak English, practice using the language and progress quickly. Our educational materials, produced by inlingua International, are designed to complement this method. The combination of inlingua books and the inlingua method is an effective way of learning to speak English. In addition, you will be improving your grammar, pronunciation, reading, writing, and vocabulary skills. You will become accurate, fluent and confident in your English ability. Classes are fun, dynamic and interactive. Levels 1A,1B, and are from 9 AM to 2:30 PM. In this way, we make sure students cover all the key points, grammatical structures, vocabulary and the basic skills to move to higher levels. Levels, and higher levels are from 9 AM to 12:00 PM three times per week. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, students will select Elective lessons in the afternoon to focus on specific topics. 10 Levels: - Campus - Campus BEGINNER LOWER INTERMEDIATE UPPER INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED ADVANCED PLUS inlingua English Lessons Exclusive teaching technique called the inlingua method - Presentation, Practice, and Production of 3 key points per day! Students Assessment: Attendance, Homework, Quizzes, Final Exam, and Presentations (Student s require 80% for level upgrades) Levels start every 4 weeks, classes start every Monday. Exclusive textbooks and teaching materials produced by inlingua International Certified professional teaching staff accredited by Languages Canada Students Use English and learn grammar, pronunciation, reading, writing & vocabulary Classes are fun, dynamic and interactive Class Time Spent on Each Key Point - Presentation - Practice 1A to to to - Production
LEVEL List of levels and programs (downtown Vancouver) TIME OF STUDY / / Upper / Advanced / Advanced inlingua Lessons General English LEVEL 1A Beginner (English 1, step 1) 1A New levels every 4 weeks Intakes every Monday LEVEL 1B Beginner (English 1, step 2) 1B LEVEL (English 2, step 1) Mon Fri 9 am 12 pm LEVEL (English 2, step 2) LEVEL Upper (English 3, step 1) UPC University Preparation Course IELTS Academic Preparation Course step 1 TOEFL ibt Internet Based test FCE First Certificate in English CAE Certificate in Advanced English ibus inlingua Business English LEVEL Upper (English 3, step 2) LEVEL Advanced (English 4, step 1) LEVEL Advanced (English 4, step 2) LEVEL Advanced LEVEL Advanced UNIVERSITY PREPARATION COURSE IELTS 6.5 Advanced step 1 IELTS 6.5 Advanced step 2 TOEFL ibt preparation course Are you interested in improving your English? Do you want to advance your career? Take this 12 week course that will prepare you for the TOEFL ibt exam. In the course you will practice the integrated skills and take sample tests in the computer lab. The course covers all the skills: Academic Writing, Speaking, Reading and Listening. inlingua Vancouver is an official TOEFL ibt testing centre. This is a 12 week program that you can take also in 4 week modules. CAMBRIDGE FCE preparation course Cambridge First Certificate in English is a preparation course in the Upper level. It is the most popular certificate of English in Europe and is widely accepted in both the business and academic world to demonstrate language proficiency. To be successful, you should possess a wide range of vocabulary, and be able to construct an argument and use appropriate communication styles in a variety of situations. This is a 10/13 week program that includes the real exam at the end. CAMBRIDGE CAE preparation course Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English is a preparation course in the Advance level. Choose CAE if you want to reach a level of English that is adequate for most purposes, including social and professional situations, and in higher education. CAE recognises the ability to communicate with confidence in English and deal with most aspects of everyday life. It is accepted by many Canadian universities. This is a 10/13 week program that includes the real exam at the end. BUSINESS ENGLISH COURSE Levels and are offered in combination with our UPC University Preparation Course The UPC will allow you to learn English and acquire all the necessary skills to be accepted and succeed in a university or college. You will work hard on the 4 integrated skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing. You will learn Academic English skills (lecture comprehension, note taking, research, academic discussions, academic vocabulary. You will get ready for academic success in university / college. This is a 12 week program. You need to reach the advanced level before starting the UPC University Preparation Course (you need to complete one of the following courses: Level, IELTS 6.5, TOEFL, CAMBRIDGE CAE). The IELTS 6.5 complete program lasts 12 weeks (maximum of 16 weeks). It is a full time program for very serious students. The program is divided into 2 courses, Step 1 and Step 2. // For the Step 1 course Duration 8 weeks (two sessions of 4 weeks). In the Step 1 course, students are introduced to the IELTS tests, its two different versions (Academic or General Training) and its four sections (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking). There are practice tests every week. Students progress at a steady pace. Some students will be ready for the next course after 4 weeks, others after 8 weeks. This is a pre requisite for IELTS step 2. after completion of IELTS step 1 IELTS For the Step 2 course Duration 8 weeks (two sessions of 4 weeks). In the Step 2 course, students continue to take practice tests every week and progress at a steady pace. Focus of the class is on the Academic version of the Academic IELTS test. Students who complete the course successfully and for 8 weeks are guaranteed a minimum overall band Preparation Course score of 6.5 in the official IELTS test (Academic or General Training). Students need to take IELTS step 1 first in step 2 order to learn about the test sections. Expand your skills, move up the corporate ladder, change careers or just improve your English You will understand the world of business and acquire the skills required in the global market. For levels and higher. Materials: inlingua APP books, Market Leader books and inlingua business module books. Start dates every 4 weeks, on major intake dates. This program can be taken for 4, or 8 weeks. Topics include: Resume writing, Job Interviews, Human Resources, Tourism, Presentations, Meetings, Cultural Relations and Marketing. or Mon Fri 9 am 12 pm From 9:00 am to 2:30 pm / / /IELTS step 1 / CAE / TOEFL after IELTS step 1
TIME LEVEL Elective Lessons at 1:00 pm campus From 1:00 to 2:30 PM From 2:40 to 4:00 PM / / Upper / Advanced / Advanced For students in level (English 2 Step 2) Mondays and Tuesdays / Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm Speaking & Listening This class has a strong focus on speaking using various topics and materials that engage students in discussion, stating opinions, agreeing & disagreeing and describing, using task vocabulary related to the topic. Topics will be presented through different listening resources such as TV shows, films, internet and/or audio CD s. Students will work on developing active listening skills and how to start, continue and end a conversation. Developing Writing Skills Writing in English is just as important as being able to speak in English. Students who need to improve their writing skills will practice many different aspects of writing in this class. From sentence structure to paragraphs to short essays, students will learn about the proper structure of both informal and formal writing. This is an excellent class to take if students are later interested in studying any of the exam courses IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge FCE or CAE Business English or the UPC course. Fix it! Speaking Clinic Are you shy about speaking English? Would you like to be more confident when you speak with others? Are you not sure how to say something correctly in English? This elective course helps students to undo bad habits when speaking, constantly correcting errors in speaking and increase students confidence in their ability to create and respond to daily communication in an efficient, accurate and clear manner. Pronunciation Do you want to improve your pronunciation and sound more like a native? This class will begin to correct your pronunciation of both vowels and consonants in English, and also start to teach you the rhythm and stress in words and sentences. Students will begin to learn basic rhythm rules, weak sounds, linking, special intonation, and the proper use of contractions. Classes include reading out loud to isolate and practice problem sounds. Amazing Listening This class is about putting your skills to the test. This class uses music, videos, TV shows and other realia to challenge student s listening abilities and stimulate conversation. The class helps students cope with real life situations where they will not get more than two or three chances to listen and understand. Over the term, the pace of speech students listen to will increase as the listening materials begin to increase in difficulty. Slang & Idioms Expressions used in spoken English can sometimes have a very different meaning from what it seems. However, they are used every day in informal and casual situations. Understanding and knowing when to use them will help students sound more like native speakers. Idioms are a very important part of the English language, especially in social settings. This class covers both slang and idioms that are useful when communicating with English speakers and help to understand movies, television shows and music. You will learn and use new idioms and slang in conversations and discussions. Grammar Plus This course teaches / refreshes basic English skills. Learners with basic knowledge in English are able to learn / review basic grammatical structures and basic vocabulary. These areas have often become passive and can be activated and practiced in this class. Do a lot of practice exercises use the new grammar to speak about interesting and exciting things. Join this class if you want to speak English correctly and fluently. INLINGUA GASTOWN # 300-150 Water St. Vancouver - B.C. - V6B 1B2 - Canada T. + 1 (604) 605 09 www.inlinguavancouver.com info@inlinguavancouver.com
TIME LEVEL Elective Lessons at 1:00 pm campus For students in Upper and Advanced levels ( / / / / ) Mondays and Tuesdays / Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm English for Business Purposes Many students learn English to help them find a good job or advance their career. They wish to focus on improving their fluency and communication skills. This elective is a great option for students who wish to improve their English for business reasons. Topics include buying and selling, mergers and acquisitions, people skills, marketing and human resources English Through Culture Pop culture constantly changes with the youth of this world, so it can be challenging to keep up with evolving trends. This course offers students a variety of modern topics such as TV shows, music, movies, sports, fashion, technology, slang and idioms that students will be able to discuss and question concerning the role of popular culture in their lives. This course will also explore the possibility of resisting pop culture and examining it from both a historical and modern point of view. The overall objective is to delve into how popular culture, in all its various forms, not only reflects the world around us but also how it influences the way we perceive the world. Discussions & Debates Interested in what s happening in the world today? Do you follow the news, read the newspaper, check the internet for the latest stories in your country and around the world? This class focuses on using current event topics to engage students in discussions and debates. Students will learn new vocabulary related to the topics and be able to practice different ways of expressing their thoughts, ideas, opinions as well as agreeing or disagreeing. This class provides the next step in communication skills and is an excellent class to take if students wish to take any of the exam courses IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge FCE or CAE Business English or the UPC course. Academic Reading & Writing I This course is designed to give students the skills they require to express themselves formally and prepare for future academic studies, work in Canada or life abroad. Students learn to skim materials, increase their active vocabulary and improve their comprehension of written materials. The course also provides students with the tools to move from simple sentence structure to forming paragraphs. Students are introduced to literature from a variety of sources including magazines, editorials, internet, textbooks and short stories. Students also have opportunities to engage in discussions and experiment with new vocabulary and express themselves orally as well. Pronunciation Do you want to sound like a native? This class will correct your pronunciation of both vowels and consonants in English, and also teach you the rhythm and stress in words and sentences. Students will learn basic rhythm rules, weak sounds, linking, special intonation, and the proper use of contractions. Classes include reading out loud to isolate and practice problem sounds. Fluency & Accuracy I & II Students will improve their communication and language skills through discussions, relative vocabulary building, consistent error correction and literature. This is achieved through an extensive amount of group and pair work in which students are encouraged to share their opinions and expand their vocabulary. It includes grammar practice and targets all of the common problems students face when trying to communicate effectively. Students also do listening exercises where they will be put in groups to answer questions, learn new vocabulary and problem solve. Students are often expected to do the short readings or written assignments for homework. Current Affairs Keep informed by reading about what is happening locally, nationally and globally. Students will have a hands on approach to locating and analyzing different styles and topics of news stories via the newspaper, internet and You Tube. Learn new advanced vocabulary, phrases, idioms and engage in the chance to produce your own news story for the inlingua blog or Facebook. All included in this elective course. Academic Reading & Writing II This course is designed to give students the skills they require to express themselves formally and prepare for future academic studies, work in Canada or life abroad. Students learn to skim materials, increase their active vocabulary and improve their comprehension of written materials. The course provides students with the tools to move from simple sentence structure to forming paragraphs. Students are introduced to literature from a variety of sources including magazines, editorials, internet, textbooks and short stories. Students engage in discussions based on the chosen literature. From 1:00 to 2:30 PM From 2:40 to 4:00 PM / / Upper / Advanced / Advanced
TIME LEVEL Lessons at 2:40 pm campus / campus From 1:00 to 2:30 PM From 2:40 to 4:00 PM / / Upper / Advanced / Advanced For students in all levels, from Beginner to Advanced ( 1A to ) From Monday to Thursday, from 2:40 to 4:00 pm ESG: English through Social Gaming Explore the English speaking world through the virtual realm of video games! Students will play games that offer rich narratives and environs to explore. Participants will increase their vocabulary and practice fluency skills in an exciting new context. What is more, students will learn how to effectively interact with native English speakers in the world of online gaming and how to incorporate this dynamic medium into their English learning toolkit. Maximum class size is 8 students. Speaking & Listening Students will focus more specifically on speaking and listening skills as well as incorporate new vocabulary. They will build their communication skills for the real world through a variety of exercises including free style discussion, guided discussions, error correction, sentence structure, and using vocabulary in context. Students will also further develop their listening skills through the use of recordings, videos, songs, and movies. Pronunciation (intermediate / upper intermediate) Do you want to improve your pronunciation and sound more like a native? This class will begin to correct your pronunciation of both vowels and consonants in English, and also start to teach you the rhythm and stress in words and sentences. Students will begin to learn basic rhythm rules, weak sounds, linking, special intonation, and the proper use of contractions. Classes include reading out loud to isolate and practice problem sounds. Fluency & Accuracy (intermediate / upper intermediate / advanced) Improve your communication and grammar skills through discussions, relative vocabulary building, consistent error correction and reading. Group and pair work is common. Students are encouraged to share their opinions and expand their vocabulary. Students also do listening exercises, learn new vocabulary and problem solve. Students are often expected to do the short readings or written assignments for homework. and English for Work This program is for all students in our study and work programs DIY, CWE, CDP, CPP, SIP. It covers very well the customer service industry. Topics covered in class: Resume Writing, Interview skills, Dealing with customer complaints, Role plays, How to offer extra service to customers and make more tips, Make small talk, Offer information regarding products/ingredients, Make recommendations, Introduction to fair labour practices and employee rights. The instructor will also provide tips about Vancouver s employment opportunities. Reading & Writing (intermediate) This course is designed to give students the skills they require to express themselves formally and prepare for future academic studies, work in Canada or life abroad. Students learn to skim materials, increase their active vocabulary and improve their comprehension of written materials. The course also provides students with the tools to move from simple sentence structure to forming paragraphs. Students are introduced to literature from a variety of sources and engage in discussions. Academic English This course has been designed for high intermediate to advanced students who are hoping to become more fluent and comfortable speaking about current issues in English. The primary focus is on vocabulary, short readings and discussions. Through web based media, newspapers and television, students will improve both their reading comprehension skills as well as their oral communications skills in an interactive environment. Semi Private Lessons In small groups of 2 to 6 students, students review grammar and vocabulary that they have already been introduced to and some new ideas. These lessons contain a specific topic or focus as well as specific vocabulary and grammar structures but are not as structured as the inlingua morning lessons. Various materials and approaches are used to promote participation and improvement. These lessons provide a more relaxed environment and students can receive more attention from the teacher. and 1A 1B inlingua Online Learning iol iol inlingua Online Learning is a flexible system that complements inlingua regular lessons. Students can use the system at their own pace and contact the online teacher for support. It includes a wide range of grammar, reading and listening exercises. Students can check their answers automatically. Students can use inlingua online Learning software from any computer, tablet or smart phone at any time. and Study Anytime. Receive feedback, counselling and help online, from an inlingua instructor. Students can upgrade their program of study if they want to take additional lessons