English as a Second Language (ESL)

English for Business

VanWest College Linguaskill Business

English for Business

English for Business focuses on developing practical English communication skills used in everyday business and workplace settings. This course is ideal for students who plan to use English in professional environments. Through interactive lessons and real-world scenarios, students build confidence in speaking, listening, reading, and writing for business purposes.

Course Details

  • offered location: Vancouver
  • start dates: Every Monday
    If Monday is a holiday, Tuesday is the start date.
  • length: Minimum 2 weeks
  • capacity: 18 Students

Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees Per Week
Weeks Monday – Friday Digital Material Fee
Per Week
30 Lessons
08:30 – 14:45
25 Lessons
08:30 – 13:50
20 Lessons
08:30 – 12:00
2 – 11 $450 $420 $390 $20
12 – 23 $445 $415 $385
24 – 43 $435 $405 $375
44+ $415 $385 $355

Schedule

Monday – Friday
Class Time 20 Lessons per Week (Core English)
Core English 08:30 – 10:10 English for Business
10:20 – 12:00
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
Class Time 25 & 30 Lessons per Week (Elective)
Elective A 13:00 – 13:50 Business Communication
VanExpress IELTS Preparation (VIP) * 30 lessons only / Canadian English and Culture
English for Flight Attendants / English for Customer Relations / English for Social Media
High School Preparation / English & Volunteer Experience * Kelowna only
Communication / Speaking / Listening / Writing / Grammar / Pronunciation and More!
Elective B 13:55 – 14:45
Tutoring A 14:50 – 15:45 One-to-One Lesson (Monday – Thursday, Optional)
55 minutes per lesson
Tutoring B 15:50 – 16:45 One-to-One Lesson (Monday – Thursday, Optional)
55 minutes per lesson

– Course offerings and schedules are subject to change without prior notice. Please confirm availability prior to registration.

– Level progression is dependent on a number of considerations including weekly writing and speaking tasks, listening and reading tests, attitude, attendance, and completion of outside classroom course work. To progress to a new level, students must achieve an overall score of 75% or better.

English for Business Advanced

Focus
For students aiming to communicate confidently in professional settings. Learn advanced presentation skills, negotiation strategies, meeting facilitation, and cross-cultural communication to prepare for a successful career in international business.

LEVELS: 7+

Business Communication (Elective)

Focus
Ideal for students with basic English skills who want to strengthen everyday business communication. Focus areas include business email writing, phone and meeting communication skills, and practical workplace language.

LEVELS: 5+

  • Quick & Convenient Online Test

Course Details

Offered Location
Vancouver

Start Dates
Every Monday
If Monday is a holiday, Tuesday is the start date.

Length
Minimum 2 weeks


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PTIRU Approval

Our English as Second Language (ESL) program has been approved by the Private Training Institutions Regulatory Unit (PTIRU) of the Ministry of Post-Secondary Education and Future Skills, and offered in Vancouver (DLI:O19283891072) and Kelowna (DLI:O19395299852).

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