English as a Second Language (ESL)

Speak Up (All Day Speaking)

VanWest College Speak Up (All Day Speaking)

Speak Up

All Day Speaking

Get better at English through fun and challenging activities and gain confidence in English communication!

Course Details

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

Sample Class Themes:

  • Beyond Hello: Sharing Stories and First Impressions
  • Small Talk Mastery: Navigating Social Conventions
  • Everyday Challenges: Discussing Real-life Scenarios
  • Marketplace Negotiations: Haggling and Bargaining
  • City Chronicles: Exploring Complex Urban Interactions
  • Voyage Dialogues: Adapting to Unexpected Travel Situations
  • Passions Explored: Delving Deeper into Hobbies
  • Cultural Connections: Tackling Sensitive Social Topics

Entry Requirement: VanWest English Placement Test Levels 5 – 7

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 Speak Up (All Day Speaking)
10:20 – 12:00
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
Class Time 25 & 30 Lessons per Week (Elective)
Elective A 13:00 – 13:50 Suggested:
English for Business (Linguaskill)
Speaking
Communication
English for Flight Attendants
English for English for Customer Relations
English for Social Media
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

– The schedule and course availability is subject to change without notice.

  • Practice in Real-Life Situations
  • Friendly Learning Atmosphere
  • Go Beyond Regular Language Learning
  • Learn About Different Cultures

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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PTIB 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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