Speak Up Course | VanWest College

Speak Up & Speak Up Foundation

All Day Speaking

Speak with confidence and fluency, express opinions, and engage in meaningful conversations independently.

Speak Up

offered location: Vancouver
start dates: Every Monday
If Monday is a holiday, Tuesday is the start date.
length: 8 Weeks (Minimum 2 weeks)
english requirement: VanWest Levels 5 – 7

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

Monday – Friday
Class	Time	20 Lessons per Week (Core English)
Core English	08:30 – 10:10	Speak Up (All Day Speaking)
Core English	10:20 – 12:00	Speak Up (All Day Speaking)
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
Class	Time	25 & 30 Lessons per Week (Elective)
Elective A	13:00 – 13:50	afternoon elective suggestions (25 or 30 lessons only): IELTS Preparation • Business Communication High School Preparation • English for Baristas English for Multimedia • English for Flight Attendants Canadian English & Culture • English & Volunteer Experience 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.

Speak Up Foundation

offered location: Vancouver
start dates: Every Monday (Program begins March 1, 2027)
If Monday is a holiday, Tuesday is the start date.
length: 8 Weeks (Minimum 2 weeks)
english requirement: VanWest Levels 2 – 4

Sample Class Themes:

One Question, Many Voices – Exploring Different Perspectives
Hidden Vancouver – Discovering the City Around Us
The Communication Challenge – Getting Things Done in English
Convince Me – Ideas, Opinions and Persuasion
People & Places – Observing the World Around Us
Solve it – Everyday Problems and Smart Solutions
The Reporter Project – Finding and Sharing A Story
Take the Lead – Hosting, Explaining and Engaging Others

Monday – Friday
Class	Time	20 Lessons per Week (Core English)
Core English	08:30 – 10:10	Speak Up Foundation
Core English	10:20 – 12:00	Speak Up Foundation
12:00 – 13:00 Lunch
Class	Time	25 & 30 Lessons per Week (Elective)
Elective A	13:00 – 13:50	afternoon elective suggestions (25 or 30 lessons only): English for Flight Attendants • 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.

Tuition & Fees

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

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

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Course Details

Offered Location
Vancouver

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

Length
8 Weeks (Minimum 2 weeks)

Speak Up
Levels 5 – 7

Speak Up Foundation
Levels 2 – 4

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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).

Speak Up (All Day Speaking)