English Encounters

Group English Course Fast Facts • small groups (3-8 students) • all language skills • general English and business English • daily homework assignments • 6 levels • regular testing • weekly self-study package • 20 lessons per week Description We really believe in the advantage of studying in small groups. Unlike many institutions which advertise “small” groups, our groups really are small! We have as few as 2 students in some cases and our average group size is 5 (and maximum 8). In a small group, students get more attention and our teachers can be more responsive to their needs. As a student, you have more opportunity to talk and interact with the teacher and your classmates. Observes ESL Teacher Randy, “it is easier for students to gain confidence in using the language when they don’t have to speak in front of a large group”. Moreover, everyone “gets to know each other well and becomes very comfortable expressing their ideas in English.” Course Content • based on American Headway textbook series • 6 levels – Beginner, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, High Intermediate, Semi-Advanced, Advanced • each level correlates to TOEFL, TOEIC, and IELTS score ranges • 6-8 weeks per level • regular testing (eg. biweekly) and opportunity for promotion • includes use of coursebook, workbook, access to audio download centre, MultiROM (optional), and online practice materials (optional) • supplemental materials include frequent handouts for grammar, vocabulary, Canadian culture, business English, and idioms •all skills including conversation, grammar, listening, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, writing, discussion, debate, role play • course available all year and begins any Monday

Intensive English Course Fast Facts • 20 group + 5 private lessons per week • small group (2-8 students) lessons in the mornings • private lessons in the afternoons • all language skills • general English and business English • private lessons focus on individual needs (eg. TOEFL, TOEIC, business) • daily homework assignments • 6 levels • regular testing • weekly self-study package Description An increasingly popular program at English Encounters is our Intensive Combo Course. By combining 20 group lessons weekly with 5 private lessons, students find that they get the best of both learning formats. In group lessons, which are typically held in the morning, students benefit from group interaction which particularly helps build conversation skills in addition to all the other skills (reading, listening, speaking, writing, and grammar). After lunch, Combo Course students take an intensive one-to-one lesson. Being a private class, students can focus on their specific needs such as Business English, Test Preparation (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, or Cambridge), pronunciation, or Academic English. The private teacher conducts a needs assessment in the first class and customizes lessons and assignments according to the student’s needs and objectives. Choose this course to maximize your learning potential! Course Content Group Lessons (20/week) • Based on American Headway textbook series • 6 levels – Beginner, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, High Intermediate, Semi-Advanced, Advanced • 6-8 weeks per level • regular testing (eg. biweekly) and opportunity for promotion • includes use of coursebook, workbook, DVD-ROM (optional), and online practice materials (optional) • supplemental materials include frequent handouts for grammar, vocabulary, Canadian culture, business English, and idioms •all skills including conversation, grammar, listening, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, writing, discussion, debate, role play • course available all year and begins any Monday • Private Lessons (5/week) • curriculum for private lessons is customized according to student needs • teacher assesses student needs and interests and designs a curriculum which responds to them • common needs include remedial grammar or vocabulary, conversation skills, pronunciation, test preparation (TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, FCE), and business English

Test Preparation Course Fast Facts • 10 group + 10 private lessons per week • small group (3-8 students) lessons in the mornings • private lessons in the afternoons • all language skills • general English • private lessons focus on academic English and TOEFL, IELTS etc. preparation and practice • daily homework assignments • regular practice tests • weekly self-study package Description If you are planning to study at an English language university or college, immigrate to Canada or just want worldwide recognition of your English skills, you should prepare for an internally recognized English test. The course includes ten group lessons of general English plus ten private test preparation lessons each week. While the group lessons build all language skills, the private lessons focus on each skill area (listening, speaking, reading, writing) of the specific test. The latter involves skills and strategies for vocabulary building, reading, essay writing, independent and integrated speaking tasks, note-taking and more and are customized to the student’s individual needs. As in all of our courses at English Encounters you also receive a weekly self-study package, which includes additional test-preparation exercises for all skills. All these, plus regular Practice Tests ensure students will have what it takes to achieve a great score in your test! At English Encounters, we can help you prepare for the following English tests: • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language; needed to study at college/university) • General and Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System, needed to study at a college/university or for immigration purposes) • TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication, Business English) • CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program, needed for immigration purposes) Group Lessons (10/week) • based on American Headway textbook series • 6 levels – Beginner, Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, High Intermediate, Semi-Advanced, Advanced • each level correlates to TOEFL, TOEIC, and IELTS score ranges • regular testing (eg. biweekly) and opportunity for promotion • includes use of coursebook, workbook, access to audio download centre, MultiROM (optional), and online practice materials (optional) • supplemental materials include frequent handouts for grammar, vocabulary, Canadian culture, business English, and idioms •all skills including conversation, grammar, listening, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, writing, discussion, debate, role play Private Lessons (10/week) • curriculum for private lessons uses a variety of TOEFL materials and can be customized according to student needs • teacher assesses student needs and designs a curriculum which responds to them

Business English Course Fast Facts • 20 group lessons per week • small group (3-8 students) lessons in the mornings • all language skills • business English • daily homework assignments • 5 levels • regular testing • weekly self-study package Description Designed for professionals, the Business English Course gives you the language skills you need to succeed in the world of business where English has become the lingua franca. In your group lessons,, which are typically held in the morning, students focus on improving their English communication in a business setting. Skills include reading, speed-reading, listening, telephoning, making presentations, conducting and attending meetings, email writing and other business correspondence. Course Content • based on Market Leader textbook series • 5 levels –Pre-intermediate, Intermediate, High Intermediate, Semi-Advanced, Advanced • regular testing (eg. biweekly) and opportunity for promotion • includes use of coursebook •supplemental materials include frequent handouts for grammar, vocabulary, Canadian culture, general English, and idioms • all skills including conversation, grammar, listening, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, writing, discussion, debate, role play etc.