Grant MacEwan University

Three 14-week terms in English as a Second Language (ESL) are offered during the year at seven different levels (beginning to advanced academic). Introductory ESL to Intermediate ESL II provide English communication skills for coping in the community and/or the classroom. Advanced ESL I, Advanced ESL II and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) provide English academic language skills in the areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. All levels involve instruction in a language lab with opportunities for speaking and listening practice.

EWP courses and needs assessments are specially designed to meet the requirements of employers, employees and/or trainees.

The English Language Summer Session runs for four or five weeks and will be offered in July 2007. It includes a combination of morning English classes, afternoon workshops (music, sports, culture, etc.) and a number of field trips and activities in and around Edmonton. Mid-week trips include such places as Fort Edmonton Park, the Odyssium, and the Alberta Legislature. Weekend trips include a visit to the Lamont Rodeo, West Edmonton Mall, Elk Island Park and more. Special group classes can be arranged for students 15 to 17 years of age. 전체 레벨 대상. 하급레벨 학생은 회화위주의 학습, 상급학생들은 문법, 토플준비 등을 함. 이 과정은 고등학교 입학 또는 Upgrading program에 입학하면서 풀타임 ESL 과정 시작을 앞두고 있는 학생들에게 적합한 과정임.

Part time in English as a Second Language has a number of courses available including: - Clear Speaking - Writing Skills - Grammar Principles - TOEFL Preparation - English for Business - English for Nursing - TSE (Test of Spoken English) Preparation - CAEL (Canadian Academic English Language Assessment) Preparation Courses are offered throughout the year in the evenings or late afternoons to accommodate those who work or study during the day and are unable to attend full time classes. Most courses are 2.5 hours twice a week for 8 weeks.

* Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL Workshop) Interested in teaching overseas? Then this course is for you. This ten day workshop (60 hours) provides an overview of current TEFL topics for those interested in teaching overseas. Topics include an overview of current methodologies, principles of language teaching/learning, cultural considerations, needs assessment, lesson planning, and materials selection and development. * Working with ESL Learners (I and II) There are two modules for working with ESL learners. Module I provides an introduction to the issues that affect ESL learners in grads K - 12. This course familiarizes you with some of the topics related to the process of learning a second language such as immigration, culture and culture shock. Also included are strategies for enhancing language skills while promoting awareness of the ESL learners' needs.