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CLBs for Canadian Citizenship - Listening 4 Speaking 4
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For more information call 905-270-6000, press 2
Office Hours:
- Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 3:30pm
We offer the following courses:
- CLB 1 to 8: Listening & Speaking, Reading & Writing
- Citizenship Preparation
- Digital Skills for Education & Employment
- Employment Readiness
- ESL for the Workplace
- ESL with Computers
- IETLS (Internationally International English Language Testing) Preparation
- Accredited TESL Training
- English for Internationally Trained Teachers
English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Benchmark levels 1, 2, 3
These courses promote the development of verbal, written and technical communication skills in relation to others in the family, the community and beyond. The learner will have opportunities to describe, compare and represent his or her view in a multicultural environment. - Benchmark levels 4, 5
These courses promote the development of verbal, written and technical communication skills in relation to participation in Canadian society and preparation for on-going learning. The learner is encouraged to use the language while becoming actively involved in the various contexts of life in Canada. - Benchmark levels 6, 7, 8, 9
These courses are designed for higher-level learners and promote the development of verbal, written and technical communication skills required for further education or employment training. The learner has the opportunity to use and apply the language to prepare for specific goals. These courses consolidate all previous instruction and provide review where necessary. Skill development includes conversation, grammar, reading, writing and test preparation.
Language Instruction for New Canadians (LINC)
Funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada(IRCC), the LINC program offers English language training for beginners, intermediate speakers and advanced speakers of English. Designed for newcomers to improve English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills, the LINC program focuses on language for employment, education, and daily life.
Benefits of ESL & LINC programs:
- FREE online and in-person classes
- Access to Chromebooks and iPads for eligible learners to study online
- Customized content - your instructor will tailor instruction to meet your language needs
- Transportation assistance - free bus tickets (in-class program only) for eligible learners
- Small class sizes with an opportunity to learn at your own pace and make friends
- Digital skills training (online classes)
- Technical help available in-person & virtually
- Guidance for Canadian Citizenship application process
Contact us at 905-270-6000 press 2 or LearnESL@peelsb.com for moreinformation.
Listening and Speaking
- Basic
Students will improve listening and speaking skills through the use of role play and dialogues. This will expand vocabulary knowledge and the ability to communicate more effectively. Learners will also have the opportunity to practice spoken English in both formal and informal situations. - Intermediate
The course will improve the learner's ability to speak more confidently and enhance their listening comprehension. Some of the skills to be covered include: developing effective telephone techniques, conveying information, stating opinions and building conversation strategies. Attention is paid to the correct use of idiomatic language. Students practice how to express themselves through short presentations and group discussion. - Advanced
Advanced learners will gain accuracy in their formal and informal spoken English, in addition to developing active listening strategies. The course emphasizes appropriate language style, the use of advanced vocabulary, popular expression and body language, clarity and pronunciation. Students participate in group discussions and learn effective techniques for individual presentations.
Reading and Writing
- Basic
The course is designed for students who have intermediate speaking skills but require extra help with reading, writing and spelling. Emphasis will be on the development of word skills. - Intermediate
This is a remedial course for advanced speakers whose reading and writing skills do not meet the requirements for the advanced level courses. Students will learn parts of speech, sentence construction and paragraph organization, in addition to functional and practical uses of reading and writing. - Advanced
In this course students will refine oral and written skills for professional advancement or to access higher academic training (university or college). Emphasis will be on essay writing for Test of English as a Foreign Language Preparation. The aim is to build each student’s confidence in language, and develop techniques in summarizing, note-taking, grammar usage, editing and vocabulary expansion. Students are expected to have attained a satisfactory command of both oral and written English skills covered in previous ESL classes.
ESL with Computers
Students planning to enter college, university or the job force need strong Microsoft skills. Comprised of two ten-week courses, the goal is to increase English language skills through basic computer skills taught on the widely used Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint). The course also includes training on how to navigate the web, and a general overview of workplace issues including ESL and job searchwebsites.
IETLS (Internationally International English Language Testing) Preparation
IELTS is a test developed by the world’s leading experts in language assessment on four key English language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking. It is designed to assess the language ability of people who aim to study, work, immigrate and integrate inan English-speaking environment.
