English As a Second Language
We provide top quality language and culture training in an intimate,
academic and enjoyable environment. Our classes are small which allow for individualized attention, something that is not easily attainable in
large volume schools. Our programs are designed to meet each student's
needs, interests and learning styles.
New Opportunities Learning Centre offers comprehensive English as a Second Language (ESL) training designed to bring all learners to a minimum of a Canadian Language Benchmark Stage II, Level 8 competency. The average of progress is approximately 1 level every 6 weeks, although rate of progress can vary depending on individual abilities.
Students work in group and peer-to-peer learning environments as well as individually with teachers.
The program focuses on the following areas:
Students are taught the “living” language; idioms, common vernacular, every-day usage and cultural learning play a key role in our ESL/English program for effective communication within the Canadian framework.
Canadian Language Benchmarks are used to test student progress.
New Opportunities Learning Centre offers comprehensive English as a Second Language (ESL) training designed to bring all learners to a minimum of a Canadian Language Benchmark Stage II, Level 8 competency. The average of progress is approximately 1 level every 6 weeks, although rate of progress can vary depending on individual abilities.
Students work in group and peer-to-peer learning environments as well as individually with teachers.
The program focuses on the following areas:
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening
- Speaking (conversation)
- Grammar
- Pronunciation and Accent Reduction
Students are taught the “living” language; idioms, common vernacular, every-day usage and cultural learning play a key role in our ESL/English program for effective communication within the Canadian framework.
Canadian Language Benchmarks are used to test student progress.
ENGLISH SKILLS (for Occupation Designation and College Preparation)
Advanced English training is provided for students
streamed for college/university entrance, with the main areas of focus being:
During the last phase of a student’s program, emphasis is placed on vocation-specific instruction. The student will become familiar with their occupation specified career-path terminology and basics of their future employment category. (e.g. – business, child-care, automotive terminology, Customer Service Representative requirements, Bookkeeping standards etc) in preparation for further vocational training in career-specific programs.
- Effective reading techniques (skimming & scanning
text)
- Report and essay writing
- Advanced grammatical structures for the purpose of academic writing
During the last phase of a student’s program, emphasis is placed on vocation-specific instruction. The student will become familiar with their occupation specified career-path terminology and basics of their future employment category. (e.g. – business, child-care, automotive terminology, Customer Service Representative requirements, Bookkeeping standards etc) in preparation for further vocational training in career-specific programs.
