The focus of ESL Listening and Speaking 5 is on developing oral communication skills in English and improving the following Essential Skills: Working with Others, Computer and Document Use, Thinking Skills, and Continuous Learning. Classroom activities engage learners in developing listening and speaking strategies for community, workplace and academic contexts. Learners integrate language skills, Essential Skills and inter-cultural skills through activities such as: telephoning for information, understanding and giving instructions, giving a presentation, and undertaking a task with a partner. By the end of this course, learners will be able to meet the Listening and Speaking outcomes at CLB 5 in the Canadian Language Benchmarks. Note: The topics in this course are closely aligned with the topics in ESL Reading and Writing 5.
Interviewing for a Job (watching job interviews; making interview questions, interviewing a peer)
Phoning for Health Information (listening to a conversation; phoning a friend; phoning for information)
Understanding & Giving Instructions on Workplace Safety
Asking for advice in a workplace (role-play asking for advice)
Storytelling (listen to a newcomer describe their home country and immigration experience; make a podcast or presentation about your immigration story)
Connecting with Others (listening to a news report about a cultural event; phoning a museum, gallery or theatre)
Presenting in Groups (listen to a newscast about community services; create a newscast on a business or commercial service)
Discussing Current Events (listen to a newscast on a current issue; exchange opinions in groups)
How do I apply for this course?
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
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