program list // CALGARY SCHOOL

Multifaceted teaching methodologies are employed throughout the program. Communication-based programs are available for all levels: Beginner (Level 1) to Advanced (Level 14). Areas of English focused on include grammar, writing, vocabulary, idioms, reading, pronunciation, speaking, listening and colloquial North American English. Students have many opportunities to practice English in real-life situations outside the classroom.

Elective Courses:

In addition to their Intensive English classes, students are given a choice of an elective class. Students can choose TOEFL iBT Preparation, TOEIC Preparation, Business English, Creative Writing, Canadian Culture, Debating, World Issues, Business English - Cambridge Preparation, Conversation and Focus on Vocabulary Development. Choices depend on the students' level and classes are held twice a week. Classes are open if a minimum number of students have registered.

Course Requirements:

None

Age Requirements:

Over 18

Length of study :

2 - 48 weeks

starting date a :

2011: Jan 10, Feb 07, Mar 07, Apr 04, May 02, May 30, Jun 27, Jul 25, Aug 22, Sept 19,
Oct 17, Nov 14, Dec 12

starting date b :

2011: Jan 24, Feb 22, Mar 21, Apr 18, May 16, Jun 13, Jul 11, Aug 08, Sept 06, Oct 03,
Oct 31, Nov 28

*Note: Beginner students must begin on Starting Date A*

Schedule (Year 2011)
Omnicom School of Languages in Calgary
Class Timetable (Sample)

Period Hour Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
A

  09:00 –
  11:00

 *Language Structure Language Structure Language Structure Language Structure Language Structure

  11:00 –   11:15

 Break Break Break Break Break
B

  11:15 –    12:15

 Vocabulary Building Idioms Presentations Idioms Presentations

  12:15 –   01:00

 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
C

  01:00 –
  03:00

 Communication Skills** Communication Skills Communication Skills Conversation / Pronunciation*** or Elective**** Conversation / Pronunciation
or Elective

  03:00 –   03:15

 Break Break Break Break Break
D

  03:15–   04:15

 Discussion Group Discussion Group Discussion Group Discussion Group Discussion Group
E

  03:15–   05:15

 Discussion/ TOEIC Discussion/ TOEIC Discussion/ TOEIC Discussion/ TOEIC Discussion/ TOEIC

 Student Hours:

 Periods:

 Intensive English Program (IES15)

 A+B or B+C or C+D

 Intensive English Program (IES25)

 A+B+C or A+C+D

 Intensive English Program (IES30)

 A+B+C+D

 Intensive English Program (IES35)

 A+B+C+D

* Language Structure includes grammar, writing, vocabulary and spelling.
** Communication Skills includes speaking, listening, reading comprehension, pronunciation and vocabulary.
*** Conversation / Pronunciation is a mixed communication skills class for Beginner to Intermediate level students (levels 1 – 5)
**** Elective classes are available to Intermediate (6) and higher level students.
Students in level 6-8 choose from one of the following:
1. TOEFL iBT Preparation
2. TOEIC Preparation
3. Business English
4. Creative Writing
5. Canadian Culture
6. Conversation
7. World Issues
8. Accent Reduction
  

Students in level 9 choose from one of the following:
1. TOEFL iBT Preparation
2. TOEIC Preparation
3. Business English
4. Creative Writing
5. Canadian Culture
6. Debating
7. World Issues
8. Business English - BEC
9. Focus on Vocabulary Development
10. Accent Reduction
    

Note: The elective class will be opened if a minimum number of students register.

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