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 ultifaceted 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
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Age requirements:
Over 18
Length of study:
2 to 48 weeks
Starting Date A:
2008: Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 10, Apr 7, May 5, Jun 2, 30, Jul 28, Aug 25, Sep 22, Oct 20, Nov 17, Dec 15
Starting Date B:
2008: Jan 28, Feb 25, Mar 25, Apr 21, May 20, Jun 16, Jul 14, Aug 11, Sep 8, Oct 6,
Nov 3, Dec 1, 29
*Note: Beginner students must begin on Starting Date A*
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Schedule (Year 2008)
Omnicom School of Languages in
Toronto
Class Timetable (Sample)
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Period
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Hour |
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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A
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08:30 –
10:30 |
Language Structure*
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Language Structure
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Language Structure
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Language Structure
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Language Structure
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10:30 – 10:45
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Break |
Break |
Break |
Break |
Break |
| B |
10:45 – 11:45
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Vocabulary Building |
Idioms |
Presentations |
Idioms |
Presentations |
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11:45 – 12:30
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Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
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12:30 –
02:30 |
Communication Skills** |
Communication Skills |
Communication Skills |
Conversation / Pronunciation*** or Elective**** |
Conversation / Pronunciation
or Elective |
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02:30 –
02:45 |
Break
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Break
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Break
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Break
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Break
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D
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02:45 –
03:45 |
Discussion
Group
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Discussion
Group
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Discussion
Group
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Discussion
Group
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Discussion
Group
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Periods: |
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Intensive English
Program (IES15)
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A+B or B+C or C+D |
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Intensive English
Program (IES25)
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A+B+C or A+C+D
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Intensive English
Program (IES30)
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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:
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1. TOEFL iBT Preparation
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2. TOEIC Preparation
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3. Business
English |
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4.
Creative Writing
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5. Canadian Culture
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6.
Conversation |
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7.
World Issues
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8.
Accent Reduction
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Students in level 9 choose from one of the following:
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1. TOEFL iBT Preparation
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2. TOEIC Preparation
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3. Business
English |
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4.
Creative Writing
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5. Canadian Culture
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6.
Debating |
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7.
World Issues
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8.
Business English
- BEC |
9.
Focus on
Vocabulary
Development |
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10.
Accent Reduction
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Note: The elective class will be opened if a minimum number
of students register.
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