Course Description
This four-week program is an immersion experience that combines language classes and a robust sociocultural lineup. Improve your confidence and fluency in English, experience the unique city and culture of Halifax, and explore your academic pursuits through meetings with university advisors and campus visits.
Course Outline
The Daily Schedule
- 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Students will take the English Language Communication class focused on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills from Monday to Friday.
- 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM Students will take the English In Use class on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, and will attend sociocultural activities on Tuesdays and Fridays.
- Evenings Time for parks, beaches, historic sites, summer festivals, events, shopping and nightlife
- Weekends Enjoy organized day trips to natural attractions, historic and cultural sites in different regions of Nova Scotia.
What You Will Learn
English Language Communication (Morning Class)
- This class will focus on increasing your level of comfort and ability in regard to English in the classroom and outside of class. You will improve your confidence and fluency in English. Depending on your electives, you may be creating podcasts, conducting interviews, participating in lively group discussions or delivering business pitches.
English in Use (Afternoon Class)
- Apply your language skills in real-life situations in the community with a focus on understanding Canadian culture.
Teaching in English (Afternoon Class for students from Tokoha University)
- Improve your ability to teach through the medium of English, as an experienced elementary, secondary or post-secondary teacher
Notes
A minimum proficiency level of B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) is strongly recommended for enrollment in the Teaching in English course. No specific English language proficiency requirement applies to the English in Use course.
Following registration in the program, the online placement test, along with detailed instructions for its completion, will be provided via email.
Recommended For
- Students looking to improve their confidence, accuracy and fluency in English.
- Students looking to improve their intercultural communication strategies in an international setting.
- Students looking to improve their overall language skills by focusing on a discipline of interest.