English courses for beginners in British Columbia are for students who have never studied English. This course is ideal for students who know very little to no English. It is for students who only know a few English words, such as 'hello', 'thank you', and 'goodbye'.
POWER ENGLISH : 38 LESSONS PER WEEK
To learn English and progress faster, students can choose the Power English program which includes an extra Power Class in the afternoon (extra lessons from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm on Monday Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday).
Program Structure
ILAC has 17 levels of English
Each English level is 4 weeks
Students pass a level every 4 weeks or finish faster with above average performance
Program including:
Principal Class (26 lessons per week)
Main class for course...
Non-intensive course for students that want to combine their English studies with holidays. Classes are for Integrated English with classes divided by level.
The Intensive course is for students who want to maximize their language learning practice during their stay. The courses focus heavily on speaking and communication skills.
Courses to Match your Goals and Interests
ILSC offers a wide range of courses. You can take any combination you wish, depending on your interests, goals, language level and schedule.
Program Structure:
ILAC has 17 levels of English
Each English level is 4 weeks
Students pass a level every 4 weeks or finish faster with above average performance
30 lessons including 26 Principal class and 4 Elective Class
Principal Class (26 lessons per week)
Main class for course focus
Elective Class (4 lessons per week)
Choose an elective class based on your specific needs including: speaking, listening, pronunciation, grammar, writing, idioms, vocabulary, business, TOEFL, IELTS, oral presentations,...
Private language lessons are the quickest and most intensive way to learn a language or to improve your language skills. The format of the lessons is totally determined by the needs and desires of the student.
GV General English, Standard 20 lessons per week
The curriculum emphasizes practical application of language skills. Directors meet on a regular basis to review all academic and curricular issues to ensure uniformly high quality programs at all schools.
You will experience how English is spoken and used in many real-life situations. Relevant and engaging lessons will develop your understanding of grammar, vocabulary, idioms and pronunciation, and allow you practise the four skills of everyday communication: reading, writing, speaking and listening.
The Semi-Intensive 24 course focuses on language fluency as a main goal. The four major skills students will practice are reading, writing, speaking and listening.
Course Overview includes:
• 30 lessons per week (6 lessons per day)
• Duration: 30 x 50 minutes (25 hours per week)
• 15 students max. per class
• Beginner to Advanced levels
• Course length: 1–50 weeks
• Age 16+
The LSI Intensive 30 Course is for students who want to maximize their language learning practice during their stay.
Course Overview includes:
• 30 lessons per week (6 lessons per day)
• Duration: 30 x 50 minutes (25 hours per week)
• 15 students max. per class
• Beginner to Advanced levels
• Course length: 1–50 weeks
• Age 16+
The LSI Intensive 30 Course is for students who want to maximize their language learning practice during their stay.
Course Overview includes:
• 40 individual lessons per week
• Beginner to Advanced levels
• 1 lesson: 50 minutes
• Courses begin: every Monday
Individual tuition is the fastest way to learn a language. Whether students are in need general or specialized language, each one-to-one course is entirely tailored to their needs and adapted to their rate of progress.
Course Overview includes:
• 30 individual lessons per week
• Beginner to Advanced levels
• 1 lesson: 50 minutes
• Courses begin: every Monday
Individual tuition is the fastest way to learn a language. Whether students are in need general or specialized language, each one-to-one course is entirely tailored to their needs and adapted to their rate of progress.
Course Overview includes:
• 20 lessons per week (4 lessons per day)
• Duration: 20 x 50 minutes
• 15 students max. per class
• Beginner to Advanced levels
• Course length: 1–50 weeks
• Age 16+
During the lessons you rapidly improve your communication skills in a variety of everyday situations.
*Prices are subject to change without notice due to exchange rates.
Which course type is right for me?
Intensive Study: For adults who want to learn a language as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons.
Test Preparation: For students who want to prepare for language proficiency tests.
Business: For business executives who want to study a language to be able to do business.
Junior: For children ages 8 to 12 and teenagers ages 13 to 18 who want to study a language in the summer.
How long should I study?
The minimum duration for a language course is usually two weeks, but students benefit the most starting from the 3rd and 4th weeks of their language course, after they get used to the new environment. By this time, the early distractions are over and the student has "settled in". The average student takes about 12 weeks of language studies abroad.
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