English Courses in Canada
The PLI Intensive English and Super Intensive English courses are the most popular courses and offer a fast way to achieve fluency in English. The Intensive course is 20 hours per week and Super Intensive is 30 hours per week. Students take a combination of Communication skills and Specific skills classes.
| Short term PLI English courses in Canada | Classes**/Day | Levels | Length | Locations | Start Dates |
|---|
| Intensive English | 1 communication skills class +
1 specific skills class (20 hours per week) | All levels | 2 weeks + | Canada (Vancouver, Toronto) | Every 2nd Monday |
| Super Intensive English | 1 communication skills class + 2 specific skills class (30 hours per week) | All levels | 2 weeks + | Canada (Vancouver, Toronto) | Every 2nd Monday |
* Classes are 2 hours in length
The PLI Intensive English course consists of:
1 communication skills class plus 1 specific skills class (Monday – Friday)
The PLI Super Intensive English course consists of:
1 communication skills class plus 2 specific skills classes (Monday – Friday)
Communication Skills
During your English communication skills classes you will work on your speaking, listening, reading, writing, grammar and vocabulary. We will introduce you to topics of casual and formal conversation to help you speak spontaneously and confidently in ‘real-live’ situations outside the classroom.
Specific Skills
Specific English skills classes focus on a specific area such as Listening and Vocabulary, Grammar and Writing, or Conversation and Pronunciation. You will take the classes which are most appropriate to your particular language learning needs.
For more information about the Intensive English programme download the information sheet here!
These programs are ideal if:
- You are serious about improving your English skills as quickly as possible in the time you have available
- You need a program with flexible start dates and a course length to fit your busy schedule
PLI Intensive and Super Intensive English
Program length: Minimum 2 weeks
Hours per week: 20 full contact hours
Class length: 2 hours
Program details Intensive English
Each day (Monday – Friday) you receive
- 1 communication skills class
- 1 specific skills class
Program details Super Intensive English
Each day (Monday – Friday) you receive
- 1 communication skills class
- 2 specific skills classes
Minimum age: 18
Entry level requirements: All levels
Start dates 2009: Every 2nd Monday
PATH TO PROFICENCY
Our approach to learning puts you, the learner, at the heart of everything we do. From arrival to departure we will work with you to ensure you get what you need in the time that you have. A carefully researched curriculum, regular assessment and experienced teachers will help you along the path you have chosen.
We place an emphasis on achieving the right balance of programs and courses for you at every stage of your journey. For example, our Specific Skills classes are there to ensure that your skill set is enhanced at just the right pace and with just the right balance to suit you. We will also help you become a better learner; we will show you the results of your efforts as you go along; and we will share the responsibility of that learning process with you. Be it in the classroom, at home, or in our self study facilities, our target is results you will be proud of.
