The focus of ESL Listening and Speaking 6 is on developing oral communication skills in English and improving the following Essential Skills: Working with Others, Computer and Document Use, Thinking Skills, and Continuous Learning. Classroom activities engage learners in developing listening and speaking strategies for community, workplace and academic contexts. Learners integrate language skills, Essential Skills and intercultural skills through activities such as: interacting in a community, discussing in a small group, negotiating and decision-making, giving a presentation, observing and describing workplace culture, etc. By the end of this course, learners will be able to meet the Listening and Speaking outcomes at CLB 6 in the Canadian Language Benchmarks.
Note: The topics in this course are closely aligned with the topics in ESL Reading and Writing 6.
Discussing Finances (handling money, group discussion, readings on Candians in debt)
Giving Instructions (applying for a student loan, giving financial planning instructions, giving suggestions about financial planning)
Negotiating and Decision Making (watching a video on human rights, talking on the phone about human rights, group negotiation)
Giving Presentations (talking about using visuals and presentations, group dynamics, human rights presentation)
Participating in Media (leading a conversation, conducting a radio interview, role-playing a radio talk show)
Discussing Culture (conversing with a department head, evaluating websites, presenting an issue and a solution)
Adapting to Workplace Cultures (workplace appreciation, discuss workplace scenarios, give instructions for dealing with office issues or with a bully at work)
How do I apply for this course?
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.
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