Language & Culture Course
ESL 111 | 2 Weeks
The best way to prepare for the Spring or Fall Semester Program.
This short intensive course will boost your oral fluency and functional English communication abilities. It is the best way to prepare for the Spring or Fall Semester Program.
In this course, you will:
- Focus on improving speaking and listening skills.
- Learn about Canadian society, populations and government.
- Build vocabulary and expressions related to Canadian society.
- Learn about Calgary and Alberta through activities.
Price
$950*
*Online course does not include emergency medical insurance, public transport pass or use of campus facilities such as recreational facilities.
Program Hours
50 hours
Payment
Payment is available by credit card (recommended), cash/debit card (in-person), Western Union or international bank wire. Please contact esl@ucalgary.ca to receive payment instructions on Western Union and international bank wire.
Policies and Procedures
Application and admission requirements, payment and refund policies, and homestay policies.
Class Schedule
Face to Face
Mon - Fri: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
1 – 5 p.m.
Online
Live Zoom Sessions (Calgary Time)
Mon - Fri: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Sample Timetable (Face to face)
I was happy to learn about Canada – provinces, holidays and indigenous culture.
Reika from Japan
Optional Activity Programs
Improve your English skills and visit some of Western Canada’s top travel destinations while you are studying in the Semester Program. The activity program is made up of information meetings and guided excursions to points of cultural and social interest in and around Calgary. Students have the choice of registering for the full program or individual excursion components priced individually.
Homestay
Living with a Canadian family is an excellent way to improve your English and intercultural skills.