Language & Culture Course

ESL 111 | 2 Weeks

The best way to prepare for the Spring or Fall Semester Program.

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Focus on Canada: Pre-Semester Preparation

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.

Class Schedule

Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 1 – 5 p.m.

Sample Timetable

  Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Morning

ESL Class

ESL Class

ESL Class

ESL Class

ESL Class

Afternoon

ESL Class

ESL Class

Afternoon Activity

ESL Class

Afternoon Activity

 

Spring 2024

4/8 - 4/19

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Fall 2024

9/3 - 9/13

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Price

$975

Program Hours

50 hours

Reika from Japan

I was happy to learn about Canada – provinces, holidays and indigenous culture.

Reika from Japan

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Our programs are for students at all skill levels, and are designed for a variety of English language learning goals. To compare our programs and see which programs fit your needs, click the compare program button. 

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Payment

Payment is available by credit card (recommended), cash/debit card (in-person), convera or international bank wire. Please contact esl@ucalgary.ca to receive payment instructions on convera and international bank wire. 

Policies and Procedures

Application and admission requirements, payment and refund policies, and homestay policies.

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