EASL 094 - NATURE STUDIES

Nature Studies is a multilevel interactive
communicative seminar which teaches students
about the natural environment and culture of the
Castlegar area. Students study topics such as
animals, plants, geography and history. Students
learn in the classroom but also have opportunities to
go on outdoor field trips.

EASL 095 - PARTNERSHIP

Partnership is an interactive communicative seminar
which connects English language learners with
other students who are native English speakers for
informal meetings. The ESL student and their partner
meet once a week for conversation and sharing

of cultures and interests. This seminar provides

an opportunity to practice English in a one on one
situation.

EASL 095 - PRONUNCIATION

Pronunciation is an interactive communicative
seminar which helps students use, learn, and practice
English idioms, slang and expressions in addition to
practicing elements of natural pronunciation such

as rhythm, stress, articulation of individual sounds
and intonation. Students create dialogues and
conversations and share them with the class.

EASL 095 - DEBATES AND DIALOGUES

Debates and Dialogues is an advanced interactive
communicative seminar where students read, discuss
and debate. Students work on improving their
speaking and listening skills while they learn and
practice how debates and formal discussions are
structured.

EASL 095 - GLOBAL DISCUSSIONS

Global Discussions is an advanced interactive
communicative seminar where students have the
opportunity to explore and learn about a variety of
topics. Students work on building vocabulary and
discussion skills as they increase their knowledge
and understanding of important issues in the world
today. Students also have the opportunity to share
their ideas and opinions with other Canadian college
classes and /or students.

EASL 095 - BUSINESS IDIOMS

Business Idioms is a basic course in Business English
for ESL students who wish to improve their written
and oral skills. The course focuses on level-
appropriate grammar and introduces frequently used
business idioms and vocabulary specific to various
“real life” business domains. This seminar will also
familiarize students with the finer points of business
culture in North America.

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAM
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TOFL 051 - STANDARDIZED
TEST PREPARATION

This seminar helps students develop testing skills
necessary to be successful when taking standardized
English language placement tests. They will practice
the listening, writing, grammar and vocabulary skills
and explore exam taking strategies needed for
SUCCESS.

Pre-requisites: Current enrolment in the intermediate or
advanced English Language Program.

TOIC 051 - TOEIC TEST PREPARATION

This course provides opportunities for students to
become familiar with and practice TOEIC testing
methods, questions, and techniques.

Pre-requisites: Current enrolment in the English
Language Program.

TREC 159 - ADVANCED BUSINESS
COMMUNICATIONS

This course emphasizes a practical approach to
business writing and speaking for advanced students.
TREC 159 provides opportunities for students to use
business communication tools including reports,
memos, business letters, résumés, interview skills,
oral presentations and visual aids. Business language
strategies are emphasized to give students the skills
to become effective cross-cultural communicators.
These strategies include clarity of spoken and

written English, the use of appropriate vocabulary,
and an awareness of cultural variations in business
organizations.

Pre-requisites: Completion of one semester of advanced
communications with a 'C’, or better, or equivalent.

Contacts

SELKIRK INTERNATIONAL CONTACT
Phone: 250.365.7292 ext 21293

Direct: 250.365.1293

Fax: 250.365.5410

Email: smacaraig@selkirk.ca,
international@selkirk.ca

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