EXPAND Your English skills Winter 2009 TAKE THE NEXT STEP BECOME A FLUENT ENGLISH SPEAKER CONTACT IONA COLLEGE ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
CULTURE, CONVERSATION AND IDIOMS ELICI 0909 DATES: Thursdays & Saturdays, September 24 - October 17, 2009 TIMES: Thursdays - 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. Saturdays - 9:00 A.M - 12:00 P.M. COST: $225.00 A four week (4) week language based program designed to assist the newcomer to better adjust to their surroundings. Focus is on the conversational skills (speaking and listening). Veering from the traditional “textbook” approach, sessions are based on the language and culture used in the every day life of Canadians; type of vocabulary/language; when to use it, and what it means/represents. Sessions take place in the classroom and onsite at various locations within walking range of the college. COMMUNICATING IN CANADA ELICC 0909 DATES & TIMES: Arranged on an individual basis with Instructor A program designed to assist professionals, spouses, students and community members become more effective in their conversational skills; ability to understand and navigate the cultural mores; assist with accent reduction; build and strengthen writing and grammatical skills; gain in-depth “lifeskills” knowledge (banking, grocery, shopping etc.) and much more. Tailored to meet individual needs, clients meet with the instructor on an individual basis to determine their specific needs and determine the course structure and duration of their customized program.
Instructor: Jesse Chenier, obtained his TESL from Oxford Seminars. Currently completing his degree at the University of Windsor in English Literature, Creative Writing & Drama, he also serves as a Board Member of the English Undergrad Student Association and a representative for Club Soda, the Drama Club. Jesse has extensive experience tutoring elementary, high school, and ESL students as well as peer editing.
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