While the Canadian Deep-Freeze (Q1) is on, classes are limited and all classes are online only, until the end of March, 2024. Classes generally run 6 to 8 weeks but are dependent on the individual Class and Section — please read all offerings carefully for specific details.
Q2 (April-June) classes may have different starting dates, and sections may be added depending on demand, but all Q2 classes finish by the end of June (or before). A new schedule of courses offered will be available soon, please check back often, or Contact Us to be added to our mailing list for Class Section Course Descriptions and Registration Form.
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Be aware that all times and dates for upcoming classes are subject to change dependent upon interest and registrations. Any registrations for classes which do not proceed as advertised may be fully refunded or applied to another course or section. At ESL in Edmonton, we offer great flexibility in terms of hours, days, the number of classes per week and number of days per week — based on the needs and requests of our students. We are also dedicated to small class sizes in order to maximize learning and teaching opportunities. Classes may be split to maintain optimal instruction or to accommodate diversity of ages or ability levels.
The sooner you let us know your particular needs and preferences, the better we can schedule classes to serve you.
Now is your opportunity (on the Contact Page) to let us know your preferences and ask us how we can help you.
Drop-In Online — New Series
February 5 – March 25, 2024
Monday Evenings: 6:00 – 8:30 pm.
If time and money are always an issue for you here is a cheap and easy solution for you.
“Drop-In Online” to practice English at your level language lessons and practice your English when it works for you, and without a big commitment. Pay-as-you-go. Take one class at a time Drop-In when you can. — No worries, no loss, when you can’t.
Classes follow a prescribed program of lessons but moves at the rate of the students and is guided by the particular problems and questions of the students. As with most of our regular course offerings, Drop-In classes follow the same “Integrated Approach” and Content and complements other general and focused courses.
If you are considering taking any of our other courses, this is your chance to try a class and talk to an instructor, with no risk.
Comprehensive English — Introduction
Coming Q2, 2024 (8 weeks; 16 classes)
Monday & Wednesday or Monday – Thursday
Mornings – Afternoons – Evenings
Comprehensive English with ESL in Edmonton is a Series of Courses for students of English as a Second Language. Each Course within Program can be taken Independently or as a Complete Series. This course has been specifically designed, written and prepared for ESL in Edmonton as an affiliate of its parent charitable organization Maple Christian Education and Cultural Institute. All materials are proprietary and copyrighted. Each course (except the Introduction is carefully prepared in Chapters of graduated lessons and exercises which guides students through a progression in English, based on the typical experience Newcomers to Canada are likely to experience in their own lives.
The Comprehensive English (Introduction) is a foundational course, built for Absolute Beginners (with no, or next to none, knowledge or ability in English) to Beginner Level (where students may feel they have some basic understanding or ability but experience many problems). Don’t let the label “Introduction” fool you. This is a challenging course — even for many students who consider themselves “pretty good” in English. Comprehensive English aims at laying a good foundation for future learning and “filling-in the blanks” for students who have had previous instruction that was either incomplete or just went too fast for the necessary understanding.
This course is highly recommended for ESL students who want or need to progress further with better understanding and ease. Jumping ahead, without full understanding can lead to frustration and failure later on.
Intensive Conversation Online Practice & Preparation
Coming Q1, 2024 (6 weeks; 12 classes; 24 hours)
Tuesdays & Thursdays Evenings: 6:30 – 8:30 pm.
This is your opportunity to really put your learning into practice. Correct your pronunciation and improve your accent. Improve your vocabulary and learn when certain words and terms are acceptable and others are not really appropriate. Discover answers to your questions about when English seems to break its own rules and why. In this class, you will not only practice speaking but you will gain understanding and confidence to handle the issues of daily living. These are the same kinds of things that you will want to show proficiency in when you go for this all important tests for residency and citizenship. Practice makes perfect, but a little bit of practice every day will get you further, faster. Two nights per week of Intensive Conversation Instruction can be combined (as and when you want) with the Drop-In Online practice classes. Ask for details.
Writing Basics (Workshop)
Coming Q2, 2024 (8 weeks; 16 classes)
Days & Times To Be Announced
All good writing starts with a good foundation to build on.
Writing Basics with ESL in Edmonton will begin with necessary grammar elements, punctuation and structure. In addition, Writing Basics includes the fundamentals of how to construct sentences, paragraphs and simple essays or stories. Where we go from there, depends on how much time remains and the particular interests of students. Whatever your level of English, you will benefit from this course.
Writing Better Workshop — Essay Writing — All Levels
Coming Q2, 2024 (8 weeks; 16 classes)
Days & Times To Be Announced
No matter where you want to go in life, Education is your pathway and Good Essay Writing is the key to Success at any level.
Essay Writing with ESL in Edmonton will begins with a quick review of necessary grammar elements, punctuation and structure. In addition, this course includes the fundamentals of how to construct sentences, paragraphs and turn them into essays. You will learn how to organize your thoughts into strong cohesive essays. guides you through proper application and techniques for good essays. In addition, the Essay Writing Workshop includes the fundamentals of how to construct sentences, paragraphs and simple essays or stories. Where we go from there, depends on how much time remains and the particular interests of students. Whatever your level of English, you will benefit from this course.
Printing & Writing by Hand used to be the start of All Writing Skills. As computers became the norm in modern classrooms, educators made the decision to no longer teach printing and writing in schools. This turned out to be a serious error in judgment as students no longer knew how to sign their own names and even adults became incapable of filling-in even simple forms and documents, necessary to daily life. Without computers, electronics and power, written communication became impossible for newer generations. Now schools are re-introducing this instruction but many people are left behind without any knowledge of these essential skills and many parents can’t even help their children.
This “ADD ON” (Q2) is an optional course that teaches both printing and (hand)writing (cursive) that can be taken independently at a low cost, or at a discounted rate or as an included extra with many courses … depending on how and when you take this course. It is open to all ages and levels.
Practice pages are provided.
Writing Better Workshop — Intermediate – Advanced
Coming Q2, 2024 (8 weeks; 16 classes)
Days & Times To Be Announced
All good writing starts with a good foundation to build on.
Writing Basics with ESL in Edmonton will begin with necessary grammar elements, punctuation and structure. In addition, Writing Basics includes the fundamentals of how to construct sentences, paragraphs and simple essays or stories. Where we go from there, depends on how much time remains and the particular interests of students. Whatever your level of English, you will benefit from this course.
