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Located in beautiful , BC, Langara’s ESL programming uses an of strategies to encourage authentic Canada, Langara College provides integrated approach to language learning. communication. This creates a dynamic, Rather than teach skills in isolation we student-centred learning environment University Studies, Career Studies, use a holistic methodology, combining in which students acquire language in a and Continuing Studies programs speaking, listening, reading, and writing, natural and meaningful way. Gradually, and courses to more than 21,000 and focusing on a variety of relevant students learn to approach classroom and interesting topics. Using a content- content the same way as Canadian students annually. based curriculum, we engage students in students whose first language is English. activities that require the use of a variety

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LEAP ! LEVEL ' ESL LEAP ! LEVEL ( LEAP = Langara English LEAP LEAP ! LEVEL ) for Academic Purposes. Each session is 7 weeks ESL entry level is determined for 20 hours/week LEAP ! BASICS by a placement test. LEAP - Langara English for Academic Purposes

FOUNDATION LEVELS !LEAP BASICS " LEAP #$ ACADEMIC PREPARATION !LEAP % " LEAP &$ Langara English for Academic Purposes (LEAP) is an intensive The content for the intermediate to advanced levels of the LEAP English program designed to prepare students whose first Program is drawn from a wide range of academic disciplines. Each language is not English for full-time study at English language week students practice all of their core language skills in the context universities and colleges. Academic skills are emphasized at all of an academic subject. The level of critical thinking skills and the levels of the program. complexity of academic strategies increases as students progress through the program. The beginner to intermediate levels of LEAP focus on the environment and culture of Vancouver and Canada. Through a variety of topics, materials, and activities, the classroom is LEAP provides a unique learning experience for students by: · Facilitating development of language and academic skills transformed into a living language environment. Students · Assisting students to become successful independent learners develop their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills while · Encouraging student integration into the Langara College academic expanding their knowledge of Vancouver, Canada, and the world. and social community · Promoting academic excellence

Successful completion of LEAP leads to direct admission to AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO LEARNING university studies at Langara. Students in LEAP 6, 7, and 8 may take Core skills at the LEAP Foundation Levels one university credit course in addition to their LEAP courses.

Share opinions and ideas with classmates Speaking Give short presentations LEAP sessions are seven weeks in length and are offered six times a year. Students are in class 20 hours a week. They are expected to Follow conversations at a natural speed complete between 10 and 20 hours of homework per week. Listening Listen to special guest speakers

Read short ESL novels and passages Reading Build vocabulary AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO LEARNING Graphic model of a one-week LEAP learning unit Develop con!dence in expressing ideas Writing Learn editing skills

Study topics that re"ect Canadian society Culture Explore Vancouver through special outings

LEAP Foundation Levels inspire students to: · Improve their English language skills · Use English in a natural and meaningful way through dynamic activities both inside and outside of the classroom · Learn about Canadian culture by exploring topics connected to Canadian society

LEAP instructors have degrees specializing in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) and are carefully selected for their experience in teaching English, cross-cultural awareness, and commitment to helping students achieve academic success.