This course extends students’ listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in English

for everyday and academic purposes. Students will participate in conversations in

structured situations on a variety of familiar and new topics; read a variety of texts

designed or adapted for English language learners; expand their knowledge of

English grammatical structures and sentence patterns; and link English sentences to

compose paragraphs. The course also supports students’ continuing adaptation

to the Ontario school system by expanding their knowledge of diversity in their new

province and country

This course prepares students to use English with increasing fluency and accuracy in

classroom and social situations and to participate in Canadian society as informed

citizens. Students will develop the oral-presentation, reading, and writing skills

required for success in all school subjects. They will extend listening and speaking

skills through participation in discussions and seminars; study and interpret a variety

of grade-level texts; write narratives, articles, and summaries in English; and respond

critically to a variety of print and media texts.

Prerequisite: ESL Level 3 or equivalent

This course builds on students’ previous education and language knowledge to introduce them to the English language and help them adjust to the diversity in their new environment. Students will use beginning English language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing for every- day and essential academic purposes. They will engage in short conversations using basic English language structures and simple sentence patterns; read short adapted texts; and write phrases and short sentences. The course also provides students with the knowledge and skills they need to begin to adapt to their new lives in Canada.

This course provides students with the skills and strategies they need to make the

transition to college and university preparation courses in English and other secondary

school disciplines. Students will be encouraged to develop independence in a range of

academic tasks. They will participate in debates and lead classroom workshops; read

and interpret literary works and academic texts; write essays, narratives, and reports;

and apply a range of learning strategies and research skills effectively. Students will

further develop their ability to respond critically to print and media texts. 

Prerequisite: ESL Level 4 or equivalent