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Facts and Highlights about University of Toronto
>> A world-wide prestigious public research university
>> US News & World Report (2020) ranked University of Toronto 18th among the universities globally
>> One of the only two non-U.S. members of the Association of American Universities
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Program Dates and Courses
Students can choose two types of courses: English Plus and Academic English. All students will be mixed with the current students on ELP and administered by the University of Toronto.
English Plus, Summer 2019
July 6, 2020 - July 31, 2020 (4-week)
August 4, 2020 - August 28, 2020 (4-week)
Focused on improving your general English for everyday communication, this course will help you feel more confident in using English to communicate with friends, at work and as you explore Toronto. A weekly “Conversation Café” will help you develop your informal speaking skills in a fun environment.
• Hours/week: 20
• Speak English with greater fluency, accuracy and confidence
• Describe events, express opinions, take part in discussions and give instructions more clearly
• Start conversations and keep them going
• Understand more when you listen to songs or watch films and television
• Get to know Canadian and North American culture better
Academic English, Semester 2019
August 31, 2020 - December 18, 2020
Students will first attend a four-week “English Plus” as the preparation course and then attend the “Academic English” course. It prepares for undergraduate or graduate studies by developing the reading, writing, listening and speaking skills needed for rigorous academic studies. This pathway course will help you meet the English language facility requirement of your chosen university or college.
• Hours/week: 20
• Strengthen your communication and presentation skills using digital, language-learning technologies
• Acquire academic strategies and improve your skills in reading and listening
• Write more clearly about complex subjects
• Expand your academic vocabulary
• Develop effective test-taking strategies
• Get to know North American academic culture
• Apply newly-acquired skills by doing realistic, task-based projects
• Benefit from individual meetings with your instructor
• Obtain a certificate upon successful completion of the course
“Grade B” or above in the highest level of Academic English (Level 60) satisfies the language facility requirement for admission to undergraduate and most graduate programs at the University of Toronto. A number of other institutions also accept the Academic English certification.
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