English for Work Online

Basic Writing Skills Online

November 14 – January 13

This is a eight week introduction to workplace writing. It focuses on grammar, punctuation and spelling and how to write clearly. Learners are able to express their opinions, discuss their ideas, share their experiences, and state facts about workplace situations in well structured paragraphs. Email writing format and etiquette are also introduced.

Clear Speaking Online

Dates coming soon

This four-week online course offers opportunities to develop and improve your pronunciation. You will work at your own pace and receive individual feedback from the instructor.

Communication for the Workplace (via Videoconferencing)

Dates coming soon

This is an employment related English language training for professionals from different employment backgrounds. This program is available in Truro, Bridgewater, Kentville, Sydney and Halifax.

English in the Workplace Online

September 12 –
December 13, 2011

This program offers live training customized to the needs of the employed or self-employed immigrant. Training takes place at your workplace using a computer, a web-cam, high-speed internet, and software for shared visuals.

Grammar Online

Self directed study

This program has grammar activities that provide opportunities to learn and practice specific grammar topics. There is no instructor for these activities, so you can go at your own speed and repeat them as many times as you wish.

Idioms for the Workplace

Self directed study

This is an online collection of over 200 commonly used workplace idioms and definitions. There is no instructor for this resource, but activities are monitored as you study.

Interpersonal Communication at Work Online

Begins every Monday

This is a six-week facilitated online course. In this course you will learn language to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues in the workplace.

Language Learning Strategies Online

February 6 – March 18

This eight-week online course offers opportunities to develop and practice language learning strategies and lifelong learning skills.

Listening Practice Online

Self directed study

This online class has 28 workplace based audio files with activities to check listening comprehension. These self-access listening activities are designed to help you prepare for the Canadian workplace.

Professional Writing Skills Online

November 14 – January 13

This is a eight week facilitated course exploring the writing process, strategies for writing improvement, and email in the workplace. Various types of workplace writing will be examined.