English for Work
ISIS provides English language classes for immigrants preparing to go into the workplace, and at work for immigrants who are employed. To take the classroom-based English for work, you must first have a language assessment.
Below is a complete list of English for Work training at ISIS, in alphabetical order, or scroll down for upcoming dates!
On-site Training
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Online Learning
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TRAINING
Clear Speaking Online
April 2013
On-going enrollment
This five to seven-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 Healthcare Professionals
April 22-July 26
Monday – Friday
9am-12:15pm
This program is an inter-disciplinary communication course for health-care professionals. This intensive course focuses on the language skills needed to practice effectively in a Canadian health-care work environment.
Communication for Work and Business
April 2 – June 21
Monday to Friday
1-4pm
This program is for immigrants who already have some English language skills and want job related language training to help them find a job that fits with their skills and experience, or immigrants who want to start a business.
English for Working and Living
April 22-June 28
Monday – Friday
8:45am-11:45am
This is a language class for immigrants and citizens born outside Canada who need to develop language skills for work and everyday living.
English in the Workplace
Ongoing Enrollment
This program is customized to the needs of the employed or self-employed immigrant. Before you begin training, an instructor visits your workplace to meet with you and your employer to test your language learning needs.
English in the Workplace Online
Ongoing Enrollment
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.
Evening Program
Tuesdays and Thursdays
6:30 – 8:30 pm
This language training program is held in the evenings. Instructors decide on the topics by assessing your language needs. The classes focus on oral and written communication skills essential for the community and workplace.
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.
Introduction to Writing Online
April 2013
On-going Enrollment
This eight-week online course will help learners with a writing level of CLB 5 to improve their writing skills.
Each week you will work 8 to 10 hours, and activities will include quizzes and hands-on writing practice. Your instructor will provide detailed feedback on your writing practice. At the end of the 8 weeks those who complete the course successfully will…
Language Learning Strategies
July 2-August 23
Monday – Friday
1-4pm
This program addresses the needs of immigrant professionals who are entering the workforce or returning to school. This eight week course teaches the skills and strategies needed to learn English outside the classroom.
Learn English on Your Own Online
Dates coming soon
CLB 6 or higher required
This six-week online program addresses the needs of newcomer professionals who are entering the workforce or returning to school, focusing on strategies needed to learn English on their own.
Listening and Speaking at Work Online
July 4 – September 1
In this eight-week online course you will develop, improve and practice your workplace listening and speaking skills with your instructor and with other participants.
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.
Orientation and Communication Skills for Engineers
April 8 – June 28
Monday – Friday
1-4pm
This program is an inter-disciplinary orientation and communication course for immigrants in engineering and technical professions who want to work in their field in Canada.
Professional Communication Workshops
May 22 – March 19
Wednesdays, 6-8:30pm
The Professional Communication Workshop series is for immigrants who want to improve their language skills for employment or for self-employment. Each workshop focuses on a specific language skill. You will learn, practice and share knowledge.You can choose which workshops you would like to attend …
Professional Writing Skills Online
April 18 – June 14
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.
Pronunciation at Work (CLB 5-6)
April 8 – June 14
Mondays and Wednesdays
6-8pm
Pronunciation at Work helps you learn clear speech for better communication. In this program you will…
Pronunciation at Work (CLB 7-8)
July 3-August 28
Mondays – Wednesdays
6-8pm
Pronunciation at Work will help you improve your speech for better communication.
Pronunciation Practice Online
Self directed study
This is a program for immigrants to reduce common pronunciation errors and develop more natural intonation and stress patterns.
Strategies for iBT TOEFL
Dates Coming Soon
This course focuses on strategies for the iBT TOEFL®. Participants attend class twice a week to develop skills for the Listening, Reading and Speaking sections of the exam, and use an online platform to practice authentic Writing tasks.
Strategies for IELTS™
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Preparation
June 10 – July 4
Monday – Thursday
1 – 4pm
This course helps you prepare for the IELTS Academic test.
Workplace Communication Skills
July 2-August 29
Monday – Thursday
9am-3pm
This course is for professionals who want to improve their workplace English and communication skills. Participants will practice speaking, listening, reading and writing in a variety of workplace situations.
Workplace Cultural Communication Online
April 25-July 5
This 10-week course explores spoken workplace communication through videos. It focuses on Canadian culture and how it affects language. Topics include conversation management (e.g. small talk, interrupting, avoiding topics) and dealing with difficult situations (e.g. handling complaints and constructive criticism). Learners meet with an instructor once a week to practice their language skills…
Workplace Writing Skills Online
April 18 – June 14
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.
Writing for Work and Living
July 8-August 30
Monday – Friday
1-3pm
CLB 4 required
Is your writing benchmark lower than your other skills? Do you need more writing skills for work and everyday living?
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