This program focuses on the idea of fluent communication and the use of forceful arguments in a debate setting, suggesting that the class will help students improve their overall communication skills and ability to present persuasive arguments.
An Essential ESL Program for Confident Debating
In-house Debates
Trendy and current topics and material
Guest speakers/Field Trips
Weekly Presentations
Speaking and Listening
Pronunciation
Research Skills
Presentation Skills
Summarizing
Critical Thinking
Toronto Campus
Entry Level
Placement at Level 7
(Successful Completion of Level 6)
Duration
8 weeks
Start Date
Official Starting Date
Program Options
- Intensive (28 lessons/week)
- Super Intensive (32 lessons/week)
Essential Communication
This class is designed to introduce students to the foundation of debate communications, strategies and techniques. This class also incorporates appropriate language and different communicational styles.
Formal and Informal Debating Skills
Students will learn different debating skills and techniques in both formal and informal settings and in both academic and professional settings.
Speaking and Listening Skills
This class provides students with the proper usage of pronunciation, stress patterns and intonation styles to enhance their speaking and listening skills as well appropriate conversational strategies.
Week 1: Debate Introduction
Week 2: Education
Week 3: Politics
Week 4: Religion
Week 5: Technology
Week 6: Social Justice
Week 7: Formal VS Informal
Week 8: International Taboos
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