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Duration : 8 weeks
Start date : Every Monday
Class size : Maximum 10
Entry leve l : Beginner to High intermediate
Lessons per week : 20/25/30 hrs per week

Description :
This program has been designed to meet studentĄŻs needs, and emphasize increasing students conversa-
tional fluency and accuracy. UMCĄŻs English program focuses on integrating the skills of speaking, listening,
reading and writing with grammar components. Qualified teachers will help you to build your English skills 
quickly.

Advantages :
˘Á Small and intensive class - 1:10 ratio of instructors to students
˘Á Maximum opportunities to speak and ask questions in the class
˘Á Qualified teachers who care about each student
˘Á Personalized monthly progress report and academic counseling
˘Á Specifically tailored classes to improve studentsĄŻ abilities, levels and skills.
˘Á Detailed vocabulary practice, learning methodology and test
˘Á 1:1 Tutor program
˘Á Wide range of choice for afternoon program



Core subjects :
The Acquisition of fundamental listening and speaking skills
To help the students become generally comfortable in expressing themselves
Understanding spoken English
Comprehension and writing skills
Grammar / Vocabulary

[Communicational Grammar & Vocabulary]
Grammar will be taught using a combination of focused reading, explanation, and applied exercises. Home-
work assigned on a daily basis from the workbook.

[Effective Reading]
Various in-class activities such as: outlining cause and effect, summarization, sequencing, scanning, etc.
encourage students to write personal responses to the reading. Read a short story every month.

[English Communication]
Communication drills, dictation exercises, games, oral activities and modeled dialogues. Small class maximizes
chances to talk and correction.
[Global Issues & Presentation]
Dealing with updated news and issues. Refine and improve English through direct feedback from teacher.
[Listening & Pronunciation]
Enhance these skills through recordings of daily news and sitcom. Practice learning through the assignments
based on the recordings.

Voice OF Student in this course

ESL program

Before I came here, I couldn’t speak anything in English, but now, after some study, I can understand and speak with people [in English]. It’s amazing because I really improved my [English] skills each month.
Here in UMC, I can find teachers who are very nice and professional. They can teach us how to learn English by using methods easily to understand.
I had great time in Toronto, in UMC, and I hope one day I will come back here and meet the people who work in this wonderful school. I really like here.
ESL program

To study at UMC was a great experience for learning English and it was very important and thankful that UMC provided support to students from CCBE. Now I am very happy because thanks to UMC and great teachers, my English improved a lot.

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