ESL – English as a Second Language (ESLCO) Course Outline

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Course Description
This course further extends students’ skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English for a variety of everyday and academic purposes. Students will make short classroom oral presentations; read a variety of adapted and original texts in English; and write using a variety of text forms. As well, students will expand their academic vocabulary and their study skills to facilitate their transition to the mainstream school program. This course also introduces students to the rights and responsibilities inherent in Canadian citizenship, and to a variety of current Canadian issues.
*“Equivalent” may be an equivalent course of study in other provinces in Canada or in other countries, or a proficiency level determined through initial assessment.
Course Name | English as a Second Language |
Course Code | ESLCO |
Course Subject | English |
Grade Level | Level 3 |
Course Type | Open |
Credit Value | 1.0 credit |
Prerequisite Courses | ESL Level 2 (ESLBO) or equivalent* |