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Students preparing for the International Language Testing System (IELTS) exam can prepare with short focused courses in IELTS writing and IELTS speaking. IELTS is accepted by academic institutions, professional organizations, and immigration authorities. These courses consist of 2.5-hour sessions scheduled over 4 weeks. Courses are conveniently offered in the evenings at Allard Hall downtown at City Centre Campus. More information can be found by learning more about each individual course.

6 levels of courses range from a focus on the development of simple sentences, structures and grammar to applying research skills to organize and write research papers with annotated bibliographies. Apply online at www.nait.ca/esl

6 levels of courses range from a focus on fundamental communication skills to preparation and delivery of individual and group presentations, contributing to discussions in formal academic situations, and evaluating and synthesizing information from a variety of lectures. Apply online at www.nait.ca/esl

Enhance your writing and grammar, build confidence in speaking and pronunciation, and develop your academic reading and vocabulary skills. You will learn these skills in a practical, hands-on environment and experience Canadian classroom culture. NAIT offers 6 levels of ESL. Levels 1, 2, and 3 are foundation-building courses for high-beginner to intermediate learners. Levels 4, 5, and 6 build academic English skills of intermediate to advanced learners. The program includes courses in Writing & Grammar, Listening & Speaking, and Reading & Vocabulary. Each course is taught by a different instructor. This allows you to experience different teaching styles, an asset for the post-secondary Canadian classroom or the workplace. Full-time and part-time options are available during the day. Apply online at http://www.nait.ca/esl

6 levels of courses are available and range from a focus on reading descriptive texts for information and instruction, and acquiring basic vocabulary to evaluating and critiquing texts, and applying strategies for the improvement of reading speed, comprehension, academic and professional vocabulary. Apply online at www.nait.ca/esl