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Prepare for the NAIT English Language Proficiency (ELP) assessment exam. With the skills obtained in this intensive preparation course, you will become familiar with each section of the assessment exam. Become aware of specific exam requirements and expectations, and learn strategies to finish each section of the exam within required time parameters. Increase your knowledge of the writing exam by reviewing essay and graph questions. Practice the different sections of the speaking test. Develop test-taking strategies for the reading and listening sections of the exam, and complete each task with confidence on exam day. Online registration is available for this course. Course code: (NESL 716). Online.

Take the IELTS Academic English Language Test with confidence! Master tips and techniques that can help you improve your score, especially in the writing component, which tends to be the most challenging part. With personalized feedback from experienced IELTS professionals, practice the essential skills in all four components of the test (reading, listening, speaking, and writing) with a special emphasis on improving your writing skills. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be familiar with the format and expectations of the IELTS Academic English Language Test. Graduates will be able to apply valuable test-taking techniques to IELTS-style questions. After completing this course, you’ll be eligible to try out your new strategies and skills in a realistic Practice Test that takes place in a real test setting. Tackle the IELTS Academic English Test with greater confidence by applying the powerful strategies and techniques you gain in this course! Online Registration is available for this course. Course code: (NESL717). Writing focus. Evening classes online

Improve your overall English fluency by participating in this ESL listening and speaking class. Learn different communication strategies. Practice speaking in the classroom to gain confidence in English communication. Learn different listening strategies and be able to interact in a variety of settings. Practice pronunciation with directed instruction from skilled instructors. The activities in this course will allow you to increase fluency, improve pronunciation, and communicate with confidence in the community, workplace, or academic settings. Course code: (NESL 705) 

Knowing how to communicate effectively in the workplace is essential to becoming an active and contributing member of an organizational team and promoting increased levels of safety in the workplace. An important part of this course is understanding how your communication affects those around you. Communicative ability is not only about the individual - it's about the team. This course is intended for those seeking to gain or increase communicative competencies related to Canadian culture and safety in the workplace. Participants will increase their knowledge of communication and digital literacy strategies, as well as develop communicative cultural awareness in the workplace. Participants will also gain awareness of how their communicative abilities impact others around them in the collective workforce. Building safety-awareness competencies that aim to reduce workplace incidents caused by communication deficiencies will be emphasized throughout this 40-hour course. Upon successful completion of this course, participants will have built confidence in communicating in face-to-face and online interactions in the Canadian workplace. This course is ideal for individuals looking to increase their employability by building their knowledge of workplace communication and safety, as well as employers who want to provide their employees an opportunity for additional support. Course code: (NESL818) 

Learn to communicate with confidence in a variety of situations. Improve your pronunciation, speaking fluently, and grammar. Expand your vocabulary and use of idiomatic language. Develop reading strategies and clear writing skills to prepare for further academic studies or employment. The ESL Intensive program integrates digital literacy into each level. Language instruction prepares you for further education and employment. ESL also offers career specific ESL courses in health and business. Classes are offered for levels CLB 4-8.