- Introduction
- English Second Language (ESL)
- English Official Language
- Home Stay (for foreign students)
- Accent Reduction
- ESL for children
ESL for Children
A one or two-week program during the summer and other school holidays is offered.
Themes*
- daily routine
- family and home
- friends, characteristics
- going to the movies
- shopping with mom/dad
- TV and PC
- sports
- school
- careers (when I grow up….)
Vocabulary*
- stories
- guessing games
- songs
Crafts
- integrating vocabulary theme
Light Exercises
- instructions re movements will be given and repeated
Organized Games
- based on vocabulary
*Subject to change based on students’ knowledge and maturity level.
Vocabulary*
Story (Read by the teacher), one novel each week
- Each participant contributes to retelling the passage read.
- Questions and Answers about the passage
- Each students re-reads a short passage (focus on intonation, pronunciation, comprehension)
6 minutes of physical exercise
(focus on verbal instruction given by teacher) participants then instruct
(one type of exercise each)
Biography – of 9 famous people (Anglophone)
Instructions re movements will be given and repeated
- This will be homework for the students.
- On day 1, students will choose a person from a list and prepare a 5-minute presentation.
- On day 1 as well, teacher will introduce a well-known person to provide an example.
- After each presentation, students (collectively) will retell what they learned.
Learn from your mistakes
Teacher will point out “collectively” mistakes (language) made thus far
Video
- Short video on age-appropriate topics, similar to The Discovery Channel).
- Questions and answers about content.
- Each participant will then retell one point or idea
Games
- Various children’s games.
- Rules are explained
- Typical comments or observations that participants use throughout the game will be reviewed.
*Subject to change based on students’ knowledge and maturity level.
Fees
Minimum of 4 paid registrations are required in order to book the course.
$300 2 weeks (9 days, 25 hours of instruction)
$150 1 week (5 days, 15 hours of instruction)
Note: Early drop-off or late pick-up is permitted at a rate of $5.00 per ½ hour or portion thereof.