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ENGLISH FOR EVERYDAY USAGE PROGRAM INFORMATION

English for Everyday Usage follows the English Language Learning of the Common European Framework Reference (CEFR). This international standard has 6 levels of study from Beginner to Proficiency and learning outcomes per level are universal. Students often advance quickly through the beginner levels but the Intermediate and Proficiency levels take much more time. All students take the Versant English Placement Test before being admitted into a level of study. Students will take the Versant English Placement Test at the end of each semester.

Students must be over 18 years of age. Students accepted into English for Everyday Usage may elect to use the Homestay Program or our Dormitory Program. This program is for anyone interested in improving their general English ability. Like all our English courses it focuses on strengthening general language skills, especially in speaking and communication. Courses included reading and writing classes designed for everyday use in Canada. For example, instead of learning how to write an essay, students will learn how to fill in government and bank forms and create a resume for employment. As part of the program students are able to meet regularly with their instructors to review their progress.

English for Everyday Usage programming uses an integrated approach to language learning. Rather than teach skills in isolation we use a holistic methodology, combining speaking, listening, reading, and writing and focusing on a variety of relevant and interesting topics. Using a content-based curriculum, we engage students in activities that require the use of a variety of strategies to encourage authentic communication. This creates a dynamic, student-centred learning environment in which students acquire language in a natural and meaningful way. Gradually, students learn to apply their studies in the community and in their lives.

Projects and Presentations are an important part of each English for Everyday Usage level as they encourage students to work creatively and cooperatively. In addition, projects and presentations integrate skills that students will need in university and college classrooms.

ADMISSION DEADLINE

A & L Royal Education Language Academy accepts new students into the English for Everyday Usage 4 times per year.

Note: The offering of levels in the English for Everyday Usage program is dependent on a minimum number of students being enrolled.

*Program start dates are subject to change without notice

Students Please contact the admissions team by email (admissions@alroyaleducation.com) or by phone (1-306-693-9999).
We consider late applications where spaces are available.

ENGLISH FOR EVERYDAY USAGE EVALUATION AND REPORTING

English for Everyday Usage students will be evaluated directly by their instructors. The instructors will use a variety of formal and summative assessments. Summative assessments usually happen at the end of a unit of study and at the end of a semester. Instructors will use a combination of integrated and specific skill testing.

Students will be issued an assessment summary after 1 month (4 weeks) of study. This is a brief one-page descriptive narrative of the student’s strengths, areas the student needs to improve, and topics/units covered during that time period.

Students will be issued a formal report at the end of each 3-month (13 week) semester. At this time the instructor will give a summative assessment based on the student’s work to date. This report will have a section for teacher’s comments, results from the Versant or PTE tests, and results from formal assessments in class. The instructor will not issue a numerical or letter ranking score.

The instructor will issue a recommendation for the student to continue studying at the same level or for the student to progress to a higher level.

TEXTBOOKS AND MATERIALS

This course uses several textbooks including our own speaking and listening program. Textbooks may change at anytime due to the instructor’s preference, availability of the textbook from the publisher, or upgrading to a newer of better program. The student may also have an online course for extra practice, videos and audio materials. It is recommended that a student has a laptop computer and headphones. Remember cellular phones are not allowed in class and usage of laptops are at the discretion of the instructor.

Students will need to purchase new textbooks and materials as they advance to the next level.

COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL EVENTS

All students in all programs will take part in our community and cultural events. A & L Royal Education Language Academy organizes 2-4 events each month. Some of these events are held in the school such as a Halloween party or a Christmas party but most of the events are held outside of the school. The school will arrange transportation to and from each event. All students and/or their parents must sign a liability waiver before participating. These are real events and students will be able to practice English with Canadians in the community. These events are scheduled throughout the year. Many of these events are happen on the weekend or in the evening. For example, Regina’s Mosaic- a festival of cultures is always the first week of June and is a Thursday night, Friday night, and all-day Saturday. Students should view the monthly calendar on the bulletin board inside the school.