Classes & Workshops

Develop your English at your level, in ways that interest you


Explore instruction is designed with different levels of language understanding and experience in mind. Whether your English is beginner-level, intermediate or advanced, your instructors will work with you at your level. You'll participate in 6 hours of instruction each day (Monday to Friday): 3 hours in Workshops and 3 hours in Classes.

English Immersion Workshops

Sign up for a workshop to develop your language skills through a topic that interests you. Workshops can be in the morning or afternoon and topics might include:

Journalism - produce three newspapers, a memory book and a video retrospective

Theatre - practice and perform a short play of approximately 45 minutes in length

Book & Film - discuss the content of various short books and movies of different genres

Science - research scientific and environmental issues in the university’s science facilities

History & Culture  - visit local sites of interest and learn how events influenced the development of the region

Music  - produce and perform original works as a group or individually in the genre of your choice

English Immersion Classes

As part of the Explore program, you'll attend 3 hours of classes in either the morning or afternoon. The classes are taught entirely in English and focus on grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, understanding and expression in both speaking and writing.

These classes are designed to encourage active participation so you can improve your ability and your confidence in the English language.

Each class will be made up of groups of approximately 15 students with similar qualification levels.