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SSP (Speaking for Success Media)

St. George International College

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ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

SGIC Admission Test or Completed English High Intermediate level at SGIC or TOEFL iBT 79 and up / IELTS 6 + (oral test required)

COURSE OUTCOME:

This course is designed to dramatically improve students natural speaking style. Fluency is the goal for students who take this course. This will be accomplished by using quick-response activities to build up students speed (fluency) and extensive one-on-one teacher-student feedback to build accuracy.

PERIOD DESCRIPTION:

PERIOD 1:
The opening period will have students reviewing wwkly video journals, as well as sound recordings of themselves mimicing and imitating a native English speaker.
The second half of the first period will have in one pronunciation, understanding how to improve speech clarity and accuracy.

PERIOD 2:
The second part of the morning section will have students working on building their vocabulary through oral presentation, dictation from popular cinema and modern dramas. This will allow students to become more familiar with popular slang, idioms and influential / useful English expressions.

PERIOD 3:
Third period will have students filming ''a day in the life'' videos, weekly news reports and in-class debates that will give students the chance to feel comfortable discussing hard-hitting topics confidently in English. All assignments, video footage and in-class presentations / debate will be reviewed in class as part of final mark assessment.

PERIOD 4:
The final period of the day will focus more closely in media, video recording and will give students the opportunity to get on the street, interviewing and communicating with locals to secure footage to include in the SGIC weekly news and various other video-based assignments.

SSP MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS:

- Daily Dictation
- Studio Work: Students voice recording, Analysis and Correction.
- Learn and practice speech Patterns related to pronunciation, Intonation, Enunciation, Pause and Emphasis
- Learn and apply Listening Techniques to understand College Lectures and native English speakers
- Allow exceptional teachers to help pave the way for Listening and Speaking successfully.

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Vocabulary and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
4-8 weeks
Classes per week
25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 70 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 10:10 AM
Break
10:10 AM - 10:20 AM
Morning session
10:20 AM - 11:30 AM
Lunch
11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Afternoon session
12:15 PM - 01:25 PM
Break
01:25 PM - 01:35 PM
Afternoon session
01:35 PM - 02:45 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Maximum 16 students

Student age

Age range 15 years old and older

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

St. George International College is an English school for foreign people that offers different programs, from the classical ESL (English as a Second Language) to other ones such as Business English, IELTS or TOEFL, Teaching English for Children program, Speaking for Success media program and our excellent program of UCPP that prepares the student to go to a Canadian College or University.

SGIC was founded in 1994 and it has qualified Canadian teachers. Our schools in Toronto and Vancouver have a complete structure with a computer room and the cafeteria where the students can practice the language and make friends after class. Also, the students have a funny activity calendar updated every month which help them to immerse in the Canadian culture. Both campuses are located in downtown with easy access to public transportation, restaurants and every kind of entertainment.

Year opened
1994
Number of classrooms
24

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at St. George International College varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

St George International College is centrally located in downtown Toronto, Canada's economic centre and one of the best places to study English in North America.

Academically speaking, Toronto attracts and gathers the most talented people, including teachers, scholars and other human resources in the education field. The affluence of Toronto's academic excellence in higher education extends to all educational sectors including English learning -due to an extremely rich source of highly qualified teachers.

Toronto is the biggest city in Canada, with plenty of opportunities. It's a beautiful city where you can enjoy:

- Its many attractions like the CN Tower (The symbol for Canada in the World).

- The amazing coffee shops, museums, Theatres, Opera houses, clubs, and bars.

- Entertain and vibrant areas such as Yaletown, Gastown, Granville Island.

- Its relaxed, friendly and fresh social scene.

Our school is located near the busy intersection of Dundas Street and Yonge Street in downtown, Toronto, right by the entrance to the Dundas subway station. Our students have easy access to all urban facilities, including transportation, dining, and entertainment.

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housing

Housing

St. George International College offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - 2-person shared room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner - 2 students must book together

S$ 200
weekly
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: 2-person shared room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, air conditioning, heating, and other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Restriction: 2 students must book together
S$ 200
The home placement program is available for all sessions. Home placement promotes friendship and cross-cultural communication and is a great way for you to improve your English while experiencing Canadian living.

Students will be matched with Canadian hosts based on your requests. Hosts will provide three meals a day, as well as a comfortable room with a bed, desk and other furnishings.

All homes are in close proximity to the subway station, our efficient and safe transit system.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

S$ 246
weekly
Age range: 15 years old and older
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, telephone, computers, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, carpet, air conditioning, heating, and other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
S$ 246
The home placement program is available for all sessions. Home placement promotes friendship and cross-cultural communication and is a great way for you to improve your English while experiencing Canadian living.

Students will be matched with Canadian hosts based on your requests. Hosts will provide three meals a day, as well as a comfortable room with a bed, desk and other furnishings.

All homes are in close proximity to the subway station, our efficient and safe transit system.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged C$ 100 when you register.

Visit Canada's Citizenship and Immigration website »

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Toronto based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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