Elective Classes

Specialized English to Meet Your Learning Needs

At VGC Language School, we know that excellence lies in the details. That’s why we have designed our elective courses to allow students the opportunity to customize their learning. Electives focus on specialized English that tends to be unique to a certain area, such as business, marketing or academia. Such English can be extremely specific and complex, but VGC’s fantastic teachers are here to lead you through it. Whether you are interested in current events, film, public speaking or are getting prepared for a big interview, VGC Language School will help you customize your English so you can keep up with any conversation.

At VGC’s downtown language school in Vancouver, two of our English courses have elective classes in the afternoon – General English Plus and English for Academic Purposes. If you are enrolled in these programs, you can choose an elective that best suits your learning goals and begin to customize your language education. VGC offers a wide range of elective courses that you may choose from:

General English Elective Classes

Speaking English fluently and with confidence is more than just repeating a phrase you may have learned from a book. These elective classes help you understand and speak English fluently so that you can express your own opinions in your own unique style.

Speaking and Pronunciation
Vocabulary Workshop
Speaking Lab
Listening Skills

Writing Workshop
Oral Reproduction
Discussion and Debate

Internship Program Elective Classes

In the fast-paced world of business, you must communicate clearly and effectively to succeed. We recommend that if you are entering the Study and Work programs, you should concentrate on the following business related electives. They will refine your English and prepare you for your job search and eventual employment.

Canadian Business Culture
Business Correspondence

English for Hospitality and Management
English for Marketing and Advertising

Advanced English Elective Classes

Learn to do more with your English skills than talk about average daily events. You will be able to discuss advanced topics and contribute to healthy and well-informed discussions with the following electives.

English Through Media
English Through Film
Public Speaking

Current Events
Global Social issues
Advanced Grammar

University Preparation Elective Classes

Studying abroad can be a little daunting at first, but with VGC’s University Preparation electives you will be ready to impress your professors! If you are planning to further your education by entering a Canadian college or university, these electives will prepare you for academic success.

University Writing
Writing With Style

Writing Research paper
Creative Writing

Expand your horizons and customize your English education with our elective classes. Come and study English in Vancouver. You will be surprised and delighted with what you learn!