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| Elective
Course Structure |
Brydon English Language Institute offers a variety of elective courses for students who are interested in filling
their afternoon schedules. To qualify for these courses each student must take
a placement test and achieve a minimum of intermediate proficiency (all
placement tests are offered on-site). The elective courses are for students who
want to take advantage of personalized, flexible and more interactive
approaches. Students who are interested in taking elective courses in the
afternoons will have different elective options. Elective course availability will depend on
the number of students interested in taking these elective courses each term.
The students will have an option to choose from five different electives. The
elective courses will meet twice a week for two hours.
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Elective Course
Structure and Book
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Course Code
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Course Name
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Course Books
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Level
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Publisher
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Elective
011
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American Culture
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All
About the USA 2
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Pre-Intermediate
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Longman
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Elective
012
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All
About the USA 3
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Intermediate
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Longman
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Elective
013
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All
About the USA 4
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Upper-Intermediate
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Longman
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Elective
021
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Vocabulary
Development
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Vocabulary
Power 1
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Intermediate
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Longman
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Elective
022
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Vocabulary
Power 2
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Upper-Intermediate
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Longman
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Elective
023
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Vocabulary
Power 3
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Advanced
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Longman
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Elective
031
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Listening
Development
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Face
the Issues
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Intermediate
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Longman
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Elective
032
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Consider
the Issues
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Upper-Intermediate
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Longman
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Elective
033
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Raise
the Issues
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Advanced
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Longman
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Elective
041
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Communication
Strategies
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Communication
Strategies 1
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Pre-Intermediate
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Heinle
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Elective
042
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Communication
Strategies 2
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Intermediate
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Heinle
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Elective
043
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Communication
Strategies 3
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Upper-Intermediate
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Heinle
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Elective
051
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Pronunciation
Skills
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Focus
on Pronunciation 1
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Pre-Intermediate
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Longman
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Elective
052
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Focus
on Pronunciation 2
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Intermediate
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Longman
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Elective
053
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Focus
on Pronunciation 3
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Upper-Intermediate
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Longman
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Elective 011-012-013 American Culture
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This course offers students an exciting panorama of American culture. Featuring informative and entertaining
readings about American people, places, and events. This course promotes
cross-cultural discussions and builds controlled vocabulary knowledge. Topics
include U.S. geography, rock music, the film industry, inventions, famous people, and new technology.
This course is available in Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate and
Upper-Intermediate levels.
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Elective 021-022-023 Vocabulary Development
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This course provides the essential vocabulary in an integrated way. The steps that are used to teach the
essential vocabulary are simple, effective, and enjoyable. Vocabulary
development is enabled through word families, multiple meanings, collocations,
and expressions that expand students’ knowledge of the words. Students are
encouraged to participate in engaging discussions and writing topics that
elicit natural use of the words. This course is available in Intermediate,
Upper-Intermediate and Advanced levels.
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Elective 031-032-033 Listening Development
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This course incorporates authentic radio interviews from National Public Radio to provide a context for
listening comprehension and discussions. Students not only develop listening
strategies and critical thinking skills, but also learn to integrate grammar
and vocabulary activities into their everyday speech and writing.
This course is available in Intermediate,
Upper-Intermediate and Advanced levels.
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Elective 041-042-043 Communication Strategies
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This course focuses on vocabulary, patterns, and collocations that English language learners need in order to
communicate actively. Students will develop their communication strategies in
pair and small-group activities. This course is available in
Pre-Intermediate,
Intermediate, and
Upper-Intermediate Levels.
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Elective 051-052-053 Pronunciation Skills
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This course gives the students all the necessary tips, tools, and techniques they need to speak
clearly and accurately. All aspects of pronunciation are addressed – sounds,
stress, rhythm, and intonation. The variety of activities enables the
learners to acquire accurate pronunciation in a fun way. Focused practice includes surveys, games,
and high-interest listening and speaking tasks which guide students from
controlled to communicative interaction. This course is available in Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate
and Upper-Intermediate levels.
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These courses will not count for university credit and cannot be
used toward a degree program.
Brydon English Language Institute’s courses are subject to change.
Please consult the program advisor for course updates.
A minimum of 5 students must register in order for a course to be
held.
Exam fees and course books are not covered in course price.
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