Our Programs

All of our programs at English Plus Academy incorporate all literacy skills including reading, writing, speaking and listening with a heavy focus on critical thinking skills which is a key component within the North American schooling system and within our everyday communication.  Programs are 12 weeks in length and have various levels within each program.  Students progress to the next level upon successful completion of the previous level. 

Our programs include:

• HEADSTART                                 - Adult ESL Learners
• BASE                                            - Elementary
• APEX                                            - High School
• Writing Club                                 - Elementary/High School
• Reading Club                               - Elementary/High School
• Vocabulary Club                          - Elementary/High School
• Debating Club                              - Elementary/High School
• One-on-One                                 - TOEFL / IELTS / LPI
• SMART E PANTS                          - for 4 - 5 year olds

It is important to emphasize that all students are challenged and encouraged to work toward reaching their goals of improving their current English skills. 

Our Programs In-Depth

HEADSTART:  Adults  (2 days a week or 3 days a week)
9:30-11:30am or 12:00-2:00pm or 6:15-8:15pm

Conversational Studies

• Pronunciation
• Accent reduction
• Listening skills
• Slang/Idioms
• Practical curriculum including everyday vocabulary (ie. banking, shopping…)

Headline Studies

• Vocabulary building from newspaper articles
• Reading skills
• Pronunciation checks
• Writing practice – summary writing, written responses to articles
• Grammar
• Discussions

Grammar

• Common grammar errors
• Grammar worksheets
• Focus on proper grammar in oral communication
• Focus on proper grammar in written communication

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BASE:   Elementary         (Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu)
APEX:   High School       (Mon/Wed or Tue/Thu)
4:00-6:00pm or 6:15-8:15pm

Novel Study – (1 novel every 3 – 4 weeks)

• Reading skills
• Vocabulary building and testing
• In-depth chapter questions
• Journal writing (paragraph writing for Elementary and essay writing for High School)
• Critical thinking skills

Guided Studies

• Social Studies and Science curriculum based on Kindergarten to Grade 12 school system materials
• Essential vocabulary knowledge for Social Studies and Science
• Vocabulary testing
• Journal writing (paragraph writing for Elementary and Essay Writing for High School)
• Weekly oral presentations

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Writing/Reading/Vocabulary/Debating Clubs:   Elementary and High School (class days vary)
4:00-6:00pm or 6:15-8:15pm

Writing Club

• Learning the 5 steps of writing (prewriting, rough draft, revising, editing, final copy)
•  Step-by-step instruction on how to write a paragraph including organization and proofreading
• Step-by-step instruction on how to write an effective essay including the preparation on how to write an outline prior to writing
• Grammar exercises and review to help students avoid common grammatical errors in writing

Reading Club

• Reading of novels/short stories/poetry to practice reading comprehension skills
• Vocabulary building through reading exercises
• Heavy focus on critical thinking skills through journal writing and in-depth questions

Vocabulary Club

• 40-60 vocabulary words per week depending on level of student
• Systematic vocabulary program with student workbooks including word lists and exercises
• Weekly review of the vocabulary words with a fully certified teacher to ensure comprehension
• Weekly vocabulary testing with automatic marks printed and provided to parents/guardians
• Students move to the next level upon successful completion of their current level

Debating Club

• Reading and critically discussing a current event
• Researching both sides of the argument for homework
• Students are expected to defend their side using proper debating techniques and procedures
• Students will build on their oral skills, critical thinking skills and writing skills

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SMART E PANTS

Our Smart E Pants program helps prepare children, aged 4-5 years old, for success by teaching them the following important skills:

• Phonics and literacy skills
• Fine motor development
• Social development through interactions with other children
• Confidence and a love for learning
• Preparation for Kindergarten

Advantages of Early Literacy

The advantages of early literacy are that children will:

• Learn in a structured environment
• Learn academics such as alphabet and sounds
• Engage in stimulating activities with guidance
• Ability to socialize with other children
  • Sharing
  • Contributing to circle time
  • Verbalizing emotions
• Learn the foundations of academics
  • Phonics
  • Reading skills
  • Listening skills
  • Motor skills