The focus of ESL Reading and Writing 5 is on developing reading and writing communication skills in English. Classroom activities engage students in developing reading and writing strategies using community, workplace and academic contexts. Learners integrate language skills, Skills for Success (Working with Others, Computer and Document Use, Thinking Skills, and Continuous Learning), and intercultural skills. By the end of this course, students will be able to meet the Reading and Writing outcomes at the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 5 level.
Note: Reading and Writing courses are closely aligned with the topics in Listening and Speaking courses.
Prerequisites
LINC 4; or Assessment scores of CLB 4 Reading and CLB 4 Writing; or equivalent https://www.vcc.ca/applying/registration-services/english-language-proficiency-requirements/ or Department approval.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- Planning for Lifelong Learning (take notes on and write about different learning styles, read a brochure, fill in a registration form)
- Reading Instructions (read how to safely perform a basic task, read a chart, write a paragraph)
- Reporting Incidents (read and write about work-related incidents)
- Writing Workplace Emails (read a letter, write emails to ask for advice and give a response)
- Responding to Texts (read and write about Indigenous languages, search for information, take notes)
- Reading and Writing Paragraphs (read an e-mail, write a paragraph about a note-worthy person)
- Researching (search a local website, search a directory, fill in a government form)
- Finding Information (search a website and take notes, write an email expressing interest)
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71537 |
September 1, 2026 to November 24, 2026 |
Lecture Lab Online |
Varies | See full schedule | |
| 71571 |
September 1, 2026 to November 24, 2026 |
Lecture Lab Online |
Varies | See full schedule | |
| 71572 |
September 1, 2026 to November 24, 2026 |
Online | Online | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40961 |
January 4, 2027 to March 25, 2027 |
Lecture Lab Online |
Varies | See full schedule | |
| 40989 |
January 4, 2027 to March 25, 2027 |
Lecture Lab Online |
Varies | See full schedule | |
| 40990 |
January 4, 2027 to March 25, 2027 |
Online | Online | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.