Improve Your Grammar Advanced Focus A (ELSK 0766)
This course focuses on advanced grammatical structures to improve students' spoken and written English. Key components of the course are the analysis of grammatical form, meaning, and usage. Students are given opportunities for grammar practice and production.
Prerequisites
CLB 6 ListeningCLB 6 Speaking
CLB 6 Reading
CLB 6 Writing
Schedule†
ELSK 0766 schedule for programs:
- EPAA
- EPAT
Course dates and times may vary throughout the term. Select the CRN number below to see a full schedule.
| CRN # | Instructor | Dates | Day/Time | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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50101
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05-May-2020
to 25-Jun-2020 |
Tue, Thu | 3:30 p.m - 6:00 p.m | ||
| 50101 VCC Broadway Building A |
05-May-2020
to 25-Jun-2020 |
Thu | 4:00 p.m - 5:30 p.m | ||
|
50085
|
08-May-2020
to 26-Jun-2020 |
Fri | 9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m | ||
| 50085 VCC Broadway Building A |
08-May-2020
to 26-Jun-2020 |
Fri | 1:00 p.m - 2:30 p.m | ||
|
50095
|
09-May-2020
to 27-Jun-2020 |
Sat | 9:00 a.m - 3:00 p.m | ||
| 50095 VCC Broadway Building A |
09-May-2020
to 27-Jun-2020 |
Sat | 1:00 p.m - 2:30 p.m |
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Additional Information
What you will learn
- 1. Strategies and techniques specific to improvements in spoken and written advanced level grammar
- 2. Passive Voice
- 3. Adjective Clauses/Reducing Adjective Clauses/Relative Pronouns
- 4. Noun Clauses
- 5. Parallel Structure
- 6. Quoted Speech and Reported Speech
- 7. Perfect Modals
- 8. Conditional Sentences (Type 1)
How do I apply for this course?
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
* Fees are approximate and subject to change. Students are required to pay any applicable fee increases. Fees listed are for domestic students. For international programs, visit VCC International.
† 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.
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