The focus of ESL Listening and Speaking 6 is on developing oral communication skills in English. Classroom activities engage learners in developing listening and speaking strategies for 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 inter-cultural skills. By the end of this course, learners will be able to meet the Listening and Speaking outcomes at the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 6 level.
Note: The topics in this course are closely aligned with the topics in ESL Reading and Writing 6.
Prerequisites
ESL Listening and Speaking 5; or LINC 5; or Assessment scores of CLB 5 Listening and CLB 5 Speaking; 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 Outings (use telephone strategies, role play telephone calls, make invitations)
- Discussing Finances (read about handling money, read about personal debt in Canada)
- Giving Instructions (apply for a student loan, give financial planning instructions, give suggestions about financial planning)
- Negotiating and Decision Making (watch a video on human rights, talk on the phone about human rights, negotiate in groups)
- Giving Presentations (talk about using visuals and presentations, give a human rights presentation)
- Participating in Media (lead a conversation, conduct a radio interview, role-play a radio talk show)
- Discussing Culture (listen to a conversation with a leader, evaluate websites, present an issue and a solution)
- Adapting to Workplace Cultures (listen to a discussion on workplace appreciation, discuss workplace scenarios, give instructions for dealing with office issues or with a bully at work)
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71562 |
September 1, 2026 to November 24, 2026 |
Lecture Lab Online |
Varies | See full schedule | |
| 71569 |
September 1, 2026 to November 24, 2026 |
Online | Online | See full schedule | |
| 71570 |
September 1, 2026 to November 24, 2026 |
Lecture Lab Online |
Varies | See full schedule | |
| 71573 |
September 1, 2026 to November 24, 2026 |
Online | Online | See full schedule | |
| 71574 |
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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40982 |
January 4, 2027 to March 25, 2027 |
Lecture Lab Online |
Varies | See full schedule | |
| 40991 |
January 4, 2027 to March 25, 2027 |
Lecture Lab Online |
Varies | See full schedule | |
| 40992 |
January 4, 2027 to March 25, 2027 |
Online | Online | See full schedule | |
| 40993 |
January 4, 2027 to March 25, 2027 |
Online | Online | See full schedule | |
| 40994 |
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.