Students will learn strategies to become more effective writers in English at an intermediate (CLB 5-6) level. Students can expect to practice their writing in a non-intensive, low-stakes atmosphere. Key components include paragraph structure, self-analysis of writing, paraphrasing, and writing techniques. Focus A and Focus B can be taken in any order.
Prerequisites
CLB 4 or equivalent; or department approval.
Course type
This is a standalone course that can be taken individually without enrolling in a VCC program.
International students: Contact
[email protected]
to confirm whether this course is available to international students.
- Narrative and descriptive paragraphs Social and informal emails Basic paragraph structure – topic sentence, support, conclusion Sentence structure (coordination, subordination) in narrative and descriptive writing Process writing techniques – brainstorming, outlining, drafting, peer editing and revision Simple paraphrasing and summarizing techniques Vocabulary development strategies, such as collocation use and word forms Understanding and incorporating feedback on writing Academic integrity in different environments in an increasingly digitized world
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71616 |
October 3, 2026 to November 21, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41012 |
January 30, 2027 to March 20, 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.
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.