Eligibility
- Must have a minimum of a high school degree
- Must have access to required technology:
- Computer with microphone and webcam
- Latest web browser (Chrome or Firefox)
- Stable internet connection
Benefits of TCALC Online
- High quality university-based program with experienced and qualified instructors
- Highly engaging classes that build your fluency and confidence
- Classes are designed to fit into your busy schedule
- Face-to-face interaction and real–time instruction with students from around the world
- Access to the library and other university resources
Class Descriptions
BASIC ENGLISH COMMUNICATION SKILLS
- Level: Beginner, TCALC Levels 2 - 4
- Description: Developing beginning level communication skills to discuss everyday events incorporating new vocabulary through authentic discussions and collaborative tasks. You will:
- Plan a dinner party on a budget
- Plan a road trip in your country on a budget
- Create and present a must-see guide for your hometown (or other city of choice)
- Design a robot/AI to serve your community
- Create an Instagram Reel or TikTok video on a topic of your choice
PRESENTATIONS AND PRONUNCIATION
- Level: Intermediate, TCALC Levels 5 – 7
- Description: Gain the skills and confidence you need to deliver successful presentations in English. You will:
- plan, research, organize and present presentations on a variety of topics
- use instructor and peer feedback to improve performance
- develop and practice presentation delivery skills including speaking volume, eye contact and more
- learn best practices in PowerPoint design
- receive individualized feedback from instructor to improve pronunciation accuracy
- build confidence when communicating in and out of the classroom
PROFESSIONAL AND ACADEMIC CONVERSATIONS IN ENGLISH (PACE)
- Level: High Intermediate to Advanced, TCALC Levels 7 – 10
- Description: Develop academic and professional English through spoken interaction on varying weekly topics. You will:
- share your connection to the lesson topic with your own ideas, beliefs, experiences, and knowledge
- read, discuss and analyze an excerpt from current news or academic publication
- collaborate with classmates to solve open-ended and real-world problems
- examine and discuss a visual illustration of quantitative data related to the topic