Summer Programdiscover-ca2018-05-14T16:29:45+00:00
English Classes + Summer Fun
2017 Summer Program at YAZ focuses on learning English effectively. 21 hours of Communicative English studies/week Students build a solid English foundation and learn how to use it in real life situations. 9 hours of activities and outings /week At the same time they go on exciting outings in and around Toronto and have great fun. Ideal for high school & university students on summer vacation and visitors to Canada.
There are 21 hours of English lessons per week. Students have the opportunity to improve English communication skills effectively and in the shortest possible time. Students will focus on improving their language foundation as well as, speaking, listening, reading and writing.
- 15 hours of English in the morning
- 6 hours of speaking & Interactive English
- Learn survival English skills
Summer Fun Activities include trips to Lynn Canyon Valley, biking around Stanley Park, Science World & the Omni-Max Theatre, Boat Rental around Granville Island and so much more!
Schedule:
English Classes
Monday to Friday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Activities
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Summer English Program – 6 weeks
30 hours/week (21 hours instruction and 9 hours outing per week)
The focus of the program is on providing the students with basic communication skills specially listening and speaking. It also provides the students with the most essential vocabulary, grammar, and functional expressions needed to communicate at a basic level. They will learn how to use their English in real life situations and interact with other people in various situations.
The students will find this program a fun course, which they can enjoy, and at the same time, they can learn some very useful English in a short period of time.
Instruction:
15 hours in the morning (Five mornings, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm)
6 hours in the afternoon (Two afternoons, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
Outing:
9 hours/week (3 afternoons, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm)
| | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Week 1 | Monday | Welcome Orientation | Downtown Tour: Canada Place Lunch Pizza |
| Tuesday | Integrated English Lessons | Focused English practice |
| Wednesday | Integrated English Lessons | Science World & the Omni-max Theatre |
| Thursday | Integrated English Lessons | Focused English practice |
| Friday | Integrated English Lessons | Biking around Stanley Park |
* Saturday & Sunday Activities & Excursions (optional – Extra fees applies) * |
Week 2 | Monday | Integrated English Lessons | Toronto Public Library Shopping: Robson street walk & ice-cream |
| Tuesday | Integrated English Lessons | Focused English practice |
| Wednesday | Integrated English Lessons | Capilano Hatchery & Cleveland Dam Tour |
| Thursday | Integrated English Lessons | Focused English practice |
| Friday | Integrated English Lessons | Queen Elizabeth Park / Botanical Gardens |
* Saturday & Sunday Activities & Excursions (optional – Extra fees applies) * |
Week 3 | Monday | Integrated English Lessons | Harbour Center Tower tour |
| Tuesday | Integrated English Lessons | Focused English practice |
| Wednesday | Integrated English Lessons | UBC Tour |
| Thursday | Integrated English Lessons | Focused English practice |
| Friday | Integrated English Lessons | Granville Island Market Boat Rental around Granville Island English Bay picnic |
* Saturday & Sunday Activities & Excursions (optional – Extra fees applies) * |
Week 4 | Monday | Integrated English Lessons | Lynn Canyon Park & Suspension Bridge North Toronto |
| Tuesday | Integrated English Lessons | Focused English practice |
| Wednesday | Integrated English Lessons | Movies or Bowling |
| Thursday | Integrated English Lessons | Focused English practice |
| Friday | Integrated English Lessons | Lonsdale Quay Horseshoe Bay Tour & picnic |
* Saturday & Sunday Activities & Excursions (optional – Extra fees applies) * |
- The Outing Schedule in the afternoon is tentative and subject to change
| | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm |
Week 5 | Monday | Integrated English Lessons | Metrotown Tour & shopping |
| Tuesday | Integrated English Lessons | Focused English practice |
| Wednesday | Integrated English Lessons | Harbour Outlook & Robson St. Tour |
| Thursday | Integrated English Lessons | Focused English practice |
| Friday | Integrated English Lessons | Kitsilano picnic |
* Saturday & Sunday Activities & Excursions (optional – Extra fees applies) * |
Week 6 | Monday | Integrated English Lessons | Westminster Quay/Russian Submarine |
| Tuesday | Integrated English Lessons | Focused English practice |
| Wednesday | Integrated English Lessons | Open Activity: Students Choose |
| Thursday | Integrated English Lessons | Focused English practice |
| Friday | Integrated English Lessons | Farewell party |
- The Outing Schedule in the afternoon is tentative and subject to change