Term(s): fall, winter, spring
Duration: 108 hours (9 hours/week for 12 weeks) and 12 hours of individual tutoring
Schedule: evenings (three time per week)
Levels: 4 levels. beginner to advanced
Delivery method: hybrid (online and in person)
Cost: $650 per course (taxes included), Required textbook available at Librairie À la page bookstore
Minimum age: 16 years old
Improve your English communication skills for everyday life!
This immersive program for beginner, intermediate and advanced learners is taught in English and helps you improve your everyday speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. It supports gradual vocabulary building and a better understanding of English grammar and syntax.
Overview
Enrolling in this program could help you meet the admission requirements for some college and university programs at Université de Saint-Boniface, such as the Health Care Aide Certificate or the Practical Nursing Diploma.
The four courses in this program are listed below. They promote learning through interactive activities that explore different aspects of social, student and professional life.
ALA-0101 Everyday Communication 1
This course covers practical everyday topics, introducing basic vocabulary, grammar and syntax, and exposing learners to different language registers. At the end of the course, learners take an in-house skills test that they must pass to be able to register for the next course.
ALA-0102 Everyday Communication 2
This course focuses on building common vocabulary, learning moderately complex grammar and syntax, and recognizing multiple language registers while exploring familiar everyday situations. At the end of the course, learners take an in-house skills test that they must pass before they can register for the next course.
ALA-0103 Everyday Communication 3
This course covers less common and more complex situations, helping learners build concrete, abstract and specialized vocabulary as they develop intermediate grammar and syntax skills. Learners will also practise adjusting their language register according to different contexts. This course includes the academic version of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic), a standardized test recognized across Canada and used as proof of English language proficiency.
ALA-0104 Everyday Communication 4
By exploring a variety of situations, this course gives learners the opportunity to build concrete, technical and abstract vocabulary, discover the basics of complex grammar and syntax, and learn to adapt their communication to different language registers. This course includes the academic version of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic), a standardized test recognized across Canada and used as proof of English language proficiency.
Instructors
Our instructors are experienced individuals from diverse English-speaking backgrounds who use an immersive teaching and learning approach. From everyday situations to more specialized contexts, they enthusiastically support learners as they gradually build speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, vocabulary, and grammar and syntax knowledge.
A placement test is required before registering. Please visit the frequently asked questions for further information.
The placement test is not necessary if learners have no knowledge of the language they wish to learn. They can just choose ALA-0101 Everyday Communication 1 when they register.
Registration Process
Fall 2026
Classes will be held 9 hours per week over 12 weeks. There will be no classes on September 30, October 12, or from November 9 to 13.
ALA-0101 Everyday Communication 1
September 9 to December 11, 2026
- Monday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in person
- Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. online
- Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in person
ALA-0103 Everyday Communication 3
September 9 to December 11, 2026
- Monday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in person
- Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. online
- Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in person
Winter 2027
Classes will be held 9 hours per week over 12 weeks. There will be no classes from February 15 to 19, nor on March 26.
ALA-0101 Everyday Communication 2
January 7 to April 12, 2027
- Monday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in person
- Tuesday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. online
- Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in person
ALA-0103 Everyday Communication 4
January 7 to April 12, 2027
- Monday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in person
- Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. online
- Thursday, 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in person
- Fall: August 24 to September 2, 2026
- Winter: December 3, 2026 to January 5, 2027
- Spring: March 29 to May 5, 2027
Course confirmation
Registration and course details will be confirmed by email or phone on the Thursday before the first class.
Refunds
A partial refund (minus a $43 administration fee) can be requested before the second class. A full refund will be issued if the course is cancelled or the schedule is changed by the Continuing Education Division.
Bursaries
If you enroll in a college or university program at USB after successfully completing the ALA-0103 Everyday Communication 3 and ALA-0104 Everyday Communication 4 courses, you could be eligible for a scholarship. Visit the Scholarships Program page for more information.
Éducation Plus – Continuing Education Division
Room 1411
Phone: 204-235-4400
Toll-free: 1-888-233-4112 (Canada and U.S. only)
dep@ustboniface.ca