ELS is a support service for non-native speakers of English enrolled in courses at Capilano University. ELS is designed to assist students with their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. The service has been created to assist both students and faculty.
Student Support
ELS provides 30-minute face-to-face learning support sessions in the Library Learning Commons by appointment only. The Learning Commons is located on the first floor of the Library Building.
Types of Support Offered
| Reading/Vocabulary | Grammar/Writing | Listening/Speaking |
|---|---|---|
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Clarification of course assignments |
Overview of academic writing styles |
Overcoming pronunciation challenges |
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Academic text comprehension |
Academic writing/grammar |
Conversation confidence building |
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Guidance with critical thinking |
APA and MLA citation |
Academic listening strategies |
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Learning and retaining new vocabulary |
Sentence structure |
Group discussion strategies |
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Editing checklist development |
General ELS Support
General ELS support is for Capilano University students who are non-native speakers of English and registered in academic programs at the University.
Schedule for General ELS Support
| Hours for Fall term 2018 (Sept. 17–Dec. 14) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mondays | 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Angela Moon |
| 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Tracey Azyln | |
| Tuesdays | 1–2:30 p.m. | Angela Moon |
| Wednesdays | 2–4 p.m. | Tracey Azyln |
| Thursdays | 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. | Tracey Azyln |
| Fridays | 1–2:30 p.m. | Tracey Azyln |
- The Learning Commons is located on the first floor of the Library Building.
- Appointments are required as there is limited capacity.
- Students can schedule two 30-minute support sessions each month.
To make an appointment
- Visit the front desk of the Learning Commons on the first floor of the library.
Note: Students are limited to two support sessions a month.
Learning Resources: Check out our fantastic collection of language resources on English Language Support.
ELS Support for Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Students
ELS provides support specifically for non-native speakers enrolled in the ECCE program at Capilano University.
Schedule for ELS for ECCE Support
| Hours for Fall term 2018 (Sept. 17–Dec. 14) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tuesdays | 2:30–4:30 p.m. | Corey Muench |
| Wednesdays | 9:30–11 a.m. | Corey Muench |
| Thursdays | 1:30–3:30 p.m. | Corey Muench |
- The Learning Commons is located on the first floor of the Library Building.
- Appointments are required as capacity is limited.
- Students can schedule two 30-minute support sessions each month.
To make an appointment
- Visit the front desk of the Learning Commons on the first floor of the library.
Note: Students are limited to two support sessions a month.
Learning Resources: Check out our fantastic collection of language resources on English Language Support and “ELS for ECCE Students” Moodle.
ELS Support for North American Business Management (NABU) Students
ELS provides support specifically for non-native speakers enrolled in the NABU program at Capilano University.
Schedule for NABU ELS Support
| Hours for Fall term 2018 (Sept. 17–Dec. 14) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wednesdays | 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Angela Moon |
| Fridays | 12:30–2:30 p.m. | Angela Moon |
- Appointments are required as there is limited capacity.
- Students can schedule two 30-minute support sessions each month.
- Appointments will be in Birch Building rm BR353a. Please go to BR344 first, and then look for BR353a
To make an appointment
- Visit the front desk of the Learning Commons on the first floor of the library.
Note: Students are limited to two support sessions a month.
Learning Resources: Check out our fantastic collection of language resources on English Language Support and "ELS for NABU Students" Moodle!