The HEU language training course is ideal for any HEU member who does not speak English as their first language and who wants to:

Improve their English skills at their workplace;
Get English proficiency to qualify for health care training programs; and
Gain confidence in listening, speaking, reading and writing in English

There are two types of classes:

1) Online:

You will complete independent study activities on your own schedule on a Moodle site.
There will be weekly group workshops and one-to-one meetings with your teacher on Zoom.

2) Hybrid: Online and In-person

You will complete independent study activities on your own schedule on a Moodle site.
There will be weekly classes in-person Saturdays from 9:30-11:30 at MOSAIC Vancouver Language Centre, Suite 304, 2730 Commercial Drive, Vancouver
There is childcare available for children 6 months to 12 years

About the Course

The course runs for four months.

You will study topics to help you communicate and feel more confident in your workplace.
There are 4 modules covering topics such as: workplace culture, communication with co-workers and clients, workplace safety, advocating for yourself, emails, and more!
There will be assessments throughout the course to help you see your progress.

At the end of the course there will be the opportunity to take a Canadian Language Benchmark Placement Test (CLBPT), International English Language Test (IELTS), Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP), or Canadian English Language Benchmark Assessment for Nurses (CELBAN) These tests are needed to apply for many training programs.

Course Participation
Participants will be expected to:

Complete 5 hours per week of online independent study, which is 5-10 online activities.
Attend 1 workshop per week, in-person or on Zoom. You can attend any Zoom time that works for their schedule. It does not have to be the same time every week.
Attend one-to-one meetings on Zoom with the instructor, as needed.
Complete assessments, to track language progression

Please note that the course will be online. Participants should be comfortable navigating websites. The course works best with a laptop or tablet. Loaner devices are available, if needed.

Intermediate Class ONLINE Day