The focus of ESL Listening and Speaking 7 is on developing oral communication skills in English. Classroom activities engage learners in developing listening and speaking strategies for community, workplace and academic contexts. Learners integrate language skills, Skills for Success (Working with Others, Computer and Document Use, Thinking Skills, and Continuous Learning), and inter-cultural skills. By the end of this course, learners will be able to meet the Listening and Speaking outcomes at Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) 7 level.
Note: The topics in this course are closely aligned with the topics in ESL Reading and Writing 7.
Prerequisites
ESL Listening and Speaking 6; or LINC 6; or Assessment scores of CLB 6 Listening and CLB 6 Speaking; or equivalent https://www.vcc.ca/applying/registration-services/english-language-proficiency-requirements/ or Department approval.
What you will learn
- Empathizing (discuss a personal issue, role-play a personal scenario)
- Learning New Skills (watch and participate in group discussion on technology challenges, comprehend instructions, demonstrate how to use a piece of software)
- Interviewing (watch disappointing and successful job interviews, role-play a telephone conversation, participate in a mock job interview)
- Planning for Professional Development (watch a video with a successful entrepreneur, give suggestions and advice, give instructions on goal-planning)
- Negotiating Conflict (listen to news on a community issue, discuss group presentations, negotiate a solution)
- Negotiating Hierarchy (watch a "water-cooler" conversation, watch a workplace video, role-play scenarios)
- Presenting in Teams (plan a presentation in a group, listen to presentation basics, give team presentations)
- Networking (invite someone to a networking event, give feedback on networking skills, participate in a networking event)
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71538 |
September 1, 2026 to November 24, 2026 |
Lecture Lab Online |
Varies | See full schedule | |
| 71539 |
September 1, 2026 to November 24, 2026 |
Online | Online | See full schedule | |
| 71540 |
September 1, 2026 to November 24, 2026 |
Lecture Lab Online |
Varies | See full schedule | |
| 71541 |
September 1, 2026 to November 24, 2026 |
Online | Online | See full schedule | |
| 71543 |
September 1, 2026 to November 24, 2026 |
Online | Online | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.