Mar 06, 2026  
PUBLISHED 2026-2027 Credit Catalog 
    
PUBLISHED 2026-2027 Credit Catalog

SPCH 153 - Speech 3


Description
Speech 3 (SPCH 153) is designed to advance the listening and speaking skills of ESL learners at Canadian Language Benchmark 6. The course takes an integrated task-based approach to language learning. Four broad areas of competency provide the framework for continuing to develop intermediate-level listening and speaking skills: 1) interacting with others; 2) comprehending and giving instructions; 3) getting things done; and 4) comprehending and sharing information. Topics and tasks are contextualized within Canadian professional settings, so that learners develop the strategies and skills required for effective communication in English-speaking, multicultural contexts.



3 Credits

Time Guidelines
The standard instructional time for this course is 80 hours.

Prerequisites
Manual Prerequisite

  • One of:
    • TEST CLBS 06 (Canadian Language Benchmark - Listening/Speaking)
    • TEST IELL 4.5 (IELTS Academic Listening) and TEST IELS 4.5 (IELTS Academic Speaking)
    • SPCH 152 (Academic Upgrading at 50%)