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English Lessons in Vancouver

Although Canada has two official languages, 94% of Vancouver’s local residents speak English. As a result, if you want to get a good job in the city, have an active social life and truly understand the local culture, learning how to speak English well is essential. Fortunately, you don’t have to do it alone, as you’ll find that there are many institutions in the city which offer free language courses for immigrants, conversation groups and all sorts of activities that will help you make the first steps in your journey to fluency. There are also a lot of free resources at the local public libraries you can check out, and different communities of immigrants who gather every week to help each other adapt to the local language and culture.

However, if you’re truly committed to learning English, why don’t you start a language course? This will help you advance much more quickly and feel like a native speaker before you know it. Even if you find it hard at the beginning, with the help of the right teacher, your skills will start improving more and more and this will impact all the areas of your life, making your day-to-day experience in the city much more enjoyable.

Why Study English in Vancouver?

Learn English for Work and Travel

Are you part of the foreign-born population? If so, you’re probably tired of being offered the same badly-paid positions nobody else wants to take. The good news is you can change that simply by learning to communicate well in English. In fact, if you start a business English course in Vancouver, you’ll be able to access coveted corporate positions for bilinguals, no matter what your first language is, like Bilingual Customer Account Specialist for Astor Carter, Bilingual Customer Service Representative at Royal Bank of Canada and Senior Managers in Technology Transformation at EY. On top of that, by becoming a proficient speaker, you’ll also be able to take advantage of the many opportunities available in some of Vancouver’s major economic sectors, which include technology, tourism, natural resources, film and TV, and construction, and change your life in the city forever.

Learn English for Social

One of the most unique festivals in the city that theatre lovers and English enthusiasts can’t miss is the Bard on the Beach Shakespeare Festival. Held in September at the Vanier Park, located at 1000 Chestnut Street, this festival offers the unique opportunity to enjoy some of the best performers in the city bring to life Shakespeare’s greatest plays which will make you fall in love with the English language. In addition to these plays, the festival also offers wonderful orchestral concerts, choral and opera performances, delicious wine tastings and lots of educational events to expand what you know about English theatre and literature. There will also be lots of activities for the whole family to enjoy, including pre-show talks, where you get to listen to many experts talking about Shakespeare’s life and work, amenities to make your time at the festival more pleasant, like concession and bar services, and a Bard Boutique where you can buy beautiful memorabilia.

Learn English for Culture

A great way to meet new people in the city and boost your conversational skills at the same time is to join the UBC Learning Exchange, a free language group in Vancouver that provides conversation sessions and activities for Canadian citizens, immigrants and refugees. There are four levels of conversation sessions, so no matter how fluent you are, if you’re 19 or older you can attend. Every conversation group has no more than ten participants so that everyone gets a chance to speak and although these sessions are informal, they do have a trained facilitator to guide you through the whole process. On top of chatting with other people, there are also fun activities you can try like singing and acting lessons in English, and all sorts of fun games that will help you develop your skills without even noticing, and you can even help other people out with their English by becoming a trained facilitator. To attend these meetings, all you need to do is register on their website and show up at 612 Main Street on Tuesdays or, if you can’t make it there, register for their online sessions which take place on Zoom. Even if you’re shy, give this friendly group a chance and you won’t regret it!

Where to learn English in and around Vancouver?

If you’re new in Vancouver, you should check out The Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada program, a Canadian government service that provides free English lessons for newcomers in the country. Fortunately, many organizations in the Vancouver area offer these classes, like the Collingwood Neighbourhood House, located at 3690 Vanness Street, the Collège Éducacentre, which you can find at 842 Thurlow Street, and the Immigrant Services Society of BC, at 2610 Victoria Drive. However, as useful as these language courses are if you want to get past elementary levels and really become proficient in English, your best choice in Vancouver is to study at Listen & Learn. Here, you’ll find stimulating English courses taught by the best teachers in the area that will help you expand your knowledge of the language while having fun. Regardless of what your interests and goals are, if you send us a quick inquiry today, we’ll have one of our tutors build the perfect learning program to take your English skills to the next level. What’s more, even if you have a busy lifestyle, you’ll find that our courses are completely flexible and adaptable to your own schedule, so don’t spend one more moment struggling with your English and contact us now!

The type of courses we offer:

Face-to-Face 1-to-1 (Individual) General English

These English lessons are more general in nature and are targeted at students with a whole range of different needs. While all beginners level students can expect to cover Survival English - required for short visits to a country where English may not be spoken and/or the intention is to make good contacts with the local population, students then generally progress in different directions depending on their needs. Typical students include those buying property overseas, spouses of overseas nationals, people about to set off on that long-awaited world trip, English culture enthusiasts and those who are keen to pass a particular English examination. Inquire now about our English Courses or Take A Free English Level Test

Face-to-Face 1-to-1 (Individual) Business English

English lessons of this type are aimed towards those that need to learn English to aid them with their employment. For those just starting out, it is integral to learn basic greetings and business etiquette; and reading and writing can be adopted once the simple precepts are out of the way. Success has come from students who are involved in import/export, international negotiations and acquisitions, those seeking jobs in multinational companies, and those working with foreign colleagues, academia and bureaucracy. Just our most basic beginners lesson will have the student finishing the lesson with basic telephone/e-mail skills in English, as well as survival English should a short stay in the country be needed. Inquire now about our English Courses or Take A Free English Level Test

Face-to-Face Closed (Private) Group General or Business English

If there are 2 or more of you with the same level of English, the same targets within the language, and be able to study at the same time and location, then you'll be happy to know that these English lessons can also be made available for Two-to-One English Lessons or Small Group In-Company English Lessons. Listen & Learn do not generally recommend classes of more than 6-8 people, although Taster lessons in English can run with up to 12 people. Bookings must be made for all participants at the same time. Inquire now about our English Courses or Take A Free English Level Test

Skype, Google Meet or Zoom Online 1-to-1 (Individual) General or Business English

Our native speaker qualified English language teachers can train you and your colleagues at your office or home at a time to suit you. Classes can be any day of the week (even weekends) in the morning, afternoon or evening. In certain circumstances, if your home or office is not suitable, you can take your classes at the trainer's office. Lesson books are provided. Inquire now about our English Courses or Take A Free English Level Test

Skype, Google Meet or Zoom Online Group (Closed or Open) General or Business English

The English lessons are also available for 2 or more people studying together (Two-to-One English Lesson or Small Group In-Company English Lesson). All participants must have the same level, the same business or general language needs and be able to study at the same time in the same location. The booking must be made for all participants at the same time. Listen & Learn do not recommend group classes of more than 6-8 people although In-Company Taster English Lessons can be run with up to 12 people. Inquire now about our English Courses or Take A Free English Level Test

Top Tips For…

english Songs

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Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds - The Beatles

If you are looking to test your English with music, there is no better way to do so than by listening to The Beatles. Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds is a song that describes a girl and her eccentric activities as she moves around a city. This track is perfect for beginners, as it has a lot of repetitions and simple, everyday vocabulary. Its slow tempo will also make it easy for you to follow the lyrics and sing along! Additionally, you will get to practice a great variety of prepositions, like on, in, over, for, with, and more. Check out the song here!

english Songs

Can’t Stop This Feeling -Justin Timberlake

Justin Timberlake is one of the most popular pop singers in the world and his songs are catchy and easy to understand. So, you can use this song to learn some English vocabulary as a beginner or intermediate student of the language. Some terms the song mentions include “can’t stop the feeling,” “just dance,” “the feeling creeping up on you.” Also, it uses very simple grammar and the whole piece is written using the present-simple tense. Give the cheerful song a try and improve your English skills while lighting up your day! Check out the song here!

Wonderwall - Oasis

Are you looking to improve your listening comprehension in English and learn new vocabulary while enjoying great music? Then, you should certainly listen to Wonderwall by Oasis! This track is about an imaginary friend who will do anything to help the poetic persona to save him from himself. It’s best suited for upper-intermediate students, as you will learn the differences between the past-perfect, past-continuous, and past-simple tenses. Also, the song makes heavy use of contractions and informal expressions, such as “should’ve” or “gotta,” so it’s great for learning colloquial English! Check out the song here!

english Entertainment

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Thanksgiving Celebrations

You have surely heard of Thanksgiving (at least in the movies!), one is one of the most well-known American traditions. Every fourth Tuesday of November, Americans observe a large meal with their families (and sometimes a religious service) to commemorate the harvest feast shared by the English colonies with the indigenous Native Americans that lived in the area. The dishes of this national holiday usually feature turkey, pumpkin, potatoes, and cranberries, but many feasts differ from family to family and from culture to culture. The common factor is the objective of this meal: to share a moment with loved ones while giving thanks. Click here to learn more about Thanksgiving!

english Entertainment

ER - TV Series

With 15 seasons that spun from the 1990s to the 2010s, ER (the acronym of Emergency Room) is an absolute classic when it comes to American TV shows. The series is about a group of doctors and surgeons living in Chicago who save lives in the Emergency Room. In addition to being a great source for learning medical jargon (like “pulse-ox” or “GW” (gun wound)), the episodes will expose you to a lot of slang and colloquial expressions these doctors use to interact with each other. This TV series is suitable for every level of proficiency, as beginners can always use English subtitles to make sense of what is happening on the screen. Find here more information about this amazing series!

Star Wars- Movie

Star Wars is a huge franchise that comprises almost 20 movies, cartoons, and comics loved by millions of fans all over the world. It all started with three movies back in the 1970s and ‘80s. These main movie entries follow the Skywalker saga, especially Luke, who discovers he is a Jedi (the film universe’s equivalent of a knight who brings peace and order to the galaxy) and the son of one of the most well-known villains ever: Darth Vader. These movies are essential to see to not only learn English, but also a lot about American pop culture! Find here more information about this amazing franchise!

english Youtube Channels

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Jennifer ESL

Jennifer ESL is a channel run by an English teacher. Most of her videos are aimed at beginner students, though she also has resources for more advanced learners. She explains grammar in a fun and engaging way, and all her videos are categorized into playlists suitable for different levels of proficiency (beginner/elementary, intermediate, and advanced). Some of the topics she covers, for example, include subject-verb agreement and prepositions. Her manner is so professional and skillful that you will feel as though she is your own personal teacher! Further, she’s from the USA, so will help you develop your ear from the American English accent. Subscribe to her channel here!

english Youtube Channels

Business English Pod

If you are looking to learn English to improve your professional prospects, you should definitely check out Business English Pod. This is a weekly podcast that features ESL teachers who talk (and sometimes even teach) about topics relevant to those who want to learn English for professional reasons. For instance, you can find lessons on vocabulary in the field of economics or tips on how to ask for a raise without being impolite. The podcast, available on YouTube, is fast-paced and uses some jargon, so it’s best suited for advanced English learners. Subscribe to the channel here!

Britlish

Britlish is a great channel for people who like to learn a language through context, that is, words and phrases you need in specific places and situations, like at the airport, cinema, office, and more. This YouTube channel features different playlists organized by circumstance, and provides not only vocabulary lists, but also real-life conversations (such as being at the airport or at the supermarket) that are analyzed for intonation or grammar. As the name of the channel suggests, the hosts are British, so you should definitely subscribe if you are looking to learn this English variety. Subscribe to the channel here!

english Youtube Channels

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Jennifer ESL

Jennifer ESL is a channel run by an English teacher. Most of her videos are aimed at beginner students, though she also has resources for more advanced learners. She explains grammar in a fun and engaging way, and all her videos are categorized into playlists suitable for different levels of proficiency (beginner/elementary, intermediate, and advanced). Some of the topics she covers, for example, include subject-verb agreement and prepositions. Her manner is so professional and skillful that you will feel as though she is your own personal teacher! Further, she’s from the USA, so will help you develop your ear from the American English accent.

english Youtube Channels

Business English Pod

If you are looking to learn English to improve your professional prospects, you should definitely check out Business English Pod. This is a weekly podcast that features ESL teachers who talk (and sometimes even teach) about topics relevant to those who want to learn English for professional reasons. For instance, you can find lessons on vocabulary in the field of economics or tips on how to ask for a raise without being impolite. The podcast, available on YouTube, is fast-paced and uses some jargon, so it’s best suited for advanced English learners.

Britlish

Britlish is a great channel for people who like to learn a language through context, that is, words and phrases you need in specific places and situations, like at the airport, cinema, office, and more. This YouTube channel features different playlists organized by circumstance, and provides not only vocabulary lists, but also real-life conversations (such as being at the airport or at the supermarket) that are analyzed for intonation or grammar. As the name of the channel suggests, the hosts are British, so you should definitely subscribe if you are looking to learn this English variety.

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