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The School of Global Access is a leader in the development of learning resources, curricula and methodology in English language learning, workplace training and intercultural competence.

We offer a wide range of resources focused on language and workforce development. We are committed to sharing our expertise. 

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Workforce Development Framework for ELL Instructors English in the workplace, Curriculum

The content of this guide includes needs assessment, course development and teaching intercultural communicative competence in the workplace.

 

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Virtual Education in ELL Technology, English Language Learning

The aim of the Virtual Education in ELL applied research report is to investigate and mitigate issues of learner isolation and instructional distance in ELL online learning environments. This research report is part of the applied research project Fostering Community Online.

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The Integration Advantage Intercultural Development

The LINC programs at Bow Valley College and Norquest College are succeeding.

This report describes research that was undertaken at Bow Valley College and NorQuest College to understand the experience and perceptions of adult immigrants enrolled in the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) programs.

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Pathways to Belonging and Influence: Strategies and skills of the flourishing Canadians, born abroad English in the workplace

This resource contains audio conversations with successful immigrants that focus on their strategies for success in establishing themselves in Canada. The conversations are accompanied by written transcripts and a summary of common strategies and practices.

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Making it Clear: A Guide for Teaching Pronunciation Pronunciation

Support the inclusion of pronunciation in English language learning classrooms.

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Instructor Tools for PBLA Assessment, Program development

This tool includes assessments and templates developed for instructors who use Portfolio-Based language Assessment (PBLA) in LINC programs. 

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In the Workplace: An Intermediate Integrated Skills Textbook Reading, Writing, E-textbook, English in the workplace

This textbook has a focus on the workplace in Canada and gives practice in the four main language skills. It can be used as an online textbook with interactive activities or downloaded, printed and used as a regular textbook. The textbook is aimed at Canadian Language Benchmark levels 5/6.

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In the Community: An Intermediate Integrated Skills Textbook Reading, Writing, E-textbook

This textbook has a focus on the workplace in Canada and gives practice in the four main language skills. It can be used as an online textbook with interactive activities or downloaded, printed and used as a regular textbook. The textbook is aimed at Canadian Language Benchmark levels 5/6.

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For more information on our applied research projects contact 403-410-3400 or email sgareception@bowvalleycollege.ca

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We offer a wide range of resources focused on language and workforce development. We are committed to sharing our expertise. Learn more

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We offer a wide range of resources focused on language and workforce development. We are committed to sharing our expertise. Learn more

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Our innovative applied research projects focus on immigrant advancement, diversity and inclusion, civic engagement, and resource development. Learn more

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Our innovative applied research projects focus on immigrant advancement, diversity and inclusion, civic engagement, and resource development. Learn more