YoukuOnline Language and Culture Program
Program dates:
February 18 - March 8, 2025
August 6 - 22, 2025
Program fee: $1,395
Our language and culture programs provide students, ages 13 and up, with the English skills needed to fully participate in all activities, with an emphasis placed on the core areas: speaking, listening, writing, reading, vocabulary and grammar.
All students participate in online workshops that enable them to develop and expand their intercultural communication skills. In addition, we offer a series of practical and relevant electives designed to boost your learning opportunities.
This program may be offered in multiple time zones
Online Language and Culture Program flyer
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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Welcome, Needs Analysis and Badges Introduction 9 – 11 a.m. Elective Noon – 1 p.m. One-to-One Seminars/Badges 1 – 2 p.m. |
English Studies 9 – 10 a.m. Canadian Studies 10 – 11 a.m. Intercultural Communication Skills Noon – 1 p.m. Exercise Class: High Intensity Interval Training 1 – 2 p.m. |
English Studies 9 – 10 a.m. One-to-One Seminars/ Conversation Café 10 – 11 a.m. Elective Noon – 1 p.m. One-to-One Seminars/Badges 1 – 2 p.m. |
English Studies 9 – 10 a.m. Canadian Studies 10 – 11 a.m. Intercultural Communication Skills Noon – 1 p.m. BC Wildlife Park Virtual Encounter 1 – 2 p.m. |
English Studies 10 – 11 a.m. One-to-One Seminars/ Conversation Café 11 a.m. – noon Elective 1 – 2 p.m. One-to-One Seminars/Badges 2 – 3 p.m. |
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BC Family Day TRU campus closed
No classes |
English Studies 9 – 10 a.m. Canadian Studies 10 – 11 a.m. Intercultural Communication Skills Noon – 1 p.m. Breakout Box 1 – 2 p.m. |
English Studies 9 – 10 a.m. One-to-One Seminars/ Conversation Café 10 – 11 a.m. Elective Noon – 1 p.m. One-to-One Seminars/Badges 1 – 2 p.m. |
English Studies 9 – 10 a.m. Royal Tyrrell Museum Virtual Visit 10 – 11 a.m. Canadian Studies Noon – 1 p.m. Intercultural Communication Skills 1 – 2 p.m. |
English Studies 10 – 11 a.m. One-to-One Seminars/ Conversation Café 11 a.m. – noon Elective 1 – 2 p.m. One-to-One Seminars/Badges 2 – 3 p.m. |
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English Studies 9 – 10 a.m. One-to-One Seminars/ Conversation Café 10 – 11 a.m. Elective Noon – 1 p.m. One-to-One Seminars/Badges 1 – 2 p.m. |
English Studies 9 – 10 a.m. Canadian Studies 10 – 11 a.m. Intercultural Communication Skills Noon – 1 p.m. Student Panel 1 – 2 p.m. |
English Studies 9 – 10 a.m. One-to-One Seminars/ Conversation Café 10 – 11 a.m. Elective Noon – 1 p.m. One-to-One Seminars/Badges 1 – 2 p.m. |
English Studies 9 – 10 a.m. Canadian Studies 10 – 11 a.m. Intercultural Communication Skills Noon – 1 p.m. Trivia Review Game 1 – 2 p.m. |
English Studies 10 – 11 a.m. One-to-One Seminars/ Conversation Café 11 a.m. – noon Badges Review 1 – 2 p.m. Online Closing Ceremony 2 – 3 p.m. |
How it works
This is a three-week online paced program and you are expected to daily attend each virtual class. Once you’re enrolled, you will be emailed full details and further instructions of your online classroom experience.
English Studies: Student-centered, communicative lessons designed to enhance each of the core skills (speaking, listening, reading, writing) while providing students with insights into life in Canada.
Canadian Culture: Content-based instruction is provided as you virtually explore geography, regional foods, popular music, and more.
Intercultural Communication Skills: Having a solid understanding of the basics of intercultural communication theory will serve you well as you pursue your academic and professional goals. Engaging in online activities will make learning fun.
Electives: Options include Global Citizenship, Healthy Choices, Leadership Skills, and STEM skills. Note that the list may vary depending on enrollment.
One-to-One Seminars: An added bonus of our online format is One-to-One Seminars where you can have two 15-minute sessions with an instructor. Individualized instruction, pronunciation tutorials, Q&A sessions, and conversation topics are some of the possibilities.
Virtual Activities: These are sure to be a program highlight and may include: exercise classes, seasonal cooking demonstrations, trivia contests, virtual scavenger hunts and puzzles, international student panels, virtual visits to the wildlife park and more!
For more information please email globaltraining@tru.ca
Apply Now
To apply, please provide us with the information below and let us know which program you are interested in. We will get back to you within two business days.
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