Our Full-Time Plus English course combines 20 core ESL lessons with 5 extra lessons in conversation and pronunciation to boost fluency and confidence. Enjoy interactive classes, Chat Club, and personal attention in a fun, supportive environment.

Course typeGeneral English
Entry levelBeginner
Class sizemaximum 10 students per class
Course durationFrom 2 weeks
Age range17+
Course
Schedule type
  • Morning classes
Course type
  • General English
Lessons per week
  • 25
Lesson length
  • 50 minutes
Timetable
  • 09:00 – 14:50 (lunch: 13:00 – 13:45) (Monday-Thursday)
    09:00 – 13:00 (Friday)

Duration
  • From 2 weeks
Age range
  • 17+
English entry level
  • Beginner
Class size
  • maximum 10 students per class
Award
  • Certificate

What is learned

You will study all key language areas, with a strong emphasis on practical communication. The course includes:

  • Speaking – Express yourself fluently and confidently in conversations and discussions.
  • Listening – Understand spoken English in a variety of accents and real-life contexts.
  • Reading – Improve your comprehension of different types of texts, from articles to short stories.
  • Writing – Learn to write clearly and correctly for everyday and academic purposes.
  • Grammar – Master the building blocks of English and learn how to apply grammar naturally in speaking and writing.
  • Vocabulary Building – Expand your word bank with useful, real-world vocabulary.
  • Idioms and Slang – Understand and use common expressions used by native speakers.
  • Pronunciation – Focus on stress, intonation, and clear articulation to sound more natural and be better understood.
  • Conversation Skills – Develop your ability to hold engaging conversations, ask and answer questions naturally, and interact with confidence in both formal and informal situations.

Each lesson is interactive and student-centered, with a special focus on speaking and listening, ensuring that what you learn is directly useful in real-life situations. Role-plays, pair work, group discussions, listening tasks, and pronunciation drills help reinforce your progress in a supportive, immersive environment.


What are benefits

General English – Master Everyday English Communication

Our General English course is designed to give you the tools you needto communicate clearly, confidently, and naturally in English.

Whether you’re preparing for travel, work, study, or daily life in an English-speaking environment, this course provides a comprehensive foundation in the English language.


For who

This course is ideal for students at all levels who want to improve their English communication and become more fluent, accurate, and confident speakers.

Overview

Study in our Full-Time English course and add 5 extra lessons per week of conversation and pronunciation classes. Includes our unique Chat Club conversation classes. These classes are specially designed to encourage conversation in a relaxed environment.

Full-Time Plus English (25 lessons/week)

Class hours are longer Monday to Thursday afternoons in order to compensate for no classes Friday afternoon.
Friday afternoons students are invited to participate in the “Free Friday” activity.

Students in the Full-Time Plus 25-lesson program spend their mornings in the same classes as students in the Full-Time 20-lesson program. The difference comes in the afternoons. Students in the Full-Time Plus program receive 5 extra hours per week of conversation and pronunciation classes. 

In the afternoons, students in the 25-lesson program are in their own, special focus classes to concentrate on specific skill areas and receive even more personal attention:

  • Mondays and Wednesdays are Pronunciation class. Students focus on developing clear speech, stress, intonation, rhythm and
    pronunciation.
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays are Natural Speech class. Students focus on developing the use of idioms, collocations, slang, and proverbs in speech.

As an additional benefit of studying at our school, each student receives:

  • Mini English Language Workshops (3 times/week) 9:00am - 9:30am
  • Free Friday Activity every week

    Classes

    Reading & Oral Communication, Basic Skills, Grammar, Idioms, Vocabulary Building, Listening & Speaking, PLUS 1 lesson/day of Conversation & Pronunciation.

    Levels

    Beginner (level 1) to advanced (level 7).

  • Activities

    Free Friday activities included. 

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    Accommodation

    Host family, student residence, or private apartment. 

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    Eligibility

    Open to all levels.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Nacel Access English in downtown Toronto provides a range of adult and youth English courses, tailored to fit diverse learning goals and schedules.

    Here's a comprehensive overview:

    • General English
      Part-Time – 10 lessons/week 
      Full-Time – 20 lessons/week 
      Full-Time Plus – 20 general + 5 pronunciation lessons/week
    • Intensive Focus (20+10 lessons/week)
      Customize your learning with 10 extra lessons in one of the following specialized areas:
      Conversation Skills
      Business English
      Medical English / English for Medicine
      IELTS Prep, TOEFL Prep
    • Plus & IELT Test Preparation Courses
      IELTS Plus – 20 lessons/week: general English + targeted IELTS instruction
    • Teens & Children / Summer Camps
      Junior Camps – ages 7–17, 1–11 weeks
      Parent & Child Programs – summer sessions combining adult and youth courses
    • One-to-One & Demi-Pair Programs
      Private Lessons – flexible 1-on-1 tutorials (package options available)
      Demi-Pair – combine part-time English with cultural immersion; available to 18–35-year-olds