Our Intensive Focus English course offers 20 core ESL lessons plus 10 specialized lessons in Conversation, Business, IELTS, or Medical English. Ideal for students seeking fast progress and targeted skill development in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Course typeGeneral English + Focus English
Entry levelIntermediate
Class sizemaximum 10 students per class
Course durationFrom 2 weeks
Age range17+
Course
Schedule type
  • Morning and Afternoon classes
Course type
  • General English + Focus English
Lessons per week
  • 30
Lesson length
  • 50 minutes
Timetable
  • 09:00 – 15:55 (lunch: 13:00 – 13:45) (Monday-Thursday)
    09:00 – 13:00 (Friday)

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

What is learned

Our General English course is designed to help you develop the essential language skills needed to communicate clearly, accurately, and confidently in everyday life. As part of your General English course, you can personalize your learning journey by selecting 10 additional lessons from one of the following specializations:

Conversation Skills

  • Small talk & social interaction
  • Expressing opinions & emotions
  • Debating and discussion techniques
  • Role-plays in everyday scenarios
  • Active listening and response strategies

Business English

  • Business vocabulary and email writing
  • Presentations and public speaking
  • Meetings, negotiations, and networking
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Telephone and video conference skills

IELTS Preparation

  • IELTS Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking skills
  • Test strategies and time management
  • Practice with authentic test materials
  • Vocabulary for academic success
  • Speaking test simulations with feedback

English for Medicine

  • Medical terminology and patient interaction
  • Describing symptoms and diagnoses
  • Writing case notes and reports
  • Understanding medical documents and instructions
  • Ethical communication and empathy in care

What are benefits

The key benefits of our General English Focus course are:

1. Well-rounded language development in the core skills—speaking, listening, reading, and writing—plus grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and real-life communication.

2. Improved confidence in communication
Gain the ability to speak clearly and confidently in everyday situations, whether you're traveling, studying, working, or socializing in English.

3. Flexible learning with specialization options
Enhance your learning by choosing 10 additional lessons in one of four key areas: Conversation Skills, Business English, IELTS Preparation, English for Medicine.

This lets you focus on the topics most relevant to your goals.


For who

This course is ideal for students, professionals, and adults of all levels who want to improve their general English fluency and communicate more naturally in real-world situations. Whether you're new to English or looking to polish your skills, you'll benefit from structured learning, personalized feedback, and meaningful practice.

  • Conversation Skills
    Perfect for students who want to improve fluency, spontaneity, and confidence in speaking.
  • Business English
    Ideal for professionals who need to use English in the workplace. 
  • IELTS Preparation
    Recommended for students preparing for academic or immigration purposes.
  • English for Medicine
    Tailored for healthcare professionals and medical students.
Overview

Intensive Focus English (30 lessons/week)

Study in our Intensive Focus English course, with 20 lessons a week of General English classes + 10 lessons of Focus classes

Classes

Students in the 30-lesson program spend their mornings in the same classes as students in the Full-Time 20-lesson program. The difference is in the afternoons. For 2 lessons every afternoon, students in the ’Intensive’ programs study in a special focus class.

They can study:

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

    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.

    Classes

    Reading & Oral Communication, Basic Skills, Grammar, Idioms, Vocabulary Building, Listening & Speaking, Chat Club 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

    Participation in the Intensive Business English, IELTS & English for Medicine is restricted to those students who have a suitable level of English, usually Intermediate. 

    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