Course Overview
This course is designed for students who want to reach the Independent User level of English proficiency. In this course, learners improve their listening, speaking, grammar, and vocabulary skills to succeed in BCIT programs and the modern workplace. Students improve their ability to understand different types of conversations between other speakers in academic, technical and professional environments. Students also practice listening to various talks, lectures, and media recordings. By using the ideas and language they hear in class, learners will demonstrate better fluency and a wider range of expressions. Learners show these skills as they deliver short monologues, present on technical and academic topics, and answer basic questions related to their presentations, just as they would in a professional meeting. Students will also work together formally during hands-on projects where they must select and share technical information to present to others. This collaboration helps prepare them for the teamwork required in both academic and career settings. Throughout the term, learners increase the range of B2 vocabulary and grammar and practice using most B2 level language in their speaking to ensure they are ready for the demands of the Canadian workforce.
Prerequisite(s)
- You need to show the results of an approved language assessment, course(s), or credential(s) to enter EPAS. These will decide your EPAS course level. Please check the Placement webpage for approved language assessments or courses. Departmental approval is required. Sometimes the department may ask for extra documents to confirm your results for placement.
Credits
0.0
Registration requirements
Departmental approval is required to register for this course. Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Domestic fees
$441.83 - $456.49 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify the main reasons for and against an argument, an idea, or a decision in a clear discussion on a straightforward technical academic topic
- Demonstrate understanding of a story, anecdote, or experience, containing significant sociocultural references, in extended informal work interactions
- Demonstrate understanding of complex informational structure or lines of argument within a clearly spoken lecture on a familiar topic
- Demonstrate understanding of informational and argumentative content in audiovisual material on topics of personal and familiar professional interest
- Take notes during clear and well-structured lectures or talks followed by the student's oral explanation or summary
- Deliver a 4-minute speech or presentation to communicate detailed information
- Deliver a 4-minute speech or presentation on a technical academic topic that gives the advantages and disadvantages of various options and recommends one
- Give a clear, prepared presentation of over 4 minutes on a technical academic topic using a variety of organizational types: structuring information effectively for the audience, giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view, and giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options
- Recognize that, in intercultural encounters, what one normally understands in a particular situation is not necessarily understood by others in the same way
- Work together on a simple practical problem or challenge, speculating about reasons, causes, effects, consequences, and weighing solutions or explanations
Effective as of Spring/Summer 2026
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are four offerings of EPAS 0211 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 70428
Dates
May 02 - Jun 21 Loading
- CRN 70428
- $456.49 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- **IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING**. Domestic students or students with protected person status who qualify for free tuition must still pay a $60.11 service fee to reserve a seat. If you register online, log in to my.bcit.ca and pay the service fee immediately after checkout. The total amount (tuition + service fees) will appear on your account at first. Please ignore the total amount and just pay the service fees of $60.11. Once payment is received, the tuition portion of the fees will be removed automatically within three business days unless there is a problem on your account. Please call 604-434-1610 for assistance if the balance does not show $0.00 after you have made payment and waited a few days. Students are responsible for paying the service fees on time. We will allow a maximum of TWO business days for you to make payment before we cancel your registration. You will lose your seat once the cancelation is complete and it may not be available again if the course appears full. This course includes eight hours of in-person classes each week and two hours of required asynchronous learning, for a total of ten hours per week. The asynchronous learning is self-paced, but all assignments must still be completed by the deadlines listed in the course schedule. The course also requires students to BRING YOUR OWN DEVICES (laptop and headsets/earphones) to every class. NO CLASS WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY MAY 16 AND SUNDAY MAY 17, 2026
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 70429
Dates
Jul 04 - Aug 23 Loading
- CRN 70429
- $456.49 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- **IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING** Domestic students or students with protected person status who qualify for free tuition must still pay a $60.11 service fee to reserve a seat. If you register online, log in to my.bcit.ca and pay the service fee immediately after checkout. The total amount (tuition + service fees) will appear on your account at first. Please ignore the total amount and just pay the service fees of $60.11. Once payment is received, the tuition portion of the fees will be removed automatically within three business days unless there is a problem on your account. Please call 604-434-1610 for assistance if the balance does not show $0.00 after you have made payment and waited a few days. Students are responsible for paying the service fees on time. We will allow a maximum of TWO business days for you to make payment before we cancel your registration. You will lose your seat once the cancelation is complete and it may not be available again if the course appears full. This course includes eight hours of in-person classes each week and two hours of required asynchronous learning, for a total of ten hours per week. The asynchronous learning is self-paced, but all assignments must still be completed by the deadlines listed in the course schedule. The course also requires students to BRING YOUR OWN DEVICES (laptop and headsets/earphones) to every class. NO CLASS WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY AUGUST 1 AND SUNDAY AUGUST 2, 2026
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 70433
Dates
Jul 06 - Aug 20 Loading
- CRN 70433
- $441.83 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- **IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING** Domestic students or students with protected person status who qualify for free tuition must still pay a $45.45 service fee to reserve a seat. If you register online, log in to my.bcit.ca and pay the service fee immediately after checkout. The total amount (tuition + service fees) will appear on your account at first. Please ignore the total amount and just pay the service fees of $45.45. Once payment is received, the tuition portion of the fees will be removed automatically within three business days unless there is a problem on your account. Please call 604-434-1610 for assistance if the balance does not show $0.00 after you have made payment and waited a few days. Students are responsible for paying the service fees on time. We will allow a maximum of TWO business days for you to make payment before we cancel your registration. You will lose your seat once the cancelation is complete and it may not be available again if the course appears full. This course includes eight hours of in-person classes each week and two hours of required asynchronous learning, for a total of ten hours per week. The asynchronous learning is self-paced, but all assignments must still be completed by the deadlines listed in the course schedule. The course also requires students to BRING YOUR OWN DEVICES (laptop and headsets/earphones) to every class. NO CLASS WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY AUGUST 3, 2026
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
CRN 70432
Dates
May 04 - Jun 18 Loading
- CRN 70432
- $441.83 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- **IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTERING** Domestic students or students with protected person status who qualify for free tuition must still pay a $45.45 service fee to reserve a seat. If you register online, log in to my.bcit.ca and pay the service fee immediately after checkout. The total amount (tuition + service fees) will appear on your account at first. Please ignore the total amount and just pay the service fees of $45.45. Once payment is received, the tuition portion of the fees will be removed automatically within three business days unless there is a problem on your account. Please call 604-434-1610 for assistance if the balance does not show $0.00 after you have made payment and waited a few days. Students are responsible for paying the service fees on time. We will allow a maximum of TWO business days for you to make payment before we cancel your registration. You will lose your seat once the cancelation is complete and it may not be available again if the course appears full. This course includes eight hours of in-person classes each week and two hours of required asynchronous learning, for a total of ten hours per week. The asynchronous learning is self-paced, but all assignments must still be completed by the deadlines listed in the course schedule. The course also requires students to BRING YOUR OWN DEVICES (laptop and headsets/earphones) to every class. NO CLASS WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY MAY 18, 2026
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
No approval yet? Request approval Departmental approval is required for this course. You will not be able to register without it.
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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