- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
This introductory course is for students who intend to study technology and trades at the college level. It provides students with a foundation in English language skills, including reading, writing, speaking and listening, and prepares them for future Professional English Language Development courses at BCIT. The course will emphasize developing accurate writing, in particular, applying grammar rules and appropriate phrasing. Each week, students will be introduced to topics based on themes found in business, technology, and trades. NOTE: Seat availability is limited and registration is on a first-come-first-serve basis only. We do not guarantee or reserve seats for students with no exceptions. Please also be mindful that taking the COMM 0015 test and receiving a placement does NOT guarantee students a seat for a course in the next available term/schedule. Financial aid is also available for this course. Your application must be submitted NO LATER THAN THE FIRST DAY OF CLASS.
Prerequisite(s)
- For admission into COMM 0071, students must have completed ONE of the following: (1) COMM 0015 (placement at the COMM 0071 level) within the past 12 months OR (2) CLB/LINC or CELPIP score of 5 or better in both reading and writing within the last 12 months OR (3) IELTS (academic format only) of 4.5 or better in both reading and writing within the last 24 months OR (4) Completion of ELSK 420 through the VCC Pathway program OR (5) Completion of LEAP 4 through the Langara LEAP program OR (6) TOEFL overall score of 32 or better within the last 24 months OR (7) CAEL score of 30 or better. Please check our website for other placement level(s) if your scores do not meet the prerequisites for COMM 0071: https://www.bcit.ca/computing-academic-studies/communication/professional-english-language-development/placement/ .
Credits
0.0
Domestic fees
$679.26 - $693.92 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Writing Skills
- Write sentences that are clear, concise, and grammatically correct.
- Organize paragraphs effectively.
- Organize and develop your ideas effectively in written assignments.
- Write documents that use a variety of sentence patterns and appropriate vocabulary.
- Use appropriate vocabulary correctly.
- Demonstrate improvement in written work.
Reading and Learning Skills
- Read textbooks, handouts, and articles with greater comprehension and retention.
- Identify main ideas and important details in reading assignments.
- Take effective notes from written course materials and listening exercises.
Listening and Speaking Skills
- Plan, organize, and deliver an effective oral presentation.
- Improve the grammatical correctness of your speech.
Effective as of Fall 2003
Related Programs
Technical Communication Skills for EAL Students 1 (COMM 0071) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Business Fundamentals
Associate Certificate Full-time
Course Offerings
Fall 2025
Below is one offering of COMM 0071 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 32593
Dates
Nov 01 - Dec 07 Loading
- CRN 32593
- $679.26 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01 - Dec 07 | Sat, Sun | 08:30 - 16:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 685 |
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
Izabela Lazar
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- ** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING ** The TUITION portion of this course ($633.81) is FREE for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. However, ALL students will still need to pay the ancillary SERVICE FEES ($45.45) such as Student Association fee, Student ID Card fee, etc. If you are registering through the online system and are exempt from payment of the TUITION portion, a fee waiver will be applied to your account within 2 business days. Please log into your my.bcit.ca account to make payment for the service fees. BCIT must receive the SERVICE FEES payment within 2 business days from the time you register. ** THIS PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO SECURE A SEAT IN THE COURSE **. If you have any questions, call Student Information and Enrolment Services 604-434-1610 to waive your tuition fee and assist you with the service fees payment. We CANNOT guarantee your seat back into the course once you have been dropped from the course for non-payment. For payment options, please check our website at: www.bcit.ca/financial-services/students/payment-options-at-bcit/. You will also need to check course prerequisites before registering. Please email your test scores/transcript and BCIT student number to PELD@bcit.ca as department approval is required to register for this course. This is an IN-PERSON course at the DOWNTOWN campus. Students are required to attend all classes every Saturdays and Sundays from 8:30am to 4:30pm.
Status
Winter 2026
Below are two offerings of COMM 0071 for the Winter 2026 term.
CRN 46573
Dates
Jan 10 - Feb 22 Loading
- CRN 46573
- $693.92 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 - Feb 22 | Sat, Sun | 08:30 - 16:30 | Burnaby NE01 Rm. 208 |
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- ** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING ** The TUITION portion of this course ($633.81) is FREE for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. However, ALL students will still need to pay the ancillary SERVICE FEES ($45.45) such as Student Association fee, Student ID Card fee, etc. If you are registering through the online system and are exempt from payment of the TUITION portion, a fee waiver will be applied to your account within 2 business days. Please log into your my.bcit.ca account after the two business days to make payment for the service fees only. BCIT must receive the service fees payment within 2 business days from the time your account was adjusted. ** THIS PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO SECURE A SEAT IN THE COURSE. ** If your tuition has not been waived after 2 business days, please call Student Information and Enrolment Services at 604-434-1610 for assistance with service fees payment. We CANNOT guarantee your seat back into the course once you have been dropped from the course for non-payment. For payment options, please check our website at: www.bcit.ca/financial-services/students/payment-options-at-bcit/. You will also need to check course prerequisites before registering. Please email your test scores/transcript and BCIT student number to PELD@bcit.ca as department approval is required to register for this course. This is an IN-PERSON course with classes held at the BURNABY campus every Saturdays AND Sundays from 08:30 to 16:30. Students are required to attend classes on both days.
Status
CRN 44197
Dates
Feb 28 - Apr 12 Loading
- CRN 44197
- $679.26 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28 - Apr 12 | Sat, Sun | 08:30 - 16:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 687 |
Duration
7 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- ** IMPORTANT INFORMATION - READ CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING ** The TUITION portion of this course ($633.81) is FREE for Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. However, ALL students will still need to pay the ancillary SERVICE FEES ($45.45) such as Student Association fee, Student ID Card fee, etc. If you are registering through the online system and are exempt from payment of the TUITION portion, a fee waiver will be applied to your account within 2 business days. Please log into your my.bcit.ca account after the two business days to make payment for the service fees only. BCIT must receive the service fees payment within 2 business days from the time your account was adjusted. ** THIS PAYMENT IS REQUIRED TO SECURE A SEAT IN THE COURSE. ** If your tuition has not been waived after 2 business days, please call Student Information and Enrolment Services at 604-434-1610 for assistance with service fees payment. We CANNOT guarantee your seat back into the course once you have been dropped from the course for non-payment. For payment options, please check our website at: www.bcit.ca/financial-services/students/payment-options-at-bcit/. You will also ed to check course prerequisites before registering. Please email your test scores/transcript and BCIT student number to PELD@bcit.ca as department approval is required to register for this course. This is an IN-PERSON course with classes held every Saturday AND Sunday from 08:30 to 16:30 at the DOWNTOWN campus. Students are required to attend classes on all days.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.