CTL English Language Development Support (ELDS) aims to help students communicate more effectively for their academic needs, and to equip students with strategies and tools to participate actively and confidently in the academic community. Our programs are suitable for both native and non-native English-speaking students, as we have resources designed to advance all students’ Academic English skills and unique supports for multilingual students who are learning English during their time at UTSC.
ELDS Offers
Academic English Health Check (AEHC) is a quick and confidential diagnostic tool that helps you understand your level of Academic English and recommends ELDS resources to help you achieve your academic goals.
Reading and Writing Excellence (RWE) pairs you with an expert writing instructor for support in developing active reading, critical thinking and reflective writing skills. This four-week personalized program will help you understand and meet university-level expectations in a warm, supportive and collegial environment.
Grammar for Academic Writing Workshop Series
The Grammar for Academic Writing (GAW) workshop series emphasizes the centrality of grammar and editing skills in university-level writing, providing instruction and opportunities to practice Academic English grammar, effective editing and the revising strategies necessary for academic success. You are welcome to attend all workshops in this series or to prioritize the session or sessions that best meet your needs.
SUMMER 2022 SCHEDULE:
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Session |
Date |
Time |
Format (room #/registration link) |
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Avoiding Common Grammatical Errors |
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 |
3:00 - 4:00 pm |
Online: CLICK HERE |
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Avoiding Common Grammatical Errors |
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 |
11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Online: CLICK HERE |
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Editing and Revising |
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 |
3:00 - 4:00 pm |
Online: CLICK HERE |
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Editing and Revising |
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 |
11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
Online: CLICK HERE |
Reading Skills for Academic Success
The Reading Skills for Academic Success (RSAS) series explores strategies for developing academic vocabulary, organizing and retaining information, and refining critical reading and thinking skills. We welcome everyone who wishes to further refine these important skills, and these sessions are especially useful for multilingual students and those who are not yet familiar with advanced, university-level reading techniques. You can attend all workshops in this series or to prioritize the session or sessions that best meet your needs.Reading Skills for Academic Succes.
SUMMER 2022 SCHEDULE:
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Session |
Date |
Time |
Format (room #/registration link) |
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Key Strategies to Expand Your Vocabulary for Academic Reading |
Tuesday, May 17, 2022 |
3:00pm - 4:00pm |
Online: CLICK HERE |
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Key Strategies to Expand Your Vocabulary for Academic Reading |
Wednesday, May 18, 2022 |
11:00am - 12:00pm |
Online: CLICK HERE |
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Improve Your Notetaking Skills |
Tuesday, May 24, 2022 |
3:00pm - 4:00pm |
Online: CLICK HERE |
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Improve Your Notetaking Skills |
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 |
11:00am - 12:00pm |
Online: CLICK HERE |
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Effective Mind-Mapping and Outlining Strategies |
Tuesday, May 31, 2022 |
3:00pm - 4:00pm |
Online: CLICK HERE |
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Effective Mind-Mapping and Outlining Strategies |
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 |
11:00am - 12:00pm |
Online: CLICK HERE |
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Enhancing Your Critical Thinking and Critical Reading Abilities |
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 |
3:00pm - 4:00pm |
Online: CLICK HERE |
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Enhancing Your Critical Thinking and Critical Reading Abilities |
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 |
11:00am - 12:00pm |
Online: CLICK HERE |
Academic Communication and Integrity Workshops
These workshops are designed to help student practice their academic communication in an English language/North American context. The Academic Communication workshops are designed to train students’ academic communication skills by introducing effective strategies for communicating with professors, participating in class discussions, delivering good presentations, and building professional networking.
The Academic Integrity workshops are composed of sessions to help students make a smooth transition from high school to university, by discussing the importance of academic integrity, strategies for crediting original authors, representing others’ work properly, integrating the ideas of others into writing, and using quotes, paraphrases, and summaries effectively. Students are welcome to attend all three sessions, or to choose any combination of sessions most relevant to their individual needs and goals.
SUMMER 2022 SCHEDULE:
| Workshop Topic | Date | Time | Room #/Registration Link |
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How to Communicate with your Professors Effectively |
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 |
3:00pm - 4:00pm |
Online: CLICK HERE |
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How to Communicate with your Professors Effectively |
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 |
11:00am - 12:00pm |
Online: CLICK HERE |
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Effective Skills for Presentations and Class Discussions |
Tuesday, July 5, 2022 |
3:00pm - 4:00pm |
Online: CLICK HERE |
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Effective Skills for Presentations and Class Discussions |
Wednesday, July 6, 2022 |
11:00am - 12:00pm |
Online: CLICK HERE |
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Academic Integrity: Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing |
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 |
3:00pm - 4:00pm |
Online: CLICK HERE |
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Academic Integrity: Quoting, Paraphrasing, and Summarizing |
Wednesday, July 13, 2022 |
11:00am - 12:00pm |
Online: CLICK HERE |
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Citing Properly: APA Style |
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 |
3:00pm - 4:00pm |
Online: CLICK HERE |
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Citing Properly: APA Style |
Wednesday, July 20, 2022 |
11:00am - 12:00pm |
Online: CLICK HERE |
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How to Cite Sources: Using MLA |
Tuesday, July 26, 2022 |
3:00pm - 4:00pm |
Online: CLICK HERE |
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How to Cite Sources: Using MLA |
Tuesday, July 27, 2022 |
11:00am - 12:00pm |
Online: CLICK HERE |
Communication Cafés
Communication Cafés are welcoming, dynamic workshops with games and interactive activities specially designed to help you improve your academic and oral communication skills.
SUMMER 2022 SCHEDULE: COMING SOON
| Café Topic | Date | Time | Registration Link |
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ELD consultations are confidential one-on-one meetings with a supportive instructor who can provide guidance, support, and resource recommendations to help you maximize your Academic English language skills. We love meeting our students and learning how to best meet your needs, and you are free to discuss your specific language support needs, ask questions and explore which supports best suit you and your learning style.
Click here to access CTL Student Resources, including the following ELD resources:
- Academic Reading resources for English Language Learners
- Academic Vocabulary and Grammar resources
