Whether you need assistance with course preparation or enhancing your language skills, OLBI is here to help you thrive in a bilingual academic setting. Our support services include:
All language support services will be offered via distance learning.
All courses will be held at a distance for the summer term. To register, please fill out the online application form. For any questions or help please email us. Course registration ends two weeks prior to the start of the course.
| Course code | Course title | Hours | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESL 3112 – A | Intensive workshop: Participating in a meeting held in your second language | 8hrs | May 27 to May 30, 2024 (4 mornings) | Monday to Friday 9:00am to 11:00am |
| FLS 3812 - A | Intensive workshop: Participating in a meeting held in your second language | 8hrs | May 27 to May 30, 2024 (4 mornings) | Monday to Friday 9:00am to 11:00am |
| Course code | Course title | Hours | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESL 3112 – B | Intensive workshop: Participating in a meeting held in your second language | 10hrs | July 8 to July 12, 2024 (5 mornings) | Monday to Friday 9:00am to 11:00am |
| FLS 3812 - B | Intensive workshop: Participating in a meeting held in your second language | 10hrs | July 8 to July 12, 2024 (5 mornings) | Monday to Friday 9:00am to 11:00am |
| FLS 4011 | Academic writing for publication (3 group meetings + individual sessions) | June 12, July 10 and August 14, 2024 *Individual meetings will be scheduled at the mutual convenience of the instructor and participants. | Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon | |
| ESL 4011 | Academic writing for publication (3 group meetings + individual sessions) | June 12, July 10 and August 14, 2024 | Wednesday 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon |
| Course code | Course title | Hours | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLS 4012 - A | Intensive workshop: Communicating and sharing in French as a second language | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined |
| (NEW) FLS/ESL 4013-A | Sciences: Bilingual interdisciplinary research discussion workshops for language practice – science/health sciences/medicine/engineering | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined |
| Course code | Course title | Hours | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESL 4012 - B | Intensive workshop: Communicating and sharing in English as a second language | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined |
| (NEW) FLS/ESL 4013-B | Humanities: Bilingual interdisciplinary research discussion workshops for language practice – arts/ humanities/ social sciences/ management/ law | To be determined | To be determined | To be determined |
The Julien Couture Resource Centre (JCRC) hosts a specialized collection of educational tools and activities for language learners of French and English. All members of the uOttawa community are welcome to the JCRC to take advantage of the many resources available to them to help improve their language skills.
ILOBify is a comprehensive web application that centralizes a diverse array of linguistic tools, designed to enhance language skills. This app assists users in finding resources, services, and information, ultimately helping them become confident French and English speakers.
The Linguistic Risk-Taking Passport is a tool that encourages learners to take various linguistic risks that will boost their confidence in a second or additional language. By integrating these risks into daily life, users can fully leverage their experience on uOttawa’s unique bilingual campus and in other multilingual settings.
Mauril is a language learning application designed to help users learn English and French with the help of a wide variety of content provided by CBC and Radio Canada. The app features an array of interactive quizzes and activities to test knowledge, further language skills, and enrich vocabulary.
