Vancouver
Vancouver is a coastal seaport city on the mainland of British Columbia, Canada. The metropolitan
area has a population of more than 2.3 million residents, making it the third most populous metropolitan
area in the country. Vancouver has ranked highly in worldwide "livable city" rankings for more than a
decade according to business magazine assessments and it was also acknowledged by Economist
Intelligence Unit as the first city to rank among the top-ten of the world's most liveable cities for five
straight years.
Climate
Vancouver is one of the warmest Canadian cities. The summer months are typically dry, with an
average of only one in five days during July and August receiving precipitation. In contrast, precipitation
falls during nearly half the days from November through March.
Life
TransLink is responsible for roads and public transportation within Metro Vancouver. It provides a
bus service, including the B-Line rapid bus service, a foot passenger and bicycle ferry service (known as
SeaBus), an automated rapid transit service called SkyTrain, and West Coast Express commuter rail.
Vancouver's SkyTrain system is currently running on three lines, the Millennium Line, the Expo Line and
the Canada Line. Vancouver has over 1,298 hectares (3,200 acres) of parks, of which, Stanley Park, at 404
hectares (1,000 acres), is the largest. The city has several large beaches. The coastline provides for many
types of water sport, and the city is a popular destination for boating enthusiasts.
Introduction of the UBC ELI
The UBC English Language Institute (UBC ELI) opened in 1969, and welcomes thousands of
international students through its doors every year. The UBC ELI building is located at the centre of the
UBC campus. The Student Study Centre includes multimedia labs with free Internet and email access.
English for English Teachers
This program is designed for English teachers with high-intermediate to advanced English
proficiency. The program is designed for practicing English language teachers for whom English is not
their first language. The linguistic objectives are to improve speaking and fluency skills, develop listening
abilities and practice pronunciation through topics and activities related to current language pedagogy
theory and practice.
Classes: Classes offer participants purposeful and motivating communicative activities related to
language teaching and learning aimed at improving overall speaking and listening fluency.
Learner-centred and task-based activities allow participants to contribute their expertise and collaborate
with fellow students under the direction of experienced teachers. Classes focus on providing language
support and opportunities for practice through group activities, role-plays, discussion, presentations and
feature class exchanges, guest speaker(s), panel discussions and field trips. The classes immerse
participants in a rich English language environment, empowering learners and building confidence.
Goals of the Program:
 Enhance skills and confidence in oral/aural English communication
 Learn discussion strategies and functions
 Increase fluency in the discussion of issues related to English language teaching and learning
 Increase knowledge of Canadian English language teaching practice
 Increase understanding of other cultures.
預估參與研習教師需自行負擔之食宿費用：
1. 住宿選擇及費用：
詳細資訊請參見 UBC 網站：http://www.eli.ubc.ca/accommodation/index.html
(1). Homestay
Homestay gives you the opportunity to live with a Canadian family and learn more about
Canadians while improving your English. You may choose Homestay for your entire stay or for
only a short time (one month). Short-term Homestay is available if you need a place to live while
you look for an apartment.
Homestay Orientation and Placement is on Monday.
 Homestay Placement Fee: $200 CDN/student, paid to the UBC ELI (non-refundable)
 Homestay Fee: $30 CDN/night, paid to your host family (includes meals)
 Pre-homestay $30.24/night $60.48 每人食宿合計約新臺幣 4 萬元。
(2). Campus Stay
From mid-May through mid-August only, you may choose to live in a UBC campus
dormitory (subject to availability). In dormitories, you have the opportunity to meet both
Canadian and international students and experience life on campus. Bed linens are provided in the
dormitory, but students should bring their own towels. There are no cooking facilities available in
the dormitory and the Campus Accommodation Fees do not include meals, but there are many
cafeterias and restaurants nearby.
You may be placed in a single or double room.
 Campus Placement Fee: $100 CDN/student (non-refundable)
 Campus Accommodation Fees: $30.24 CDN/night subject to availability (meals and towels not
included) 每人住宿費約新臺幣 3 萬 5 千元。
2. 機票價格：約新臺幣 5 至 6 萬元不等，依照各航空公司航班及艙等計價不同。
3. 生活費：請依各人需求估算。