English for Specific Purposes
English for Specific Purposes, taught through six fields
Courses for aviation, the automotive industry, health sciences, business administration, computing and teaching build English through the vocabulary, situations and texts of each field.
- 9courses
- 90units
- 1,466lessons
- Pre-A1–C1CEFR levels
Can students learn English and their field at the same time?
Yes. Each course builds language skills through the concepts and vocabulary of one field, at a set Smrt English level. The automotive series runs across four levels, starting with an introductory course for Spanish speakers.
Courses
Courses by field, each at a set level
Each course is set at a Smrt English level, mapped to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
- CEFR A2–B1English for Aviation 120This course is designed to provide students with the English language skills they need to succeed in a career within the aviation industry.arrow_forward
- CEFR B2–C1English for Business Administration 130Develop language skills while focusing on concepts from the world of academic business administration.arrow_forward
- CEFR B2–C1English for Computing & Information Systems 130Develop language skills while focusing on concepts from the world of computing and information systems.arrow_forward
- CEFR Pre-A1–A1English for Automotive 100 SpanishAn introductory course for Spanish speaking students new to English with a focus on Automotive concepts and vocabulary.arrow_forward
- CEFR A1English for Automotive 110Develop greater skills in listening and speaking for basic communication in the automotive industry.arrow_forward
- CEFR A1–A2English for Automotive 115Listening, speaking, reading and writing skills to function satisfactorily in most real-life situations related to the automotive industry.arrow_forward
- CEFR A2–B1English for Automotive 120Refine skills needed in conversations beyond survival needs, and develop greater automotive English.arrow_forward
- CEFR B1–B2English for Health Sciences 125Expand and explore your English skills in a curriculum designed for students interested in entering the medical field.arrow_forward
- CEFR B2–C1Professional Development for Teachers 130Professional Development for Teachers, by Trent-ESL EAP faculty, utilizes a “Content & Language Integrated Learning” framework.arrow_forward
English for Specific Purposes
All courses in the track
Open a course to see its units, lesson counts, learning outcomes and the skills it covers.
Included
What the track includes for your teachers
Every course in the track is taught on the same platform, with lessons, practice, assessment and class records together.
Aviation
English for a career in the aviation industry.
Automotive
Four levels, from an introduction for Spanish speakers to intermediate.
Health sciences
English for students entering the medical field.
Business administration
Academic business concepts, with academic writing practice.
Computing and information systems
Concepts from computing and information systems, with academic writing practice.
Teaching
Professional development for teachers, by Trent-ESL EAP faculty, using a content and language integrated learning framework.
Curriculum
Other tracks in the curriculum
Each track has its own age group or goal, level range and course sequence.
- AdultsEnglish for Adultsarrow_forwardGeneral English from beginner to advanced, for learners aged 14 and up.
- YouthEnglish for Youtharrow_forwardA complete English program, beginner to advanced, for learners reading at about the age 9 to 14 level.
- KidsEnglish for Kidsarrow_forwardA complete English program, beginner to advanced, for young learners reading at about the age 6 to 10 level.
- ChildrenEnglish for Childrenarrow_forwardEnglish for children aged 6 to 9 who are new to the language: phonics, early reading and early writing.
- AcademicsAcademicsarrow_forwardAcademic English designed by the Canadian College of English Language, for students heading into college and university study.
- Exam PrepEnglish for Exam Preparationarrow_forwardCourses that teach the format and strategy of each test, with practice under test conditions.
Custom Curriculum
Custom courses built to your syllabus
For larger programs, as part of a wider partnership. When your program needs a course the catalogue does not include, our curriculum team works with you to build complete units to your syllabus and level, taught inside Smrt beside the existing courses.
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Can the course use the vocabulary of our students’ field?
Yes. Each ESP course is built around a field, from automotive to business, computing and teaching, and sits alongside the general Adults track.
What level are the ESP courses?
Each course is set at a Smrt English level, from Pre-A1 for the introductory automotive course to B2 to C1 for business administration, computing and teaching.
Can companies follow progress?
Yes. Attendance, completed work and assessment scores are in Smrt Dashboard, and reports export as spreadsheets.
Can you build a course for our program?
For larger programs, as part of a wider partnership. Our curriculum team builds complete courses to your syllabus and level, ready to teach inside Smrt.
Is teacher training included?
Yes. Qualified Canadian teachers train your staff, and professional development courses are free on the platform.
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A Canadian company, with a team in Mexico.
Smrt Idiomas Mexico works with schools and universities from Sonora to Quintana Roo, in Spanish, on your term dates.
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A Canadian company, with a team in Brazil.
Smrt Idiomas Brazil supports schools, universities and city programs across the country, in Portuguese.
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A Canadian company, with a team in Colombia.
Our Colombian team works with schools and institutes across the country, in Spanish.
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A Canadian company, with a team in India.
Smrt India works with schools, institutes and universities across the country.
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A Canadian company, with a team in Turkey.
Our team in Turkey works with language schools and universities, in Turkish.
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A Canadian company, based in Vancouver
Our head office is in Vancouver: the curriculum team, teacher training and support all work from here.
