This ABE Provincial level English course provides students with non-academic reading and writing skills to access some trade and vocational programs. This course does not provide access to academic post-secondary courses/programs. Students develop functional communication skills rather than literary skills. Students write a variety of paragraphs, letters and a report to develop skills in summarizing, organizing, writing and revising. Students read a variety of issue-related fiction, non-fiction and poetry to develop skills for comprehension and expression of information.
Prerequisites
Composition 10, or equivalent, or department approval.
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What you will learn
- Reading
- Grammar
- Writing - How to
- Summary
- Business Letters and Written Communication
- Reading Non-fiction
- Reading Fiction
- Reading Poetry
- Report Writing: Argument/Issues-based
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40224 |
January 1, 2026 to April 30, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40326 |
February 1, 2026 to May 31, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40426 |
March 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42749 |
April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60859 |
May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
| CRN# | Duration | Delivery | Location | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61158 |
June 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026 |
Self Paced | VCC Broadway Building A | See full schedule | Register |
Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.
Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.