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Welcome to the English as a Second Language Open Learning Centre (ESL OLC)

The ESL OLC can help you improve your English language skills. We offer support for reading, writing, speaking and writing essays in English.

Our experts are ready to help you better understand your assignments, expand your vocabulary and learn English grammar.

Please note we do not edit your work. We help you improve your current skills and learn new skills.

Read our Land Acknowledgment, which recognizes the unique and enduring relationship of Indigenous people and their traditional territory.


Benefits of an ESL OLC Appointment

Improve your academic skills

Practice your English reading & speaking

Receive presentation tips from our facilitators

Connect with OLC tutors for research guidance

Develop language strategies


Studying can be fun – join us to enhance your academic English, critical thinking, research, and interpersonal communicative skills, meet language experts and other multilingual students! We look forward to enhancing your academic success and supporting you in your learning.

— Olga Makinina
ESL OLC Director