Tailored for All Students in Canada

Specifically designed to address the unique communication challenges faced by international students in Canada.

Interactive Learning Experience

Engage in practical exercises and real-life scenarios to enhance your communication skills.

Expert Guidance and Support

Receive personalized feedback and guidance from experienced instructors throughout the course.

About the Course

Are you struggling to express yourself fluently in a Canadian academic setting? Our course is tailored to equip international students like you with the essential communication skills to excel in your studies and social interactions. Join us to boost your confidence and make a lasting impression in Canada! Enroll now and embark on your journey to effective communication.

Meet the Instructor

Avelia Stewart is a People and Culture executive, strategist, and social impact advocate with over 15 years’ experience in human resources, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and organizational transformation across the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Shaped by global experience in the United States and Canada, she holds degrees from Howard University, MBA-level coursework from Vanderbilt University, and an Applied Human Resource Management (AHRM) certificate from the University of Manitoba, alongside executive credentials in DEI, Sustainability Leadership, and Reconciliation Education. A dual-certified HR professional (CPHR, SHRM-SCP), Avelia has led inclusive culture strategies, built capacity-building frameworks, and mentored emerging leaders. Guided by her mission to break down systemic barriers and create equitable pathways, she founded Student Catalyst Gateway to equip students with coaching, equity-focused resources, and practical tools to be both career-ready and future-focused.

Curriculum

7 Chapters · 50 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome + Orientation

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      Welcome to Module

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      Survey - Before You Start

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      Resources for Module 2

  2. 2

    1 - Foundational Communication Skills of Professionals

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      Welcome to Chapter 1

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      Lesson 1 - Verbal Communication and Clarity

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      Activities for Lesson 1

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      Lesson 2 - Non-Verbal Communication

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      Activities for Lesson 2

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      Lesson 3 - Active Listening

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      Activities for Lesson 3

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      Resources for Chapter 1

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      Let's Review this Chapter

  3. 3

    2 - Social Communication Skills with Respect

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      Welcome to Chapter 2

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      Lesson 1 - Adapting Across Cultures

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      Activities for Lesson 1

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      Lesson 2 - Adapting Across Communities

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      Activities for Lesson 2

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      Lesson 3 - Adapting Across Professional Environments

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      Activities for Lesson 3

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      Resources for Chapter 2

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      Let's Review this Chapter

  4. 4

    3 - Academic Communication Skills with Confidence

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      Welcome to Chapter 3

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      Lesson 1 - Collaborating in Diverse Teams

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      Activities for Lesson 1

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      Lesson 2 - Interacting with Supervisors

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      Activities for Lesson 2

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      Lesson 3 - Delivering Presentations with Confidence

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      Activities for Lesson 3

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      Resources for Chapter 3

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      Let's Review this Chapter

  5. 5

    4 - Professional Communication Skills with Etiquette

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      Welcome to Chapter 4

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      Lesson 1 - Interview Skills

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      Activities for Lesson 1

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      Lesson 2 - Workplace Etiquette

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      Activities for Lesson 2

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      Lesson 3 - Professional Networking

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      Activities for Lesson 3

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      Resources for Chapter 4

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      Let's Review this Chapter

  6. 6

    5 - Conflict Resolution Skills with Empathy

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      Welcome to Chapter 5

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      Lesson 1 - Expressing Disagreement Respectfully

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      Activities for Lesson 1

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      Lesson 2 - Giving and Receiving Feedback

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      Activities for Lesson 2

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      Lesson 3 - Managing Conflict and Misunderstandings

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      Activities for Lesson 3

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      Resources for Chapter 5

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      Let's Review this Chapter

  7. 7

    Wrap-Up + Completion

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      Survey - Before You Finish

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      Completion Certificate

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