OLBI provides a wide range of French and English courses, along with specialized services for University of Ottawa professors.

Flexible and diverse support services

Whether you need assistance with course preparation or enhancing your language skills, OLBI is here to help you thrive in a bilingual academic setting. Our support services include:

  • Review of classroom materials
  • Preparation for language tests
  • Group classes
  • Individual support

All language support services will be offered via distance learning.

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Courses and workshops - Fall 2024

Course schedule

Fall 2024

ESL

Course codeCourse titleHoursDateTime
ESL 3112 - AIntensive workshop: Participating in a meeting held in your second language12hOctober 15 to October 18, 2024

Tuesday to Friday

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

ESL 4011 - A (Cancelled)Academic Writing for Publication3hOctober 1, November 5 and December 10, 2024   

Tuesday

4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

ESL 4012 - ADiscussions for Second Language Practice: Teaching in Your Second Language (Intermediate-Advanced)12hOctober 21 to December 9, 2024

Monday

12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

ESL 4012 - BDiscussions for Second Language Practice: Teaching in Your Second Language (Intermediate-Advanced)12hOctober 23 to December 11, 2024

Wednesday

12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

FLS

Course codeCourse titleHoursDateTime
FLS 3812 - A

Intensive workshop: Participating in a meeting held in your second language

12hOctober 15 to October 18, 2024

Tuesday to Friday

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

FLS 4011 - A (Cancelled)Academic Writing for Publication3hOctober 1, November 5 and December 10, 2024   

Tuesday

4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

FLS 4012 - ADiscussions for Second Language Practice: Teaching in Your Second Language (Intermediate-Advanced)12hOctober 21 to December 9, 2024

Monday

12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

FLS 4012 - BDiscussions for Second Language Practice: Teaching in Your Second Language (Intermediate-Advanced)12hOctober 23 to December 11, 2024

Wednesday

12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Additional language learning resources

Julien Couture Resource Centre

Julien Couture Resource Centre (JCRC)

The Julien Couture Resource Centre (JCRC) hosts a specialized collection of educational tools and activities for language learners of French and English. All members of the uOttawa community are welcome to the JCRC to take advantage of the many resources available to them to help improve their language skills.

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ILOBify

ILOBify is a comprehensive web application that centralizes a diverse array of linguistic tools, designed to enhance language skills. This app assists users in finding resources, services, and information, ultimately helping them become confident French and English speakers.

Linguistic Risk-Taking Passport

Linguistic Risk-Taking Passport

The Linguistic Risk-Taking Passport is a tool that encourages learners to take various linguistic risks that will boost their confidence in a second or additional language. By integrating these risks into daily life, users can fully leverage their experience on uOttawa’s unique bilingual campus and in other multilingual settings.

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The Mauril app, a fun way to learn French and English

Mauril is a language learning application designed to help users learn English and French with the help of a wide variety of content provided by CBC and Radio Canada. The app features an array of interactive quizzes and activities to test knowledge, further language skills, and enrich vocabulary.