Elevate Your English: Experience NUMA Institute's Explore 15 Course!

Posted on July 30, 2025

Are you ready to truly live and learn English in Canada? Do you dream of speaking confidently, understanding everything around you, and connecting with people easily? Then the Explore 15 course at NUMA Institute is perfect for you! This special program is designed to help you not just learn English, but live it every day.

What is Explore 15? It's Learning by Doing!

Forget old, boring textbooks! Explore 15 is different. It's an immersive English program, meaning you’ll be surrounded by English all the time. Imagine learning English while doing fun activities, talking with new friends, and even speaking with local Canadians! This course is all about "learning by doing." You'll practice English in real-life situations, which is the best way to become truly fluent.

The program runs Monday to Friday, from 2 PM to 5 PM, and it’s full of group activities. This means you'll learn together with other students, making friends and practicing your English in a friendly, supportive environment. You might find yourself discussing art at a museum, describing the beautiful sights at a park, talking about traditions at a church, or even experiencing local culture at a festival – all while practicing your English! Whether you come with friends, family, or by yourself, Explore 15 welcomes groups of all sizes and ages. It's a fantastic way to become bilingual and experience Canadian life.

Why Does This Way of Learning Work So Well? The Science Says So!

You might wonder, "Is this 'learning by doing' really effective?" The answer is a big YES! Many studies show that immersive and activity-based learning is very powerful for learning a new language like English.

1. Immersion Makes You Fluent Faster

Think about how children learn their first language. They don't study grammar rules first; they listen, try to speak, and learn by being around the language all the time. Immersion works similarly for adults. When you are fully surrounded by English, your brain starts to think in English naturally. Research shows that people in immersion programs often improve their English speaking and listening skills much more than those in traditional classrooms. They become more fluent and communicate better in real situations. This is because immersion helps you acquire the language naturally, focusing on how people truly speak and interact every day. It's like your brain gets a "language bath" every day!¹'²

2. Learning with Activities Makes It Stick

The Explore 15 course is full of activities. This is not just for fun; it's a very effective way to learn! Activity-based learning means you use English in practical ways, like solving problems, working in groups, and role-playing different situations. Studies show that when you actively do things with the language, instead of just listening or memorizing, you remember it better and understand it more deeply.³'⁴

For example, when you do a role-play, you are practicing asking for directions or ordering food. This makes the learning real and meaningful. It also helps you think critically and solve problems using English. Plus, working in groups builds your confidence and helps you feel more comfortable speaking, even if you make mistakes. This is important because feeling relaxed helps you learn faster.⁵'⁶

3. Real-World Interaction Builds Confidence and Accuracy

Explore 15 focuses on "Connection" and "Independence," which means you'll get many chances to interact. This is key! When you speak with native English speakers and other learners, you get immediate feedback. You learn what works and what doesn't. Research clearly shows that regular interaction in English classrooms and with native speakers greatly improves your ability to communicate effectively.⁷'⁸

The course also focuses on "Fluency" (30%) and "Accuracy" (5%). While fluency means speaking smoothly without too many pauses, accuracy means speaking correctly. The program understands that in real life, you need both. By practicing in real situations, you naturally improve your grammar and vocabulary without just studying rules. This approach, called "Communicative Language Teaching" (CLT), is proven to boost speaking skills, confidence, and how well you can use English in different situations.⁹'¹⁰'¹¹

If you’re a beginner, please check our website or contact us directly for specific start dates. If you’re pre-intermediate or higher, you can usually start almost any Monday!

Enhance Your Immersion with a Homestay Experience!

For an even richer and deeper immersive experience, consider coupling your Explore 15 program with a homestay experience through NUMA Institute. Living with a kind, friendly, and caring Canadian family in Montreal offers a safe and comfortable private room. This isn't just accommodation; it's a unique chance to practice English daily in a natural home environment, enjoy meals with your host family, and gain local insights into Canadian life. This continuous exposure helps to solidify your learning from the classroom into real-world fluency, making your journey to bilingualism even more effective. You can choose meal plans that fit your needs, and even arrange airport pickup and drop-off for added convenience. Ask us about how a homestay can take your English learning to the next level!

Ready to Explore English in a New Way?

The NUMA Institute’s Explore 15 course is more than just an English class; it's an fascinating experience that will change how you learn and use English. By immersing you in a Canadian English-speaking environment, encouraging hands-on activities, and promoting real interactions, this program helps you become truly bilingual and confident.

Don't just learn English, live it! Sign up for Explore 15 and start your amazing English journey.

References: 

¹ ResearchGate. (2023a). The Effectiveness of Immersive Language Learning: An Investigation into English Language Acquisition in Immersion Environments versus Traditional Classroom Settings. 

² EF.com. (n.d.). The importance of immersion: Why you should learn a language the same way you'll use it. 

³ Ecole Globale. (2025). Top Benefits of Activity-Based Learning for Students. 

⁴ ResearchGate. (2021). ACTIVITY-BASED ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING TO IMPROVE INTEGRATED SKILLS: PERCEPTIONS & CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES. 

⁵ BridgeUniverse. (2024). Why Including Interactive Games Is Important in the ESL Classroom. 

⁶ IJCRT.org. (n.d.). Effectiveness of Activity Based Learning in ESL Classroom: A Study.

⁷ ResearchGate. (2024a). Interaction as a Mechanism to enhance English language proficiency in the classroom. 

⁸ ERIC. (n.d.). Promoting EFL students' accuracy and fluency through interactive practice activities. 

⁹ Dinastipub.org. (2025). The Impact of Communicative Language Teaching on English Speaking Skills. 

¹⁰ Journal of Research in Foreign Language Teaching. (2022). THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING (CLT) TECHNIQUES ON STUDENTS' SPEAKING SKILL. 

¹¹ Bay Atlantic University. (n.d.). Why Communicative Language Teaching is Crucial Today?.