Written by Gabriela Estrada

A decade ago, English was for many a school subject or a secondary language to be learned "just in case". Sure, it was seen as a useful subject, yes, but not indispensable for day-to-day life or for major life projects. It was the language of international business, of pop music, of those with high economic status, until it went from being a "just in case" to an indispensable and transformative tool for life. indispensable and transformative tool for the personal, working and, especially, immigration lives of many foreigners..

Today we will talk about today's English or contemporary English as a vision for the future and how to learn it fluently with a personalized plan to travel to Canada, get better jobs or get into an international university. Let's get started!

The leap from a "just in case" to a "must have" English language

Just ten years ago, mastering English gave you an extra edge on your resume or helped you watch movies without subtitles. to watch movies without subtitles or to speak it occasionally or speak it occasionally if you went on a trip. English was perceived as the language of TV and movies, international business and pop culture, but not the language of personal aspirations, international careers, remote work abroad or migration itself. It was taught with textbooks and cd`s as a resource to support activities at home and worked well, however, it did not focus on the student`s goal.

Today, English goes much further, its contemporaneity is reflected in the digital resource that drives and moves the whole world. 

With the explosion of online online courses, interactive applications and the vast amount of information on social networks and content platforms, English today is learned and experienced in a very different way, because it focuses on the student's main objective with all the elements required to speak it both at work and at university and also to successfully take an international exam and meet the highest possible level required in immigration programs for many countries, including Canada.

Contemporary English and its link to Canada

For a bilingual country like Canada (English and French), proficiency in one (or both) of its languages is no longer an option but a fundamental necessity for integration and success. fundamental necessity for integration and success.. The Canadian government takes this into account and has made it the standard of its immigration system. standard of its immigration system.

In 2015, the Express Entrywas created, a fast-track entry system for immigrating to Canada. This program gives a huge value to the level of English (and/or French) of the candidates and translates the language proficiency into points for their immigration profile. We have seen how in 2025, high-demand categories, such as Health and Social Serviceshave skyrocketed their invitations for permanent residency, and one of the deciding factors in determining who will travel to the country is language proficiency.

The reason? English and French language skills enable foreigners to communicate fluently, work or study well; open the door to permanent residence and a new life; and contribute to Canada's economic and social growth.

How to learn English today to get a better job, enter university or immigrate to Canada.

In today's English, the approach to learn it is what works best. It's no longer enough to "know English"; the key is to know English for a specific specific purpose.. English with a contemporary outlook focuses on developing essential skills in speaking, listening, reading and writing, thus enabling the student to communicate with confidence in any situation, whether social, academic or work-related.

Our language school, Planeta Immilandtakes a practical approach that will allow you to improve your fluency and understanding of the language in a natural way.

What really makes the difference today is the personalization of the learning plan. customization of the learning plan according to your goals, and that's just what we handle.

For example, English for a call center will prioritize a high development of active listening skills and fluent oral active listening and fluent oral communicationwhile an IT job will focus more on reading comprehension and mastery of written technical language. reading comprehension and mastery of written technical language. If you are aiming for a postgraduate degree, then the level of learning will require a very solid development of all language skills. language skills. On the other hand, if you are seeking Canadian citizenship and need to take the CELPIP test, the focus will be specifically on oral fluency and listening comprehension. oral fluency and listening comprehensionincluding familiarity with the Canadian accent and question formats.

Today's English not only teaches the language, but also prepares you for your major life goals. But how? by addressing the following aspects:

• Familiarization with test formats

At Planeta Immiland, we expose the student to the specific formats of internationally recognized exams (IELTS, CELPIP; CAEL), typical questions and time management, so that on the day of the test he/she is sure of how he/she will present him/herself.

• Technical and professional language

We focus on technical language and the development of communication skills adapted to the type of work or study the student will be doing.

• Migration approach and Express Entry score

We recognize that for many people the ultimate goal is to immigrate to Canada. That is why our English courses are designed with a clear immigration vision. clear immigration visionOur English courses are designed with a clear immigration vision, oriented to help you obtain the necessary scores in the language tests so that you can score points that will make you competitive for your Express Entry profile.

In addition, each week we prepare you with strategies and exercises based on the most recognized English exams in Canada: IELTS General, PTE Core and CELPIP.. Our goal is for the student to master both the language and the tools to demonstrate it effectively and advance in their immigration process.

Speaking English is a specific requirement to immigrate to Canada, so Planeta Immiland uses the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) for English, a system that serves as a reference to assess language skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking for Canadian English, with levels ranging from 1 (basic) to 12 (advanced). 

In addition, we have the following certification Languages Canadawhich accredits us as a school of high academic standard for those who wish to immigrate to Canada with fluent English.

Finally, forward-thinking contemporary English language instruction will not only hone your language skills for immigrating to Canada, but will directly train you to achieve high scores on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) used by Canada for Express Entry, with a view to achieving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency. 

Our programs are designed to transform your English on your trip to Canada!

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Learn more about our English programs at: https://www.planeta-immiland-education.com/programas-ingles

I hope this topic is helpful. Thank you for reading us. success in your learning with focus! see you in the next blog!

With love, 

Planeta Immiland Education