The Student Success Blog will update you with useful resources, services and activities in our ESL Program and throughout the college. You will also find useful links for self study and study skills tips. Visit the blog often as information is updated weekly. Submissions, links or ideas for the blog are always welcome! Have a wonderful session at the School of ESL!

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Week 6: Aug 3rd to 6th. CHECK OUT WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK!


Monday Aug 2nd is a Holiday!!  
Be Safe and Have Fun!!!





Reminder:
Buy your tickets now for the GBC ESL Boat Cruise on Thursday, Aug 19th before they sell out! 
SIGN UP AND PAY YOUR TEACHER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE--TICKETS ARE SOLD ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS.  (see details in last week's posting)


1.  Summarizing and Paraphrasing Workshop with Alona (Levels 4-9)

Practice essential skills of Summary and Paraphrase in a small group setting.
Your Peer Leaders are there to faciliate!
When: Tues(sched A) and 
Thurs(sched B), Weeks 2-7
Where: D 301 (Tues); D302 (Thurs)
Time: 12:00-1:30pm


2. SPEAK UP!:  Speaking with Confidence (Levels 4-9)
A workshop facilitated by Stan Middlestat and your Peer Leaders
Want to improve your speaking? Improve your confidence in conversation using games and role plays . This 6-week workshop will focus on conversation and public speaking skills in a FUN and active atmosphere!
When: Every WED AFTER SCHOOL, 
WEEKS 2-7
Where: D309
Time: 3:00 to 4:30pm

And for the Advanced Levels...
3. Writing Skills Study Group with Corina (levels 6-9)
A workshop to assist you with developing an outline for academic writing.  Brainstorm with your peers and learn how to organize your thoughts clearly and effectively.
When:  Tues/Thurs, weeks 2-7,
Where:  D 302 (Tues); D301 (Thurs)
Time:  10-11:30am

4.  TTA--Ted Talks Activity with Mehdi G.  (levels 6-9)
Practice listening and speaking in an academic atmosphere that aims to improve your listening and communication skills.  You will have the opportunity to discuss and learn from some fabulous speeches found on TED TALKS
When:  Tues/Thurs, weeks 2-7
Where:  Meet at Peer Leader office, room D304A
Time:  9-10am



 Peer Tutors are available in C503 for tutoring and English Conversation groups. 

Your Peer Leaders are here to help you individually or in study groups--visit them in D304A.  
Take advantage of these great opportunities!

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