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, November 28, 2010

Welcome to Week 6 at the School of ESL! Check out what's on:




Caravan is here at last!  This Wednesday beginning at 11am.  Get ready to have a blast enjoying this cross-cultural event! Meet with your teachers at 10:30 prior to the event.
    WORKSHOPS AT THE SCHOOL OF ESL 






MONDAYS
 
1. Current Events Workshop with Stephen
(levels 5-9)
Using current stories in the news, discuss current events and expand your vocabulary in the process.  Topics are interesting and current!
When: Mondays
Where: D301
Time: 3-4:30 pm

2. Writing Skills Workshop with Arjola 
 (levels 5-9)
Develop an outline for academic writing, brainstorm with your peers and learn how to organize your thoughts.
When: Mondays
Where: D306
Time: 3-4:30 pm

TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS

3. SUMMARY/PARAPHRASE WORKSHOP (levels 4-9)
Practice essential skills of Summary and Paraphrase in a small group setting. All skills will be integrated and your Peer Leaders are there to faciliate!
When: Tues(sched A) and Thurs(sched B)
Where: D302 Thurs; D307 on Tuesdays (
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm

WEDNESDAYS
4. SPEAK UP! (levels 4-9)
This worskhop is cancelled this week due to CARAVAN.  It will resume week 7.  See you then!


FRIDAYS
 5. TOEFL Skills Workshop with Sina 
Not sure how to study for TOEFL?  Want to build your language skills effectively?  Need to obtain a high score?  Learn some of the tricks needed to ace the test from a Peer Leader who did exactly that!
When: Fridays
Where: D306
Time: 3:30-5:30 pm


Don't forget about the range of useful supports  at GBC:


1.  Tutoring in the ESL Library  Tues and Thurs, 12-1pm
2.  Peer Tutors are available M-F in room C503, building C
3.  Peer Leaders are available to support you and your study groups (D304A) M-FCheck the schedule on the door of D304A. 

 

TWO GREAT OPPORTUNITIES THIS WEEK!!!

BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES:  Bring your Lunch....and Learn

1.  TOPIC:  Think Before you Send:
The Dos and Don’ts of Emailing.

This is Continued due to last week's fire alarm; NEW REGISTRANTS WELCOME.
When:  Monday, November 29th
Where:  D241
Time:  12:45-1:20
  • Impress your teachers, your friends, and, even, potential employers with your knowledge of the dos and don’ts of email etiquette. Come to Celina Costa’s workshop and leave with the information you need to succeed in the complicated world of emailing.
EMAIL DOROTHY TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP

2.  Advisor Lunch and Learn
  • Meet with GBC Advisors and get the answers to all of your burning questions on topics like transitions to post-secondary programs, requirements for college programs, and resources available to you! 
When:  Friday, December 3rd
Where:  D309
Time:  12:45-1:20
EMAIL DOROTHY TO REGISTER FOR THIS WORKSHOP
  •  YOU ARE WELCOME TO BRING YOUR LUNCH TO THESE WORKSHOPS 

Resource of the Week:  
Check out the Career Services Website at George Brown College:

Meet with a Career Advisor to get advice on your resume, get assistance with job searches, practice interview skills and get access to a host of career resources.
Also, check out GB Careers, and register to take advantage of this extensive job search tool.

The Career Centre is located in Room C317 (next to the Student Service Centre on the 3rd Floor).  Check out their website to book an appointment or find out more details!

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