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!

Monday, November 15, 2010

We're at the midway point. Here's what's happening this week

  
Caravan Meetings:  It isn't too late to get involved!!  Take part in planning meetings after school and showcase your country and culture to the GBC community!!

ESL BOOK SALE:
Where:  D315
Dates:  Wed Nov 17th to Fri Nov 20th
Time:  12:30-4:30pm
All proceeds go to the United Way!




WORKSHOPS AT THE SCHOOL OF ESL






MONDAYS

1. Current Events Workshop with Stephen  
(levels 6-9)
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 (please note the room change on Tuesdays)
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm



WEDNESDAYS
4. SPEAK UP! (levels 4-9)
Want to improve your speaking? Meet new people and improve your confidence in conversation using games and role plays . This 6-week workshop will focus on conversation and speaking skills in a FUN and active atmosphere!

When: Wednesdays
Where: D309
Time: 3:00 to 4:30 pm


FRIDAYS

  5. TOEFL Skills Workshop with Sina (levels 7-9)
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 every 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-F:  Check the schedule on the door of D304A. 



KEEP THE DATE!!!

NEXT WEEK: BROWN BAG LUNCH SERIES 
Think Before you Send: The Dos and Don’ts of Emailing
Bring your Lunch....and Learn 
When:  Wednesday, November 24th
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--SPACE IS LIMITED!


    Coming in Week 6:  Advisor Lunch and Learn
    Meet with GBC Advisors and get the answers to all of your burning questions!!
    When:  Friday, December 3rd. 12:45pm
    Details to follow from your Peer Liaison!
     
 
A suggestion from one of our seasoned Peer Liaisons and an active level 6 student in our ESL Program.
Ali recommends the following website :








In particular, Ali likes to take advantage of the videos on the site for improving listening and speaking using 'shadowing':

Here is a  demo on the site so that you'll be speaking like Barack Obama in no time!  :-)
Barack Obama Demo


Want to find out what educators are saying about the site, both pros and cons?  click HERE.

Do you have any sites that you find useful for language learning?  Please share them with us!!

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