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, February 14, 2011

Happy Valentine's Day! We are in Week 6!

MONDAYS

Communicate more naturally with Idioms!

1. VOCABULARY BUILDING WORKSHOP (levels 4-8)
Want to learn idiomatic language to help you communicate more naturally?  Join Stephen today in D302
When: Mondays
Where: D302 
Time: 3-4:30 pm




TUESDAYS AND THURSDAYS
Final Week before Finals!
2.  TUTORING IN THE ESL LIBRARY  (all levels)
Come for tutoring to get help with English conversation, pronunciation and grammar! 
When: Tuesdays, Thursdays
Where: D315, ESL Library
Time: 12-1 pm

3.  WRITING SKILLS & SUMMARY/PARAPHRASE WORKSHOP (levels 4-8)
 Paraphrasing and Summarizing are key skills that you will need throughout your entire academic and working career.  Come out to practice Writing skills and the essential skills of Summary and Paraphrase in a small group setting led by your Peer Leaders.
When: Tuesdays (sched A) and Thursdays (sched B)
Where: D308 Tuesday; D319 on Thursday (please note the room change on Thursday)
Time: 12:00-1:30 pm


4. TEST-TAKING STRATEGIES WORKSHOP:  
SCHED A STUDENTS (levels 6-8)
Not sure how to study for exams?  Want to build your language skills effectively?  Need to obtain a high score?  Learn strategies from Sina, a Peer Leader who would like to help you learn skills at test-taking.
When: Tues 1-2:30
Where: D316
Time: 1:00-2:30 pm


WEDNESDAYS 
 
5. SPEAK UP! (levels 4-8)
Want to improve your speaking? Meet new people and improve your confidence in conversation using games and role plays . This 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


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

1.  Peer Tutors are available M-F in room C503, at the THE Tutoring Learning Centre
Check out the TLC  Blog HERE for updates on small group study opportunities and services available to you!  

2.  ESL Peer Leaders are available to support you and your study groups (D304A) M-F.  Check the schedule on the door of D304A or drop by to arrange a session or get help with your study group! Remember: Study Smarter-not Harder!  We remember 95% of what we teach to someone else, so form a study group and teach and learn from each other!

And...


ESL Photo Contest:  
 Beating the Winter Blahs in Toronto!
Submit your artistic photos on the subject of 'beating the Winter Blahs' in Toronto!  Show us your creative photos of winter weather in Toronto.   For instance, you might submit shots of  tobogganing, skiing, skating, sightseeing, walking in the park, interesting winter scenes/architecture in winter....


Check out the creative talent so far:  CLICK HERE 



Career Centre Workshops for levels 6 and up:
  • Check out the workshop opportunities and resources HERE


Also:



Scholarships for International Students:  Click HERE for details 
Need an example of how to write a Cover Letter?  Click 

Level 7 & 8 Students: 
SAVE THE DATE

Wednesday, February 16th, 12:30-1:30, D309
Information Session on Business and Financial Services Post-Secondary Programs
Pizza provided so please arrive on time
Click HERE for details.
You must register in advance via your teacher or Aarzoo in D313.
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