Week 5 has arrived...time is flying by...

Here we are already past the mid-point of the session!  No doubt you're assignments are starting to pile up!  What better reason to brush up on your skills and take advantage of the many resources and supports available to you at George Brown College:

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

 
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 

Also:

Scholarships for International Students:  Click HERE for details 

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.

Registration will be via email and your teachers will be giving you further details.