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, March 24, 2013

Week 4 updates and then it's a long weekend!


Here are your workshop and events updates for week 4 at a glance.  For more detailed schedules, click on the schedules link at the top of the blog:


TorontoBabel is an international language exchange group that meets weekly and brings together speakers of many different languages from countries all over the world.  It's a fun and relaxed atmosphere where you can meet new people and practice speaking and it's completely FREE!!!
www.meetup.com/torontobabel
Join us for the upcoming meeting on Wednesday, March 27 at the Rivoli, 334 Queen St. W.


Distillery District walking tour on Tuesday afternoon (sched A students).
Are you in schedule B and interested in checking out this area in our neighbourhood?  Stop by room 311 or 332 to arrange an outing!!




Spelling Bee This Thursday:  12 and 3pm in Room 332--try out your spelling skills and join in the fun!!!
Round 2 of the Competition is this week!
Final Round will be week 5, Friday April 5th.
What's a Spelling Bee, you ask?
Check out the documentary trailer for Spellbound to see:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5n_nMqH7CU


Remember:  Supports and Services available free to you:
  • TESL Tutoring: Tues and Thurs, Room 330, 12pm
  • Peer Leader Assistance, Volunteer and Events:  Rooms 311 & 332
  • TLC (Tutoring Learning Centre):  Room 430A at 200 King St. East
  • PAL Centre Workshops and Assistance for students in levels 7 and above, Room B121, 200 King St. East
Speak to your Class Rep for more details and check out the links at the top of this blog.


Want to get real English Practice in a fun and interesting environment?  Join in our Activities or Volunteer Events.

Some pics from Last Week's Events:

Easter Egg Decorating










and Maple Syrup Festival   
 (more pictures on our FB page)













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