Student Success

WELCOME TO WEEK 6 AT THE 
SCHOOL OF ESL

Interesting Facts About English: 

 1) Does this sentence make sense?  
"It is true for all that that that that that that that refers to is not the same that that that that refers to." 

2) Only two English words in current use end in "gry". They are.... 

3) What is the only unhyphenated English word with three consecutive double letters. " bo..........."

4) What is the shortest complete sentence in English? 

5) The longest English word without a true vowel (a, e, i, o or u) is... "rh......"

6) What is something special about this sentence: 
"The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."

7) Find 9 words in the 7-letter word "therein" without rearranging any of its letters

*All answers are at the bottom of the page

WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK:

MONDAY AND WEDNESDAY
ZUMBA/SALSA WORKOUT

TUESDAY:
Bowling Outing

WEDNESDAY: 
St. Valentine's Day is almost here!

WEDNESDAY:

DRAMA CLUB

Improve your communication skills in English through the use of role-play and improvisation, and have a blast!

THURSDAY: 
NEW!   TLC workshop @ ESL. Register in advance. See poster for details.

THURSDAY: 
GBC Programs Info Session.  Register early

THURSDAY: 

GOOD FOOD MARKET:

Fresh and affordable local fruits and veggies at your doorstep (cash only)

FRIDAY: 

LISTENING WARS:

Improve your listening and note-taking skills with authentic listening texts in a fun and competitive environment!  Gain points to win each week! 

FRIDAY: 

Project Backpack! 

A chance to engage with our community and lend a helping hand. Until February 13 we will be accepting  donations of winter gear including: winter jackets, sweaters, shirts, pants, socks, gloves, hats & scarves; canned food with a can opener; backpacks.  On February 13th,  we will need your help to pack the bags and help us deliver them to those in need on the streets.

SOME EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES THIS SESSION!  DON'T MISS OUT!

Week 7
LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
Register online:  gbcintl.eventbrite.ca

VIDEO CONTEST

Deadline extended:  Friday, Feb 27th at 3pm

MAIN PRIZE: GoPro Camera!

Video Contest Deadline:  February 27, 2015

check out the video below for more details:

http://bit.ly/1wQC7J1

Upcoming Int'l EAP Scholarships:  March 2, 2015

Get published by joining our Newsletter Club!

TLC (tutoring and learning centre) is now offering their services at ESL building! 

Workshop Calendars for the session:

CHECK OUT THE CALENDARS AND REGISTER ON gbcesl.eventbrite.com FOR THE WORKSHOPS & EVENTS THAT INTEREST YOU.

February Events Calendar

YOU MUST REGISTER ONLINE FOR ALL WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS:

gbcesl.eventbrite.com

Answers: 

1) The following sentence contains 7 identical words in a row and still makes sense. It is true for all that, that that "that" which that "that" refers to is not the same "that" which that "that" refers to.

2) Angry, Hungry 

3) Bookkeeper (Other such words, like "sweet-toothed", require a hyphen to be readable).

4) I am.

5) Rhythm 

6) The following sentence contains all 26 letters of the alphabet.This sentence is often used to test typewriters or keyboards.

7) the, there, he, in, rein, her, here, ere, herein