Welcome to the Summer Session at George Brown College's School of English as a Second Language!!
Stay tuned weekly for upcoming workshops, opportunities and useful and interesting links.
Your Peer Leaders are here to assist you!

Week 7! What's on this week?

Websites of the Week
Don't have time now??? Busy prepping for finals??
Bookmark these and check them out when you have a chance!!
1.  ego4U:  English Grammar References and Exercises 
2.  ELLLO:  English Listening Lesson Library online 
3.  Spelling City:  A fun site with a great selection of vocabulary, activities and games

1. Opportunity: Stress Management Workshop
with Mehrangiz Pournaseh, a trained and experienced psychologist and Peer Leader at GBC!
WHEN:  TODAY!!Monday, June 14th
WHERE:  D309
TIME:  3:00-4:30
 
 2. Summarizing and Paraphrasing Workshop
 Practice essential skills of Summary and Paraphrase in a small group setting. Your Peer Leaders are there to faciliate!
WHEN:  Tues(sched A) and Thurs(sched B)
WHERE:  D333
TIME: 12:00-1:30




3. SPEAK UP!

Improve your speaking. Meet new people. Improve your confidence in conversation using games and role plays . Practice conversation and speaking skills in a FUN and active atmosphere!

WHEN: Every Wednesday AFTER SCHOOL
WHERE: D309
TIME: 3:00 to 4:30pm




INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS:  CHECK THIS OUT:
Awards for international students in the Intensive English Program

DETAILS:

• Twelve Scholarships for International ESL Students

Scholarships for eligible returning ESL students as follows:
Scholarships of $1000: 6 Awards (August Competition)
Scholarships of $1000: 6 Awards (March Competition)

To qualify an applicant must:

• be a registered full-time international Intensive English Program student
• have completed at least two consecutive Intensive English Program levels with a grade A average
• have participated in activities that have made a contribution to other students, their academic department and/or the College community in general

Required Supporting Documentation

• A cover letter briefly outlining the contributions you have made to other students, your department/School and/or the College community in general (include the start date/ end date of the activity; name of the organization; number of hours per week; and some specific details about the activity).
• Attach a letter in support of your application from a George Brown College staff member.

Application deadlines:
August Competition: September 1st (recipients will be notified by September 30th)
March Competition: March 15th (recipients will be notified by April 15th)

See the informations sheet and Scholarship form below. 

Information Sheet

Scholarship Form

We are already at Week 6!!!

Website of the Week!
click here: tedtalks

Great speeches on very interesting and timely topics.
Improve your listening and make note of effective speaking strategies! "Tags" are on the site to help you find speeches by topic. The transcripts are also there to assist you, if needed.
A real gem!!

1. Opportunity: Stress Management Workshop
with Mehrangiz Pournaseh, a trained and experienced psychologist and Peer Leader at GBC!
Monday, June 14th
D309
3:00-4:30
Sign up with your Peer Leader this week.

2. Summarizing and Paraphrasing Workshop
Practice essential skills of Summary and Paraphrase in a small group setting. Your Peer Leaders are there to faciliate!
When: Tues(sched A) and Thurs(sched B)
Where: D333
Time: 12:00-1:30

3. SPEAK UP!
Want to improve your speaking? Want to meet new people? Improve your confidence in conversation using games and role plays . Practice conversation and speaking skills in a FUN and active atmosphere!
When: Every Wednesday AFTER SCHOOL
Where: D309 Time: 3:00 to 4:30pm

4. Essay Writing Study Group for Level 7 & 8 Students
Engage in Peer to Peer learning to improve your academic writing skills!
When: Tues and Thurs
Where: Meet the Peer Leaders in Room D304A
Time: 10am

5. Speaking with Confidence: Presentation Skills Workshop with Stan
When: Thursdays
Where: D319
Time: 12:00 to 1:30pm

6. George Brown's School of ESL Digital Storytelling Competition
Create a video or picture slideshow to tell YOUR story. Express yourself and WIN!! The following prizes will be credited to your tuition:

1st Prize: $200 2nd Prize: $100 3rd Prize: $50
Length of Video/Digital Story: 2-5 minutes
See Week 4 (last week's) posting for examples of a digital story (scroll down....)
CONTACT DOROTHY FOR MORE INFORMATION

Meeting this week in D318 at 11:30

ASSIGNMENTS/PRESENTATIONS/FINAL TESTS PILING UP???
WHY NOT FORM A STUDY GROUP WITH YOUR PEERS--STUDENTS WHO STUDY IN GROUP ARE SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS:
 1 hour in a study group can be as effective as 3 hours of studying on your own!
 You remember about 95% of course material that you explain to someone else.