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 13, 2012

Week 6 is here! And so is winter...

WHERE DO I GO FOR FREE SUPPORT?
  • Tutoring in the Library on Tues and Thurs at 12pm.
  • Tutoring in the TLC, room C503.
  • Peer Leader Assistance, D304A
1.  Summary Paraphrase Study Group :  Mondays
Where: D301 Time: 3:00-4:00 pm

2.  LISTEN UP:  Tuesdays
Where:  Schedule B, D301  Time: 11-12pm
Where:  Schedule A, D301  Time: 12-1pm


3. SPEAK UP:  Drama Wednesdays
For the upcoming Wednesdays, a  very special Speak Up opportunity --Improv with Natasha!!!  Improve your confidence, pronunciation and speaking skills in a fun and active Drama workshop.
Where:  D309 Time: 3:00-4:30 pm

4.  WRITING STRATEGIES:  Thursdays 
Where:  D309 Time: Schedule B--12-1:30pm Schedule A--3-4:30pm

5.  GAMES CLUB
Room:  D309  Time:  3:00 pm

***And for level 3-5 students--Babak is repeating his Intro to PPT workshop, tomorrow, February 14th to be held in D318 from 3-4pm.  Get tips on how to structure your PPT, a presentation tool that you will need throughout your academic career.

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 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES:  Get Involved, Improve Your English, Meet New People, Gain Canadian Experience, Do Something Worthwhile, Gain a Sense of Belonging
SEE KURT IN D304 OR EMAIL HIM AT kaydiner@gmail.com

Way to go to our GBC ESL volunteers who assisted at the Tokens4 Change Event last Friday. 
$67,500 was raised to support Youth Without Shelter, an organization that raises funds for homeless youth in Toronto!!  Together, we helped raise DOUBLE the amount raised last year!
You really made a difference, Diego, Kinjal, Xuan, Vivian, June and Imane!!

More photos to check out from the Tokens4 Change event on Facebook:
www.facebook.com/GBC.ESL

Volunteer Events Coming Up:  Sign up with Kurt TODAY!!!
Friday, February 17th.  (5pm onwards)  Kidsport
Toronto Raptors 50/50 Draw, Air Canada Centre
Sell tickets at the Raptors game to support Kidsport and ensure that all kids get the opportunity to play sport across Ontario.


















OTHER VOLUNTEER  OPPORTUNITIES: 
1.  Doors Open Toronto:  Volunteers needed:  May26&27:  
Watch the video: http://www.toronto.ca/doorsopen/
An Information Session will be held at The Toronto Metro Convention Centre March 29, 2012 at 6:00 pm  note: only for  Students in level 5 and above.
Be an Information Ambassador for Doors Open and the City of Toronto!
http://www.toronto.ca/doorsopen/volunteer.htm
2.  ALS Ontario is  looking for a Web Designer:  http://www.alsont.ca/
3.  In-home Care Team Volunteers at Hospice Toronto 
note: need to APPLY TODAY and attend an Information Session today at 1102-25 King St. W. (Commerce Court North) from 6 to 7:30pm
4. Community Dinner at 
Bloor Lansdowne Christian Fellowship:  
Looking for 7  volunteers to help out with volunteers with our community dinner (for homeless and marginalized) on Wednesday Feb 22th ( from 5:30pm to 7:00pm) and possibility to continue volunteering on an ongoing basis:  http://www.getinvolved.ca/profile/4198/
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TONIGHT!  
A FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO MINGLE, LEARN ABOUT OTHER CULTURES AND HAVE A BLAST!  
see you there!

Wanderlust Fundraising Event, Monday, February 13th, 2012
A multicultural fundraising event hosted by the Special Events Planning students 
at George Brown College.
Tickets for George Brown Students:  $15
Proceeds from Wanderlust support a student scholarship administered by the George Brown College Foundation.

What: 
“Wanderlust” Fundraiser
When: 
Monday, February 13, 2011 from 7 PM-11 PM
Where: 
The Devil’s Martini; 473 Adelaide Street West
Who: 
George Brown College Event Planning Students
Wanderlust In-Flight Menu
Appetizer’s – India
Chicken Tikka
Fish Pakora
Vegetarian Samosas
Main – Ireland
Sheppard’s Pie
Main – Egypt
Shawarma
Falafel
Desert – Colombia
Alfajores
*subject to change
Wanderlust In-Flight Entertainment
  • Irish Dancers
  • Salsa Dancers
  • Bollywood Dancers
  • Bellydancers
  • Bhangra Team
A great way to meet new people, practice your English in an authentic environment outside of the classroom, and experience other cultures, as well as support a great fundraiser (all funds go to a student scholarship and AFCY:  Arts for Children and Youth)



Websites to check out for self study:

Khan Academy and Test your English:







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