Week 4 Updates: We've reached the half-way point already!

Today at 3pm, Room 370

The School of ESL is having a Photography Contest!! 
Start Snapping!!!
Send us your current pictures taken anywhere in Ontario!
Deadline for Submissions:  Friday, October 5th 6pm (week 6)

Click HERE for more detailed instructions on the Contest

Workshops, Clubs and Events at a Glance for Week 3
and looking ahead to Week 4.

Workshops and Clubs:

Mon: Presentation Skills and Book Club
Tues: Listen Up, TESL Tutoring & "It's All in Your Tone" (levels 7 & 8 workshop)
Wed: Speak Up
Thurs: Writing Strategies and TESL Tutoring
Fri: Movie Club featuring The Notebook.  The Notebook stars two very famous Canadian actors:  Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams.  See the movie trailer HERE.

Events:
Mon: Evergreen Brickworks Walking Tour (Leave Lobby at 3:15 sharp)
Tues: St. Louis Pub Wing Night
Thurs: Volleyball

Check out our full schedule listings for Sept Oct HERE

This Week:

• TESL Tutoring  on Tues and Thurs at 12pm
• Monday, September 17:  TLC Opens.  Click HERE for more details on their schedules and services.

Levels 7 & 8 Students:  

"Getting What you Want: It's all in Your Tone."
An extremely useful workshop aimed at helping you improve communicate effectively with others.
Fill in the sign up sheet given to you by your Class Rep to secure your space.
Note: This is a two-part workshop held on Sept 18 and 25.

Week 4 is here. We've hit the halfway point!

Study Group and Workshop Schedule

1.  Monday:  Spelling Bee Practice Session

D309 3:00-4:00pm

Come out to learn spelling strategies and get a head start on the Spelling Bee Competition starting Tues, March 27th.

Sign up TODAY in D304A to join the Spelling Bee!

2.  Tuesday, March 27th:  Spelling Bee Begins!!

D301 12-1:00pm; 3:00-4:00pm

3.  Wednesday:  Speak Up 

D309 3:00-4:30 pm

Grab a coffee/juice and a cookie, practice conversation skills, improve your speaking confidence and meet new friends.

4.  Thursday:  Writing Strategies 

D309 Schedule B,12-1:30pm  Schedule A, 3-4:30pm
Practice Paraphrase, Summary, Brainstorming, Outlining and Effective Writing Skills.  

5.  Friday:  Improv (Acting/Drama) with Natasha 

(please note that this will replace the Games Workshop Week 4) 

D309 3:00-4:30 pm

Kick back and learn English in a fun and relaxed atmosphere!  Get out of your shell!!

Other Study Groups by Appointment in D304


Also:  Don't forget about:

• Tutoring in the Library:  Tues and Thurs, 12-1pm
• TLC Tutoring (C503):  9:30-5:30 Daily

Week 2 at the School of ESL!

 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ALL THE FREE SUPPORTS AVAILABLE TO YOU:

1.  Tutoring is available in the ESL Library, D313.  Drop by every Tues and Thurs at 12pm  for English practice.  
2.  The Tutoring Learning Centre is also available for English Language Support.  The TLC is located in Building C, room C503.   
3.  Visit our Peer Leaders in D304A for support--don't wait until the last minute!  Come early to ensure your success.  Below, see the workshop schedule:

Ongoing Weekly Workshops led by your Peer Leaders:

1.  Summary Paraphrase Study Group  

Improve your skills and confidence in these skills.

When:  Mondays

Where: D301 

Time: 3:00-4:00 pm

2.  Listen Up  

Improve your listening skills, build your vocabulary and enhance cultural knowledge.

When:  Tuesdays

Where:  Schedule B, D301

Time: 11-12pm

Where:  Schedule A, D301

Time: 12-1pm



3.  Speak Up 

Grab a coffee/juice and a cookie, practice conversation skills, improve your speaking confidence and meet new friends.

When:  Wednesdays

Where:  D309 

Time: 3:00-4:30 pm

4.  Writing Strategies
Practice Brainstorming, Outlining and effective writing skills.  

When:  Thursdays

Where:  D309

Time:   Schedule B,12-1:30pm

             Schedule A, 3-4:30pm

5.  Games Club

Kick back and learn English in a fun and relaxed atmosphere!

Every other Friday beginning this Friday, Jan 20th.
Room:  D309
Time:  3:00 pm

 Movie Club will be held on alternate Fridays, beginning January 27.

  
Would you like to improve listening strategies or practice listening logs?  Work in a writing group?  Drop by D304A to sign up for a Peer Learning Group.  
Speak with one of your Peer Leaders or look for the sign up sheets posted under the windows outside of D304A.
  

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Have you met Kurt?  Kurt is our volunteer coordinator and is happy to speak with you about volunteer activities at GBC and in the GTA.  Drop by D304 on Mondays and Tuesdays to meet with him or drop him a line at kaydiner@hotmail.ca

Currently, Kurt has information about the following opportunities:

1. Second Harvest ( Lunch Money Day)

2. Stephen Lewis Foundation

3. Yonge Street Mission

4. ALS Ontario

                                         5. Student Association Volunteer Program (see below for details and info event, tomorrow Tues January 17th in the Student Lounge at 5:30)

Read more about him on the Peer Leader link at the top of the page. 

LIKE us on Facebook for updates on what's happening at GBC and in the GTA, as well as study tips and resources.
www.facebook.com/GBC.ESL

 JOIN or FORM A STUDY GROUP and have a peer leader assist you.  

Remember:  We learn 

• 50% of what we Hear and See

• 70% of what is Discussed with Others

• 80% of what we Experience Personally

• 95% of what we Teach to Someone Else

So, join a study group with your Peer Leaders and STUDY SMARTER, NOT HARDER!

We've passed the mid-way point: Week 5 is here!

TODAY:  Q & A with our Advisors levels 4 & 5, Monday, November 21st

Levels 4 & 5 Info Session, 
Monday, November 21st, 3:15, location E078 
(basement of building E)

Ongoing Supports:

• Tutoring is available in the ESL Library, D313 every Tues and Thurs at 12pm  for English practice. 
• Visit the Tutoring Learning Centre, C503, for English language support. 
• Visit our Peer Leaders in D304A for support- or visit our workshops and study groups listed below

Kurt's Volunteer Activities of the week:

1.  United Way is looking for Volunteers for a conference at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on Thursday, December 8th and Friday, Dec 9th.   (4 hour shifts)

2. STOP Community Food Centre is looking for volunteers for a commitment of 1 shift per week (approx. 4 hours/week).  This is an ongoing, long-term commitment for 4-6 months.   thestop.org  
You can go directly to this site to register and find more information.

3.  Student Association Holiday Food Drive is looking for volunteers from Nov 14th to Dec 2nd. Go directly to building E, Student Lifeworks Centre to lend a hand.

As always, for more details on any of the above opportunities or to sign up for email updates, drop by to visit Kurt in D304 on Mon or Tuesday or email him at:  kaydiner@hotmail.ca 

Ongoing Weekly Workshops:

1.  Summary Paraphrase Study Group  

When:  Mondays  Where: D301   Time: 3:00-4:30 pm

2.  Listen Up 

When:  Tuesdays  Where:  Schedule B, D320  Time: 11-12pm    Schedule A, D332  Time: 12-1pm

3.  Speak Up  
Practice conversation skills, improve your speaking confidence and meet new friends.

When:  Wednesdays  Where:  D309  Time: 3:00-4:30 pm

4.  Writing Strategies
Practice Brainstorming, Outlining and effective writing skills. 

When:  Thursdays

Where:  D320 

Time:   Schedule B,12-1:30pm  Schedule A, 3-4:30pm

ALSO: Interested in Meeting the Author of Bite of the Mango?  Take advantage of this amazing opportunity to meet the author of this inspiring story.

Bite of the Mango author, Mariatu Kamara, is coming to George Brown College  on Wednesday, November 30th,  3:30 pm in the St. James Career Centre.  

This will be after our Caravan activities, so it provides you with enough time to get to the downtown campus.  Please sign up with your teacher if you are intending to go.

We'll have a final short book club meeting next Monday, November 28th at 3:15 in D306.  This will be a brief meeting due to Caravan preparations.
AND:
International Volunteer Day, Monday Dec 5th
Visit the Student Fair to get involved.
See the poster below for details.

A beautiful start to week 3!

Ongoing Supports:

• Tutoring is available in the ESL Library, D313.  Drop by every Tues and Thurs at 12pm  for English practice. 
• The Tutoring Learning Centre is also available for English Language Support.  The TLC is located in Building C, room C503. 
• Visit our Peer Leaders in D304A for support- or visit our workshops and study groups listed below.

• Kurt, our Volunteer Coordinator has an opportunity to volunteer with seniors.  Drop by to visit him in D304 on Mon or Tuesday or email him kaydiner@hotmail.ca for more details.  *(yes!  it's hotmail.ca )  Kurt has other opportunities to share with you for volunteering with the Student Association and agencies in the GTA.  Get to know Kurt and get involved!!

Ongoing Weekly Workshops:

1.  Summary Paraphrase Study Group  

Improve your skills and confidence in these skills.

When:  Mondays  Where: D301   Time: 3:00-4:30 pm

2.  Listen Up  

Improve your listening skills, build your vocabulary and enhance cultural knowledge.

When:  Tuesdays  Where:  Schedule B, D320  Time: 11-12pm

Where:  Schedule A, D332  Time: 12-1pm

3.  Speak Up 

Practice conversation skills, improve your speaking confidence and meet new friends.

When:  Wednesdays  Where:  D309  Time: 3:00-4:30 pm

4.  Writing Strategies
Practice Brainstorming, Outlining and effective writing skills.  

When:  Thursdays

Where:  D320 

Time:   Schedule B,12-1:30pm  Schedule A, 3-4:30pm

AND, Back by popular demand!

  This week only:  
Memory Improvement and 

Stress Management Workshop:
Tues Nov 8 (3-4:30pm) and 

Thurs Nov 10 (3-4:30pm)

 Room D310
Have fun, relax and learn effective stress management techniques and vocabulary retention strategies! 

  United Way Bake Sale!

This Friday, November 11th:  10:15 to 1:30 pm in the ESL Library, D313.

Save up your loonies, toonies and donations for a delicious cause!

Recipes!  Recipes!  Recipes!!!

We need your recipes for our International Cookbook!!

Send them by the end of this week, November 11th.

All Proceeds will go to the United Way. 

Please share your favourite recipes!

Include your name, level, recipe origin, a couple of lines about the recipe (special occasions, what you like about it etc), a picture if possible, and clear instructions.  

Word attachments are preferable.  

Send your recipes by November 11th (the sooner the better):

Andrea:  arankin@georgebrown.ca

Celina:  ccosta@georgebrown.ca

or Dorothy:  dvangroo@georgebrown.ca

AND.......

We've got 20 FREE TICKETS

10 students will win a pair of tickets for you and a friend to check out the Toronto Marlies vs the Rochester Americans.

The Toronto Marlies is a Canadian professional ice hockey team playing in the American Hockey League.  Be prepared for lots of fast-paced action!

Date:  Saturday, November 19th, 2011

Time:  3pm

Location:  Ricoh Coliseum (on the grounds of Exhibition Place)

Details:  2 FREE tickets available for 10 students who enter the draw.  Visit the ESL Office, D313 and enter to win by filling out a ballot.  

Ballots will be accepted from Monday, November 7th to Friday, November 11th.  Winners will be announced on Monday, November 14th.

Tickets courtesy of the International Centre, SJ Campus.  

5 Domestic and 5 International students will win 2 tickets.
One entry per student

ALSO: Meet the Author:

Don't forget:  Bite of the Mango author, Mariatu Kamara, is coming to George Brown College  on November 30th,  3:30 pm in the St. James Career Centre. 
Copies of the book are available in our Library, the GBC Bookstore and bookstores throughout Toronto.

Take advantage of a great opportunity to meet the author of this inspiring true story.  We will have a final reading club meeting to discuss the book prior to Mariatu's visit.  Details to come!!

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