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ESL English lessons for work, school, jobs, travel, immigration, university admission, graduate studies, career training.ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.comBlogger199125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-84883253560996420532023-08-21T17:31:00.002-04:002023-08-21T17:31:25.427-04:00Canada 2023 Language Population Education Statistics<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ThCPkUSn5ujbS4ndZhvViqdIez0QMXEsz3PhId0OhhbWU8SXTYRP0qoz9fYSCT7iGNeGPEDQBKjl2ZEN-PhzBMajgHfimYkBF4xkGYHRXl81bdaGiOaJhCBv1UuDU8nyYph7O5uPnwHpkJk6CQgbnt-9Wty903-KGCUOCaoUET87xDmsBHb9/s1457/23%2008%2021%20ESL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="992" data-original-width="1457" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ThCPkUSn5ujbS4ndZhvViqdIez0QMXEsz3PhId0OhhbWU8SXTYRP0qoz9fYSCT7iGNeGPEDQBKjl2ZEN-PhzBMajgHfimYkBF4xkGYHRXl81bdaGiOaJhCBv1UuDU8nyYph7O5uPnwHpkJk6CQgbnt-9Wty903-KGCUOCaoUET87xDmsBHb9/w489-h300/23%2008%2021%20ESL.jpg" width="489" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/271218/languages-in-canada/" rel="nofollow">https://www.statista.com/statistics/271218/languages-in-canada/</a><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPT7hpSxOBFn2QFAKswjeYoVJvZeaUcmjnF5YWqw-skx5Q3zFrX_r4jJakovaTn6obx6Cy-bf6X1qpJ7eC642t0qYJNcBDO1_ukpU4VPYEL_epFIP2oOC5wcKJXzODGyiJlAcmm8SPnSzcLUF0bThQhVgLrLgO6f01_0HOhtFnrwYzwh_y90wL/s1479/23%2008%2021%20ESL2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="998" data-original-width="1479" height="267" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPT7hpSxOBFn2QFAKswjeYoVJvZeaUcmjnF5YWqw-skx5Q3zFrX_r4jJakovaTn6obx6Cy-bf6X1qpJ7eC642t0qYJNcBDO1_ukpU4VPYEL_epFIP2oOC5wcKJXzODGyiJlAcmm8SPnSzcLUF0bThQhVgLrLgO6f01_0HOhtFnrwYzwh_y90wL/w476-h267/23%2008%2021%20ESL2.jpg" width="476" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/263742/total-population-in-canada/" rel="nofollow">https://www.statista.com/statistics/263742/total-population-in-canada/</a><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrzyBuSsYPrePTWbfBxYXYqHsJ8al2eBuabr5VGeC33_mzZNb2JOkuiQYgvyHf2MCXn2QxOWZMGhkhxoZO1r8D7oWkCCSqMQbndQwyzlzzMtGTvzmpa_n42gMhzYB2idRRaPZsWpNIwssIneaq-eZC9mt4Wma2iTxWHrjlRhde2VOm7m7qjxxr/s1242/23%2008%2021%20ESL3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="923" data-original-width="1242" height="337" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrzyBuSsYPrePTWbfBxYXYqHsJ8al2eBuabr5VGeC33_mzZNb2JOkuiQYgvyHf2MCXn2QxOWZMGhkhxoZO1r8D7oWkCCSqMQbndQwyzlzzMtGTvzmpa_n42gMhzYB2idRRaPZsWpNIwssIneaq-eZC9mt4Wma2iTxWHrjlRhde2VOm7m7qjxxr/w466-h337/23%2008%2021%20ESL3.jpg" width="466" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.statista.com/statistics/448960/postsecondary-graduates-in-canada/" rel="nofollow">https://www.statista.com/statistics/448960/postsecondary-graduates-in-canada/</a></div>ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-59721262029859998002023-08-18T10:40:00.001-04:002023-08-18T10:40:34.353-04:00Canada's Student Direct Stream Requires IELTS 6 Score <p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">Some international students can get their study permits faster by using the SDS. IRCC processes most SDS applications within</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px;"> </span><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;">20 calendar days</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px;">if the eligibility requirements are met.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 11.5px;">Only applications submitted electronically are eligible for SDS processing. All paper applications are processed under the regular study permit application stream and are subject to the associated processing times.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 11.5px;">Foreign nationals who are eligible for SDS processing are still subject to all other eligibility and admissibility requirements under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR).</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 11.5px;"><span style="font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 1.8em; font-variant-ligatures: no-common-ligatures;">Eligibility criteria</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 11.5px;">The applicant <span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">must</span> include the following documents to be eligible for SDS processing:</p><ol style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 11.5px; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">proof of a valid language test result</span>, completed within 2 years of the date the SDS application was received, showing either of the following:</li><ul style="box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0 or higher in each language skill: listening, reading, writing and speaking</li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">a <span lang="fr" style="box-sizing: border-box;">test évaluation de français (TEF)</span> score that is <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/standard-requirements/language-requirements/test-equivalency-charts.html" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #284162;">equivalent</a> to a Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) score of at least 7 for each ability</li></ul><li>read full requirements here:</li></ol><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 20px;"><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/direct-stream.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/temporary-residents/study-permits/direct-stream.html</a><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Noto Sans, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFQZB5B8SHzthWZTAQbySJoIrabTUMM8ltgd9z2vcTvTm-z_2QntQR-wsQtnGClr5fSQFQu_KphH47rVVKxhZQMW5I9ssE-DOCCFBkQ5waMFp8hP323KhciboJc1-y7A0Vebj-F4JLjJgrtnlqQS_IeRcDQs_Ecqr8jQvF4-QVAm9_lJRxm_6M/s923/23%2008%2018%20ESL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The mechanical functions and skills include placement of the lips, tongue, use of teeth, glottis, expanding or contracting the mouth cavity, use of nasal passages and soft palate, vocal folds, controlling the intake and outflow of air, devoicing, breathing and timing.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">English language pronunciation class skills and exercises include initial consonant and vowel pronunciation, syllable pronunciation, individual syllable stress patterns, diphthongs and consonant clusters, initial word pronunciation, syllable stress patterns in words, intonation and timing for words, phrases, clauses, complete sentences, expressions and interjections.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">English language pronunciation class can take the form of individual drills or group drills by listening and repeating the correct English language pronunciation exercises.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">English language pronunciation class can take the form of reading and speaking. Students are expected to read and speak aloud correctly pronouncing each of the words or passages.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Advanced English language pronunciation classes can include accent reduction. Accent reduction can be un-learning in-correct pronunciation and re-learning correct English pronunciation. Accent reduction can also be the initial establishment or correction of pronunciation patterns, speed, timing, stress and intonation.</span></p><h2 class="center" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0.5em 0px; position: relative; text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">ENGLISH LANGUAGE GRAMMAR CLASS</span></h2><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">English language grammar includes all the technical grammar functions, word placement rules and the "language-art skills" of written language production using English language vocabulary.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">English grammar class can include the classification, rules and functions for the eight parts of speech: nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">English grammar class can include the classification, rules and functions for tenses, verbals, conditionals, abbreviations, contractions and punctuation.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">English grammar class can include the classification, rules and functions for phrases, clauses and complete sentences.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">English grammar class can include the classification, rules and functions for singular or plural, countable or uncountable, male or female or neutral, tangible or intangible, finite or infinite, real or unreal vocabulary words.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">English grammar class can include the classification, rules and functions for writing formats, register, audience, level, purpose and style.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">English grammar classes can be organized for general English , test-preparation, academic preparation or for working professionals.</span></p><h2 class="center" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0.5em 0px; position: relative; text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">ENGLISH LANGUAGE VOCABULARY CLASS</span></h2><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Excellent vocabulary classes will enable the learner brain to make a memory. When you see the word, your brain is making one type of memory. When you hear the word, your brain is making another memory of the target word. When you say the word, you are reforming and reinforcing the memory. Repetition will put the short-term memory of learned words into the longer-term memory. With more brain word networks, repetitions and longer term memories the learner will discover it is easier to always use the word in an expanded and accessible English language vocabulary.</span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">English language vocabulary classes can be designed for the three different levels: beginner, intermediate and advanced students.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">English language vocabulary classes can be designed for students studying math, science, music, art, computers and a wider variety of more specific subjects.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Advanced English language vocabulary classes can be designed for professionals such as medicine, engineering, law, diplomacy or international relations.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">In excellent vocabulary classes students will hear, see, say and re-use the target words in context .</span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><br /></span></span></div><div><h2 class="center" style="background-color: white; color: #888888; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0.5em 0px; position: relative; text-transform: uppercase;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">ENGLISH LANGUAGE WRITING CLASS</span></h2><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">English Language writing is defined as: the activity of putting something in written form; the act of creating written works; letters or symbols written or imprinted on a surface to represent the ideas, sounds or words of a language; the work of a writer; anything expressed using the letters of the alphabet in words; and others.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">English Language Writing Class can include the mechanical actions, functions and skills for handwriting or electronic data input.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">English Language Writing Classes can include all of the English language grammar rules and procedures and specific writing formats, register, audience, level, purpose and style.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">English Language Writing Classes can include formal, informal, slang, jargon, expressions, and texting vocabulary.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">English Language Writing Classes can be organized for general English writing, writing for test-preparation such as TOEFL TOEIC IELTS or Cambridge tests, academic preparation for undergraduate or graduate programs or working professionals in medicine, law, engineering, science, academics and others.</span></p></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> English as a Second Language Classes in Windsor Ontario can be online or in-person or at your location. Email: eslincanada@gmail.com</span></div>ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-18804643655387181432023-07-26T14:25:00.006-04:002023-07-26T20:52:04.500-04:00 Use context to understand meaning in the chaos of English<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> Use context to understand meaning in the chaos of English</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">(context is king)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>What is a paradox?</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">A paradox can be a rhetorical device or can mean a statement that is self-contradictory.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">As a rhetorical device, paradox is “a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory or absurd but in reality expresses a possible truth.” </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">For example: My friend is worried because the more she sleeps, the more tired she feels in the morning instead of waking up well rested. The idea that less is more seems contradictory, but the statement contains a truth.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>What is a contradiction?</b> [ kon-truh-dik-shuhn ] noun</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The act of contradicting; gainsaying or opposition: assertion of the contrary or opposite.</span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;">A contradiction is a situation or ideas in opposition to one another. Declaring publicly that you are an environmentalist but never recycling anything is an example of a contradiction.</span><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Synonyms for contradiction:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">conflict, difference, disagreement, discrepancy, dispute, inconsistency, confutation, contravention, </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">defiance, denial, dissension, incongruity, negation, opposite, opposition, bucking, gainsaying</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>What is an oxymoron?</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">An oxymoron is also a noun that’s defined as “a figure of speech by which a seemingly self-contradictory effect, as in ‘cruel kindness’ or ‘to make haste slowly.'” So when contradictory or opposing words are combined, that expression is an oxymoron. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Additional examples of this rhetorical device include living death, bittersweet, toughlove.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>What is a contronym ?</b> [con·tro·nym] noun plural noun: contronyms</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">A word with two opposite meanings, </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">e.g. sanction (which can mean both ‘a penalty for disobeying a law’ and ‘official permission or approval for an action’).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">What is a synonym for contronym?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Frequently described as "words that are their own opposites," contronyms </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">(contranym is a variant spelling) are also known as Janus words, antagonyms, and autoantonyms. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">These are words that have developed contradictory meanings.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Contronym Examples:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Finished - Finished can mean completed, or ended or destroyed</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">All the dishes are washed so I am finished.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">After the third knee injury his basketball career was finished.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Bound - Bound can mean “going to a destination” or “being restrained from movement.”</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">He is bound for pro sports.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The prisoner was bound by his wrists and ankles.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fast - fast can mean quick, or stuck or made stable</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The hummingbird flew very fast between flowers.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The old chewing gum was stuck fast to the sidewalk.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Buckle - Buckle can mean “to fasten or secure” or “to break or collapse.”</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I made sure to properly buckle my daughter in her car seat.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The balcony buckled from the weight of too many spectators.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Left - Left can mean “leave” or “remain.”</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">They had left by lunch time</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Expedia claims - only two seats are left.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Off - Off can mean “activated” or “deactivated.”</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The alarm went off.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The alarms are off.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Throw out - Throw out can mean “to discard something” or “to offer something.”</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I’m going to throw out these old shoes.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">I’m going to throw out some ideas for you.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Wind up - Wind up can mean “to bring something to a conclusion or finish” or “to start something.”</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Let’s wind up this meeting because it’s getting late.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">You need to wind up the toy so it can start.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>hypocrite - [ hip-uh-krit ] noun</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">A person who pretends to have virtues, moral or religious beliefs, principles, etc., that they do not actually possess, especially a person whose actions are opposite of stated beliefs.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">A person who feigns some desirable or publicly approved attitude, especially one whose private life, opinions, or statements are opposite of their public statements.</span></p><div><br /></div>ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-28195246663544242532023-07-12T13:45:00.004-04:002023-07-12T13:45:55.687-04:00 How to Study English as a Second Language PLAN<h3 style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #6091b9; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;">First step " Choose your Goal" for learning English as a Second Language</span></span></h3><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span class="bold" style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Goals are your motivation. Goals can remind you of purpose and direction. Why do you need English as a second or third language. What do you wish to accomplish with English as a second language? Studying ESL requires thousands of hours of real effort - you need motivation and endurance to be able to study or work using the English language with native speakers.</span></p><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #6091b9; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding-top: 20px; position: relative; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Top 15 Goals for studying English as a second language</span></h3><div class="margin3" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; margin: 10px 20px;"><ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: url("images/mapleleaf.png"); list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 20px;"><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Immigrate into an English speaking country</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Get hired at a first job</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Be hired at a better company</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Be promoted in your company</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sell and market your products to English speaking countries</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Be able to operate a business completely in English.</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Publish an authoritative business, scientific journal article in English</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Be admitted and study in a North American university.</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Be admitted and study in a North American university graduate program.</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Travel independently in English speaking countries.</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">As an Artist, perform for English speaking audiences</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Enjoy entertainment produced by English speaking artists</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Use English instructions for computer applications. Surf the net in English</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Score 950 on the Toeic test or 280 on the new Toefl exam</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Study English Literature in the original text</span></li></ul></div><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #6091b9; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding-top: 20px; position: relative; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Second step: "Select the best Learning Methods" - how you learn most efficiently</span></h3><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span class="bold" style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">Examples of questions to determine "how you learn best"</span></p><div class="margin3" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; margin: 10px 20px;"><ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: url("images/mapleleaf.png"); list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 20px;"><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What English can you learn the most while studying alone?</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What English can you learn the most by studying in a group?</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Can you listen once and remember the pronunciation and vocabulary?</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Does it help to see pictures of nouns or action verbs demonstrated?</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Do you have to write and repeat words to memorize vocabulary?</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">How many times and ways must you use a word to "know" its proper context?</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">How often do you have to repeat lessons?</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Can you create and use mnemonics to remember lists</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Can you benefit using accelerated English language learning methods</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Does music or games help you to relax, making learning easier?</span></li></ul></div><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #6091b9; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding-top: 20px; position: relative; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Third step "Form a Plan" use the best learning stages to reach study Goals</span></h3><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span class="bold" style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;">An example of a two year study plan with four stages to learn English:</span></p><div class="margin3" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; margin: 10px 20px;"><ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: url("images/mapleleaf.png"); list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 20px;"><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">(First stage - 6 months)<br />Start with picture dictionaries to begin vocabulary, use the ESL in Canada or Sentencemaster 1000 most used words list as the initial core vocabulary, start to study pronunciation by watching English TV, listen to taped conversations, for 1 - 2 hours each day.</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">(Second stage - 6 months)<br />Add grammar, use the Blueprint for English Grammar Summary for the most important English Grammar points, start to study English punctuation, spelling, vocabulary studies, start to read newspapers/magazines, begin a vocabulary diary to add to your initial 1000 words the for 1 - 2 hours each day</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">(Third stage - 6 months)<br />Add one hour of English conversation classes everyday for 6 months, review grammar and vocabulary, add to vocabulary diary each day.</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">(Fourth stage - 6 months)<br />Travel to Canada for 400 hours of English conversation classes, perform some volunteer work, take a special interest course and travel using English.</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">(After the Two Year Plan)<br />Continuing ESL education program with one English conversation class per week or start your own English Conversation Club, watch English News on TV, read English newspapers do your favourite hobby using English.</span></li></ul></div><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #6091b9; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding-top: 20px; position: relative; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fourth step "create a Cost & Benefit Analysis for your Plan"</span></h3><div class="margin3" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 14.85px; margin: 10px 20px;"><ul style="line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: url("images/mapleleaf.png"); list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 20px;"><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What FREE English learning resources are available on the internet?</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What FREE English learning resources are at the library, community or cultural centers?</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What FREE English Learning clubs offer conversation classes?</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">What FREE English Language exchange clubs offer conversation classes?</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Compare the costs of books, texts, tapes, Cd's for self-study.</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Analyze the cost of instruction by tutors in a small group of 3 or 4</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Analyze the cost of instruction at local English schools</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Analyze costs of foreign travel and accommodation to study English abroad.</span></li></ul></div><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #6091b9; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding-top: 20px; position: relative; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fifth step "Start your Plan"</span></h3><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; margin: 0px; padding-top: 20px; position: relative; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><a href="mailto:eslincanada@gmail.com" style="color: #33aaff; text-decoration-line: none;">Email for help to plan your trip to study "English as a Second Language" ESL in Canada</a></h3>ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-41845114348049736252023-07-09T15:09:00.001-04:002023-07-09T15:12:36.781-04:00Accelerated English Language Learning Strategies<p>
While language is one of the most important products of human evolution, it uses only a few of the many skills and senses available to our minds.
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Our brains evolved to interpret, code and store very complex stimuli such as images, colors, structures, sounds, smells, tastes, touch, positions, emotions and language. The "Theory of Multiple Intelligences" asserts that there are 8 types of intelligence: interpersonal, intrapersonal, logical-mathematical, verbal-linguistic, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical-rhythmic and naturalist.
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In the traditional classroom environment most first and second language lessons always present in only one format - as words printed on a page with traditional instruction by grammar translation and rote memorization.
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Accelerated English Learning language lessons attempts to correct this imbalance by including activities which allow for the activation of the other intelligences such as: sports
which involve movement, use of colour on worksheets, creating songs and music, manipulation of objects with arts and crafts.
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"Accelerated English Language Learning" is a very broad term in language education and encompasses many different strategies, procedures, techniques, methodologies and approaches.
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Some "Accelerated English Language Learning" methods include: mind maps, reading to music, multiple intelligences theory, various memory techniques, mood music to influence the emotional
and mental state of learners, learning environment setting, rhymes to aid learning, using patterns, neuro-linguistic programming and the use of activities, arts, crafts, sports and dramatic presentations.
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One "Accelerated English Language Learning" strategy is the use of mnemonics as a memory tool. Mnemonics help students improve their memory. They help language students remember facts, order or the structure of information. The three fundamental building blocks of mnemonics are imagination, association and location.
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Imagination is used to create and strengthen "word-image associations". The more vividly you imagine and visualize a situation, the more effectively the memory is stored for later access and use.
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Association is the method by which you link items to be remembered to a way of remembering it. You can create associations by linking them using the same color, smell,
shape, or feeling. You can create associations by placing them together, on top, merged, wrapped or interacting in a humorous fashion.
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Location provides a context into which you can place information as a unit and a way of separating one mnemonic from another. For example, by setting one mnemonic in Toronto and another similar mnemonic with images of Vancouver, we can separate them with no
danger of confusion. You can build the images and atmosphere of these cities into your mnemonics to strengthen the feeling of location.
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Second language learning takes a lot of time and effort and motivation. Students who use the "Accelerated Learning" strategies and methods with the assistance of a professional
tutor will learn more, save time, save money and enjoy English Language learning.
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Learn English as a Second language with the ESL in Canada Study English Plan with Accelerated Language Learning Strategies, self-study, free English classes, professional tutors and accelerated learning English language methods. Email : <a href="mailto:eslincanada@gmail.com">eslincanada@gmail.com</a></p>
ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-90530830367403016982023-06-29T12:00:00.002-04:002023-06-29T12:09:27.517-04:00 The 3 most Important Factors that determine English Language Learning Success.<p><strong style="font-family: verdana;">The first Factor is knowing yourself as a student.</strong></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />There are some key questions you should know as they are part of the first factor that determines your English Language Learning Success<br /><br />How many times do you have to write and repeat English words to memorize them, put them into your vocabulary and "know" the word in proper context.<br /><br />How often do you have to repeat lessons to keep your vocabulary intact?<br /><br />What English can you learn best when studying alone, with a group or with a tutor?<br /><br />Can you benefit using accelerated English language learning methods such as mnemonics to remember lists.<br /><br />Does music or games help you to relax making learning easier?<br /><br />Does realia or field trips stimulate and integrate your English language learning?<br /><br />You need to know how you learn and retain information and be able to use English as a language.<br /><br /><br /><strong>The Second factor is What English do I study.</strong><br /><br />The best way to know what English to study is to form a goal.<br /><br />Top Goals for studying English as a second language<br /><br />Immigrate into an English speaking country<br />Get hired at a first job<br />Be hired at a better company<br />Be promoted in your company<br />Sell products to English speaking countries<br />Operate a business completely in English.<br />Publish articles in English<br />Study in a North American university.<br />Study in a North American university graduate program.<br />Travel independently in English speaking countries.<br />Perform for English speaking audiences<br />Enjoy entertainment produced by English speaking artists<br />Use English instructions for computer applications.<br />Surf the net in English<br />Score 950 on the Toeic test or 280 on the new Toefl exam<br />Study English Literature in the original text<br /><br />When you have your goal - then you can plan what English you need or work with an educational consultant to set up a comprehensive plan of English language studies for you.<br /><br /><strong>The Third factor is creating the time to properly study enough English to reach your Goal.</strong><br /><br />An example is the time to score high on the new TOEFL or TOEIC English tests<br /><br />Students require a vocabulary of between 8,000 and 10,000 words to score high on the new TOEFL, TOEIC, AP, IELTS and Cambridge tests. Students must have studied and practiced English for 2500 to 5000 hours counting school classes and self study. To score high students require all four English skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening), technical language structure knowledge (grammar) and the application of the grammar knowledge in the active productions of speaking and writing.<br /><br />When you have your goal - your plan of English studies and necessary time - you can be successful as a student learning English as a second language.<br /><br />More information is available at:</span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://eslincanada.blogspot.com/">https://eslincanada.blogspot.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://study-english-in-toronto.blogspot.com/">http://study-english-in-toronto.blogspot.com/</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="mailto:eslincanada@gmail.com">eslincanada@gmail.com</a><br /></div>ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-72629582958065540692023-06-28T00:01:00.001-04:002023-06-28T00:01:08.966-04:00Headlines are Important<span style="font-family: verdana;">News Vocabulary<br /><br />News is reported in printed newspapers, magazines and through television, radio, wire services, and web broadcasters.<br /><br />There are many categories of NEWS.<br /><br />Breaking News is featured "LIVE" as broadcast and cable news services use online satellite technology to bring current events to their audience live as it happens.<br /><br />Extreme weather is always considered as news. The daily weather is typically presented by an experienced meteorologist or weather presenter and is packaged within the news. <br /><br />Sports news is a never ending storey of predictions, observations, speculations, actual results, almost results, sidebars, personalities, money, and actual sports highlights.<br /><br />Business news is typically presented by a specialist and covers a wide range of activities. The business news could cover local, regional, national or international companies, industries or entire economies. <br /><br />Celebrities are now packaged as news makers when they promote themselves or their projects.<br /><br />Most printed newspapers feature a very large headline on their front page.<br /><br />The bold headline dramatically describes the biggest news of the day. <br /><br />A headline is text at the top of most printed articles. The headline indicates or features the nature of the following article.<br /><br />Most print formats keep headlines brief and this leads to unintentional double meanings, if not double entendres. <br /><br />Many internet portals have used the word headlines to describe summary statements of the days most important or most popular stories.<br /><br />Headlines are even packaged as a gadget to increase web traffic to affiliate websites. This from the CBC: Affiliates can receive up to three headlines per category, choosing from various news and information categories, such as: Regional, Canadian and International news, Health and Science, Sports and more. <br /><br />Headline mistakes are used on Jay Leno's show for comedy.<br /><br />***********<br /><br />ESL in Canada Blog URL<br />http://eslincanada.blogspot.com/</span>ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-73550110007865712492023-06-26T10:58:00.002-04:002023-06-26T10:58:18.939-04:00Can your Agent honestly help you!<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> Prospective ESL "English as a Second Language" students should investigate the agent and agency before giving them any money.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">There are honest, hard working and professional agents who have visited the Canada schools, universities, colleges that they represent, have professional educators on staff, post actual student testimonials and continue to offer good advice based on years of experience. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Students who work with professional agents and consultants actually save the most money and time going to the right school the first time.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">In Canada, USA, UK and many other countries anyone can use the title education agent, counselor or consultant without any prior training, education, certification or registration. This is a completely un-regulated industry with no standards and no policing associations. The internet is full of "agent complaints" from students, teachers, schools, homestay and service industries.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Many students and their parents will sit across the desk from a convicted criminal in a fancy suit, expensive looking office, who is using a false name, a new business agency name which sounds like an established agency, and is falsely representing his agency contracts and licenses from schools, universities and institutes. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Eliminating the obvious frauds is not that difficult. Prospective customers should ask to see personal ID, business registrations, business licenses and references from the schools they represent and references from previous students.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Prospective customers should ask to see what education or training or experience qualifications the agent has. Did they finish high school? college? university? Did they study abroad? Have they ever traveled overseas? to that school? been to that homestay? Why are they recommending that school?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Many times the local discount agents describe all schools as the same and then try to place students based on discounts. Any school advantages of professional programs, curricula, teachers, or systems are completely lost using price only discount agents. I have seen many agent whiteboards with the "price du jour" - just like the fish market. Some of these prices were falsely high then "discounted" to make the price appear better.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Students are also increasingly aware that most of the larger agencies are promoting their own schools located in Canada, USA, Australia, and New Zealand. Many Canadian ESL schools do not know that they are competing with "foreign agency owned" ESL schools. The foreign agencies have the market presence in the local markets and simply place the students into schools where they have an ownership interest. The MBA's call this vertical integration. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The mega agencies would rather make 40 to 50% than the regular commission of 10 to 25%. When the 50% is transferred internationally the "Canadian Schools" run at a loss and do not pay taxes. The "Mega Agencies" located internationally pay from 3.5% to 15% income taxes.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">There are some "marketing organizations" taking advantage of the education agents and enabling fake agencies by offering an overhyped or overpriced accreditation. Some of these "organizations" offer their certificate to agents after they complete an open book 80 question test and of course pay them $350 and ongoing annual fees etc etc. Maybe the certificate looks pretty.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Using a bad agent can destroy years of hard work to complete language training and a complete college program.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Just ask the 700 international students facing deportation in Canada.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2023/03/17/international-student-scandal-outrage-amid-reports-that-hundreds-of-indian-students-in-canada-could-face-deportation-over-bogus-admission-letters.html" rel="nofollow">hundreds of Indian students in Canada could face deportation over bogus admission letters</a><br /></span></p><p><a href="https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/fraud-prevention-month-2023-fraud-losses-canada-reach-historic-level" rel="nofollow">https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/fraud-prevention-month-2023-fraud-losses-canada-reach-historic-level</a><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikZDQwzGMOKhxOXcM5NkfYT3yMHYYGqs9YTOLwOsFl1RfHU5UETlL5ywAr5zgiVMURNew0AVc2C143ePT6KcSDwyZGVMHq_Q6c9PJo_VVjdGM9MNbDe1QIwAFQVcD0COaDY5hsB0z-G-yxZKrt8kHI8W8Pq1WCx_AK7ONyHMGaby-V0CHBeneR/s1606/rcmp1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="994" data-original-width="1606" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikZDQwzGMOKhxOXcM5NkfYT3yMHYYGqs9YTOLwOsFl1RfHU5UETlL5ywAr5zgiVMURNew0AVc2C143ePT6KcSDwyZGVMHq_Q6c9PJo_VVjdGM9MNbDe1QIwAFQVcD0COaDY5hsB0z-G-yxZKrt8kHI8W8Pq1WCx_AK7ONyHMGaby-V0CHBeneR/s320/rcmp1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Original Article published in ESL in Canada Directory 2002</p>ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-65008692660873649442023-06-16T17:44:00.000-04:002023-06-16T17:44:15.499-04:00 Using BING AI Chat to search for ESL Teaching Resources<p> Using BING AI Chat to search for ESL Teaching Resources</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieWa2bWPQOHynxW7CTd3w4Ngtd0rC4Isp79exMqhAx33owpPUaBJmrELUuSei67gCFQLpLFzWt27UzCvAJYdQuAWOc3_gbIc50U1FdA8hxvijXlKKIKb7eitQLmcgdsJNNx2NBP_WLUGwsSqmhxRbikhd8Fd2rbkrGd92qfU7e8urwHlOYaw/s1031/teach4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1031" data-original-width="998" height="535" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieWa2bWPQOHynxW7CTd3w4Ngtd0rC4Isp79exMqhAx33owpPUaBJmrELUuSei67gCFQLpLFzWt27UzCvAJYdQuAWOc3_gbIc50U1FdA8hxvijXlKKIKb7eitQLmcgdsJNNx2NBP_WLUGwsSqmhxRbikhd8Fd2rbkrGd92qfU7e8urwHlOYaw/w528-h535/teach4.jpg" width="528" /></a></div><br /><p><a href="https://www.thoughtco.com/what-is-corpus-language-1689806" rel="nofollow">Definition and Examples of Corpora in Linguistics</a><br /></p><p>By Richard Nordquist Updated on February 12, 2020</p><p>In linguistics, a corpus is a collection of linguistic data (usually contained in a computer database) used for research, scholarship, and teaching. Also called a text corpus. Plural: corpora.</p><p>The first systematically organized computer corpus was the Brown University Standard Corpus of Present-Day American English (commonly known as the Brown Corpus), compiled in the 1960s by linguists Henry Kučera and W. Nelson Francis.</p><p>Notable English language corpora include the following:</p><p>The American National Corpus (ANC)</p><p>British National Corpus (BNC)</p><p>The Corpus of Contemporary American English (COCA)</p><p>The International Corpus of English (ICE)</p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Advantages of Corpus Linguistics</span></b></p><p>"In 1992 [Jan Svartvik] presented the advantages of corpus linguistics in a preface to an influential collection of papers. His arguments are given here in abbreviated form:</p><p>- Corpus data are more objective than data based on introspection.</p><p>- Corpus data can easily be verified by other researchers and researchers can share the same data instead of always compiling their own.</p><p>- Corpus data are needed for studies of variation between dialects, registers and styles.</p><p>- Corpus data provide the frequency of occurrence of linguistic items.</p><p>- Corpus data do not only provide illustrative examples, but are a theoretical resource.</p><p>- Corpus data give essential information for a number of applied areas, like language teaching and language technology (machine translation, speech synthesis etc.).</p><p>- Corpora provide the possibility of total accountability of linguistic features--the analyst should account for everything in the data, not just selected features.</p><p>- Computerised corpora give researchers all over the world access to the data.</p><p>- Corpus data are ideal for non-native speakers of the language.</p><p><b><span style="font-size: medium;">Additional Applications of Corpus-Based Research</span></b></p><p>The following practical applications may be mentioned.</p><p>Lexicography - Corpus-derived frequency lists and, more especially, concordances are establishing themselves as basic tools for the lexicographer. . . .</p><p>Language Teaching - The use of concordances as language-learning tools is currently a major interest </p><p>in computer-assisted language learning (CALL)</p><p>(Hans Lindquist, Corpus Linguistics and the Description of English. Edinburgh University Press, 2009)</p><p>Nordquist, Richard. "Definition and Examples of Corpora in Linguistics." ThoughtCo, Aug. 26, 2020, thoughtco.com/what-is-corpus-language-1689806.</p><p><br /></p>ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-5054548345339050652023-06-15T12:07:00.005-04:002023-06-15T12:29:02.971-04:00ENGLISH LANGUAGE VOCABULARY LEARNING STRATEGIES<p><a href="https://eslincanada.blogspot.com/2023/06/english-language-vocabulary-learning.html"><span style="font-family: verdana;">https://eslincanada.blogspot.com/2023/06/english-language-vocabulary-learning.html</span></a><br /></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: verdana; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">The mathematicians that study language and have lots of computing power are forming English language databases. These databases can be used for machine language translation, formulas to rank collocation, most used priority word lists, word grouping tendencies and other linguistics research.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">These frequency-based wordlists contain the words that are most used by English writers. Frequency-based wordlists can help you target specific English vocabulary by indicating which words you should try to learn first.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Vocabulary analysis and summaries from the "Brown Corpus".<br /><br />Table 1<br /><br />Words - Percent of words in average English language written text</span></p><table class="tablecenter" style="background-color: white; border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; border: 0px; color: black; font-size: 14.85px; margin: 0px auto; padding: 0px; vertical-align: top;"><tbody><tr style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: top;"><td style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: top;"><div class="margin1" style="margin: 10px 20px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">86,741<br />43,831<br />15,851<br />6,000<br />5,000<br />4,000<br />3,000<br />2,000<br />1,000<br />10</span></div></td><td style="border-collapse: collapse; border-spacing: 0px; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: top;"><div class="margin1" style="margin: 10px 20px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">99.99%<br />99.0%<br />97.8%<br />89.9%<br />88.6%<br />86.7%<br />84.0%<br />79.7%<br />72.0%<br />23.7%<br /></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Table 1 shows us that 10 words account for 23.7 % of all the words on almost all <span style="font-size: 14.85px;">English language written </span><span style="font-size: 14.85px;">pages and just 1000 word families account for more than 70% of all the words used.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The ESL in Canada English Immersion camps experimented with the 1000 word lists and used them for the core vocabulary for spelling, poetry writing and public speaking contests. The constant reinforcement and repetition with variable context was quickly absorbed by the beginner students and greatly increased their confidence when speaking or writing.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Read more about <a href="https://eslincanada.blogspot.com/p/english-learning-strategies.html">ENGLISH LANGUAGE VOCABULARY LEARNING STRATEGIES</a></span></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><a href="https://eslincanada.blogspot.com/p/information-request.html" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 14.85px;">Information Requests</a></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><a href="http://sentencemaster.blogspot.com/p/buy-sentence-master-practice-word-cards.html" style="font-family: verdana; font-size: 14.85px;" target="_blank">Sentencemaster most used English language word cards</a></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl0a4OCHvn98dpPXy6BQHxhCps_zsqh7SdNSayWJvhYxwG7ZSd4OB99NNecf1G1kyABtK7JZsdYib2VQ2pCC6i4PxuR_JR7DF3HlnoJ5NXLL9579scgcZGI-gzuvMtIU3qMmP4BK4lBT9-mKnvrdI6tR3edvPJQ8jUXFk3lzF2AmOd16S-JQ/s635/newsmbanner2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="90" data-original-width="635" height="73" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl0a4OCHvn98dpPXy6BQHxhCps_zsqh7SdNSayWJvhYxwG7ZSd4OB99NNecf1G1kyABtK7JZsdYib2VQ2pCC6i4PxuR_JR7DF3HlnoJ5NXLL9579scgcZGI-gzuvMtIU3qMmP4BK4lBT9-mKnvrdI6tR3edvPJQ8jUXFk3lzF2AmOd16S-JQ/w490-h73/newsmbanner2.JPG" width="490" /></a></div><p></p>ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-61588930825905511592023-06-14T10:45:00.003-04:002023-06-14T10:46:32.042-04:00Why international students score low on English tests<p><a href=" https://eslincanada.blogspot.com/2023/06/why-international-students-score-low-on.html"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> https://eslincanada.blogspot.com/2023/06/why-international-students-score-low-on.html</span></a><br /></p><ul style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px; line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: url("images/mapleleaf.png"); list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 20px;"><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Students score low because they do not understand the test requirements.</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Students underestimate the large volume of work necessary to pass.</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Students score low because they have limited English vocabulary.</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Students score low because some English skills are not practiced.</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Students score low because they rely on "secret tips" rather than real skill.</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Students score low because they cram for tests and become confused.</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Students score low because they become upset and cannot perform.</span></li></ul><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #6091b9; margin: 0px; padding-top: 20px; position: relative; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">EXAMPLE PLAN TO PASS ENGLISH TESTS</span></h3><ul style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 14.85px; line-height: 1.4; list-style-image: url("images/mapleleaf.png"); list-style-position: initial; margin: 0px; padding: 10px 20px;"><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">20% vocabulary</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">15% grammar comprehension</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">15% reading comprehension</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">15% listening comprehension</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">15% writing skills, short answer and essay</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">15% speaking skills</span></li><li style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0.25em; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">5% practicing test formats</span></li></ul><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: 14.85px;"><br /></span></span></div></div><div><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #6091b9; margin: 0px; padding-top: 20px; position: relative; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">How international students can SCORE HIGH on NEW English tests</span></h3><h3 style="background-color: white; color: #6091b9; margin: 0px; padding-top: 20px; position: relative; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">go to:</span></h3></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://eslincanada.blogspot.com/p/how-to-study-english.html"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;">https://eslincanada.blogspot.com/p/how-to-study-english.html</span></a><br /></div>ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-6451639005574092752023-05-03T13:20:00.033-04:002023-06-14T10:21:35.313-04:00Languages of work across Canada<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://eslincanada.blogspot.com/2023/05/languages-of-work-across-canada.html"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: x-small;">https://eslincanada.blogspot.com/2023/05/languages-of-work-across-canada.html</span></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm_4WB1a1e_i7djZjSgF_s79I82msCfV-5Qu_vnlkudb3DlwbsnCuRHKaUowbSCqLmGmnke0j9jB4toMkhUJ-uXESAmZnA9ZMNsqkbtcGWNUHYgq6H4Ej3VcELkglDkx6FLk_UTq_DdY3knHX5vNRYcdKd8jHvNHEPgFiN6jqjgO98r7FZsw/s1032/ESLheader.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="1032" height="186" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm_4WB1a1e_i7djZjSgF_s79I82msCfV-5Qu_vnlkudb3DlwbsnCuRHKaUowbSCqLmGmnke0j9jB4toMkhUJ-uXESAmZnA9ZMNsqkbtcGWNUHYgq6H4Ej3VcELkglDkx6FLk_UTq_DdY3knHX5vNRYcdKd8jHvNHEPgFiN6jqjgO98r7FZsw/w650-h186/ESLheader.jpg" width="650" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 20px;">Census information on languages used at work displays the use of languages across Canada. </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 20px;">The 2021 Census question on language of work had two parts. The first part asked about the language or languages used regularly at work. Then, if applicable, the second part asked to specify which of the languages indicated in the first part was used most often. For both parts, multiple responses were allowed.</span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">New data on language of instruction from the 2021 Census, can be used to shed light on the links that exist </span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333; font-size: 20px;">between people’s educational pathways and the languages they use later in life, including at work. </span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">For example, among the roughly 200,000 workers outside Quebec and New Brunswick who did not have French as a </span></span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333; font-size: 20px;">mother tongue but did use French regularly at work, more than half had either studied in Canada at a regular </span><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333; font-size: 20px;">French-language school (22%) or had taken a French immersion program in an English-language school (31%).</span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333; font-size: 20px;">Highlights</span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333; font-size: 20px;">While the number and proportion of Canadians who spoke a language other than English or French at home reached their highest levels on record in 2021, English and French remained the languages of convergence at work across Canada, used most often by 98.7% of workers.</span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333; font-size: 20px;">In 2021, the census questions on languages used at work were modified, which reduced respondents’ burden and improved the quality of the data. However, this change affects comparability with previous census cycles to a certain extent (see box titled “A better picture of languages used at work, but an impact on comparability with previous censuses”).</span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333; font-size: 20px;">In 2021, 77.1% of employed persons in Canada mainly used English at work, 19.9% mainly used French, and 1.7% used English and French equally; 1.3% used neither English nor French most often at work.</span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333; font-size: 20px;">In Quebec, 79.9% of workers mainly used French at work, 14.0% mainly used English, and 5.4% used English and French equally. The proportion of workers who mainly used French at work decreased slightly compared to 2016.</span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333; font-size: 20px;">In the Montréal census metropolitan area, the industrial sectors where the main use of French at work decreased the most from 2001 to 2021 were the information and cultural industries; the finance and insurance sector; as well as the professional, scientific and technical services.</span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333; font-size: 20px;">In New Brunswick, 20.1% of workers mainly used French at work, 75.9% of workers mainly used English, and 3.9% used English and French equally at work. The proportion of workers in the province who mainly use French at work has been trending downwards since 2001.</span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333; font-size: 20px;">Outside Quebec and New Brunswick, 1 in 10 workers knew French, and one-third of them used it regularly at work. Across the country, it is in educational services that French was most widely used.</span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333; font-size: 20px;">In Canada, 40,000 workers used an Indigenous language regularly at work. Around half of workers who knew an Indigenous language used an Indigenous language regularly at work.</span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333; font-size: 20px;">For additional details:</span></p><p><span face="Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #333333; font-size: 20px;"><a href="https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/as-sa/98-200-X/2021010/98-200-X2021010-eng.cfm" rel="nofollow">https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/as-sa/98-200-X/2021010/98-200-X2021010-eng.cfm</a><br /></span></p><p><br /></p>
ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-92125418346202217282022-11-12T11:13:00.029-05:002023-05-22T11:50:22.468-04:00New format for English vocabulary exercises.<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">New format for English vocabulary exercises.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Fill in the blanks to complete the sentences.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Listen to the answers on the video.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> Format helps ESL language learning with grammar, vocabulary, content context and comprehesion .</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Format also helps with listening to native speaking pronunciation.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgs2G4Cr6V8ZF5qBqZNaL0FR3DxIPb21wetfr93Qy8TGb-RfREO4pZANfpXd8sObGgxaBpiF0txSHtXvJyjEWpeLgIZwvpI-M_xFb6hXZeKzoV0uBgcQ3iWDgRMjGc7_OU8y5XQ7uMv8pGxVkJxKgpcxEUJobBGr0OkRST4LVHhgo7e1Ssnw/s1018/articles%201a.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="829" data-original-width="1018" height="430" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgs2G4Cr6V8ZF5qBqZNaL0FR3DxIPb21wetfr93Qy8TGb-RfREO4pZANfpXd8sObGgxaBpiF0txSHtXvJyjEWpeLgIZwvpI-M_xFb6hXZeKzoV0uBgcQ3iWDgRMjGc7_OU8y5XQ7uMv8pGxVkJxKgpcxEUJobBGr0OkRST4LVHhgo7e1Ssnw/w574-h430/articles%201a.jpg" width="574" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Go to:<br /></span><p><a href="https://english-language-exercises.blogspot.com/2022/11/english-language-article-1a-exercises.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://english-language-exercises.blogspot.com/2022/11/english-language-article-1a-exercises.html</a><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9_ekQA0cQHvCIlUShQ-XOqtCFiEoIVLCw_0Ngfm5683In1SZAXl56Ktovb3Rj1NTi2D0z2ZiFsm9e4JaEslPHXDI8rB8PsTilN2fRpV0UjhfXApVDqSt-EsjUSIhr2lJ9a3Gj89SQekwTt0MP3FZrLFvM4yc2f1jU0p0FkEXUTQtsGSZMTg/s500/sentencemasterlogo2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="179" data-original-width="500" height="115" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9_ekQA0cQHvCIlUShQ-XOqtCFiEoIVLCw_0Ngfm5683In1SZAXl56Ktovb3Rj1NTi2D0z2ZiFsm9e4JaEslPHXDI8rB8PsTilN2fRpV0UjhfXApVDqSt-EsjUSIhr2lJ9a3Gj89SQekwTt0MP3FZrLFvM4yc2f1jU0p0FkEXUTQtsGSZMTg/s320/sentencemasterlogo2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div>
ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-48816012505148361982022-10-07T12:57:00.030-04:002023-05-22T12:04:13.577-04:00International students to help address Canada’s labour shortage<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiIaQG7BU7HzFIRrCiZQIV0Bb_65OEE655g-SGRvAhgNsugyFh87G-Xt0y-HInJHHb2E8YUH2FIvGOCnAmrpmOuKCkSAZTw14UK3av1fONHU4WlxHzpfnWsry4mpYeFglaDfgMOYYEu-zoD4nOkt57BFo93nSXGlQEjRX25BH-gYVKKf2xtg/s1032/ESLheader.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="334" data-original-width="1032" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiIaQG7BU7HzFIRrCiZQIV0Bb_65OEE655g-SGRvAhgNsugyFh87G-Xt0y-HInJHHb2E8YUH2FIvGOCnAmrpmOuKCkSAZTw14UK3av1fONHU4WlxHzpfnWsry4mpYeFglaDfgMOYYEu-zoD4nOkt57BFo93nSXGlQEjRX25BH-gYVKKf2xtg/w649-h223/ESLheader.jpg" width="649" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h3 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: Lato, sans-serif; font-size: 1.2em; font-variant-ligatures: no-common-ligatures; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 11.5px; margin-top: 32px;">Limit on off-campus work hours to be lifted temporarily</h3><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 11.5px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">October 7, 2022—Ottawa—</span>Employers are facing unprecedented challenges in finding and retaining the workers they need during this period of economic recovery and growth. The Government of Canada is continuing to take concrete actions to address current labour needs.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 11.5px;">The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, today announced the temporary lifting of the 20-hour-per-week cap on the number of hours that eligible post-secondary students are allowed to work off-campus while class is in session.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 11.5px;">From November 15, 2022, until December 31, 2023, international students who are in Canada and who have off-campus work authorization on their study permit will not be restricted by the 20-hour-per-week rule. Foreign nationals who have already submitted a study permit application, as of today, will also be able to benefit from this temporary change, provided their application is approved.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 11.5px;">This measure will provide many international students with a greater opportunity to gain valuable work experience in Canada, and will increase the availability of workers to sustain Canada’s post-pandemic growth. With more than 500,000 international students already in Canada available to potentially work additional hours, this temporary change reflects the important role international students can play in addressing our labour shortage, while continuing to pursue their studies. Study permit holders are still expected to balance their study and work commitments, as those who stop studying or reduce course loads to only study part-time are not eligible to work off-campus.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 11.5px;">This month, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is also launching a pilot project to automate the processing of study permit extensions. The types of applications being included in this pilot have a consistently high approval rate, as all applicants have previously been approved to study in Canada. The pilot will involve a small group of applicants who could see their extended study permit processed much faster, with the goal of improving client service. Should the pilot be successful, it will be expanded in order to help reduce processing times and allow officers to focus on more complex applications.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 11.5px;">Today’s announcement is part of a series of initiatives that aim to benefit international students and graduates, while supporting Canada’s broader efforts to improve client service and application processing times.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 11.5px;">Other measures recently launched to benefit international students and recent graduates include:</p><ul style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 11.5px; margin-top: 0px;"><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">a transition period for those <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/distance-learning-measures.html" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #284162;">studying online from abroad</a> </li><li style="box-sizing: border-box;">an opportunity for <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/notices/measures-post-graduation-work-permits-temporary-resident-permanent-resident-pathways.html" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #284162;">those with expired or expiring post-graduation work permits</a> to get an additional 18-month open work permit.</li></ul><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 11.5px;">With unprecedented interest in Canada from applicants around the world, IRCC continues to set the bar higher for immigration processing. <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/stronger-immigration-system.html" style="background-color: transparent; box-sizing: border-box; color: #284162;" title="https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/mandate/stronger-immigration-system.html">Ongoing efforts and client service improvements</a> by the department aim to strengthen Canada’s immigration system, shorten wait times, reduce application backlogs and improve the experience of clients overall.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-family: "Noto Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; margin: 0px 0px 11.5px;"><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/10/international-students-to-help-address-canadas-labour-shortage.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2022/10/international-students-to-help-address-canadas-labour-shortage.html</a><br /></p>
<h2 class="center">ESL in Canada Contact Information</h2>
<p>
James McBride, Group program Coordinator<br />
380 Pelissier St, <br />
Windsor, Ontario, Canada <br />
N9A 6V7
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Telephone: 647 247 3897
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Email: <a href="mailto:eslincanada@gmail.com">Group programs Office</a>
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<h3>Homestay</h3>
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Ms Shirley Lue, Toronto Homestay Manager, <br />
Toronto Office: 1 (647) 247 3897<br />
Email:<a href="mailto:info@eslincanada.com">Homestay</a>
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<h3>ESL Cafe at St Paul's Bloor Street in Toronto</h3>
<p>Outreach Coordinator<br />
227 Bloor Street East<br />
Toronto, Ontario<br />
M4W 1C8
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Telephone: (416) 961-8116</p>
<h3>Our thanks to ESL in Canada Internship Students </h3>
<p> <span class="bold">Argentina</span> - Carla, Fernando <span class="bold">Brazil
</span>- Marilia, Janice, Mauricio, Gil <span class="bold">China</span> - Tianwei, Simon, Lucy, Joanna,
<span class="bold">Colombia</span> - Santiago; <span class="bold">France</span> - Francoise; Antoine
<span class="bold">Germany</span> - Suzi, <span class="bold">Italy</span> - Vito;
<span class="bold"> Japan</span> - Satomi, Yasko; Hiroki, Hana, Maya, Masaki, Misa, Nori, Reiko, Sayaka,
<span class="bold">Korea</span> - Sam, Jason, JongBae, Joon, Scarlet, Soojin, Sue, Sukwoo, Taewoo;
<span class="bold">Mexico</span> - Diana, Itzel,
Miguel, Alonso, Vianey, Enrique, Lupita; <span class="bold">Spain</span> - Victor,
<span class="bold">Switzerland</span> - Philipp, Carolina; <span class="bold">Taiwan
</span> - Jessie; Serena <span class="bold">Venezuela</span> - Andrena;</p>
ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-56466700278636388942022-06-16T20:00:00.004-04:002023-06-27T20:18:52.905-04:00 Sentence Master Article Vocabulary Exercises<p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"> <span style="white-space: nowrap;">Sentence Master Article Vocabulary Exercises</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQeD66tCSMSCBWlqH-PZ_BIbkuA4fAVvz2WPCmIojm8ObfcxjSNJ0S0L3t4mgLkSVDU-w5ByYgoHHp6-Mu3nHJVmpJTiTM1iK-Drq7_BS1WdYxYUSuVTT8xPFEqkJw5I2Dqe6w7rlLOrtIregPyeBV6mHPTMko2e-F1JhMkxiJuoizxKNUQ/s995/sm%20articles%201%20to%2010.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="860" data-original-width="995" height="661" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIQeD66tCSMSCBWlqH-PZ_BIbkuA4fAVvz2WPCmIojm8ObfcxjSNJ0S0L3t4mgLkSVDU-w5ByYgoHHp6-Mu3nHJVmpJTiTM1iK-Drq7_BS1WdYxYUSuVTT8xPFEqkJw5I2Dqe6w7rlLOrtIregPyeBV6mHPTMko2e-F1JhMkxiJuoizxKNUQ/w586-h661/sm%20articles%201%20to%2010.jpg" width="586" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: medium;"><br /><span style="white-space: nowrap;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8owvsaD-KXM">Video Answers - Article Exercises 1 to 10</a><br /></span></span><p></p><p style="white-space: nowrap;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Use the instructions in the How to Use English Articles in Sentences Lesson.</span></p><p><a href="http://sentencemaster.blogspot.com/" style="white-space: nowrap;"><span style="font-family: Verdana;">Link to How to Use English Articles in Sentences</span></a></p>ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-91906517459863399822022-06-03T11:05:00.055-04:002023-05-20T22:44:33.746-04:00Learn English Articles to Help ESL Students Study English<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUPDDapDCg4M-KhMzmN_IKWGrV-gtQepX768ekLbQMYtAeYCqi1Hst6IptPXBvLKg44leL-emcK1bQ_zqIs-PpC-FzThUfOz1uxqXEy5gAtNALwmC6UQ2aGh3ICoU76pbOLo46cqpDcq8QHLnVAN68-oDvWGgoJ1zdXYgsBu0ZMy5FQWBusA/s1030/learn%20esl%20articles.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><img border="0" data-original-height="741" data-original-width="1030" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUPDDapDCg4M-KhMzmN_IKWGrV-gtQepX768ekLbQMYtAeYCqi1Hst6IptPXBvLKg44leL-emcK1bQ_zqIs-PpC-FzThUfOz1uxqXEy5gAtNALwmC6UQ2aGh3ICoU76pbOLo46cqpDcq8QHLnVAN68-oDvWGgoJ1zdXYgsBu0ZMy5FQWBusA/w534-h452/learn%20esl%20articles.jpg" width="534" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></div><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The ESL English Education Articles are written to assist language students with their English language studies.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><a href="https://eslincanada.blogspot.com/p/how-to-study-english.html" style="color: #6091b9; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">How to Study English Plan to help students Learn English as a Second Language.</span></a></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Introduction to ESL English as a Second Language: descriptions, definitions and explanations.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Link to the ESL English tests that students are preparing for include: TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, Cambridge CFA CPC CAE FCA, GMAT, GRE, SAT, LSAT, DSAT, CAEL, Cantest, college board, IH, AP, TSE, YLE, BULATS, ILEC, and Michigan exams.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">English Language Conversation Skills includes language abilities, conversation skills, social skills, culture knowledge and non-verbal communication skills. When learning English Language Conversation Skills students must include everything if they actually want to converse with native English speakers.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><a href="https://eslincanada.blogspot.com/p/directory-of-classes.html" rel="nofollow"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Introduction to English Conversation Lessons and Class Explanations Definitions and Examples</span></a></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Communication Skills - Confidence, Charisma, Rapport and Clarity. The ability to emote the appropriate emotion at the correct level. The ability to create and deliver persuasive and dynamic presentations and speeches, the ability to display confident leadership and competent management or knowledge.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><a href="https://eslincanada.blogspot.com/p/how-to-study-english.html" style="color: #6091b9; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">How to score HIGH on the NEW TOEFL TOEIC, AP, Cambridge, IELTS English Tests</span></a></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Learn from Maps - Maps offer ESL students with an excellent format for learning English. Students can learn and use both concrete and difficult abstract concepts when learning English with maps.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="http://sentencemaster.blogspot.com/" style="color: #6091b9; text-decoration-line: none;">Introduction to Sentence Master English Writing Games</a>. Sentence Master Games are designed to help students write English Sentences. The Sentence Master game helps students use phrases and clauses and practice their English vocabulary.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://eslincanada.blogspot.com/p/english-grammar-101.html" style="color: #6091b9; text-decoration-line: none;">Introduction to English Parts of Speech</a> - Nouns, Verbs, Pronouns, adverbs, adjectives, prepositions, conjunctions and interjections.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://eslincanada.blogspot.com/p/english-grammar-101.html" style="color: #6091b9; text-decoration-line: none;">Introduction to English Language Sentence Structures</a> includes subject and predicate, the four kinds of sentences: declarative, imperative, interrogative, and exclamatory; Sentence Structure Vocabulary includes: compound, complex and compound-complex sentences.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://eslincanada.blogspot.com/p/english-grammar-101.html" style="color: #6091b9; text-decoration-line: none;">Introduction to English Language Writing Punctuation</a> includes apostrophe, hyphen, commas, periods, colons, semicolons, question marks, exclamation marks, dashes, quotation marks, parentheses and slashes.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://eslincanada.blogspot.com/p/english-grammar-201.html" style="color: #6091b9; text-decoration-line: none;">Introduction to ESL English Language Verb Tenses</a> includes: simple present, past and future; continuous present, past and future; perfect present, past and future; and the perfect continuous tenses</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><a href="https://eslincanada.blogspot.com/p/english-grammar-201.html" style="color: #6091b9; text-decoration-line: none;">Introduction to ESL English Intermediate Sentence Structures</a> includes noun phrases, verb phrases, adjectival phrases, adverbial phrases, prepositional phrases, gerundive phrases, participial phrases, absolute phrases, infinitive phrases, subordinate clauses, adverbial clauses, relative clauses, nominal clauses and independent clauses.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Rational for Advanced English Vocabulary Study - The mathematicians that study language and have lots of computing power are forming English language databases. These databases can be used for machine language translation, formulas to rank collocation, most used priority word lists, word grouping tendencies and other linguistics research.</span></p><p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><br /></p>ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-70129007810540273302022-05-30T23:57:00.004-04:002023-05-20T23:08:46.759-04:00Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Canada<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn7CnOwzSme2IaEfHR83bcjOsHTGXamc63QcqkoJiVzJiViGoAq6VRAnXF5VFVOlXJNTr2pbB5j3WUSb3Ae_fgiuSe8MhW97xVcn1KjiEaYe2RE1xv_YUUDpjf20A-bO7C0pGDXqotaGBO6Sxe6BujzC9Xhu7Ql33pnULCE_gF9_gA3kW-GA/s2378/antigonish.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2294" data-original-width="2378" height="551" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn7CnOwzSme2IaEfHR83bcjOsHTGXamc63QcqkoJiVzJiViGoAq6VRAnXF5VFVOlXJNTr2pbB5j3WUSb3Ae_fgiuSe8MhW97xVcn1KjiEaYe2RE1xv_YUUDpjf20A-bO7C0pGDXqotaGBO6Sxe6BujzC9Xhu7Ql33pnULCE_gF9_gA3kW-GA/w533-h551/antigonish.jpg" width="533" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="color: #6091b9; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Antigonish and Antigonish County enjoy and promote the scenic beauty of the Atlantic coastline with its beaches, parks, trails and nature sites; their historic homes, lighthouses and churches; art and craft studios, campgrounds and golf courses; communities, and the many adventures and outdoor activities, attractions, festivals and events, and recreational opportunities.</span></span></p><h3 style="color: #6091b9; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Antigonish Culture & Heritage</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Antigonish Highland Society sponsors the Antigonish Highland Games. The Highland Games events include foot races, piping, the Highland Fling, and traditional Scottish heavy events, hurdle races, archery, and the Reel and Sword dances.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Festival Antigonish Summer Theatre offers over 100 performances of a dozen different shows over 2 months.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The St. FX Art Gallery, established in 1976, provides a space for aspiring Nova Scotian artists to exhibit their work.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Lyghtesome Gallery promotes well-known Antigonish artists and leading artists from across Atlantic Canada through its monthly exhibit schedule.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Antigonish Heritage Museum features exhibits, artifacts and photos from the early days of Antigonish Town and County.</span></p><h3 style="color: #6091b9; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">History of Human Settlement in Antigonish</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Antigonish has an interesting history of settlement.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Mi'kmaqs the Algonkian speaking members who originally occupied this territory were called 'Miggumahgee', or the country of the Mi'kmaq.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Starting in 1755 the Acadian French began to settle the east end of Antigonish County. Acadians populated the counties Pomquet, Tracadie, and Havre Boucher.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">During the 1770's thousands of Scots were forced to flee during the Highland Clearance in West Scotland and many settled along the Northeastern coast of Nova Scotia.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In 1784 Irish Loyalists, led by Captain Timothy Hierlihy took up a large land grant surrounding Antigonish Harbour and founded Antigonish.</span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Free black citizens entered Nova Scotia after the American Revolution, settling in Tracadie, Antigonish County.</span></p><h2 style="color: #6091b9; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Antigonish Education Listings</span></h2><h4 style="color: #6091b9; padding-top: 20px; text-align: left; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Nova Scotia Public Elementary and Secondary Schools</span></h4><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Nova Scotia Department of Education and Culture,<br />2021 Brunswick Street, P.O. Box 578, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 2S9<br />Tel: 902-424-5162, Fax: 902-424-0666</span></p><h3 style="color: #6091b9; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Strait Regional Centre for Education</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Strait Regional School Board manages the elementary and secondary schools in Antigonish. Of the 15 regional public schools, Antigonish is home to three public schools: Dr. John Hugh Gillis Regional High School, St. Andrew Junior School and the Antigonish Education Centre.<br /><br />304 Pitt Street, Unit 2; Port Hawkesbury, NS B9A 2T9;<br />Tel: 902-625-2191 Toll Free: 1-800-650-4448 Fax: 902-625-2281; srce@srce.ca</span></p><h3 style="color: #6091b9; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">St. Francis Xavier University</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">PO Box 5000, Antigonish, NS<br /><br />St. Francis Xavier University Academic Departments: Adult Education, Anthropology, Aquatic Resources, Art, Biology, Business Administration, Canadian Studies, Catholic Studies, Celtic Studies, Chemistry, Classical Studies, Development Studies Program, Earth Sciences, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Graduate Studies, History, Human Kinetics, Human Nutrition, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science, Modern Languages, Music, Nursing, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Religious Studies, Co-op Program, Sociology and Anthropology and Women's Studies.<br /><br />ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: Students whose first language is not English are normally required to submit proof of English language proficiency. When proof of English language proficiency is required, you must achieve the following minimum score or above on a recognized English language proficiency test: IELTS 6.5 overall; TOEFL 90 iBT; MELAB 81; CAEL 70 overall; C1 Advanced 180 overall; C2 Proficiency 180 overall.<br /><br />ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES PROGRAM: Students who apply for admission and do not meet the minimum English language requirements can enroll in StFX’s EAP program. The program offers intermediate (Level 5) and advanced (Level 6) English f</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif;">or Academic Purposes courses to prepare students for undergraduate studies at StFX.</span></p>ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-41315946600844029652022-05-28T17:58:00.022-04:002023-05-20T23:14:05.583-04:00ESL in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada<p></p><p><br /></p><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tPOxXZzp9ArTpsM3rmf9nL2ZqHBMi_1c0B2NpOsViVD-RZ9cddL77M82FgsWSeKU0FhF-CdUH7jagWMfjnQ0lnFSAAH0o3lnE2i1MY85018EP-76sTEV9_sQEHXkWdeMVEC9WmZpSiLcspUkq0gNhSVjQ5tVU1NzfFQ4CoTVlf3BVQK7tQ/s2215/winnipeg.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2208" data-original-width="2215" height="484" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-tPOxXZzp9ArTpsM3rmf9nL2ZqHBMi_1c0B2NpOsViVD-RZ9cddL77M82FgsWSeKU0FhF-CdUH7jagWMfjnQ0lnFSAAH0o3lnE2i1MY85018EP-76sTEV9_sQEHXkWdeMVEC9WmZpSiLcspUkq0gNhSVjQ5tVU1NzfFQ4CoTVlf3BVQK7tQ/w483-h484/winnipeg.jpg" width="483" /></a></div> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #6091b9; font-family: Arial, Georgia, Verdana, serif;">Winnipeg Educational Organizations</span></span></p><h3 style="color: #6091b9; font-family: Arial, Georgia, Verdana, serif; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;">The Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations (MANSO)</h3><p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">The Manitoba Association of Newcomer Serving Organizations (MANSO) is an umbrella organization for immigrant and refugee service providers in the Province of Manitoba. MANSO provides leadership, support and a unified voice for the settlement and integration sector, including core settlement services, ESL language training, employment services, and welcoming communities programs.<br /><br />CONTACT: #610 - 275 Portage Ave. Winnipeg, MB R3B 2B3 Canada Ph: (204) 272-0872 Email:info@manitoba.ca</p><h3 style="color: #6091b9; font-family: Arial, Georgia, Verdana, serif; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;">About English Online Inc.</h3><p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">Live & Learn is a free online ESL program for newcomers living in Manitoba. It provides relevant information and orientation to ease newcomers’ settlement in Manitoba. Live & Learn offers flexible online learning options that take into account newcomers’ needs and preferences. Online classes are led by certified EAL/ESL Instructors and are held at flexible times. Registered learners can attend Coffee Chats, Multi-week sessions, Language Circles, and Drop-in Sessions. Through Live & Learn, newcomers learn about life in Manitoba and gain practical tips while improving their English language skills.</p><h3 style="color: #6091b9; font-family: Arial, Georgia, Verdana, serif; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;">The International Education Act C.C.S.M. c. 175</h3><p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">On January 1, 2016, the International Education Act (IEA)external website and its associated Regulations 51(1) and 51(2) were approved by Cabinet and the Minister respectively. Upon proclamation, the IEA and Regulations came into force, as per section 54. The IEA has two main purposes: to protect international students attending educational institutions in the province from potential fraud and negligence, and to promote Manitoba’s reputation as a high quality destination for international study by providing a measure of quality assurance through the IEA.</p><h3 style="color: #6091b9; font-family: Arial, Georgia, Verdana, serif; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;">Winnipeg Public Education</h3><p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">Ministry of Education, Legislative Building, Winnipeg, MANITOBA, R3C 0V8<br /><br />Adult Learning and Literacy, 215 - 800 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3G 0N4 Phone: (204) 945-8247 Toll Free 1-800-282-8069 ext. 8247 Fax: (204) 948-1008 Email: all@gov.mb.ca</p><h3 style="color: #6091b9; font-family: Arial, Georgia, Verdana, serif; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;">Winnipeg Public School Divisions</h3><p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">The International Student Program (ISP) is accredited and a member of Imagine Canada, CAPS-I and MCIE. Each year Winnipeg welcomes students from all over the world to study at our schools and enjoy the experience of a lifetime in Canada. Winnipeg Public Schools offers: Quality, affordable educational experiences; The opportunity for students to attend classes in either English or French; ESL support for students new to the language.</p><div class="margin3" style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; margin: 10px 20px;"><ul style="list-style-image: url("images/mapleleaf.png"); margin: 0px; padding: 10px 20px;"><li>St. James-Assiniboia School Division</li><li>Pembina Trails School Division</li><li>Seven Oaks School Division</li><li>Division Scolaire Franco-Manitobaine</li><li>River East Transcona School Division</li><li>Louis Riel School Division Phone: (204) 257-7827</li></ul></div><h3 style="color: #6091b9; font-family: Arial, Georgia, Verdana, serif; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;">Winnipeg Colleges</h3><h3 style="color: #6091b9; font-family: Arial, Georgia, Verdana, serif; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;">Red River College Polytechnic</h3><p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">The Language Training Centre has innovative and accessible ESL programs including Intensive English, English for Specific Purposes, and Academic Language Preparation. Our Red River students have many goals for settlement, education/training, and employment. This full-time intensive English language program is for students fulfilling the language requirements for their chosen academic program at Red River College Polytechnic. Each ESL program is approximately 15 weeks long, with 22-24 hours of classes (including 2-10 hours of online learning) per week. The goal is language readiness for academic programs at college or university with listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, computer skills and online English language practice.</p><h3 style="color: #6091b9; font-family: Arial, Georgia, Verdana, serif; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;">Winnipeg Universities</h3><h3 style="color: #6091b9; font-family: Arial, Georgia, Verdana, serif; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;">University of Winnipeg</h3><p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">The language of instruction at The University of Winnipeg is English. Students must have a level of ability in English that allows them to participate in all aspects of university study, including lectures, reading, writing, and discussion. If English is not the student's first/primary language and they are not from an English Exempt Country, they must provide supporting documentation to show they meet one of these conditions: Duolingo 120, TOEFL IBT 86, IELTS 6.5, C2 , Cantest 4.5, CAEL 70, or Program Name: ELP English Language Program at The University of Winnipeg Academic Level 5.<br /><br />UWinnipeg's English Language Program (ELP) delivers high quality programming to international and domestic students seeking to enhance their English proficiency. ELP offers a certificate program for those seeking to teach English as an additional language to adults, as well as customized programming and private tutorials — including communication coaching and workplace communication skills enhancement for internationally-educated professionals.<br /><br />The University of Winnipeg Undergraduate Degree Programs: Aboriginal Governance, Anthropology, Applied Computer Science, Bioanthropology, Biochemistry, Biology, Biopsychology, Business & Administration, Chemistry, Classics, Computer Science, Conflict Resolution Studies, Criminal Justice, Dance, Developmental Studies, Economics, Education, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Urban Studies, French Studies, Geography, German-Canadian Studies, German Studies, History, History of Art, International Development Studies, Italian Studies, Kinesiology and Applied Health, Mathematics & Statistics, Mennonite Studies, Modern Languages and Literatures, Philosophy, Physics, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Rhetoric and Communications, Sociology, Spanish Studies, Statistics, Theatre & Film, Urban and Inner-City Studies and Women's & Gender Studies.</p><h3 style="color: #6091b9; font-family: Arial, Georgia, Verdana, serif; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;">University of Manitoba</h3><p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">All applicants are required to meet the University of Manitoba's approved English Proficiency Standards, either through an approved waiver or the successful completion of an approved English proficiency test. Test result requirements are: IAEP (Intensive Academic English Program)Level 5, IELTS 6.5, CAEL 60, TOEFL IBT 86, PTE 58, Cambridge C1 180 and C2 180.<br /><br />The English Language Centre (ELC) provides courses, tests, accommodations and individual support to students whose first language is not English in order to support academic success and participation in the University of Manitoba community. The ESL program is called Intensive Academic English Program IAEP and prepares students for university by providing them with the academic language skills they need to succeed. The English Language Centre (ELC) also offers several Part-Time Academic English Courses (PTAEC) for current UM students and community members whose first language is not English and would like to improve their academic English.<br /><br />University of Manitoba has an average enrolment of 27,000 - 24,000 undergraduate and 3,000 graduate students. The university offers about 60 Degrees at the undergraduate level with graduate studies programs leading to master's or doctoral degrees.<br /><br />The University of Manitoba faculties include: Agricultural and Food Sciences, School of Agriculture, Faculty of Architecture, Canadian Architectural Certification, School of Art, Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Environment Earth and Resources, Faculty of Dentistry, School of Dental Hygiene, Faculty of Education, Faculty of Engineering - Biosystems Engineering - Civil Engineering- Computer Engineering- Electrical Engineering- Manufacturing Engineering-Mechanical Engineering, Extended Education, Faculty of Human Ecology, Faculty of Human Ecology: Department of Human Nutritional Sciences, School of Business, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Music, School of Medical Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Faculty of Nursing, Faculty of Pharmacy, Faculty of Kinesiology & Recreation Management, Faculty of Science, Faculty of Social Work, Division of Extended Education.</p>ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-4852048035965412712022-05-27T10:45:00.015-04:002023-06-27T20:23:43.562-04:00Types of Schools in Canada<h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <span style="color: #6091b9;">University in Canada</span></span></h4><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Canada has a fine selection of <a href="http://university-in-canada.blogspot.com/" style="color: #6091b9; text-decoration-line: none;">University programs</a> for Bachelor, Masters, Doctorate Degrees and Postdoctoratal positions. The specialties include some of the World's finest cutting-edge original technology and the tradition bound fundamental disciplines. Most professions require a university education and professional certification process. Examples are doctors, nurses, engineers, architects, dentists, teachers, accountants and lawyers. Admission to the programs is dependent on the individual Universities and usually includes English language skills and prerequisite courses.</span></p><h4 style="color: #6091b9; padding-top: 20px; text-align: left; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Colleges in Canada</span></h4><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There is a wide variety of quality in <a href="http://college-in-canada.blogspot.com/" style="color: #6091b9; text-decoration-line: none;">Colleges in Canada.</a> There are some excellent college programs that offer two or three year programs that are the finest in the world and can be used as credit towards a university degree. Most technical careers require a community college diploma and professional certification process. Examples are x-ray technicions, network analyst, lab technicion, CADD design. Many colleges offer two or three year diploma programs with some programs lasting only six months for a certificate.</span></p><h3 style="color: #6091b9; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Career Training</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">There are over 1000 <a href="http://best-education-training-workshops.blogspot.com/" style="color: #6091b9; text-decoration-line: none;">career training programs</a> that prepare students for well paying jobs in Canada. These career training programs offer instruction from industry professionals that offer true industry experience, current techniques and may include work-study cooperative placements. Many of the career training programs prepare candidates for industry or association tests and certification.</span></p><h3 style="color: #6091b9; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Skills Training</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Many skills training programs are at the beginner or intermediate level for personal use. They can be life skills such as driving or cooking. A cooking skills course can be an introduction to equipment and food preparation for personal use. The more detailed career training will start at the beginner levels and progress to an advanced level where the course graduates can work in the industry.</span></p><h3 style="color: #6091b9; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">LINC Language Instruction for New Canadians</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Government of Canada, in cooperation with local school boards, community colleges, immigrant and community organizations, offers language training across Canada. The name of the program is LINC, which stands for Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada. This program is designed for adults. Newcomers under the age of 18 will be language level tested and put into ESL programs in the elementary or secondary schools in their local school board district.<br /><br /></span></p><h3 style="color: #6091b9; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Leisure Schools</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">These schools can be combinations of skills, participation and academic, historical or technical information for personal use. There are leisure classes for yoga, running, resistance training, swimming, sailing, scuba diving, hang gliding, flying, music and art appreciation, dance, poetry, theatre, movies, interior design, decorating, every type of sport, philosophy, ethics and 1,000 more.</span></p><h3 style="color: #6091b9; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Public Elementary and Secondary Schools</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In Ontario for example, children aged 6 - 18 must attend school. The Education Act is the law that governs public schools in Ontario. It says that children aged 6-18 must attend school. Many children can begin full day kindergarten program at age 4. It is important to know that all children aged 6-18 can attend school, regardless of their immigration status or the immigration status of their parents. This is outlined in the Education Act, the law that governs public schools in Ontario.<br /><br />Provincial and Territorial Departments and Ministries are responsible for public elementary and secondary schools in Canada</span></p><h3 style="color: #6091b9; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Private Elementary and Secondary Schools</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">In Ontario, private schools operate as businesses or non-profit organizations independently of the Ministry of Education and in accordance with the requirements set by the Education Act. Private schools do not receive any funding or other financial support from the government. The Ministry of Education does not regulate, licence, accredit or otherwise oversee the operation of private schools. Parents, guardians and students must do their research before registering for private schools. Information on a particular school's educational program, business practices and other policies should be obtained from the school directly, prior to registration.</span></p><h3 style="color: #6091b9; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Private Language Schools</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Private language schools provide their training to international students and visitors to Canada who do not qualify for the public or LINC programs. The private language schools are for profit businesses and can be heaven or hell for students. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">ESL in Canada has been in over a 100 schools and can say with a fair degree of experience that 10% are above average, 50% average, 30% below average and 20 % either expensive babysitting or garbage. </span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Please read the "FAQs", "Consumer Alert", "Questions to Ask" "Can your Agent help You" articles before signing up for a private language school.</span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Email <a href="mailto:eslincanada@gmail.com">eslincanada@gmail.com</a> for up to date information.</span><br /><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"></p><h3 style="color: #6091b9; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Private Language Teachers</span></h3><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;">Good News about English Lessons in Canada - Some of the best ESL English teachers in the world teach in Canada.<br /><br />The official ESL in Canada recommendation for serious students over the age of 18 is to hire a professional ESL English tutor.<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">Email </span><a href="mailto:eslincanada@gmail.com" style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;">eslincanada@gmail.com</a><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0px;"> for up to date information.</span></span></p>ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-86186569749991280172022-05-25T17:30:00.005-04:002023-05-20T23:36:47.433-04:00ESL in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada<p> <span style="color: #6091b9; font-family: Arial, Georgia, Verdana, serif;">Kelowna Public Education, Elementary and Secondary Schools</span></p><p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">English Language Learning - The Central Okanagan Public Schools International Program provides English language assessments for all new international students prior to the start of the school year in late August or prior to the start of second semester in late January. Students are scheduled in ESL courses and other courses based on their English language level. The courses and support are provided by highly qualified ESL specialist teachers. Our program offers three levels of ESL, beginner, intermediate and advanced.<br /><br />Central Okanagan Public Schools, 1040 Hollywood Road S., Kelowna, BC, V1X 4N2 Canada<br />Phone: (250) 860-8888 Fax: (250) 870-5056 Email: SchoolBoard.Office@sd23.bc.ca<br /><br /><a href="mailto:eslincanada@gmail.com" style="color: #6091b9; text-decoration-line: none;">Please note the High School and Elementary programs are full for September 2022, Use this link to Email ESL in Canada for admission information if interested in 2023 programs.</a></p><h3 style="color: #6091b9; font-family: Arial, Georgia, Verdana, serif; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;">Kelowna Universities</h3><h3 style="color: #6091b9; font-family: Arial, Georgia, Verdana, serif; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;">University of British Columbia</h3><p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">UBC’s two main campuses are situated in Vancouver and in Kelowna in the Okanagan Valley. The UBC's Okanagan Campus is located in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. The 209-hectare campus is their research and innovation hub in British Columbia's Okanagan Valley, and home to over 11,562 undergraduate and graduate students. UBC also provides clinical education to Faculty of Medicine students at 80+ training sites across BC.<br /><br />The English Language Institute (ELI) has more than 50 years' experience in offering programs and activities for students from all over the world who are studying English as an additional language. The English Language Institute (ELI) offers English programs from elementary to advanced levels to help you achieve your language and learning goals. Learn English quickly and well from our experienced instructors who specialize in teaching English to foreign language speakers.<br /><br />UBC OKANAGAN CAMPUS, 3333 University Way, Kelowna, BC Canada V1V 1V7<br />Tel 250.807.8000</p><h3 style="color: #6091b9; font-family: Arial, Georgia, Verdana, serif; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;">Kelowna Colleges</h3><h3 style="color: #6091b9; font-family: Arial, Georgia, Verdana, serif; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;">Okanagan College</h3><p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">Okanagan College is B.C.'s second-largest trades training institution and trains more than 20,000 people a year in a host of programs. Okanagan College offers six engineering technology diploma programs. Okanagan College is a hub for training for the region's renowned wine, food and tourism industries and has a nationally respected School of Business. Okanagan College offers training in Business Administration, Computer Information Systems and diplomas in trades, vocational programs, and adult basic education.<br /><br />Okanagan College offers students an opportunity to improve their English for college and university. The English for Academic Purposes Program (EAP) is a three-level program whose goal is to prepare students for academic studies. Each level of the Certificate has four courses: English for Academic Purposes Discussion (EAPD), English for Academic Purposes Reading (EAPR), English for Academic Purposes Writing (EAPW), and English for Academic Purposes Scholarship (EAPS) which is a combined EAPR and EAPW course. EAPD is 10 hours per week, EAPR is 5 hours per week, EAPW is 5 hours per week and EAPS is 10 hours per week. In addition to their EAP Certificate courses, students at EAP level 2 may take one academic course and at EAP level 3 up to two academic courses provided students meet course prerequisites.<br /><br />Okanagan College, 1000 KLO Rd. Kelowna BC V1Y 4X8 Canada<br />Phone 250-762-5445 Toll free 1-877-755-2266 Email chooseoc@okanagan.bc.ca</p>ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-74631916504026168762022-05-09T21:30:00.003-04:002022-05-09T21:30:50.809-04:00ICEF Toronto May 13 - 16, 2022 Toronto, Canada<p><span style="font-family: verdana;">ICEF returns to Toronto to give education providers the opportunity to meet student recruitment agents from around the world actively sending students to Canada.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Please note that ICEF Toronto 2022 will be a hybrid event, with delegates participating in-person at the Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto, and others virtually from anywhere in the world. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">The exact mix will depend on prevailing Canadian entry and visa conditions in May 2022. Please note that the first three days of the event will be hybrid and the fourth virtual only.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Friday, May 13, 2022</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">10:00 – 19:00ICEF provider registration desk open - sponsored by Edvoy</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">10:00 – 19:00ICEF agents registration desk open - sponsored by Fanshawe College</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">11:00 – 13:00ICEF Coach (pre-registration is required)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">13:00 – 14:00Networking Lunch*</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">13:50 – 14:00Event Welcome</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">14:00 – 17:00Seminars, webinars and provider presentations</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">17:00 – 17:30Refreshment Break*</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">17:30 – 19:00Seminars, webinars and provider presentations</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">19:00 – 21:00Welcome reception* - sponsored by Centennial College</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Saturday, May 14, 2022</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">08:00Event hall open*</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">09:00 – 11:00In-person or virtual 1:1 meetings</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">11:00 – 11:30Refreshment Break* - sponsored by J. Addison School</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">11:30 – 13:00In-person or virtual 1:1 meetings</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">13:00 – 14:00Lunch* - sponsored by Thompson Rivers University</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">14:00 – 16:00In-person or virtual 1:1 meetings</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">16:00 – 16:30Refreshment Break*- sponsored by J. Addison School</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">16:30 – 18:30In-person or virtual 1:1 meetings</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">18:30Meeting hall closing*</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">19:00 – 22:00Virtual 1:1 meetings continue</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">20:00 – 22:00Dinner* - sponsored by Coquitlam School District</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Sunday, May 15, 2022</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">08:00Event hall open*</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">09:00 – 11:00In-person or virtual 1:1 meetings</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">11:00 – 11:30Refreshment Break*</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">11:00 – 13:00In-person or virtual 1:1 meetings</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">13:00 – 14:00Lunch* - sponsored by Saskatchewan Polytechnic</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">14:00 – 16:00In-person or virtual 1:1 meetings</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">16:00 – 16:30Refreshment Break*</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">16:30 – 18:30In-person or virtual 1:1 meetings</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">18:30Meeting hall closing*</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">19:00 – 22:00Virtual 1:1 meetings continue</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Monday, May 16, 2022</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">08:00 – 20:00Virtual 1:1 meetings</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">20:00 – 20:10Closing remarks - O</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Available FAM Tours and Receptions</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Ridley College FAM Tour</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Organizer: Ridley College</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Date: May 09, 11:00 am - 3:30 pm</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Type of event: Fam Tour</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Location: Ridley College 2 Ridley Road, St. Catharines, ON</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Invited target groups: Agents</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Description:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">We are thrilled to have the opportunity to welcome our valued partners to Ridley College again! Join us for a special tour of our 90-acre campus, located in the beautiful Niagara Region, and see how truly diverse our student community is. Ridley is a school that is growing and investing in the future. We are currently undergoing a rapid transformation, come see the first phase of our 45 million dollar renovation and learn about how the school will be changing in the next 3 years. Participants will also complete our Agent Training Session and receive a certificate upon completion. Return transportation, hot lunch and refreshments provided.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Itinerary</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">9:00am Pick up in Toronto (downtown)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">11:00am Welcome to Ridley!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">11:15am Tour of campus</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">1:00pm Lunch in the Great Hall</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">2:00pm Agent Training Session</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">3:30pm Depart Ridley</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">5:00-5:30pm Arrive in Toronto</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Appleby College Tour & Lunch</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Organizer: Appleby College</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Date: May 16, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Type of event: Fam Tour</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Location: Appleby College, Oakville, Ontario</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Invited target groups: Agents</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Description:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Join Appleby College students and staff for a presentation and tour of the amazing 60-acre campus on Lake Ontario. Lunch included.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Agenda:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Monday May 16, 2022.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">10:00 a.m. Pick up from Toronto transport to Oakville</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">11:00 a.m. Tour of Appleby College</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">12:00 p.m. Luncheon and Meet & Greet with the Admissions Office</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">12:45 p.m. Presentation</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">1:45 p.m. Departure to Toronto</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Transportation and lunch included.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Please contact Sophie Grossman at sgrossman@appleby.on.ca to RSVP</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Tamwood Agent Fam Tour</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Organizer: Tamwood</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Date: May 13, 8:45 am - 2:30 pm</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Type of event: Fam Tour</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Location: Tour and have lunch at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus, home to Tamwood's popular summer camp for juniors</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Invited target groups: Agents</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Description:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Join us on Friday, May 13, 2022, to get to know Tamwood and all of its programs for adults and juniors. On this Fam Tour, we will visit the campus of University of Toronto in Mississauga, where Tamwood operates one of its popular summer camps. While on the UTM campus we will host an information session where we will present all the Tamwood programs and you will learn about our successful pathways to immigration through work and study, Tamwood’s exciting English programs, Tamwood’s seven summer and winter camps across North America and GO International’s work and travel and volunteer programs.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Tamwood will host a lunch for you on UTM campus so you can have the student experience!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">We look forward to hosting you!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Tamwood Careers in Toronto offers:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">Paid work and study programs in Digital Marketing, Hospitality and Tourism, International Business, Web Design, UX Design and UI Design. Students completing these programs can transfer their Tamwood credits to pathway partner institutions like Seneca College, and George Brown College ... to get a second diploma and a Post Grad Work Permit. Tamwood also offers English programs in Torontoo.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">PROGRAM (Friday May 13)</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">9:00 – Meet at Hotel Reception and depart for University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) Campus</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">9:50 – Arrive at UTM</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">10:00 – Coffee Break</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">10:20 - 11:00 – Presentation on Tamwood Programs</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">11:00 - 12:15 – Campus Tour</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">12:15 - 13:15 – Lunch on Campus</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">13:15 – Depart for hotel</span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;">13:50 - Arrive Westin Harbour Castle Hotel</span></p>ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-26675716962732824882022-05-08T22:08:00.004-04:002023-05-20T23:50:31.615-04:002022 News for ESL Teachers in Canada<p><span style="font-family: verdana;"> <span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">This is our 2022 spring summary of ESL News. </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">( It feels like Post 9/11 combined with SARS all over again. )</span></span></p><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">ESL in-person Teaching Jobs declined by 95% from March 2020 to March 2022.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">On-line ESL teaching jobs are through the roof.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">The current major influencing factors are the slow sputtering economic recovery, the lower Canada dollar, increased violence in the USA and war in Eastern Europe.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">As travel lockdowns and restrictions are reduced more students will arrive.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">More students means more teaching jobs in Canada. If you can get a job and be paid fairly for your qualifications and experience.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">We recommend teaching in a stable established professional school with standard pay rates and full teaching resources.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">Overseas teaching is now dangerous in some parts of the world as teachers have been used as political hostages - do not put yourself in a bad location.</span><br style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;" /><br style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;" /><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">This World situation does feel like 2001 - 2003 all over again. </span></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">Students did not want to get on a plane and fly to North America to study. We took the ESL in Canada English Camps to South Korea for 4 years. </span></span></div>ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-6433347878902835482022-05-02T20:40:00.003-04:002023-05-20T23:53:10.659-04:002022 Education Frauds <p> <span style="color: #6091b9; font-family: Arial, Georgia, Verdana, serif;">Technology Frauds</span></p><p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">2022 started with one of the large technology frauds - Elizabeth Holmes found guilty of conspiring to defraud investors in the blood testing startup. Her company Theranos raised more than US$700 million from venture capitalists and private investors, resulting in a $10 billion valuation at its peak in 2013 and 2014.</p><h3 style="color: #6091b9; font-family: Arial, Georgia, Verdana, serif; padding-top: 20px; text-shadow: rgb(227, 227, 227) -2px 2px 1px;">Fraud used by schools</h3><p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">Students want to attend high quality established schools. Schools will use fraud to attract students to their school or attempt to appear more established to qualify for government programs or association membership. Schools that claim to have specific affiliations, qualifications, assets, programs, staff or history that are untrue are committing fraud.</p><p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">Many ESL schools are creating Business English programs and internships to attract students to their programs. Many of these insta-biz schools have hired teachers with no Canadian business education, training or experience. Many of these schools have created internship programs promising work experiences that violate the current (2014) Canadian Government immigration rules regulations and visa restrictions. Students attending these very poor quality schools are wasting their money. Students performing illegal work internships could find themselves in jail and deported.</p><p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">A favorite trick is to name a language school as a "college". The word college in Canada is not an official use name and anyone can name any building, house or barn as a college. Students should not choose a school simply because it has college in the name. College in the name does not mean anything in Canada.</p><p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">Another trick is to use the same name or almost identical name of a famous school in the USA, UK, Asia, or Europe. If the famous school has not registered the name in Canada then anyone else can register the name without any affiliation with the original school at all. Students should not pick a school because it has a famous name in their country as it may have no affiliation at all and is designed to trick students.</p><p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">Schools will appoint international agents or representatives to promote and market the school to potential students then not pay for the advertising or not pay the agency fees. Fraud schools will defraud agents by stating students did not register.</p><p style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">Some of the schools are owned by agents. When an independent agent presents the school with a potential student that student will be contacted by the head office agency and re-registered in the name of that agent thus defrauding the original hardworking agent.</p>ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6511337.post-75721735414238439792022-04-30T15:08:00.030-04:002023-05-20T23:55:43.567-04:00SPECIAL Group Prices for Business English<p> <span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">Business English for Groups is for employees, clubs, interest groups, associations who require intermediate and advanced Business English provided for small groups (4 to 12) in Canada or overseas.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">Business English for Groups includes business theory and business vocabulary: formal business English and informal business idioms and expressions, business conversations including formal introductions, inquiries, discussions, negotiations, informal business conversations, business specialties economics, finance, accounting, marketing, sales, advertising, communications, logistics, production, manufacturing, transportation, packaging and environmental practices.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">Groups are given free English language skill level assessments. Groups can study 1 week, 2 weeks, 3 weeks, or 4 weeks The programs are designed to be 25 hours each week with additional field trips and location tours. Field trips help immerse students into business life and business situations in the English speaking workplace.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">ESL in Canada is also promoting GROUP CELPIP classes with Rod</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">- cost for individuals is $499 for 16 hours - must be upper intermediate or advanced levels - class maximum is 10</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">- cost for individuals is $749 for 32 hours (repeated classes) for lower intermediate level students who want additional study time</span><br style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;" /><br style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;" /><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;">- cost for special group classes or private classes at $125 - 200 per hour (for groups of 10)</span></p><p><br style="background-color: white; font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Verdana, Arial, serif; text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;" /><a href="https://eslincanada.blogspot.com/p/information-request.html" rel="nofollow">Information Request</a><br /></p><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: justify; text-indent: 10px;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, Verdana, Arial, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;"><h3><br /></h3></span></span></div>ESL in Canadahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10702714354762980393noreply@blogger.com0