George Brown College School of ESL
341 King Street East M5A 1L1 Toronto, ON, Canada

Though some days are still a bit chilly or rainy, it is a good time to start gardening, clean the garden or get some seeds to grow. Gardening helps to keep ourselves positive and stimulates creativity and mental health. Btw, May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This spring and summer, try gardening and discover if you are a green thumb.... Video by Amalia Ocejo #gbcesl #gbcesl2021 #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #EnglishVocabulary #Idioms #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth

School break is here and summer is around the corner, so why not dreaming of a holiday? Here are some phrasal verbs you can use when talking about vacations. If you had the chance to go somewhere, where would you go, and why?... Visual by Amaya Machado #gbcesl #gbcesl2021 #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #EnglishVocabulary

Happy Monday everyone! You all have done a marvellous job these weeks and now you need a break. Get some relaxing time and keep checking our social media to practice your English and learn School updates. Remember that you will get an email from the School by the evening of Monday, May 10. We recommend you use their GBC email account. Have a deserved rest and see you all online on May 11. ... Visual by Amaya Machado #gbcesl #gbcesl2021 #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess

Thank you very much for attending our virtual graduation ceremony and making it very special! We wish you all the very best in your bright future. Please see some of the best moments during the virtual ceremony and Mentimeter results slides. It was fun! #gbcesl ... #gbcesl2021 #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #Graduation #VirtualGraduation See more

We had fun and interactive LIVE today! We hope everyone enjoyed making this delicious hummus with mushrooms and eggplant. Here is the recipe and the steps to follow. Watch the LIVE for more details. Have a wonderful weekend! Visuals by Alejandro Bonilla... #gbcesl #gbcesl2021 #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #CookingLIVE #Cookingvocabulary

There aren't enough words to express how proud of you we are! You, level 8 & 9 students, have done fantastic work and one of our ways to celebrate your accomplishment is by sharing this video. It is posted on Instagram in case you would like to share it with your friends on both platforms. Video by Alejandro Bonilla... #gbcesl #gbcesl2021 #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #Graduation #VirtualGraduation

In our weekly series of career development, we would like to remind you of the importance of constantly improve your technical skills, especially during this time. Ask yourself: What’s your responsibility when it comes to digital proficiency? Workplaces rightly expect us to become a little more informed, adept, and effective each year of our employment. Video by Amaya Machado... #gbcesl #gbcesl2021 #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #Careerdevelopment #technicalskills

This Friday we will have our second episode of Cooking with Student Success. Burak Ulu and Maryana Sakhryn will make delicious hummus with mushrooms and eggplant. Join the LIVE and cook with them. The interactive activity is a chance to have fun, learn cooking vocabulary, and get a tasty recipe. Friday, April 9th at 2 PM on Instagram... Visual by Amaya Machado #gbcesl #gbcesl2021 #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess

Raise your hand if you can feel Spring Fever in the air! What do you love about this season? Here's what we love: "The days are getting longer, the skies sunnier, flowers starting to bloom, trees are starting to bud, and spring fever is setting in. Get outside and enjoy it, but remember to stay safe and distant."... the Student Success Team. Video by Amalia Ocejo @mely_ocejo #gbcesl #gbcesl2021 #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #EnglishVocabulary #Springfever #spring2021 #Spring

Building our vocabulary is about learning new words and incorporating them into our speech. This week, we would like to show you other ways to say fast. Tell us if you already use the vocabulary in the poster and what word was completely new for you! Visual by Amaya Machado... #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #gbceslmulticultural #november2020 #multiculturalcommunity #socialmediafriends #workshoponline #english #l #learningenglish #vocabulary #otherwaystosay

This week, we were inspired and motivated by Paulo Carmini’s talk. Carmini, GBC ESL Alumnus and the VP and GM of the Global Strategic Business Group at Herman Miller, connected with our students and GBC staff from different departments to share his insights about Success Despite Current Challenges. We will share soon clips highlighting his remarkable speech. In the meantime, we would like to share a concept that Carmini promotes and that was the centre of one of his visits to... the School: Growth Mindset. This was what he told Level 8 & 9 students in May 2019. Don’t give up. Cultivate a Growth mindset. Take actions. Always be kind. Write down how you see yourself in five years. These were some of the main takeaways students went home with in May 2019 after Paulo Carmini's presentation. Mr. Carmini studied at GBCESL over 30 years ago when he first came to Canada, and today he is the Vice President & GM of Global Strategic Business Group at Herman Miller, which is a multinational company that designs and produces high end office and home furniture. On that day, Mr. Carmini, originally from Brazil, connected with students by sharing struggles that he and his wife faced as immigrants. Struggles that many of us experience nowadays: learning a new language, missing our families, getting used to the weather, overcoming financial difficulties, finding a job, and so on. He emphasized that one of the first steps to becoming successful is to envision ourselves as successful. I want you to do something. Go home and write down a story you want to tell about yourself in five years, Mr. Carmini told students. He remarked that this story must be placed where you can see and read it regularly. Then, take action! There are two actions that are based on the Growth Mindset idea: Assess! Think of where you are now and where you want to see yourself in the future. Here is when you should write your own story. Improve! You are your most important project: Prioritize two areas you feel are important for your growth and take action. So, let’s apply the first call to action. Tell us how you see yourself in five years! As Mr. Carmini stated on that day, remember that You always win or learn, never lose. You only lose if you don’t learn from the experience. Visual by Amalia Ocejo Post content by Paulina Angarita #gbcesl #gbceslstudentsuccess #gbc_esl_goes_online #studyingEnglish #mygbc #gbceslmulticultural #multiculturalcommunity #studyabroad #studyinToronto #livinginToronto #learningEnglisng #socialmediafriends #success #successfullifes #mindset #growthmindset #hermanmiller #growthmindset #bepositive

Clocks in Ontario have been moving forward and back twice a year since 1908. It changes as part of the Daylight Saving Time, and it happens in spring and fall. That’s why the Daylight Saving Time is also called Spring Forward or Summer Time, and then Fall Back or Winter Time, though officially it is called DST. The very first time that Ontario applied the DST was on Wednesday, July 1st, 1908. At midnight on that day, clocks were turned forward 1 hour. Two months later, on S...eptember 1st, 1908, the time went back 1 hour. Other locations in Canada soon followed the measure. According to the Time and Date website, about 40 percent of countries worldwide use it to make better use of daylight and to conserve energy nowadays. The site also states that the next Daylight Saving Time will be on March 14th, 2021, and it will be at 2 AM. Does the time change in your home country? Tell us in the comments section! Visual by Amalia Ocejo Post by Paulina Angarita #gbcesl #gbceslstudentsuccess #gbc_esl_goes_online #studyingEnglish #mygbc #gbceslmulticultural #multiculturalcommunity #studyabroad #studyinToronto #livinginToronto #learningEnglisng #socialmediafriends #success #successfullifes #DST #DaylightSavingTime # #wintertime #fallback

Happy Wednesday, everyone Let’s do this circuit workout with John Lapa, a Student Success Coach! Here’s is the workout plan for today, Wednesday! ... Instagram LIVE at 5:30 PM. Two sets of 12 reps 2 sets of 12 reps Push ups Crunches Forward lunges Squats 30 secs Wall sit Plank *Take breaks and keep yourself hydrated Visual by Alejandro Bonilla #gbcesl #gbceslstudentsuccess #fitnessmotivation #gbceslmulticultural #multiculturalcommunity #studyabroad #studyinToronto #livinginToronto #learningEnglisng #socialmediafriends #healthylifestyle #excercisedaily #fitnessinstagramlive

Be adaptable, be flexible because things are evolving. This Thursday, we would like to dedicate our weekly Be Positive post to highlight one of the messages that Paulo Carmini, a GBC ESL alumnus and the VP and GM of the Global Strategic Business Group at Herman Miller, shared during the virtual talk ‘Success Despite Current Challenges’ last week. We agree with Carmini, who has an inspirational and motivational story. In this new reality, We are learning as we go, and we... have to adapt. Please watch the clip and tell us how you relate to Paulo Carmini’s words. Video editing: Amalia Ocejo #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #gbceslmulticultural #november2020 #multiculturalcommunity #socialmediafriends #beadaptable #beflexible #newreality #evolving #flexible #skills #softskills #adaptable #hermanmiller #learningaswego #bepositive #keepgoing #youaredoingwell

Happy and Positive day, everyone! This Wednesday, the Fitness LIVE Workout will be dedicated to strengthening your back and core. Join John Lapa TODAY at 5:30 PM to do the following exercises: ... 10 reps - 2 sets Opposite arm/leg raises Bridges Knee rolls Jumping jacks Knee pull-ins Cross Crunches Leg raises TODAY, Wednesday, at 5:30 PM on our Instagram account! Visual by Alejandro Bonilla #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #gbceslfitnesslive #fitnessmotivation #fitnessworkout #workoutwednesday #gbceslmulticultural #november2020 #multiculturalcommunity #so#socialmediafriends

Let’s test our English grammar knowledge. Please complete the Grammar Challenge of the week and share your answer in the comments section. The correct answer will be shared during the Grammar Chat LIVE this Wednesday at 2 PM. The topic: Articles! Grammar Chat LIVE ... Wednesday at 2PM Visual by Amaya Machado #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #gbceslmulticultural #november2020 #multiculturalcommunity #socialmediafriends #workshoponline #english #learningenglish #HermanMiller #inspirationaltalks #grammarmatters #englishlanguage #englishgrammartips

Thank you so much to all of you who spiced Halloween weekend up by sending your costume and pumpkin photos! Here are some of the pictures we got! Photo 1 & 2: Katina Deichsel, Level 8 teacher. We had a spooktacular family get together last weekend. (Oct. 24 25)"... Photo 2: Vero De la Rosa, GBCESL student. Instagram: @rverodela "In Mexico, it is a bit different. We celebrate the Day of the Dead. It is a Mexican celebration when families gather to honour the memory of deceased loved ones. The spirits are guided to home to enjoy offerings that family members leave for them." Photo 4: Kevin Eduardo Tucux Esteban, GBCESL former student. Instagram: @kete_lalo "This is my pumpkin, it's my chihuahua, lol." Photo 5 & 6: Ana-Marija Petrunic, Chair of our School, the School of ESL. Have a wonderful November month! #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #gbceslmulticultural #november2020 #multiculturalcommunity #socialmediafriends #halloween2020

Being hopeful, optimistic, resilient, creative and flexible has never been more important than now. Those skills are essential in every aspect of your life because they reflect the ability to quickly respond and adjust to constant changes like the ones we face in this new reality. Recently, the Student Success Team attended an engaging and helpful GBC virtual Career Conversation session where experts talked about the importance of creating career agility. It is so helpful for... your career path and life that we would like to share four points that can help you develop career agility. Your path. Think about what is important to you, what will motivate you to learn and grow in your professional path. Your brand. What would you like to be known/recognized for? The answer to this question can help you identify your interests and motivations. Your allies. Here’s when networking is crucial. All kinds of allies can help you not only on building exposure but also finding people who can be your mentor in your professional path. Your goals. Define clear goals and think about what you need (skills, experience, connections, etc.) to help you achieve them. In short, a growth mindset and self-awareness are essential in developing career agility. We'd like to end this post with a question the facilitator posed during the session and that one of our colleagues ended his notes with: Am I better today than I was yesterday? *With notes from Amalia Ocejo and Adib Moussa, GBCESL Student Success Coaches Visual by Amalia Ocejo #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #October2020 #studyabroad #careeragility #professionaldevelopment #careerpath

You don't have a PRESTO card yet? This post is for you! Do you know someone who can’t afford a PRESTO card? Share this post! For the last few days, the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and Toronto Public Library have been providing complimentary PRESTO cards to people who do not yet have one or may face challenges in purchasing one.... Users can get the cards at 33 Toronto Public Library branches. You can find the list of the library branches on www.torontopubliclibrary.ca You can also call at 416-397-59-81 or email to [email protected] to learn more details and ask at what branches card are still cards available. We hope you find this information useful! Visual by Amalia Ocejo #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #october #finalexam #presentationskills #tuesday #studyabroad #publicspeaking #ttc #PRESTOCAR #torontopubliclibrary

This week, people in Canada are wearing a poppy on their jackets. This is a symbol of Remembrance Day, a date dedicated to remembering and honouring members of armed forces who died in the line of duty in the First World War, the Second World War, the Korean War, Peacekeeping missions and in Afghanistan. This year, the traditional commemorative ceremonies will be online. You can watch them on the City of Toronto’s YouTube channel. On its website, the City has also published n...ine ways that you can commemorate this day on your own. Here are three of them: Wear a poppy. Pause on November 11 at 11 am for two minutes of silence. Visit the Veterans Memory page and listen to stories from some of our Second World War veterans. P.S. Did you know that Remembrance Day was commemorated for the first time on November 11th, 1931? Wearing a poppy is a Canadian way to remember and show gratitude to thousands of soldiers who fought in wars worldwide. Visual by Amalia Ocejo Post by Paulina Angarita Meneses #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #canadaremembers #canada #wearapoppy #Remembrance2020 #remembranceday #gbceslmulticultural #november2020 #november112020 #multiculturalcommunity #socialmediafriends #workshoponline #english #learningenglish #lestweforget2020 #Neverforgotten #mygbc #VeteransWeek

Paulo Carmini, GBC ESL Alumnus and the VP and GM of Global Strategic Business Group at Herman Miller, will be connecting with our growing diverse community in a virtual event and talking about Success Despite Current Challenges. Join the talk this Tuesday at 3 PM, and get inspired by Carmini’s story. The talk is on Microsoft Teams. ... Save your spot, spaces are limited! Tap on the link in our bio to find the registration link. Visual by Amalia Ocejo @mely_ocejo #gbcesl #gbceslstudentsuccess #gbc_esl_goes_online #studyingEnglish #mygbc #gbceslmulticultural #multiculturalcommunity #studyabroad #studyinToronto #livinginToronto #learningEnglisng #socialmediafriends #success #successfullifes #mindset #growthmindset #hermanmiller

This Thursday, meet Ruth Skinner, Entry Advisor Coordinator at George Brown College. Ruth Skinner will talk about career exploration, resume building, and other Online Career Coach services that all GBC students can access. She will also talk about how the pandemic has changed or reshaped the job market in Canada. Don’t miss this LIVE if you are deciding your career or looking for a job. ... Thursday at 1 PM Visual by Amalia Ocejo #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #october #finalexam #presentationskills #tuesday #studyabroad #careeradvice #JobMarket #careergoals

Practice, practice, practice. That’s the only way to master a language. Here’s a challenge that will help you recognize common grammar mistakes in speaking or writing. Share your answers in the comments section and join the Grammar Chat LIVE TODAY, Tuesday, to learn the right answers. Grammar Chat LIVE at 3PM on Instagram... Visual by Amaya Machado #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #october #finalexam #presentationskills #tuesday #studyabroad #publicspeaking

Happy Monday, GBCESL #friends! We begin this week with a great Thanksgiving mood! Various of our weekly interactive activities, such as our IG LIVEs, will be focused on gratitude, thankfulness, sharing, and positivism. Also, our social media content will be around these themes.... Plus, we will have our first virtual GBCESL Thanksgiving! More details in our upcoming posts. You can also get details at our workshops. #gbcesl #attitudeofgratitude #gbgivesthanks #multiculturalthanksgiving #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #grateful #thankful #october #thanksgiving

Last Tuesday, many of us joined the virtual talk ‘Success Despite Current Challenges’ by Paulo Carmini. He is a GBC ESL alumnus and the VP and GM of the Global Strategic Business Group at Herman Miller, which is a multinational company that designs and produces high-end office and home furniture. During the talk, Carmini used the expression the bottom line to highlight an important factor during this new reality. We are dealing with a pandemic, it’s not news. What’s is som...ething that I want you to reflect on is the fact that the last time we had a pandemic was 1918. The reality is that there are very few people alive who have experienced these two pandemics. The bottom line is we are all learning as things have evolved since January this year. According to the Collins Dictionary website, "bottom line" is a noun and in a decision or situation, (it) is the most important factor that you have to consider. This noun has other uses that you can learn by visiting online dictionaries like Collins, Cambridge, Merriam Webster, and others. In your case, how would you use this noun in a sentence? Visual by Amalia Ocejo #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #gbceslmulticultural #november2020 #multiculturalcommunity #socialmediafriends #english #learningenglish #vocabulary #bottomline

Let's start studying for upcoming grammar exams by joining the Grammar Chat LIVE TODAY. This Tuesday, this interactive lesson will be about common mistakes that English learners make when speaking or writing. Join the LIVE this TUESDAY AT 3 PM ... #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #october #finalexam #presentationskills #tuesday #studyabroad #publicspeaking

If you are a professional job ______ , you might know the correct answer to this Grammar Challenge. Join the Grammar Chat LIVE TODAY, Tuesday, to learn and practice collocations, a grammar topic that will help you sound natural and fluent in English. The Grammar Challenge answer will be shared during the Grammar Chat. Meanwhile, leave yours in the comments section. ... Grammar Chat LIVE TUESDAY, November 10th. 3 PM on Instagram Visual by Amaya Machado #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #gbceslmulticultural #november2020 #multiculturalcommunity #socialmediafriends #workshoponline #english #learningenglish #grammarlovers #grammarlearners #collocations #englishcollocations

#gbcesl friends, a heads up that this week the Grammar Chat LIVE with Maryana Sakhryn will take place on Wednesday. The topic is Articles: a, an, and the. Join Maryana to understand or review the correct use of articles.... P.S. The interactive session usually happens on Tuesday, and we moved it to Wednesday to give you the chance to register and attend Paulo Carmini’s talk, which will be on Tuesday at 3 PM. Registration is needed. You save your spot by tapping on the following link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/success-in-challenging-times-wi Grammar Chat LIVE Wednesday at 2PM #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #gbceslmulticultural #november2020 #multiculturalcommunity #socialmediafriends #workshoponline #english #learningenglish #HermanMiller #inspirationaltalks #grammarmatters #englishlanguage #englishgrammartips

GBCESL gives thanks! This week will be different. It will be the time to express gratitude and feel thankful for all we have and who we are. This week you will also be our special guest at our first virtual GBCESL Thanksgiving, this THURSDAY, October 8th at 12:30 PM.... As per the poster attached, in advance of the event please share any and all of the following: A Fall Photo with you in it. It can also be you and your family! An Autumn Recipe. We want to know what you enjoy making/eating at this time of year. A few words of gratitude. Tell us what you are thankful for. Please send any or all of the above along with your name, and level to the email on the poster [email protected] The Zoom link to join the party will be on Blackboard Community. Visual by Amalia Ocejo and Amaya Machado #gbcesl #attitudeofgratitude #gbgivesthanks #multiculturalthanksgiving #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #grateful #thankful #october #thanksgiving

Sometimes we need to talk to someone in formal situations, so our tone and style should be appropriate. That’s why it is important that we constantly learn new vocabulary and use it in context. Keep in mind that the tone is always important in speaking. Join our workshops on Blackboard and let's start to use the vocabulary in the poster.... Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! We hope you get the chance to join the Nuit Blanche this Saturday. Btw, did you know October 2020 is the Month of two Moons? Learn more about it in our last post. Post by Amaya Machado #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #september #newbeginnings2020 #learningenglish #englishworkshops #september2020 #nbTO20 #attitudeofgratitude

Happy Tuesday, everyone! We hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving celebration and the chance to ‘recharge your batteries.’ As you know, the session is about to end, which means you have to work on final presentations, debates, and exams.... That’s why this and next week, the Student Success Team will be dedicated to assist you with final assessments and project preparation. We want you to pass your exams with flying colours. Please join the daily Drop-In Help Sessions, Presentation Practice & Final Preparation from Tuesday to Thursday 11 AM 5 PM. Have a riveting week and see you online. #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #october #finalexam #presentationskills #tuesday #studyabroad #publicspeaking

Happy beginning of November, everyone! This week, there will be many interesting activities and events that you shouldn’t miss. First, let us ask you if you’ve already registered for Paulo Carmini’s talk. If not, please send us a message and we will do it for you. You can also click on the following link.... https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/success-in-challenging-times-wi The talk is this Tuesday at 3 PM. Paulo Carmini is a GBCESL alumnus who is the VP and GM, Global Strategic Business Group at Herman Miller, and he will talk about Success in Challenging Times. Besides, this week, workshops resume. Some of the workshops are English Through Music, Speak Up, Vocabulary in Context, Everyday English, and Idioms & Phrasal Verbs in Context. We will keep Class Visits, so we can interact with you in class as well as Level 1 Study Group and Drop-in Hel Session. As you see, we, the Student Success Team, are here to help you achieve your goal of improving your language skills. See you all online! P.S. Did you take pictures of the first snowfall of the session in Toronto last night? If yes, share your photos with us! Visual by Alejandro Bonilla #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #gbceslmulticultural #november2020 #multiculturalcommunity #socialmediafriends #workshoponline #english #learningenglish #HermanMiller #inspirationaltalks

In many countries, people say Thank God -in their languages- to express relief. Check out these other ways to express you are grateful. Also, here are some sentence examples: We didn't, thank goodness, run out of food.... Thank heaven(s) the book arrived on time. Thank god I passed this level. P.S. Sometimes, people add, mistakenly, "s" to the word thank when saying Thank God." So, avoid that mistake. Visual by Amaya Machado #gbcesl #gbceslstudentsuccess #gbc_esl_goes_online #newsession #studyingEnglish #mygbc #gbceslmulticultural #multiculturalcommunity #studyabroad #studyinToronto #livinginToronto #learningEnglisng #socialmediafriends #ThankGod #vocabulary #englishexpressions

Oct 2020 is the month of two moons! As we start off the month of October with an #attitudeofgratitude leading up to Thanksgiving, here's something to be grateful for: October will be 'bookended' by full moons!! October's first full moon, the harvest moon, is tonight, Thursday, October 1st, and the second full moon, or blue moon, will occur on October 31: a full moon on Halloween!!! 'Harvest Moon' is the name given to the full moon that occurs closest to the autumnal equinox a...nd will appear full for about 3 days, according to Nasa. And October will close with a rare full blue hunter's moon. Have you ever heard the expression 'once in a blue moon?' Well, here's why we use that expression. While the moon won't actually look blue, the second full moon that occurs in one month is usually referred to as a blue moon. This happens every 2.5 to three years, or "once in a blue moon." Typically, the next moon after the harvest moon is known as the hunter's moon -- when hunters used moonlight to hunt prey and prepare for winter. What's more, while a blue moon seems rare, a full moon on Halloween across time zones is even more rare--the last one happened in 1944. But wait--there's even more reason to keep your eyes on the sky: tomorrow night, on October 2, you might spy a vibrant red star to the upper left of the harvest moon, or just above the moon if you look later at night-- it's actually Mars, which will be closest to Earth on October 6th and won't be that close again until 2035. Speaking of eyes, the photo credit goes to an incredibly talented Toronto photographer with an excellent eye @diane.e.walton

This month, some GBCESL students got job interviews, and they did fantastic as they had practiced during our Speak Up and Every Day English workshops. Those workshops -addressed to help students enhance their communication skills and to boost their self-confidence when speaking in English- include activities related to job interviews. For instance, students practice how to answer questions such as "Tell me about yourself" or "Walk me through your resume" that are know...n as behavioural questions. One of the techniques used to answer those and other common job interview questions is called the SAR method, which we would like you to practice and incorporate in your speaking. SAR is an acronym for Situation, Action, and Result. The method is also known as STAR or START. The first T is related to a "Task" and the last one for "Take away." Let’s focus on the most common one: SAR. According to a GBC Career Service document, these are the ways to use the SAR strategy. Situation. Describe the situation you will talk about. Be specific, not general or vague. Action. Describe the actions you took. Result. Explain what happened as a direct result of your efforts. Results should focus on positive outcomes. This technique can be also used when telling a story or anecdote to a friend or a family member. Remember, practice is the way to master any subject. It’s also can help you boost your self-confidence and get ready to face an interview. Join our workshops and tell us your stories and job interview experiences. Speak Up Monday: 2 3 PM Tuesday: 4 5 PM Wednesday: 4 5 PM Thursday: 3 4 PM and 4 5 PM Every Day English Thursday: 11 AM 12 PM Visual by Amalia Ocejo Post by Paulina Angarita #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #wellbeing #thinkpositive #reducestress #betterthoughts #fall #september #newbeginnings2020 #learningenglish #englishtips #s#september2020 #interviewtips #jobinterviewtips #workshopsonline

GBC ESL Alumnus Paulo Carmini returns to the School of ESL to talk about Success in Challenging Times & share insight on his journey. Carmini is the VP and GM, Global Strategic Business Group at Herman Miller and a very inspiring story of success. Join his talk this Tuesday, November 3rd, at 3 PM. Space is limited, so please register soon by clicking on this link: ... https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/success-in-challenging-times-wi If you need some motivation to join the virtual talk, read this information: Thirty years ago, Paulo Carmini, originally from Brazil, came to Canada to pursue his goals. At the beginning of his journey, Paulo was in the same situation you are, studying English at the School of ESL, George Brown College. He was a GBC ESL student full of hopes and dreams just like you, and he will walk us through his journey and tell us how he successfully overcame numerous challenges and fears that are so familiar to new immigrants and international students, especially during such times of uncertainty. Even though he is extremely busy in his position at Herman Miller, Mr. Carmini makes time to volunteer and give back to the School of ESL. In less than 3 years, this is his third time connecting with our students and sharing his success story with our diverse community. Don't miss out on this motivational and engaging talk. Visual by Amalia Ocejo #gbcesl #gbceslstudentsuccess #gbc_esl_goes_online #studyingEnglish #mygbc #gbceslmulticultural #multiculturalcommunity #studyabroad #studyinToronto #livinginToronto #learningEnglisng #socialmediafriends #success #successfullifes #mindset #growthmindset #HermanMiller

This Thanksgiving celebration, you might need to say thank you several times. Here are some alternatives to show your gratitude. Take a look at the poster and the expressions below: You're a lifesaver How can I ever possibly thank you How can I ever possibly repay you... I owe you a ton I owe you big time Have a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration, everyone, and thank you for being part of our multicultural community. Visual Amaya Machado #gbcesl #attitudeofgratitude #gbcgivesthanks #thanksgiving #multiculturalthanksgiving #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #grateful #thankful #october #thanksgiving

We are so grateful for our growing multicultural GBCESL community that came together today to celebrate Thanksgiving, reflect on everything we are thankful for and express our gratitude! Thank you so much to everyone who joined our Virtual Thanksgiving party and shared their messages of gratitude, beautiful Fall pictures and delicious recipes! We are so incredibly grateful for everyone in our community: students, professors, administrators and staff!... Happy Thanksgiving and have a fabulous long weekend ahead! #attitudeofgratitude #happythanksgiving #gbcesl #attitudeofgratitude #multiculturalthanksgiving #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #grateful #thankful #october #thanksgiving

We'd love to see your Halloween pics. Boo!! Or boo hoo if you don't. Please share your pumpkin and costume pics with us. How? You can post your pics and tag us (@gbcesl) and use the #gbcesl. Also, you can send your photos to DM (Direct Message) or [email protected] Let’s do it by Nov 1st. We'll highlight them in a post to our Community next week!... Visual by Amalia Ocejo and Alejandro Bonilla #gbcesl #gbceslstudentsuccess #gbc_esl_goes_online #newsession #studyingEnglish #mygbc #gbceslmulticultural #multiculturalcommunity #studyabroad #studyinToronto #livinginToronto #learningEnglisng #lastweekofoctober #socialmediafriends #halloween2020 #halloweenmakeup #halloweencostume #newreality

October is right around the corner! You know what that means.... the 15th Annual Nuit Blanche Toronto! This Saturday, October 3rd, 2020 @nuitblancheto goes virtual for the first time! The virtual event presents five streams of programming including talks, podcasts, live streams, Nuit history, and augmented and virtual reality art works. To all the art lovers out there, come online and experience an all-night livestream of dazzling works, performances and experiences ...by national and international artists. #nbTO20 ALL FREE! Date: October 3, 2020 Time: Sunset to Sunrise - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Location: Online Explore the full program at toronto.ca/nbto Visual by Amalia Ocejo Clarence Cansicio #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #september #newbeginnings2020 #learningenglish #englishworkshops #september2020 #nbTO20 City of Toronto - Your Local Government Nuit Blanche Toronto

You are our special guest TODAY, Thursday, Oct. 8th, at our first virtual GBCESL Thanksgiving event. The event includes idiom games, stories, pictures, and a unique GBC Recipe Book that compiles recipes from our multicultural community. Join us TODAY, Thursday, at 12:30 PM on ZOOM, and let’s give THANKS together!... The link to join the party is on Blackboard Community! If you need help finding it, send us a DM (direct message here) Visual by Amaya Machado #gbcesl #attitudeofgratitude #gbcgivesthanks #multiculturalthanksgiving #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #grateful #thankful #october #thanksgiving

Hi folks! Thanksgiving is just around the corner so let’s dedicate this week’s idiom to it! Turkey has a crucial role in many Thanksgiving celebrations. To be more precise, it’s often the main dish! It also appears in some idioms like To go Cold Turkey, which means to quit a habit, especially a bad one, suddenly. Check this example out: He went cold turkey a year ago and hasn't had smoked since. You may come across another form of this idiom To quit something cold turkey.... See this example: I'm so impressed that you quit sugar cold turkey and haven't had a craving since! Let us know in the comments section if you have ever gone cold turkey! You can also tell us at our first virtual GBCESL Thanksgiving, this THURSDAY, October 8th at 12:30 PM. See you soon on ZOOM! The link to join the party is on Blackboard Community! If you need help finding it, send us a DM (direct message here) Visuals by Amalia Ocejo Post by Farid Rasi #gbcesl #attitudeofgratitude #gbcgivesthanks #multiculturalthanksgiving #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #grateful #thankful #october #thanksgiving

Many of you already know John Lapa, a Success Coach and the leader of the GBCESL Fitness LIVE. If not, please meet him, the wonderful guy in the picture. John loves promoting a healthy lifestyle. That’s why he does live-streaming workouts on Instagram every Wednesday at 5:30 PM. Join the Fitness LIVE and keep moving! ... Visual by Amalia Ocejo #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #september #newbeginnings2020 #learningenglish #englishworkshops #september2020 #liveworkout #fitnesslive #fitnessmotivation #BeActive #healthylifestyle

This Wednesday, Student Success Coaches and our community friends will join the IG LIVE Chat to reflect on what we're thankful for! This Thanksgiving edition LIVE will include English challenges and Thanksgiving quizzes. Join the LIVE and tell us what you are thankful for?... The Virtual GBCESL Thanksgiving event is this THURSDAY, October 8th at 12:30 PM. The link to join the party is on Blackboard Community! If you need help finding it, send us a DM (direct message here) #gbcesl #attitudeofgratitude #gbcgivesthanks #multiculturalthanksgiving #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #grateful #thankful #october #thanksgiving

Have you ever heard that asking for help could be understood as a sign of weakness? Quite the contrary! Asking for help at the right moment and from the right person can bring so many benefits to you and other people. Think about it. As media outlets state, everything is integrated: projects, teams, corporate structures. it’s virtually impossible to advance in modern organizations without assistance from others, cites the Harvard Business Review in an article. Here are five... benefits of asking for help. They are repeatedly shared on different websites. One of them is ThriveGlobal.com 1It connects you with others 2It builds the courage to accept rejection 3It increases your productivity 4It helps develop a mature mindset 5It makes you happy! Have you ever experienced these benefits when asking for help? Share your stories with us in the comments section. Visual by Amalia Ocejo Post by Paulina Angarita #gbcesl #gbceslstudentsuccess #gbc_esl_goes_online #newsession #studyingEnglish #mygbc #gbceslmulticultural #multiculturalcommunity #studyabroad #studyinToronto #livinginToronto #learningEnglisng #lastweekofoctober #socialmediafriends #askingforhelp

Let's get ready for the Grammar Chat LIVE by answering the question on the poster. Remember that the correct answer is shared during the LIVE this Tuesday at 3 PM. Meanwhile, you can share your answer in the comments section. Grammar Chat LIVE... Tuesday at 3 PM Instagram LIVE Topic: Noun Clauses See you all soon. Visual by Amaya Machado #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #backtoschool2020 #september #newbeginnings2020 #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #september2020 #workshops #grammarmatters #lovegrammar #grammarlovers #n#nounclauses

This weekend, put your costume on, turn on your computer, and celebrate Halloween 2020. Various fun activities are happening online for adults and kids. Here are some of them: Halloween Contest ... It is an Instagram contest organized by the GBC Student Association Events, happening from October 30th to November 2nd. Winners will get $25 Amazon gift cards and a Halloween Coffee Mug. How to participate? Visit the Instagram account @sagbcevents and see the contest rules! If you participate in the event, tag also @gbcesl Not-So-Spooky Storytime If you have little kids, this is a fantastic event for them. The Toronto Public Library will host an online storytelling session that includes songs, stories, and rhymes while virtually exploring a haunted house. This event will take place this Friday, October 30th., at 4 PM. It’s 30 minutes in length, so join on time. Here is the link to save your spot: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/not-so-spooky-storytime/register Halloween Magic with WonderPhil This is a visual magic show addressed for 6 to 12-year-old kids. The Toronto Public Library also organizes this event that will happen this Saturday, October 31st., at 1 PM. It’s 30 minutes in length. Here is the link to save your spot: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/halloweenwithwonderphil/register Tell us if you will dress up for Halloween and if you will join any virtual event. Visual by Amalia Ocejo Post by Paulina Angarita #gbcesl #gbceslstudentsuccess #halloween2020 #October Toronto Public Library

Would you like to think more positively? How about learning tips for handling stress and all those feelings that have come to mind during this new reality? Join our IG LIVE Chat this Tuesday. We will talk with Robert Malowany, a GBC professor and counsellor with the Counselling and Well-Being Department at the College. Robert's background is in positive psychology, and he specializes in working with anxiety and promoting positive mental health.... Visual by Amailia Ocejo #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #wellbeing #thinkpositive #reducestress #betterthoughts #fall #september #newbeginnings2020 #learningenglish #englishtips #september2020

Celebrating the harvest and giving thanks for a successful bounty of crops has been a long-standing tradition throughout North America by Indigenous Peoples. Today, Thanksgiving traditions continue and are generally seen as an opportunity to give thanks for what we appreciate in our lives, celebrate nature’s bounty and beauty, and enjoy a big meal with family and friends. Expressing thanks and showing our appreciation are much needed during these trying times of physical di...stancing. As our growing multicultural community prepares to celebrate this wonderful Fall holiday, we encourage you to take a moment and think about all the things you are grateful for in your life. Highlights of Canadian Thanksgiving: Canadian Thanksgiving takes place on the second Monday in October. Canadians get the Monday of Thanksgiving off work in most parts of the country - except in PEI, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador where it remains an optional holiday. Canadian Thanksgiving revolves around family, sharing, making delicious and warm food. Despite the fact the holiday falls on Monday, families eat on different days of the weekend. What do you enjoy the most about Thanksgiving? Share your comments below and during our Virtual Thanksgiving celebration on Thursday! GBCESL Thanksgiving is this THURSDAY, October 8th at 12:30 PM. The link to join the party is on Blackboard Community! If you need help finding it, send us a DM (direct message here) Visual by Amalia Ocejo Clarence Cansicio #gbcesl #attitudeofgratitude #gbcgivesthanks #multiculturalthanksgiving #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #grateful #thankful #october #thanksgiving

This Tuesday, the Grammar Chat LIVE is about Noun Clauses. The definition of a noun clause could sound a bit confusing: it is a dependent clause that acts as a noun." Don’t worry. Join this interactive lesson and learn about this grammar topic and how to use it in your speech and writing pieces.... Tuesday at 3 PM Instagram LIVE #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #backtoschool2020 #september #newbeginnings2020 #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #september2020 #workshops #grammarmatters #lovegrammar #grammarlovers #nounclauses

Let’s practice Imperative Sentences, the grammar topic for the Grammar Chat LIVE this TUESDAY. Please answer the question on the poster and share your answer in the comments section. The correct one will be shared during the interactive LIVE at 3 PM. Hint: The Grammar Challenge question is inspired in the recipe that Maryana Sakhryn will make during the Grammar Chat LIVE Thanksgiving edition.... P.S. This Grammar Chat LIVE special edition is part of our GBC Gives Thanks week. It also includes our first virtual GBCESL Thanksgiving event that will take place this THURSDAY, October 8th at 12:30 PM. Join the LIVE TODAY and party on Thursday! Visual by Amaya Machado #gbcesl #attitudeofgratitude #gbcgivesthanks #multiculturalthanksgiving #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #grateful #thankful #october #thanksgiving

Happy Monday, everyone! We hope this week is full of energy to study and boost our language skills. What about if we begin this week joining the Speak Up workshop? It takes place this Monday on Blackboard at 2 PM? At Speak Up, you can practice your impromptu speaking and improve your communication skills.... All the Student Success workshop options aim to help you develop and enhance your English skills, so take note of the workshops for this week and try to join them every day. #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #backtoschool2020 #september #newbeginnings2020 #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #september2020 #workshops

If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share. W. Clement Stone. GBC ESL is thankful for being part of this multicultural community, and we would like to show our Gratitude by hosting our first virtual GBC ESL Thanksgiving, where you are our special guest, and we all can do what Stone states: share! This week, in advance of the celebration, please share with us:... A Fall Photo with you in it. It can also be you and your family. An Autumn Recipe. We want to know what you enjoy making/eating at this time of year. A few words of gratitude. Tell us what you are thankful for. You can send your contribution through a DM (direct message here) or to the email [email protected] Please cite your name and level. GBCESL Thanksgiving is this THURSDAY, October 8th at 12:30 PM. The link to join the party is on Blackboard Community! If you need help finding it, send us a DM (direct message here) Visual by Amalia Ocejo #gbcesl #attitudeofgratitude #gbcgivesthanks #multiculturalthanksgiving #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #grateful #thankful #october #thanksgiving

This TUESDAY, the Grammar Chat LIVE will be special! It will be a unique interactive Thanksgiving edition where you will have the chance to practice Imperative Sentences and learn how to make a delicious warm Fall salad. Are you as thrilled as we are? Join our IG LIVE Grammar Chat Thanksgiving Edition this Tuesday at 3pm.... P.S. This Grammar Chat LIVE special edition is part of our GBC Gives Thanks week. It also includes our first virtual GBCESL Thanksgiving event that will take place this THURSDAY, October 8th at 12:30 PM. Let's join the LIVE and party! Visual by Amalia Ocejo #gbcesl #attitudeofgratitude #gbcgivesthanks #multiculturalthanksgiving #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #grateful #thankful #october #thanksgiving

Happy Friday, #gbcesl friends! Did you know that you can get help for your research assignments? Yes, you can, and it is a GBC Library online service. Every Tuesday and Thursday, Bill McAskill, GBC Liaison Librarian, is on Blackboard to help you find the article, paper, or image you need for your essays, debates, and presentations. This free service is here for you, so take advantage of it.... Here is the link to connect with Bill and see the GBC Library services. https://researchguides.georgebrown.ca/prf.php Tip:To meet and speak with Bill, click on the hours cited under Bill's picture. You can find the direct link to connect with Bill on our Student Success Collaborate Community on Blackboard. Tuesday: 11 AM - 1 PM Thursday: 1 PM - 3 PM Have a wonderful weekend, everyone! Visual by Amaya Machado #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #backtoschool2020 #september #newbeginnings2020 #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #september2020 #workshops #library #researchtips GBC Library

Zumba lovers! Here is a second Zumba clip that will make you dance! Guiegzee Najera Esteban and David Echeverria, members of our GBCESL community, recorded this video to help you keep moving and feeling positive. ... Remember that dancing or any cardio training can improve your stamina. P.S. Stamina is the physical and/or mental strength to do something that might be difficult and will take a long time. What do you do to test your stamina? We Zumba! #gbcesl #gbceslstudentsuccess #dancing #bepositive #zumba #lovedancing #summer #music #videos #gbc_esl_goes_online #thursday #bepositive #stamina #healthylife

This Thursday, we go LIVE with the Managing Editor at the Dialog, a newspaper funded by the GBC Student Association and entirely independent. William Brown will tell us about the Dialog, how it operates, and how to get involved. The newspaper is dedicated to sharing stories, interviews, and reports on issues affecting students.... Join the LIVE this THURSDAY at 1 PM on Instagram Visual by Amalia Ocejo #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #backtoschool2020 #september #newbeginnings2020 #learningenglish #september2020 #InstagramLiveChat #thedialognews #collegenews #collegenewspaper The Dialog

This season you will hear people saying this famous Albert Camus’s sentence: Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower. Many will also take pictures of themselves surrounded by stunning yellow, orange, brown, and red trees. But, have you ever wondered why leaves change the colour before falling? The answer can be a bit long, but we tried to summarize it in this way. Do you remember your science teacher explaining that light is converted into chemical energ...y, which is stored in sugars and converted into food? Well, this process has a vital role in the leaves’ colour. Why? According to the Treecanada.ca website, leaves contain ‘chloroplasts’ that produce food for the tree, the photosynthesis process. Chloroplasts contain chlorophyll that gives leaves their green pigment. That process is fully favoured when the sun shines. However, there is less sunlight during Autumn because the days are shorter, so leaves can’t produce food for the tree. That’s when leaves start to turn from green to red, orange, yellow or brown colour. These pigments emerge in leaf cells to protect chlorophyll from damage, the Treecanada.ca website states. In America and Canada, Autumn is also known as Fall. According to the Dictionary, In the Northern Hemisphere, it is from the September equinox to the December solstice; in the South Hemisphere it is from the March equinox to the June solstice. What do you love the most about the Autumn season? Feel free to comment below; we would love to hear them! You can learn more about Autumn and leaves' colour by clicking on the following links: https://www.telegraph.co.uk//autumn-equinox-2020-what-whe/ https://treecanada.ca/blog/why-do-leaves-change-color/ Visual by Amalia Ocejo Clarence Cansicio and Paulina Angarita #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #backtoschool2020 #september #newbeginnings2020 #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #september2020 #fall #autumn #lovefall

Happy first day of Fall, everyone! Grammar Chat LIVE is this TUESDAY, yay! To warm up and be ready for the interactive session, we would like you to complete this grammar challenge inspired by an animal considered one of Canada’s official symbols: the beaver. Please complete the challenge, share your answers in the comments section, and tell us if you have a five-cent coin your pocket.... P.S. Did you know that the beaver is a symbol of the sovereignty of Canada? It officially became an emblem of Canada on March 24, 1975. Quick reminder: the Grammar Chat LIVE is this TUESDAY at 3 PM on Instagram. Visual by Amaya Machado #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #backtoschool2020 #september #newbeginnings2020 #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #september2020 #workshops #lovegrammar #grammarlovers #grammarmatters #fall #happyfirstdayoffall

During the National Deaf Awareness Month, George Brown College celebrates the International Week of the Deaf by hosting engaging LIVE presentations that you all can join this week. The presenters are artists in photography, theatre, and dancing, and they will be on ZOOM at 7 PM. Please click on the following link to see the calendar and the ZOOM URLs to join the events! https://youtu.be/ZKnLWICcX34... Here are the presenters and topics. Tuesday A Splash of Pop and Pixel Arts by Peter Owusu-Ansah Wednesday Beautify My Photography 101 by Kashif Ahmed Bin Arif Thursday To Be or not to be?! That is the question by Elizabeth Morris Friday Feel the Beat. It is a movie! #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #backtoschool2020 #september #newbeginnings2020 #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #september2020 #NationalDeafAwarenessMonth #asl GBC ESL - American Sign Language Workshop GBC Peerconnect

We believe that practicing is the best way to masters English. And if your goal is to improve your speaking skills, and you are looking for someone to practice with, this option is for you! The TLC is offering Conversation groups for ESL students. It is called ESL Conversation Circle, and it happens three days per week. Here is the schedule: Tuesday: 4-5 PM Thursday: 10-11 AM... Saturday: 3 4 PM Join them on this link: https://georgebrown.mywconline.com If you have questions, please send a message to them through their account GBC Tutoring and Learning Centre #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #backtoschool2020 #september #newbeginnings2020 #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #september2020 #workshops

If you are looking for extra interactive and engaging activities that boost your English learning process, the Peerconnect program is a fantastic option. They have developed a complete calendar focused on learning through games. For instance, they have activities such as Kahoot Quiz games, Lunch Club online, ASL Charades, Drop-in chat on Zoom, and more. Please look at the image to see the schedule. If you would like to learn more details about the Peerconnect program, you can... send a message to them through their Instagram account @gbcpeerconnect #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #backtoschool2020 #september #newbeginnings2020 #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #september2020 #workshops GBC Peerconnect

Did you know that the Grammar Chat workshop has two interactives sessions? One is on Instagram, and it happens every Tuesday at 3 PM. You can connect with Maryana Sakhryn and Farid Rasi LIVE, ask questions, and complete the engaging activities they have for you. The second session takes place on Blackboard every Thursday at 2 PM, and it also offers engaging activities that help you improve your grammar. ... How about if we start this week adding the Grammar Chat LIVE in our calendar? It's this Tuesday at 3 PM on Instagram, and the topic will be Adverb Clauses. #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #backtoschool2020 #september #newbeginnings2020 #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #september2020 #workshops #lovegrammar #grammarlovers #grammarmatters

Happy beginning of the week, everyone! We have great news for you. We’ve included three new workshops on our calendar. They are Keys to Success, English Through Music, and Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. Besides, we have Speak Up, Vocabulary, and Grammar Chat workshops. Join us on Blackboard and start the week working on improving your language.... Our workshops are interactive and complementary learning activities. Make the most of them! Hope to see you all at 2 PM at Speak-Up. Visual by Amaya Machado #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #backtoschool2020 #september #newbeginnings2020 #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #september2020 #workshops #vocabulary #englishthroughmusic

There are many alternative ways to ask for clarification that you can use when speaking English. Rather than say, I don’t understand, sorry, you could say: Could you clarify that for me? Another option us to use the expressions on the poster. Next time when you need to ask someone for clarification, how would you say it?... Leave your message in the comments section, and have a fantastic weekend! Visual by Amaya Machado #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess #workshopsonline #backtoschool2020 #september #newbeginnings2020 #learningenglish #englishtips #englishworkshops #september2020 #otherwaystosay #clarification

It was a big pleasure to be at the Black Student Success Network, BSSN, Instagram LIVE this week. If you folks would like to watch the full LIVE, please click on the link below or visit the BSSN Instagram account. @bssn_gbc https://www.instagram.com/tv/CFKuVpqljXa/... Have a wonderful Thursday, everyone! #gbcesl #gbc_esl_goes_online #gbceslstudentsuccess