Friday, February 29, 2008

Immigration in Canada

Introducing the Immigration in Canada Blog

Immigration in Canada is an information blog that will cover immigration topics, provide web resources information articles, how to immigrate tips, who to contact, what to prepare, how to start, what to expect, English language training requirements and job training and how to get a job as an immigrant in Canada.

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Living in Canada

A prosperous diverse economy, free medical services, low crime rate and democratic system based on the right to vote to all adults make Canada one of the most favoured countries in the world for immigration.

People from all over the world migrate to Canada to live a peaceful life.

Canada is a huge country, occupies more than 40% of Northern America and still only has 31,000,000 people living there.

Canada is divided into 10 provinces and three territories has a Constitutional Monarchy and is part of the British Commonwealth of Nations with an elected federal system of parliamentary government. The head of the federal government is the Prime Minister and the head of the provinces are titled premiers. The Queen's representative in Federal parliament is the Governor General.

English and French are the two official languages in Canada. All Federal government institutions, banks, and other national organizations use both official languages in their communication. Many organizationa also make information available in up to 20 languages to assist travelers and visitors to Canada.

Most of the immigrants choose to live in one of the three biggest Canadian cities: Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. Some of the newcomers prefer to live in smaller communities and pick Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria, Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Windsor, Ottawa, London, Halifax, Kitchener, Kingston, Fredriction, Charlottetown, St John and St. John's.

Depending on the skills and the work experience of the newcomers, some cities specific resource based jobs, technology based jobs, information based jobs or finance based jobs.

Canada is a wonderful country to live, work and visit. Come and visit our ESL in Canada Directory at http://www.eslincanada.com .

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Tuesday, February 19, 2008

American Business English

American Business English

American Business English includes vocabulary specific to accounting, finance, investments, logistics, administration, management, sales, marketing, public relations, communications, media, manufacturing, engineering, natural resources, information technology, HR and personnel both formal and informal.


Recent Post on American Business English

You need American Business English for Google

Google has lots of products and services. When you subscribe to any of them you have to be able to read and agree to the TOS.

Do you know TOS?

It is now part of the vocabulary for business in the USA especially if you need to use Google or Yahoo or any of 1000 other software or web suppliers.

How many of the following terms do you know?

A/B Testing - Admin Level - Authentication - Average Page Depth - Bandwidth - Browsers - Byte - Cache - CGI Script - Click - Clickthrough Rate - Code - Content - Campaign Tracking) - Content-targeted advertising - Conversion - Cookie - Cost-per-click (CPC) - Cost source - Cron Job - Daemon - Default Page - Directory - DNS - Lookup - Domain - Domain Name System - Download - E-commerce - Encryption - End User - Error - Error Code - Exclude - File Type - Filter - Filter Field - Filter Name - Filter Pattern - Filter Type - Firewall - Form - Frame - FTP - GET Method - GIF - Goal Conversion Rate - Graphic User Interface - Hardware - Hit - Hostname - HTML - HTTP - Hyperlink - IIS - Impression - Include - IP Address - ISP - Java - JavaScript - Keyword - Log file - Medium (Campaign Tracking) - Meta Tag - Navigation - NCSA - Network - No Referral - Online - OS - Page - Pageview - Password - Pay-per-click - PDF - Platform - POST - Profile - Protocol - Query - arameter - Query Token - Query Variable - Referral Errors - Referrals - Referrer - Regular Expression - Repeat Session - Returning Sessions - Return on Investment - (ROI) - Revenue - Reverse DNS - Scalable - Script - Search Engine - Session - Site Domains - Source - Status Code - Subdirectory - Term - Top-Level Domain - Tracking Code - Unique Visitors - Unique Visitor Session - Untrackable Session - URL - User - User Agent - View Total - Visit - Visitor - Visitor Session - W3C

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Friday, February 8, 2008

Chinese Lessons in Canada

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Chinese Mandarin Language lessons are for students, businessmen or world travelers who want to fully enjoy and experience life when traveling, working or conducting business when in Mandarin speaking countries.

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Chinese Colloquial Idioms, Intermediate and Beginner Lessons

Chinese Colloquial Idioms

This High level Chinese Colloquial Idioms course will start March 2008.

INTERMEDIATE CHINESE

If you have an intermediate level of Chinese and are interested in learning real Chinese then this is your best choice. INTERMEDIATE program will last 4 months, two times a week one day is in the evening, one day is on the weekend.

The tuition is $680. Plus Book $25.

BEGINNER CHINESE

Beginner level Mandarin class will start at the 25th of February. Two times a week. It is a 3-month program.

The tuition is $485, Plus book $15.

PRIVATE CLASSES AVAILABLE
One-on-one class is still available!!!
Special 2008 one-to-one private class price is $35.

Three locations:

65 Wellesley St, E. Unit 200

4002 Sheppard Ave E. ( At kennedy),

3293 Yonge St,( At Lawrence)

For more information, please visit our web registration form:

http://www.eslincanada.com/mandarinregform.html

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Wednesday, February 6, 2008

English Schools in USA

English Schools in USA

USA ESL English schools throughout the USA teach English as a second language to new immigrants, visitors, students and international students. ESL includes conversation, writing, pronunciation, reading, listening, grammar, vocabulary, academic and business English.


Recent Post on the English Schools in USA Blog:

How to Choose an English School in the USA Part 1

Students should ask questions to avoid problems and misunderstandings.

Students should be able to choose their school based on honest, accurate and current school, program and cost information.

Asking proper questions will help students save money, save time, lessen culture shock, and choose the best school and study program based on their unique student needs and preferences.

You can use the following Example Questions to Ask to confirm ESL School ownership, management and qualifications.

Questions should be answered accurately by school representatives or agents. If the answer is different than the printed information in the school contracts then you must get the changes in writing by the agent and confirmed in writing by the school.

Remember if your school contract is not in writing with all the terms and conditions and student rights then you may have no chance to change your school or program or get a refund.

For the full article go to:

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Go to the yahoo sign in page and log in.

1. Go to your "My Yahoo page".
2. When your MyYahoo Page is open click on "Add Content".
3. Click the link at the right "Add RSS by URL"
4. Paste the URL into the form and click "Add"

These are example URLs for an atom RSS feed.
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5. Click on back to "My Yahoo" - your page should reopen.
6. Click on the new RSS Feed Link with the Blog Title and Story title.
7. That is it - success - you can read RSS Feeds

Yahoo has made the process of reading Blogs very easy by bringing the recent posts to your MyYahoo page.

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English Schools in USA

USA ESL English schools throughout the USA teach English as a second language to new immigrants, visitors, students and international students. ESL includes conversation, writing, pronunciation, reading, listening, grammar, vocabulary, academic and business English.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Jobs in Canada

Introducing the Jobs in Canada Blog

Jobs in Canada can be permanent jobs, temporary jobs, contract jobs, professional jobs, administration jobs, technical jobs or internship work experience. Info includes work visas, job openings, work permits, criteria for health and medical clearances, language proficiency, employment standards, education requirements, work experience requirements, job skills, job duties and responsibilities.

Email jobs to best.canada.education (at) gmail (dot) com

RECENT POST on Jobs in Canada Blog

National Association seeks Membership Representative

The Association is the national private-sector advocate for Canada’s $66.9 billion tourism industry, is seeking candidates for a full-time, permanent position.

This position will be responsible for the association’s membership as well as various sales initiatives.

Membership duties will include:
•Database management
•Member recruitment
•Invoice and collections
•Membership communications

Sales Initiatives duties include:
• Sponsorship sales for select events
• Liaison on partnership projects
• Represent Association and its programs at tradeshow events
• Administration related to sales activities

Qualifications:

• Strong existing computer skills and ability to learn new programs quickly
• Business/communications/marketing diploma
• Ability to work independently and as an effective member of the team
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good telephone and written communication skills
• Ability to travel periodically
• Sales experience an asset
• Fluently bilingual preferred

Association provides a comprehensive benefits package and a salary commensurate with experience......

Visit often to see new jobs!!!

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Toefl Toeic Ielts Cambridge Tests

Toefl Toeic Ielts Cambridge Tests

TOEFL TOEIC IELTS Cambridge Test Information includes preparation, exam questions, quizes, essays, short answer, listening, speaking, conversation, pronunciation, vocabulary, listening comprehension, reading comprehension, grammar and writing composition.

This blog will offer information articles and study tips that will help students prepare for writing English Toefl Toeic Ielts Cambridge Tests.


Recent Post on the TOEFL TEST

Looking for TOEFL Test Taking TIPS
Looking for TOEFL Test Taking TIPS

It is always interesting to look for test taking tips because everyone's perspective is different. The test tips are different depending on the age, training and experience of the test taker.

What is common sense to experienced test takers is a new concept to novice test takers.

I looked at this headline and had to see what was there

"Crack TOEFL In 3 days"
How I scored 115 out of 120 in the Internet TOEFL - with just 3 days of preparation

The standard TOEFL TEST description and a few hints:

What is different about the TOEFL iBT test?

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ESL in USA Blog

ESL in USA

Free ESL in USA Blog of US universities, colleges, schools, ESL English as a second language schools, private institutes, charter schools, private academies, university programs, college classes, private English classes, English teachers, ESL tutors, instructors, professors, ESL English lessons, ESL education resources, homestay, educational coaching, education consulting services, student resources, information and advice across the continental United States, North America and Hawaii.


Recent Post on ESL in the USA

How to Choose an English School in the USA Part 1
Students should ask questions to avoid problems and misunderstandings.

Students should be able to choose their school based on honest, accurate and current school, program and cost information.

Asking proper questions will help students save money, save time, lessen culture shock, and choose the best school and study program based on their unique student needs and preferences.

You can use the following Example Questions to Ask to confirm ESL School ownership, management and qualifications.

Questions should be answered accurately by school representatives or agents. If the answer is different than the printed information in the school contracts then you must get the changes in writing by the agent and confirmed in writing by the school.

Remember if your school contract is not in writing with all the terms and conditions and student rights then you may have no chance to change your school or program or get a refund.

Go to the ESL in USA Blog for the full article:

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Friday, February 1, 2008

Sentence Master English Writing Games

Introducing the Sentence Master Games Blog

http://sentencemaster.blogspot.com

Sentence Master Games provide a fun practical hands-on learning experience that will help students write English sentences, practice their English grammar and improve their English writing style.

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Take the Sentence Master Challenge it's FUN, it's EASY, and it's FREE !!!

Players can use one word from each of the 9 cards to total 9 words.

Sentence Master English Writing Challenge 2 has 9 word cards to practice specific sentence construction skills, phrases, clauses and complete sentences. The nine word cards are nouns, adjectives, verbs, adverbs, prepositions, conjunctions and articles.


This Sentence Master English Writing Challenge # 2 has 9 word cards.

Players can use one word only from each of the 9 cards to total 9 words.

Scoring is one point for each word used in a complete sentence and a penalty of one point for each word not used.

Players are allowed one entry for each challenge. If you create a second sentence that is better, you can enter it as a replacement entry. Email and write: this is my replacement entry.

The winner will be determined by the number of points earned by the completed sentence.


Players can email their entry to: Sentence Master English Writing Challenge # 2

Players must provide their gender, age, city, nation, region, first language and their status as a student or teacher in their email.

Example:
Alessandro Scapol Garcia, male 25+, Sao Paolo, Brazil, S America, Portuguese, student

The Sentence Master English Writing Challenges will operate several divisions for students: girls, boys, by age (0 to 10, 11 to 15, 16 to 25, 25+), by city, by region, by nation by first language.

The Sentence Master English Writing Challenge will operate one division for teachers.

Winners will get a free Sentence Master Certificate of Merit.
(please provide mailing address)

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TLC Travel Language Culture Network Club Blog

Introducing the (TLC) Travel Language Culture Network Club Blog

TLC Network Club - Travel Language Culture Network Club will organize special member group prices, special events and activities to help provide visitors with both fun and educational programs. Network Club recommendations will assist club members with travel, language, culture, immigration, employment, shopping, homestay and professional services.

RECENT POST FROM TLC Network Club Blog

How to Choose the best ESL English School, Part1

Asking proper questions will help students choose better schools, save money, save time and lessen culture shock.

Owners operate schools - it is important to know who owns the school - school ownership will influence how a school is operated.

QUESTIONS ABOUT SCHOOL OWNERSHIP

Who owns the school?
Are the owners Canadian? USA? UK? Australian? or another country?
Do the owners speak English?
Do the owners have formal university with education as their major?

Managers supervise schools - it is important to know who manges the school - school management will influence how a school is operated.

QUESTIONS ABOUT SCHOOL MANAGEMENT

Who manages the school?
Are the managers Canadian? USA? UK? Australian? or another country?
Do the managers speak English?
Do the managers have formal university with education as their major?

Academic Directors supervise teachers - it is important to know who supervises the teachers - Academic Directors will influence how teachers teach.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ACADEMIC DIRECTOR

Does the school have a full time Academic director?

Is the Academic director Canadian? USA? UK? Australian? or another country?

Does the Academic director speak English?

Does the Academic director have a masters degree with Education as the major?

Does the Academic director have teaching and curriculum development qualifications?

Does the Academic director design the curriculum for each class?

Does the Academic director evaluate all students for initial level placement?

Does the Academic director evaluate all students for on-going level placements?

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ESL in Canada News Blog

Introducing the ESL in Canada News Blog -

ESL in Canada News, information articles, reports, opinions, observations, warnings for ESL English students, teachers, agents, homestays and schools. ESL English News will provide stories about ESL schools, English programs, classes, ESL teaching jobs, teacher resources and teaching materials.

RECENT POST on ESL in Canada BLOG

BC ESL School Scams continue without Regulations
I was hoping that life would be better in BC - but that will not happen.

The notorious international school scam artists that are defrauding thousands of international students and providing Canada with the worst international criminal reputation will be allowed to continue.

BC's Advanced Education Minister Murray Coell had the opportunity to create
mandatory quality-assurance programs and the re-regulation of English as a Second Language (ESL) schools and he failed to deliver anything of value.

Of course the BC politicians are using excuses - it will be difficult to write regulations - it creates competitive dis-advantages for the ESL schools - we need more inspectors - there are only a few bad apples in the industry.

What the BC politicians are not telling the BC voters is that the illegal ESL school operators are acting as visa mills for illegal workers. By the way have you ever heard of the sex trade or human trafficing. There are rumours that some are selling fake Canadian University degrees and some are fronts for money laundering. We get complaints about the small petty criminals that just do not pay their Canadian teachers, their Canadian homestay fees, do not pay Canadian taxes etc. etc..

What is even worse is that many students have their registration and tuition money stolen before they even get to Canada. Many students that get to Canada and are ripped off do not complain because they do not speak English, are afraid of the police and they have been threatened by the criminals.

The BC politicians know that the international ESL student complaints are like the iceberg with 95% of them hidden and never seen. It really looks like the BC politicians have done nothing to help the international ESL students because they are not BC voters and after they had their money stolen they do not have money. When have you ever seen a BC politician help someone that is not a voter and has no money?

Read some more from the Vancouver Sun ....

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