Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Speak English Better

Introducing the Speak English Better Blog

I hope this blog is exactly what you are looking for. I plan to regularly add information, tips, free resources and articles relevant to accent reduction, English fluency, international business and culture, among other topics.

As a Communication Coach and Trainer in Toronto, Ontario Canada I deal a lot with people from different backgrounds and different levels of English fluency. It is part of my job to help ESL (English as a Second Language) students, immigrants, overseas company executives and managers etc. improve their overall ability to speak English with native speakers like myself.

This allows them to feel more at ease, gain more confidence in interviews and at the office, develop friendships and professional relationships quickly and also integrate faster in their new city.

for additional info....

Speak English Better Blog URL
http://speakenglishbetter.blogspot.com/

Speak English Better Blog Feed
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Education Articles Blogs Websites BLOG URL
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Links to our favourite websites:


Link to ESL in Canada Directory of ESL English tutors, teachers, classes, lessons, Business English, Canada universities, colleges, schools, Canadian ESL English as a second language schools, programs, instructors, free ESL English lessons, homestay, education coaching, consulting services, student resources, information and advice across Canada, North America



Link to TLC Travel Language Culture Network language exchanges, travel, immigration, employment, shopping, homestay and professional services



Link to Sentence Master English Writing Game that helps students improve English grammar, English vocabulary, writing phrases, clauses and complete English sentences.

Sunday, March 16, 2008

University in USA Blog

University in USA

There over 6000 universities in the USA. There is a mixture of private universities, public universities, corporate sponsored and church sponsored universities. We will present information for prospective university students interested in USA universities.


Example Topics Posted on the University in USA Blog

Introducing the Association of American Medical Colleges AAMC

Introduction to Accreditation in the USA

How to Win A USA Scholarship

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

AdvancED created by Merger of three Organizations

The Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education

U.S. Regional University Accrediting Organizations

CHEA - Council for Higher Education Accreditation



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Education Articles Blogs Websites BLOG URL
http://education-articles-blogs-websites.blogspot.com/

Links to our favourite websites:


Link to ESL in Canada Directory of ESL English tutors, teachers, classes, lessons, Business English, Canada universities, colleges, schools, Canadian ESL English as a second language schools, programs, instructors, free ESL English lessons, homestay, education coaching, consulting services, student resources, information and advice across Canada, North America



Link to TLC Travel Language Culture Network language exchanges, travel, immigration, employment, shopping, homestay and professional services



Link to Sentence Master English Writing Game that helps students improve English grammar, English vocabulary, writing phrases, clauses and complete English sentences.

Friday, March 7, 2008

Students for Literacy Ottawa

Students for Literacy Ottawa

We are a volunteer group, established in 1994. We have a student club at Carleton and U Ottawa as well as community volunteers. We run free reading circles and after-school programs for children.

Students for Literacy in Ottawa is a local chapter of Frontier College. Currently we work with children and youth in the Ottawa area who have a high need of help with their reading and writing.

We believe that literacy is a right and we work towards achieving literacy for all.

Recent Post:

Be a Labourer-Teacher!

LABOURER-TEACHER PROGRAM JOB POSTING: 2007

Number of Positions Available: Approximately 35

The Job:
Labourer-Teachers work as paid manual labourers during the day on farms across Canada. In addition to this physical work, they volunteer their time to provide educational and recreational opportunities for their co-workers who are predominantly migrant farm workers from Mexico and the Caribbean.

Work Period:
Mainly summer (May to Labour Day). Positions also available in the fall. The hours are long: in peak season often 12 hours per day, 6-7 days per week.

Pay:
Generally minimum wage. The Labourer-Teacher Program assists participants with travel costs. Housing is provided.

Location:
Rural workplaces, predominantly farms, in Ontario. Labourer-teachers
usually live onsite.

Suggested Qualifications:

• some post-secondary education
• experience with community development and volunteer organizations
• teaching/tutoring experience
• physical fitness
• background in physical labour/relevant physical pursuits
• ability to live and work closely with others, especially in multicultural settings
• knowledge of Spanish, French or other languages (helpful in most positions, but not mandatory)
• excellent judgement and interpersonal skills; high level of maturity
• demonstrated ability to work to high standards unsupervised and to take initiative

What You Get From This Program:

• Hard work, low pay, and the experience of a lifetime!
• intensive pre-placement training
• support during the placement
• new skills, and the chance to be a part of our second century of service

Labourer-Teacher Program, Frontier College
Mail: 35 Jackes Avenue, Toronto, ON, M4T 1E2
Fax: 416-323-3522
Email: labourerteacher@frontiercollege.ca

Blog URL
http://studentsforliteracyottawa.blogspot.com/

Check out their site - they have excellent literacy resources



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Education Articles Blogs Websites BLOG URL
http://education-articles-blogs-websites.blogspot.com/

Links to our favourite websites:


Link to ESL in Canada Directory of ESL English tutors, teachers, classes, lessons, Business English, Canada universities, colleges, schools, Canadian ESL English as a second language schools, programs, instructors, free ESL English lessons, homestay, education coaching, consulting services, student resources, information and advice across Canada, North America



Link to TLC Travel Language Culture Network language exchanges, travel, immigration, employment, shopping, homestay and professional services



Link to Sentence Master English Writing Game that helps students improve English grammar, English vocabulary, writing phrases, clauses and complete English sentences.