Canadian
as a Second Language Institute - Vancouver, British Columbia
  CSLI's
monthly contest this month was a public speaking competition. Students
from all levels prepared a 3-minute speech on a topic of their choice.
Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced students each had their own contest,
and the winners presented their speeches to the whole school. As public
speaking is seen as challenging by most people, our students have certainly
demonstrated their English mastery by being able to do so in a second
language!
And the winner is...CSLI's annual Oscar Graduation
party took place with the red carpet rolling out and students presenting
awards to fellow students and staff in true Hollywood style. The previous
day, we held a flag-raising for Libya. CSLI's population of Libyan students
has increased recently, and we were honored to add their flag to our lobby,
as well as have a beautiful presentation of Libyan food and music for
all to enjoy.
http://www.csli.com/
Study
Abroad Canada - Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
 Students
and staff of Study Abroad Canada enjoyed decorating their own heart-shaped
Valentine’s cakes recently. Students used their artistic talents to produce
yummy-looking cakes. Students took the cakes home to share with host families
and friends. It was a delicious activity! Everyone will remember Valentine’s
Day when they received a beautiful red rose from the directors and staff
of Study Abroad Canada.
Upcoming activities include touring a maple sugar
farm, ice fishing Easter egg decorating, and tubing. Tubing is sliding
down a hill on the soft inner tube of a huge tire.
http://www.eccl.ca/
KIOSK International
- Toronto, Ontario
 KIOSK
students love to have fun. During these winter months, we are playing
indoor soccer, indoor beach volleyball, going to clubs, as well as skiing
(outdoors!). Indoor soccer is everyone's favourite activity because we
are a real team which competes in the Ontario Indoor Soccer League. The
team is made up of KIOSK students and members of the KIOSK community who
look handsome in their team uniforms... So far so good! The team has won
one of its two games and is looking more and more like a cohesive unit,
which come to think of,
is very much like the KIOSK family… a cohesive unit.
Our students also make
up an international family. We love to celebrate everyone's holidays.
The biggest festival in February is the Lunar New Year which is a major
event in many countries. In Toronto, students enjoy watching street parades
with the Chinese dragon going into the shops. We had a party at school,
went to a restaurant for a special meal then to a huge New Year celebration
in the International Trade Centre. Talking with new friends while participating
in new cultural experiences is a great way to practice speaking English.
www.kiosk.on.ca/
Educere International
College - Calgary, Alberta
 We
have been experiencing extremely warm spring like weather this February.
The sky is clear and blue, the sun is shining and we are forecasted to
be above 10°C by the end of the week.
 This
month we have done a variety of activities. We went for a pre-Valentines
tour of the Bernard Callebaut Chocolate Factory. Everyone enjoyed the
free chocolate that they received during the tour and Mari purchased some
additional chocolates for the students to share. She was extremely popular
at this point. Next, Mari and the students went skating at the Olympic
Oval. There were a few crashes, falls and bruises but everyone had a great
time. We are all trying to be healthy and remain active over the winter
months and yoga is the perfect way to achieve this. This month we had
a yoga instructor come to the school and show our students and teachers
the basic yoga positions. The event was so popular that next month we
are planning to do it again. We celebrated Valentines Day with a chocolate
fondue.
http://www.educere.ca
Canadian College
of Business and Language - Victoria, BC
Record sunshine in Victoria
 T he
flowers and Cherry trees are all in blossom just in time for Victoria’s
annual February Flower Count. The city of Victoria is having record breaking
hours of sunshine this February and Canadian College students are enjoying
every minute of it! We’ve hosted an international Potluck lunch, gone
skating, had lunch in China Town, played bowling, and toured the wonderful
Royal British Columbia Museum. And, every chance our students get, they
are taking their breaks in Bastion Square sitting next to yellow Daffodils
and enjoying our wonderful view of Victoria Harbour.
CCBL students out in
the community
Our February programs included CCBL students going out into the community
for a number of classes. They made cultural presentations at Selkirk Montessori
School to sixty grade one and two students, socialized with local seniors,
and participated in a Language Exchange class at Stelly’s High School.
Starting February 29th, students in our Internship Program will begin
the work component of their program and join the staff of a variety of
local businesses for a three-week job placement. Contact Admissions@CanadianCollege.ca
for complete program information or register on-line at
www.CanadianCollege.ca.
Interlangues Language
School - Ottawa, Ontario
 February
is Black History Month and as such we have had numerous activities around
this theme. At the beginning of the month the students researched and
presented Black Canadians who have made significant contributions to Canadian
society. It was a week-long project incorporating all skills. Students
will also attend a presentation about Black culture given here at our
school. We are very proud to introduce this topic and history to our students!
With Winterlude coming to an end this month, the next big activity will
be our annual trip to the Sugarbush, where maple syrup is made. Be sure
to check back next month to find out more about this exciting activity!
We are pleased to announce that our Business English classes are going
very well. We have had the opportunity to introduce students from abroad,
interested in business, to Canadian business people who are also studying
English. It is a wonderful networking opportunity for both our International
students and our domestic students. Another reminder as well, that you
can finish your course off with a TOEIC® test, taken on site at our
school. Stay tuned for information regarding our summer programs, in the
coming months!
www.interlangues.ca/
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