Why is the word “beef” used instead of “cow” to describe the food we eat? After the Norman conquest in 1066, the French nobles were served by the Anglo Saxons. The Anglo-Saxons who raised the animals in the fields used the English names, but the people who cooked and served the meat used the Norman [...]
We wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all our English students and teachers. What are your new year’s resolutions for 2012? I have an idea for the top of the list: Speak English Now!
Join us at the Taiwanese Cultural Night this Friday. The tickets are available at the reception. Click here to see this event on Facebook.
Another year is coming to an end, yet we are barely able to notice it much with the shopping craze and activities between Halloween, Xmas, and New Year. November and December registrations are the last chance to benefit from 2011 prices and promotions. Early registration for your English courses can save your money while enjoying a [...]
Our TOEFL iBT preperation course is available from 9 AM – 2:30 PM during the week days. You can attend this course in 4, 8, or 12 week periods. Contact your counsellor to discuss the best solution for your personal or professional needs. Click here to see the 2012 TOEFL iBT schedule.
Last week, I had the privilege of going to Banff, Alberta to visit the students in our Casual Work Experience Resort program. The best words to describe my time there are “chilly” and “colourful,” because the leaves in Alberta are turning yellow and red even faster than here in Vancouver. It made the drive through [...]
The best party of the year is coming soon. The Halloween Party tickets are $10 if you buy them before October 24th. They are available at the reception and from Serena. This will be an all ages event, with dancing, music, food, a photo booth and alcohol sales for students that are above 19 years [...]
Concord Immigration Strategies is making a FREE presentation on September 28, 2011 (Wednesday) in Gastown campus overviewing some popular programs, requirements and other facts that can help you prepare for your stay in Canada. You can benefit from this presentation if you are planning to attend a Study and Work Program or explore the long term [...]
CAE and FCE course schedules are updated. You can download the updated Cambridge courses PDF to review the course requirements, to see the exam dates, or to see the CAE and FCE course start dates. The Cambridge Examinations are the most popular certificates of British English and are widely accepted in both the business and academic [...]
Click here to download our updated English class lists for the new term. You can refer to it whether you are planning to attend a trial lesson, registering for English courses, or requesting a change of class that you are currently studying at.
