How to Study English As a long time ESL teacher, some of the most effective methods for learning English that I’ve witnessed have been the most basic ones, yet maintained in a consistent manner. Above all else, it’s important to …
English Immersion in Homestay Immerse yourself into Canadian culture and the English language by living in a homestay. In the homestay program, you get to live with a Canadian family which will help you to practice your English after class! …
5 Tips for Being Successful in Canada If you are thinking about travelling to Canada to study and you are finding yourself unsure about whether or not you will be successful in this new and unfamiliar country then you have …
What to Expect on Your First Day at CLLC Starting at a new school in a new country can be scary, especially if you do not know what to expect. At CLLC we will welcome you with a big smile …
Pronunciation Tips for Students Learning English in Canada When students are new to learning English they can sometimes worry about their accents. Accents are okay, we love accents! However, if you want to master a language it is important to …
Tips For Overcoming the 6 Month Blues Coming to a new country and new city is a wonderful adventure, but is can be hard to be far from the ones you love. When you add learning a new language, it …
Academic English Citations To tell your reader that certain pieces of your writing originally came from another source, use citations. By doing so, your reader can find the original source. Citations give information on things like the author(s), title, date, …
More English, More Friends The first day I came to CLLC, I saw students from different countries chatting and laughing together everywhere. I found this cultural intermingling of students fascinating. Why? In my experience, even though we encourage students to …
Quick Grammar Test and Exercise to Improve Your Skills As international students learn the English language their lessons are riddled with holes that sooner or later show up. For example, students who regularly do well with speaking and listening still …
How to Improve Our English Skills in Canada So, we move to a new country and everything feels, looks, sounds, and tastes different than our home! Sometimes we can feel lonely and lost. Sometimes people can’t understand what we say. …