Farewell, Winter, What Little There Was of It!

Another nine to ten months to go till you return.


Thank God for the fun we had, though!

Learn Stuff about Healthcare Practitioners

Did you know there is so much more than doctors and nurses in the healthcare professions? There are dentists, chiropractors, phlebologists, and many more. Also, you get professionals in specific specializations, such as cosmetic dentists, orthodontic surgeons, periodontal dentists, etc.

The following activities introduce you to some of these practitioners--have fun doing and learning!

1. Watch the 11-page Voicethread presentation above on cosmetic dentistry. Listen to that funny-looking "Jose" for stress and pronunciation. Choose one page for yourself to record your reading of that page.
2. Listening and Vocabulary: Cosmetic Surgery
3. Role Play with a Partner: Describing Symptoms to a Doctor
4. Write one sentence of over five words from this presentation:

Is Your Job Search Like Throwing a Paper Plane at the Stars?

Have you ever heard back from companies you applied to?

Do you hope to get a reply for your future job applications?

What's really going on in the Human Resources Departments that get those application letters?

Can you beat the system?

Check out the answers to those and more questions on this 4-page Time magazine article.

Free ESL Presentations at Prezi!

This one's pretty interesting--for pronunciation help:

ESL Phonics on Prezi

Check them out at this website, and identify 2 of your favourite Prezis on your blogs.

Submit Your Articles for NewsLINC by March 9

The Spring Season edition of NewsLINC is on the theme of "Seasonal," and you're encouraged to submit your entries on your blog by March 9 so that you can edit and submit it before office deadline of March 16.



Here is what you can write about:

Category	Description / Idea Prompts
Activity	Activities appropriate for ESL and multicultural learners. ·         Jokes or riddles ·         Word games ·         Word of the day
Arts	Submissions related to the arts (visual arts, crafts, design, dance, film, literature, music, theatre). ·         Write a short story or poem. ·         Share your artistic talent. ·         Provide a review of your favourite book / movie / artist / etc.
Bio	Student profiles that exclude information about birth date or age.
Canada	Submissions which highlight Canada. ·         How do you describe Canada to your friends or family living abroad? ·         What do you like about living in Canada? ·         Write about a famous Canadian personality, landmark, historical event, etc. ·         Recommend places to visit or day trips in Ontario / Canada
Celebration	Student success stories or special life events. ·         Share a personal success story (big or small) ·         Write about a special life event (wedding, birth, anniversary, etc.) ·         Write about a traditional celebration
General	If the submission does not fit with any of the other categories.
Heritage	Student reflections about their homeland or ethnic origins. ·         What do you miss the most about your homeland? ·         Describe a custom from your homeland ·         Write about where you came from
Recipe	Special recipes that have not been reproduced from the web or a book.
Seasonal	Submissions related to seasonal themes.  Suggestions for the spring edition: ·         Easter ·         Victoria Day ·         What is your favourite spring flower? ·         What do you like the most about spring? ·         How do you feel about rain? ·         Spring cleaning ·         Spring gardening
Settlement	Student settlement stories. ·         Share a funny story about settling in Canada ·         What has surprised you the most? ·         What are some of the challenges you have faced? ·         What or who has helped you to adjust?
Skills	Tips, challenges and experiences related to finding work, working or learning in Canada. ·         Workplace culture ·         Looking for work / networking / volunteering ·         Studying / learning new skills

So do write away right away! I'd be so glad to see you all published in English!

What did the judge sentence this man to?

Listen, and list your answers:


1. stop by _____________________
2. get _____________________
3. get _____________________
4. get _____________________
5. go _____________________
6. _____________________ Red Lobster
7. _____________________ bowling
8. sit down and _____________________ counselling


Complete the blanks, and post your answers either in the Comments below or on your blog.

IEP Conference, Feb 10, 2012

Those living in or around the Greater Toronto Area are encouraged to consider visiting the Internationally Educated Professionals Conference in Downtown Toronto.



Let me know if you're going! Maybe we could meet there.