Vancouver is a bustling city that is full of opportunities for personal growth, including a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. Volunteering puts students in a position where they can develop and test their language in a local environment. They have a chance to work side by side with people from all over Vancouver. They also get hands-on work experience that can boost their resume and help expand their local network....Read More
Did you know that going to the theatre is a great way to test and expand your English? Watching movies is fun and educational. Think about it – don’t you want to learn and have fun at the same time? [su_spacer size=”40″] [su_spacer size=”10″] Learning Using Movies Here’s the deal – in a movie theatre, movies do not have subtitles. So, movie-goers must rely on visual clues and their listening...Read More
A common mistake Students often confuse how to use the words ‘grow’ and ‘grow up’. Often, teachers will hear the following types of sentences: “I have to grow up my plants.” “My parents grew me well.” Do you know what is wrong with each? [su_spacer size=”40″] [su_spacer size=”15″] How to use ‘grow’ We use ‘grow’ to talk about things that get bigger, taller, or greater. Often, we talk about size....Read More
[su_spacer size=”10″] Last month, many VanWest students signed up to do some volunteering at the Christmas Market. Volunteering provides many benefits for students. Not only that, but it’s a true test of your English skills – but don’t take it from us! Read about what each of these students thought about their experiences: [su_spacer size=”30″] [su_spacer size=”10″] The Experience: Volunteering at the Christmas Market [su_spacer size=”15″] “I volunteered once a...Read More