Why international students fail English tests
Students fail because they do not understand the test requirements.
Students underestimate the large volume of work necessary to pass.
Students fail because they have limited English vocabulary.
Students fail because some English skills are not practiced.
Students rely on "secret tips" rather than real skill.
Students fail because they cram for tests and become confused.
Students fail because they become upset and cannot perform.

How international students can SCORE HIGH on NEW English tests.

First step in your plan to pass a specific English test is to
understand the test requirements. Is the test a written test only, do
you have to read a text, do you have to listen to a conversation on
tape, how much speaking is required, what type of questions will be
asked, what type of answers are required. Students must understand
how the English information is presented, what English skills are
being tested, and how answers must be submitted.

Second step is to understand the volume of advanced English skills
and vocabulary required to score high. Students must have studied and
practiced English for 2500 to 5000 hours counting school and self
study.

Students require a vocabulary of between 8,000 and 15,000 words to
score high on the new TOEFL, TOEIC, AP, IELTS and Cambridge tests.

To score high students require all four English skills (reading,
writing, speaking, listening) and technical language structure
knowledge (grammar) and vocabulary (comprehension) and familiarity
with the test formats and answer format requirements.

The "secret tips" of using grammar to decode questions or specific
words that have a higher percentage of occurrence in the correct
answers may give you the opportunity to raise your score from 0 to 2
%. If your vocabulary is less than 8000 words or your listening
skills or writing less than advanced then you will still fail despite
using all the "secret tips" or "secret vocabulary indicating correct
answers".

Everyone knows that cramming helps memorizing facts for a short time
but does very little for the application and practice of the facts.
All English tests are a combination of facts and application of
English skills. Students who only cram for tests will fail most of
the test as answers require the application of English skills. The
students who cram can only help some of their factual knowledge if
they can remember it perfectly. I have never met a student who can
remember crammed English facts correctly.

Students become upset when they read questions they cannot answer,
questions they cannot understand, words they do not know the meaning
of, or "secret words" that occur in two answers. Remember students
that are prepared have less chance of becoming upset. Students that
are rested, relaxed and arrive on time at the test site will do
better.

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Adjuncts
Adverbs of time, place, frequency, degree and manner, together with
Adverbials (phrases that have a function similar to Adverbs), all of
which modify the Verb in the Clause or Sentence are known as Adjuncts

Adverbials
Phrases that function like Adverbs are known as Adverbials.

Adverbs
An Adverb is a word that can change the meaning of all sorts of
grammatical categories, including Verbs, Adjectives, Adverbs and
Nouns There are a number of different types, such as Adverbs of time,
place, frequency, degree and manner.

Articles
A and AN are the Indefinite Articles, used to show that a Countable
Noun is Singular and doesn't refer to any particular example of that
Noun.
THE is the Definite Article, used to refer to a specific example of a
Noun either Singular or Plural.

As
AS can be an Adverb, a Conjunction and a Relative Pronoun.

Auxiliary Verbs
An Auxiliary Verb is used together with another Verb to make a
Question, make it NEGATIVE, give EMPHASIS, show Tense or a
combination of these.
BE, DO and HAVE are the Auxiliary Verbs.

Conjunctions 2
Conjunctions, like AND, AS, BECAUSE, BUT and LIKE, join up
information in a Sentence or Clause.

Conjuncts
A Conjunct links or relates what is said in two sentences, like
HOWEVER; THEREFORE and NEVERTHELESS. Conjuncts are members of the
wider group known as Conjunctions.

Countable & Uncountable Nouns
A Countable Noun can be Singular or Plural.
An Uncountable Noun does not have a Plural form.

Demonstratives
Demonstratives indicate a specific Noun or noun group. The category
can be divided into two sub-categories; Demonstrative Adjectives,
which are used with the Noun they point to, and Demonstrative
Pronouns, which replace the Noun as well as pointing to it.
NB THIS; THAT; THESE and THOSE are identical whether they are
functioning as Pronouns or Adjectives.

Determiners
Articles, Numerals, Possessive Adjectives, Quantifiers and
Demonstrative Adjectives are all Determiners, which means that they
restrict a Noun to a single example or to an identifiable group.

Disjuncts
A Disjunct modifies a whole Sentence or Utterance by expressing the
speaker's attitude, opinion or evaluation of what is being said.
Disjuncts are members of the group known as Sentence (or Sentencial)
Adverbs and Adverbials.

Ditransitive Verbs
Ditransitive Verbs can take a Direct Object and an Indirect Object.

Interrogative Adjectives
Question words, like WHAT and WHICH that accompany and ask for a Noun
to be specified, identified or given a number are INTERROGATIVE
Adjectives.

Interrogative Adverbs
Question words that affect the Verb in terms of concepts like TIME
(WHEN), MANNER (HOW), REASON (WHY) or LOCATION (WHERE) are
INTERROGATIVE Adverbs.

Interrogative Pronouns
Question words that act like Pronouns, like WHAT, WHICH, WHO and WHOM
are called Interrogative Pronouns.

Intransitive Verbs do not take an Object
Only Transitive Verbs can have a Passive form.

Its & It's
IT'S is a contraction of either "it is" or "it has". (TAKES
APOSTROPHE) ITS shows possession. (NO APOSTROPHE)

Like
LIKE can be an Adjective, Adverb, Conjunction, Noun, Pronoun or Verb.

Modal Verbs
A Modal Verb is used to express the speaker's ideas about such things
as the possibility, intention, obligation and necessity of the action
or state described by the Verb it accompanies.
CAN, COULD, WILL, WOULD, etc, are examples of Modal Verbs.

Monotransitive Verbs
MONOTRANSITIVE VERBS take a single Object.

Negative Pronouns
NO-ONE; NOBODY; NEITHER; NONE and NOTHING are the Negative Pronouns,
which are used to replace a Noun or Noun Phrase and make it negative.

Noun Phrase
A Noun Phrase consists of a Noun together with any of the words that
modify it, including Determiners and Adjectives

Numerals
Numerals are part of the family of Determiners and consist of
Cardinal Numbers (one, two, three ...) and Ordinal Numbers (first,
second...).

Parts of Speech- Alone
As an Adjective, ALONE is Predictive - it cannot come before a Noun.
It is also an Adverb - live ALONE, etc.

Parts of Speech- Because
BECAUSE can be either an Adverb or a Conjunction

Parts of Speech- But
BUT is a Conjunction, Preposition & Adverb

Parts of Speech- Few
FEW, FEWER and FEWEST can used an Adjective, Noun or Pronoun

Parts of Speech- How
HOW can be either an Adverb or a Noun

Parts of Speech- If
IF is a Conjunction (occasionally a Countable Noun used in the Plural
= IFS)

Parts of Speech- Just
JUST can be an Adjective or an Adverb. As an Adjective, it means
being fair and doing what ought to be done.

Parts of Speech- Little
LITTLE, LESS and LEAST can be used as Adjectives, Nouns andPronouns

Parts of Speech- Many
MANY can be an Adjective, Noun or Pronoun

Parts of Speech- Much
MUCH, MORE and MOST can be used as Adjectives, Nouns, Pronouns &
Adverbs

Parts of Speech- Nevertheless
NEVERTHELESS = Adjective & Conjunction

Parts of Speech- Since
SINCE can be an Adverb, a Conjunction or a Preposition

Parts of Speech- These & Those
THESE is the Plural of this and, likewise, it can be a Demonstrative
Adjective or a Demonstrative Pronoun

THOSE is the Plural of that. It can also be a Demonstrative Adjective
or a Demonstrative Pronoun

Parts of Speech- This & That
THIS can be a Demonstrative Adjective or a Demonstrative Pronoun
THAT can be an Adverb, Conjunction, Demonstrative Pronoun, Adjective,
or a Pronoun.

Parts of Speech- What
WHAT can be an Adjective, Adverb or a Pronoun

Parts of Speech- Where
WHERE can be an Adverb, Conjunction, Noun or Pronoun

Parts of Speech- Which
WHICH can be either an Adjective or a Pronoun

Parts of Speech- While
WHILE can be a Conjunction, Noun or Verb.

Parts of Speech- Who
WHO can be either an Adjective or a Pronoun

Parts of Speech- Whom
WHOM can be either an Adjective or a Pronoun

Parts of Speech- Why
WHY - Adverb or Noun

Personal Pronouns
I; YOU; SHE; HE; IT; WE; and THEY are the Personal Pronouns that can
act as the Subject of a Verb.
ME; YOU; HER; HIM; IT; US and THEM are the Personal Pronouns that can
act as the Object of a Verb.
NB: YOU and IT do not change and HER can also be used as a Possessive
Adjective.

Possessive Adjectives
MY; YOUR; HER; HIS; ITS; OUR and THEIR are the Possessive Adjectives
that are used to show who owns something.

NB: HER is the same when used in the Personal Pronoun form and HIS
and ITS can also act as Possessive Pronouns.

Possessive Pronouns
MINE; YOURS; HERS; HIS; ITS; OURS & THEIRS are Possessive Pronouns
that show who owns something and replace the Noun itself.
NB: HIS and ITS are the same when they are acting as Possessive
Adjectives.

Prepositions
Prepositions like IN, OF and ON link Nouns, Pronouns & Gerunds to
other words.

Pronouns
Pronouns are words that can replace or substitute a Noun or a Noun
Phrase, inc. I; ME; MINE; MYSELF; SOME; ANY; NO; NOBODY; NO-ONE;
NOTHING; THIS; THAT; THESE; THOSE; WHAT; WHICH; WHO and WHOM.

Quantifiers
Words that show how much of a Noun there is or how many examples of a
Noun there are called Quantifiers, a category that includes Numerals
and words like SOME and ANY; NONE; EITHER and NEITHER.

Reciprocal Pronouns
Reciprocal Pronouns show that an action works both ways:
James and Kate love EACH OTHER. (This means that James loves Kate and
that Kate loves James)

Reflexive Pronouns
MYSELF; YOURSELF; HERSELF; HIMSELF; ITSELF; OURSELVES; YOURSELVES &
THEMSELVES are the Pronouns used when the Subject and Object or
complement of the Verb are the same.
NB: The second person (YOU) has either a Singular or Plural
reference. THEMSELF and ONESELF are often used as an impersonal
Singular reflexive pronoun when it isn't clear if the person referred
to is male or female.

Relative Pronouns
Words used to introduce clauses in sentences, like THAT; WHICH; WHO;
and WHOSE are Relative Pronouns.

So
SO can be used to emphasise an Adjective, Adverb or a combination of
Adverb + Adjective.

So & Such 1
SO can be an Adverb, Conjunction or Pronoun.
SUCH can be an Adjective, Adverb or Pronoun

Some & Any 1
SOME and ANY can be Pronouns or Quantifiers.

Spell
SPELL can both regular (SPELL\SPELLED\SPELLED) and irregular
(SPELL\SPELT\SPELT).

Such
SUCH can be used to emphasise a Noun (with or without an Article), or
an Adjective + Noun.

Themself & Themselves
THEMSELF is used as an alternative to HIMSELF or HERSELF when the
Gender is unknown or indeterminate. It is, therefore, Singular, which
some people use as grounds to find fault with it as a word and call
it wrong.

THEMSELVES is Plural.
They're, Their & There
THEY'RE = THEY ARE
THEIR = Possessive Adjective
THERE can be used as an Adverb or a Noun
.
Transitive & Intransitive Verbs
Transitive Verbs can take an Object.
Examples
Examples- Adjectives that look like Adverbs 1
BEASTLY; BROTHERLY; COSTLY; COWARDLY; DAILY; ELDERLY; FATHERLY;
FORTNIGHTLY; FRIENDLY; GHASTLY; GHOSTLY; LEISURELY; LIKELY; LIVELY

Examples- Adjectives that look like Adverbs 2
LONELY; LOVELY; MONTHLY; MOTHERLY; NIGHTLY; SILLY; SISTERLY; TIMELY;
UGLY; WEEKLY; YEARLY

Examples- Adverbials
IN FACT; ALL IN ALL; ALL TOLD; AFTER LUNCH; IN FRANCE
Examples- Adverbs of degree 1
ABSOLUTELY; WHOLLY; COMPLETELY; DEFINITELY; ENTIRELY; FAIRLY

Examples- Adverbs of degree 2
FULLY; NEARLY; PARTIALLY; SIMPLY; SURELY; THOROUGHLY; TOTALLY;
UTTERLY

Examples- Adverbs of frequency 1
ALWAYS; USUALLY; GENERALLY; NORMALLY; FREQUENTLY; REGULARY; OFTEN;
SOMETIMES

Examples- Adverbs of frequency 2
OCCASIONALLY; SELDOM; RARELY; NEVER; EVER; DAILY; WEEKLY; MONTHLY;
YEARLY

Examples- Adverbs of manner 1
ANGRILY; BADLY; BEAUTIFULLY; CAREFULLY; CARELESSLY; CASUALLY;
CHEERFULLY; CLEVERLY; CORRECTLY; FORMALLY; GENTLY

Examples- Adverbs of manner 2
HAPPILY; IMPOLITELY; INFORMALLY; UNHAPPILLY; KINDLY; LUCKILY;
UNLUCKILY; POLITELY; POWERFULLY; QUICKLY; QUIETLY; RUDELY

Examples- Adverbs of manner 3
SADLY; SHYLY; SLOWLY; SOUNDLY; STUPIDLY; SWEETLY; SUDDENLY;
THOROUGHLY; WELL; WILDLY

Examples- Adverbs of place 1
AHEAD; AROUND; BACK; DOWNHILL; DOWNSTAIRS; DOWNTOWN; HERE; THERE
Examples- Adverbs of place 2

INDOORS; INSIDE; LOCALLY; OUTDOORS; OUTSIDE; UPHILL; UPSTAIRS
Examples- Adverbs of time 1

AFTERWARDS; ALREADY; BEFOREHAND; EARLY; EVENTUALLY; FINALLY
Examples- Adverbs of time 2

JUST; LATELY; NOW; RECENTLY; SOON; STILL; TODAY; TOMORROW; YESTERDAY
Examples- Auxiliary Verbs 1

AM; 'M; ARE; 'RE; AREN'T; IS; ISN'T; WAS; WASN'T; WERE; WEREN'T; BE;
BEING; BEEN
Examples- Auxiliary Verbs 2

DO; DON'T; DOES; DOESN'T; DID; DIDN'T
Examples- Auxiliary Verbs 3

HAVE; 'VE; HAVEN'T; HAS; HASN'T; HAD; HADN'T; HAVING
Examples- Conjunctions 1

AND; AS; BECAUSE; BUT; LIKE; OR
Examples- Conjunctions 2

HOWEVER; ALTOGETHER; THEREFORE; THUS; HENCE; LIKEWISE; NEVERTHELESS;
NONETHELESS
Examples- Conjunctions 3

ALTHOUGH; THOUGH; WHERE; WHEREVER; WHEREAS; WHILE
Examples- Conjunctions 4

IF; SO; THAT; UNLESS
Examples- Conjunctions 4

AFTER; BEFORE; SINCE; TILL; UNTIL; WHEN; WHENEVER
Examples- Conjunctions 5

WHEREBY; WHEREUPON; WHILST
Examples- Conjuncts

HOWEVER; ALTOGETHER; THEREFORE; THUS; HENCE; LIKEWISE; NEVERTHELESS;
NONETHELESS

Examples- Definite Article
THE

Examples- Demonstrative Adjectives
THIS; THAT; THESE; THOSE

Examples- Demonstrative Pronouns
THIS; THAT; THESE; THOSE; NONE; NEITHER; ONE

Examples- Disjuncts 1
ADMITTEDLY; CERTAINLY; DEFINITELY, IN FACT; NATURALLY; FRANKLY;
PERHAPS; STRANGELY

Examples- Disjuncts 2
POSSIBLY; REALLY; ACTUALLY; OFFICIALLY; SURPRISINGLY; FORTUNATELY;
LUCKILY; PREFERABLY

Examples- Indefinite Article
A & AN

Examples- Interrogative Pronouns
WHAT; WHICH; WHO; WHOM

Examples- Modal Verbs
CAN; CANNOT; CAN'T; COULD; COULDN'T; MUST; MUSTN'T; WILL; WON'T; 'LL;
WOULD; WOULDN'T; SHALL; SHAN'T; SHOULD; SHOULDN'T; MAY; MAYN'T;
MIGHT; MIGHTN'T; OUGHT; OUGHTN'T; NEEDN'T; DARE; DAREN'T

Examples- Negative Pronouns
NO-ONE; NOBODY; NEITHER; NONE & NOTHING

Examples- Numerals (Cardinal Numbers)
ZERO; ONE; TWO; THREE; FOUR; FIVE; SIX; SEVEN; EIGHT; NINE; TEN
0; 1; 2; 3; 4; 5; 6; 7; 8; 9; 10

Examples- Numerals (Ordinal Numbers)
FIRST; SECOND; THIRD; FOURTH; FIFTH; SIX; SEVENTH; EIGHTH; NINTH;
TENTH
1st; 2nd; 3rd; 4th; 5th; 6th; 7th; 8th; 9th; 10th

Examples of Irregular Adjectives
BAD; WORSE; WORST; FAR; FURTHER; FARTHER; FURTHEST; FARTHEST; GOOD;
BETTER; BEST; LITTLE; LESS; LEAST; MUCH; MANY; MORE; MOST
Examples of Some, Any & No 1
ANY; ANYONE; ANYBODY; ANYWHERE; ANYWAY; ANYHOW; ANYTHING; ANYPLACE

Examples of Some, Any & No 2
SOME; SOMEONE; SOMEBODY; SOMEWHERE; SOMEWAY; SOMEHOW; SOMETHING;
SOMEPLACE

Examples of Some, Any & No 3
NO; NOONE; NO-ONE; NOBODY; NOWHERE; NOHOW; NOTHING

Examples- Parts of Speech
Adjectives; Adverbs; Articles; Auxiliary Verbs; Conjunctions;
Ditransitive Verbs, Gerunds ; Infinitives; Intransitive Verbs; Modal
Verbs; Nouns; Prepositions; Pronouns; Relative Pronouns; Transitive
Verbs

Examples- Personal Pronouns (Object)
ME; YOU; HER; HIM; IT; US & THEM

Examples- Personal Pronouns (One)
ONE, ONE'S and ONESELF can be used as Impersonal Pronouns, but they
are rather old-fashioned now.

Examples- Personal Pronouns (Subject)
I; YOU; SHE; HE; IT; WE; & THEY

Examples- Possessive Adjectives
MY; YOUR; HER; HIS; ITS; OUR & THEIR

Examples- Possessive Pronouns
MINE; YOURS; HERS; HIS; ITS; OURS & THEIRS

Examples- Prepositions 1
AT; BY; IN; INTO; OFF; ON; ONTO; TO UNDER

Examples- Prepositions 2
ABOUT; ABOVE; AFTER; ALONG; AMONG; AROUND

Examples- Prepositions 3
FOR; FROM; OF; OVER; PAST; TOWARD; TOWARDS THROUGH

Examples- Prepositions 4
SINCE; TILL; UNTIL; WITH; WITHOUT

Examples- Prepositions 5
AMID; AMIDST; AMONGST

Examples- Prepositions 6
BEFORE; BEHIND; BELOW; BESIDE BETWEEN

Examples- Quantifiers 1
SOME; MUCH; MANY; FEW; LITTLE; SEVERAL; A LOT OF; LOTS OF; HALF;
PLENTY OF; 1; 1st

Examples- Quantifiers 2
ALL; ANY; EVERY; EACH; BOTH; ENOUGH; NEITHER; EITHER; NONE; NO

Examples- Quantifiers 3
MORE; MOST; FEWER; FEWEST; LESS; LEAST

Examples- Reciprocal Pronouns
EACH OTHER; ONE ANOTHER

Examples- Reflexive Pronouns
MYSELF; YOURSELF; HERSELF; HIMSELF; ITSELF; ONESELF; OURSELVES;
OURSELVES; THEMSELVES; & THEMSELVES

Examples- Relative Pronouns
THAT; WHICH; WHO; WHOM; WHOSE

Examples- Sentencial Adverbs 1
YES; NO

Examples- Words that can give emphasis 1
REALLY; SO; SUCH

Examples- Words that can give emphasis 2
MYSELF; YOURSELF; HERSELF; HIMSELF; ITSELF; OURSELVES; YOURSELVES;
THEMSELVES (Reflexive Pronouns)

Examples- Words that can give emphasis 3
DO + (Adverb + Verb); DOES + (Adverb + Verb); DID + (Adverb + Verb)

Examples- Words that can give emphasis 4
HOW + Adjective or Adjectival Phrase
WHAT + Noun or Noun Phrase

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algebraic expression. One or more variables and possibly numbers and
operation symbols. For example, 3x + 6, x, and 5x are algebraic
expressions.

algorithm. A systematic procedure for carrying out a computation. For
example, the addition algorithm is a set of rules for finding the sum
of two or more numbers.

alternate angles. Two angles on opposite sides of a transversal when
it crosses two lines. The angles are equal when the lines are
parallel. The angles form one of these patterns

analog clock. A timepiece that indicates the time through the
position of its hands.

attribute. A quantitative or qualitative characteristic of an object
or a shape, for example, colour, size, thickness. bar graph. See
under graph.

bias. An emphasis on characteristics that are not typical of an
entire population.

binomial. An algebraic expression with two terms, for example, 2x +
4y, 5k - 3n, and 2y2 + 5.

bisector. A line that divides a segment, an angle, a line, or a
figure into two equal halves.

calculation method. Any of a variety of methods used for solving
problems, for example, estimation, mental calculation, pencil-and-
paper computation, the use of technology (including calculators,
computer spreadsheets).

capacity. The greatest amount that a container can hold; usually
measured in litres or millilitres.

census. The counting of an entire population.

coefficient. Part of a term. In a term, the numerical factor is the
numerical coefficient, and the variable factor is the variable
coefficient. For example, in 5y, 5 is the numerical coefficient and y
is the variable coefficient.

complementary angles. Two angles whose sum is 90º.

composite number. A number that has factors other than itself and 1.
For example, the number 8 has four factors: 1, 2, 4, and 8.

computer spreadsheet. Software that helps to organize information
using rows and columns.

concrete materials. Objects that students handle and use in
constructing their own understanding of mathematical concepts and
skills and in illustrating that understanding. Some examples are base
ten blocks, centicubes, construction kits, dice, games, geoboards,
geometric solids, hundreds charts, measuring tapes, Miras, number
lines, pattern blocks, spinners, and tiles. Also called
manipulatives.

cone. A three-dimensional figure with a circular base and a curved
surface that tapers proportionately to an apex.

congruent figures. Geometric figures that have the same size and
shape.

conservation. The property by which something remains the same
despite changes such as physical arrangement.

coordinate plane. A plane that contains an X-axis (horizontal) and a
Y-axis (vertical). Also called Cartesian coordinate grid or Cartesian
plane.

coordinates. An ordered pair used to describe a location on a grid or
plane. For example, the coordinates (3, 5) describe a location on a
grid found by moving 3 units horizontally from the origin (0, 0)
followed by 5 units vertically.

data. Facts or information.

database. An organized and sorted list of facts or information;
usually generated by a computer.

degree. A unit for measuring angles.

dependent variable. A variable that changes as a result of a change
in the independent variable.

diameter. A line segment that joins two points on the circumference
of a circle and passes through the centre.

displacement. The amount of fluid displaced by an object placed in
it.

distribution. A classification or an arrangement of statistical
information.

equation. A mathematical statement that has equivalent terms on
either side of the equal sign.

equivalent fractions. Fractions that represent the same part of a
whole or group, for example, 1/3 , 2/6, 3/9, 4/12.

equivalent ratios. Ratios that represent the same fractional number
or amount, for example, 1:3, 2:6, 3:9.

estimation strategies. Mental mathematics strategies used to obtain
an approximate answer. Students estimate when an exact answer is not
required and estimate to check the reasonableness of their
mathematics work. Some estimation strategies are: clustering. A
strategy used for estimating the sum of numbers that cluster around
one particular value. For example, the numbers 42, 47, 56, 55 cluster
around 50. So estimate 50 + 50 + 50 + 50 = 200.

rounding. A process of replacing a number by an approximate value of
that number. For example, rounding to the nearest tens for 106 is
110.

event. One of several independent probabilities.

experimental probability. The chance of an event occurring based on
the results of an experiment.

exponential form. A shorthand method for writing repeated
multiplication. In 53, 3, which is the exponent, indicates that 5 is
to be multiplied by itself three times. 53 is in exponential form.

expression. A combination of numbers and variables without an equal
sign, for example, 3x + 5.

formula. A set of ideas, words, symbols, figures, characters, or
principles used to state a general rule. For example, the formula for
the area of a rectangle is A = l x w.

frequency. The number of times an event or item occurs.

frequency distribution. A table or graph that shows how often each
score, event, or measurement occurred.

graph. A representation of data in a pictorial form.
Some types of graphs are:
bar graph. A diagram consisting of horizontal or vertical bars that
represent data.
broken-line graph. On a coordinate grid, a display of data formed by
line segments that join points representing data.
circle graph. A graph in which a circle used to represent a whole is
divided into parts that represent parts of the whole.
comparative bar graph. A graph consisting of two or more bar graphs
placed side by side to compare the same thing. Also called double bar
graph.
concrete graph. A graph in which real objects are used to represent
pieces of information.
coordinate graph. A grid that has data points named as ordered pairs
of numbers, for example, (4, 3).
histogram. A type of bar graph in which each bar represents a range
of values, and the data are continuous.
pictograph. A graph that illustrates data using pictures and symbols.

improper fraction. A fraction whose numerator is greater than its
denominator, for example, 12/5.

independent events. Two or more events for which the occurrence or
non-occurrence of one does not change the probability of the other.

independent variable. A variable that does not depend on another for
its value; a variable that the experimenter purposely changes. Also
called cause variable.

inequality. A statement using symbols to show that one expression is
greater than (>), less than (<), or not equal to another expression.

integer. Any one of the numbers. . . , -4, -3, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3,
4, . . .

integral exponent. A power that has an integer as an exponent.

intersecting lines. Two lines with exactly one point in common, the
point of intersection.

interval. A space between two points. For example, 0-10 represents
the interval from 0 to 10 inclusively.
irrational number. A number that cannot be represented as a
terminating or repeating decimal.
irregular polygon. A polygon whose side and angle measures are not
equal.

isometric dot paper. Dot paper formed by the vertices of equilateral
triangles, used for three-dimensional drawings. Also called
triangular dot paper or triangle dot paper.

isosceles triangle. A triangle that has two sides of equal length.

linear dimension. Dimension involving the measurement of only one
linear attribute, for example, length, width, height, depth.

linear relationship. A relationship that has a straight-line graph.

line of best fit. A line that can sometimes be determined on a
scatter plot. If a line of best fit can be found, a relationship
exists between the independent and dependent variables.

line of symmetry. A line that divides a shape into two parts that can
be matched by folding the shape in half.

many-to-one correspondence. The matching of elements in two sets in
such a way that more than one element in one set can be matched with
one and only one element in another set, for example, 3 pennies to
each pocket.

mass. The amount of matter in an object; usually measured in grams or
kilograms.

mathematical communication. The use of mathematical language by
students to: respond to and describe the world around them;
communicate their attitudes about and interests in mathematics;
reflect and shape their understandings of and skills in mathematics.
Students communicate by talking, drawing pictures, drawing diagrams,
writing journals, charting, dramatizing, building with concrete
materials, and using symbolic language, (e.g., 2, >, =).

mathematical concepts. The fundamental understandings about
mathematics that a student develops within problem-solving contexts.
mathematical language. terminology (e.g., factor, pictograph,
tetrahedron); pictures/diagrams (e.g., 2 x 3 matrix, parallelogram,
tree diagram); symbols, including numbers (e.g., 2, 1/4), operations
(e.g., 3 x 8 = [3 x 4] + [3 x 4]), and relations (e.g., 1/4 <).

mathematical procedures. The skills, operations, mechanics,
manipulations, and calculations that a student uses to solve
problems.

mean. The average; the sum of a set of numbers divided by the number
of numbers in the set. For example, the average of 10 + 20 + 30 is 60
÷ 3 = 20.

measure of central tendency. A value that can represent a set of
data, for example, mean, median, mode. Also called central measure.

median. The middle number in a set of numbers, such that half the
numbers in the set are less and half are greater when the numbers are
arranged in order. For example, 14 is the median for the set of
numbers 7, 9, 14, 21, 39. If there is an even number of numbers, the
median is the mean of the two middle numbers. For example, 11 is the
median of 5, 10, 12, and 28.

Mira. A transparent mirror used in geometry to locate reflection
lines, reflection images, and lines of symmetry, and to determine
congruency and line symmetry.

mixed number. A number that is the sum of a whole number and a
fraction, for example, 81/4.

mode. The number that occurs most often in a set of data. For
example, in a set of data with the values 3, 5, 6, 5, 6, 5, 4, 5, the
mode is 5.

modeling. A representation of the facts and factors of, and the
inferences to be drawn from, an entity or a situation.

monomial. An algebraic expression with one term, for example, 2x or
5xy2.

multiple. The product of a given number and a whole number. For
example, 4, 8, 12, . . . are multiples of 4.

multiplication. An operation that combines numbers called factors to
give one number called a product. For example, 4 x 5 = 20; thus
factor x factor = product.

multi-step problem. A problem whose solution requires at least two
calculations. For example, shoppers who want to find out how much
money they have left after a purchase follow these steps:
Step 1 - Add all items purchased (subtotal).
Step 2 - Multiply the sum of purchases by % of tax.
Step 3 - Add the tax to the sum of purchases (grand total).
Step 4 - Subtract the grand total from the shopper's original amount
of money.

natural numbers. The counting numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, . . .

net. A pattern that can be folded to make a three-dimensional figure.

network. A set of vertices joined by paths.

non-standard units. Measurement units used in the early development
of measurement concepts, for example, paper clips, cubes, hand spans,
and so on.

number line. A line that matches a set of numbers and a set of points
one to one.

number operations. Mathematical processes or actions that include the
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of numbers.

nth term. The last of a series of terms.

obtuse angle. An angle that measures more than 90º and less than
180º.

one-to-one correspondence. The matching of elements in two sets in
such a way that every element in one set can be matched with one and
only one element in another set.

ordered pair. Two numbers in order, for example, (2, 6). On a
coordinate plane, the first number is the horizontal coordinate of a
point, and the second is the vertical coordinate of the point.

order of operations. The rules used to simplify expressions. Often
the acronym BEDMAS is used to describe this calculation process:
brackets
exponents
division or multiplication,
whichever comes first addition or subtraction,
whichever comes first

ordinal number. A number that shows relative position or place, for
example, first, second, third, fourth.

parallel lines. Lines in the same plane that do not intersect.

parallelogram. A quadrilateral whose opposite sides are parallel.

perfect square. The product of an integer multiplied by itself. For
example, 9 = 3 x 3; thus 9 is a perfect square.

perpendicular lines. Two lines that intersect at a 90º angle.

place value. The value given to the place in which a digit appears in
a numeral. In the number 5473, 5 is in the thousands place, 4 is in
the hundreds place, 7 is in the tens place, and 3 is in the ones
place.

plane shape. A two-dimensional figure.

polygon. A closed figure formed by three or more line segments.
Examples of polygons are triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons,
octagons.

polyhedron. A three-dimensional object that has polygons as faces.

polynomial. An algebraic expression. Examples of polynomials are 6x,
3x - 2, and 4x2 + 5x - 4.

population. The total number of individuals or items.

primary data. Information that is collected directly or first-hand.
Data from a person-on-the-street survey are primary data. Also called
first-hand data or primary-source data.

prime factorization. An expression showing a composite number as a
product of its prime factors. The prime factorization for 42 is 2 x 3
x 7.

prime number. A whole number greater than 1 that has only two
factors, itself and 1. For example, 7 = 1 x 7.

prism. A three-dimensional figure with two parallel and congruent
bases. A prism is named by the shape of its bases, for example,
rectangular prism, triangular prism.

probability. A number that shows how likely it is that an event will
happen.

proper fraction. A fraction whose numerator is smaller than its
denominator, for example, 2/3.

proportion. A number sentence showing that two ratios are equal, for
example, 2/3 = 6/9.

Pythagorean theorem. In a right triangle, the square of the length of
the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two
sides.

quadrilateral. A polygon with four straight sides.

radius. A line segment whose endpoints are the centre of a circle and
a point on the circle.

range. The difference between the highest and lowest number in a
group of numbers. For example, in a data set of 8, 32, 15, 10, the
range is 24, that is, 32 - 8.

rate. A comparison of two numbers with different units, such as
kilometres and hours, for example, 100 km/h.

ratio. A comparison of numbers with the same units, for example, 3:4
or 3/4. rational number. A number that can be expressed as the
quotient of two integers where the divisor is not 0.

reflection. A transformation that turns a figure over an axis. The
figure does not change size or shape, but it does change position and
orientation. A reflection image is the result of a reflection. Also
called flip.

regular polygon. A closed figure in which all sides and angles are
equal.

rotation. A transformation that turns a figure about a fixed point.
The figure does not change size or shape, but it does change position
and orientation. A rotation image is the result of a rotation. Also
called turn.

rotational symmetry. A shape that fits onto itself after a turn less
than a full turn has rotational symmetry. For example, a square has a
turn symmetry of order 4 because it resumes its original orientation
after each of 4 turns: 1/4 turn, 1/2 turn, 3/4 turn, and full turn.
Also called turn symmetry.

sample. A small, representative group chosen from a population and
examined in order to make predictions about the population. Also
called sampling.

scale drawing. A drawing in which the lengths are a reduction or an
enlargement of actual lengths.

scalene triangle. A triangle with three sides of different lengths.

scatter plot. A graph that attempts to show a relationship between
two variables by means of points plotted on a coordinate grid. Also
called scatter diagram.

scientific notation. A way of writing a number as the product of a
number between 1 and 10 and a power of 10. In scientific notation, 58
000 000 is written 5.8 x 107.

secondary data. Information that is not collected first-hand, for
example, data from a government document or a database. Also called
second-hand data or secondary-source data.

sequence. A succession of things that are connected in some way, for
example, the sequence of numbers 1, 1, 2, 3, 5, . . .

seriation line. A line used for the ordering of objects, numbers, or
ideas.

shell. A three-dimensional figure whose interior is completely empty.

SI. The international system of measurement units, for example,
centimetre, kilogram. (From the French Système International.)

similar figures. Geometric figures that have the same shape but not
always the same size.

simple interest. The formula used to calculate the interest on an
investment: I = PRT where P is the principal, R is the rate of
interest, and T is the time chosen to invest the principal.

simulation. A probability experiment to test the likelihood of an
event. For example, tossing a coin is a simulation of whether the
next person you meet is a male or a female.

skeleton. A three-dimensional figure showing only the edges and
vertices of the figure.

standard form. A way of writing a number in which each digit has a
place value according to its position in relation to the other
digits. For example, 7856 is in standard form.

supplementary angles. Two angles whose sum is 180º.

surface area. The sum of the areas of the faces of a three-
dimensional object.

survey. A sampling of information, such as that made by asking people
questions or interviewing them.

symbol. See under mathematical language.

systematic counting. A process used as a check so that no event or
outcome is counted twice.

table. An orderly arrangement of facts set out for easy reference,
for example, an arrangement of numerical values in vertical or
horizontal columns.

tally chart. A chart that uses tally marks to count data and record
frequencies.

tangram. An ancient Chinese puzzle made from a square cut into seven
pieces: two large triangles, one medium-sized triangle, two small
triangles, one square, and one parallelogram.

theoretical probability. The number of favourable outcomes divided by
the number of possible outcomes.

transformation. A change in a figure that results in a different
position, orientation, or size. The transformations include the
translation (slide), reflection (flip), rotation (turn), and
dilatation (reduction or enlargement).

translation. A transformation that moves a figure to a new position
in the same plane. The figure does not change size, shape, or
orientation; it only changes position. A translation image is the
result of a translation. Also called slide.

trapezoid. A quadrilateral with exactly one pair of parallel sides.

tree diagram. A branching diagram that shows all possible
combinations or outcomes.

variable. A letter or symbol used to represent a number.

Venn diagram. A diagram consisting of overlapping circles used to
show what two or more sets have in common.

vertex. The common endpoint of the two segments or lines of an angle.

volume. The amount of space occupied by an object; measured in cubic
units such as cubic centimetres.

Hello Toronto Social Club Members

After several letdowns by sponsors and some false starts we are again
planning to operate some social club functions during the 2005 summer.

We will be implementing a few free events and a few group activities
with discounts for club members.

Members in Toronto with time to volunteer please call 416 608 4194 and
leave a clear telephone message or email to: scvolunteer @
eslincanada .com

We will be updating the ESL in Canada Social club website
http://www.eslincanada.ca

Thanks and hope to see to you soon !!!

ESL in Canada Internship School
This program is open to new Canadians, LINC graduates, international
students, students preparing for business school, students preparing
for career training, graduates preparing for work in English speaking
workplaces, employees who need to improve their business English. The
Internship School operates in Toronto, Canada.

The next 2005 training dates are from September 5th to November 25th
(12 weeks)

This is a new program. Teachers with business experience, workplace
training experience, ESL teaching and mentoring experience can send
their resume.

The Institute for Production Arts and Technologies
Invites you to our 12 week Specialized Workshops

Workshop # 1 - Basic Digital Video Movie Making
Students will explore film grammar while using the DV camera.
Students are taught to plan and shoot "coverage" of a basic story or
documentary subject. Students will be taught how different camera
angles, camera movements, focal lengths, lighting and blocking
actors, combine to bring the scene together seamlessly in the editing
room.

Workshop # 2 - Advanced Digital Video Movie Making - Training
Video/DVD
Students will explore more of the unique properties of the digital
format cameras. Students will plan their projects meticulously, and
then improvise and utilize the best aspects of the digital medium. In
particular the practical aspects of a training or orientation video
or interactive DVD will be explored. Publishing the results to the
Web or DVD with industry standard edit and authoring software will
enable students to complete the course with some tangible and
productive results.

Workshop # 3 - Advanced Digital Video Movie Making - Documentary in
the Digital Age
This Workshop will focus on how the new Digital Formats have affected
documentary production, however the student may explore an
experimental form of up to 10 minutes. The portability and
flexibility of digital video make it an excellent format for
documentary filmmaking, while the unimposing size of the camera and
the ability to shoot in low light levels with small crews allow for a
new intimacy working with performers in dramatic projects. Students
interested in experimental projects and/or music videos will find
limitless creative possibilities in digital formats. Students will
edit their final digital projects during the third month of the
program, which will culminate in a final screening open to
performers, friends and family.

Workshop # 4 - Advanced Digital Video Movie Making - Music Video
Music Video: one of the most accessible ways that individuals can
begin a career in directing. By its very nature, the music video is
stylistic, expressive, evocative, and free of many of the constraints
of standard narrative filmmaking. In today's market, no rock band
puts out an album without an engaging music video. The video should
capture the style, essence and music of the band, and many bands use
videos as calling cards to get gigs and major label interest.

Workshop # 5 - Digital Video Post Production
Organization and patience are highly desired qualities of those who
spend their days in front of a computer screen assembling and fine-
tuning a project to make it appear as seamless as the director had
envisioned. In this workshop students will get a thorough
introduction to Premiere-Pro or Final Cut Pro and the array of
features and tools contained in order to complete an edit of a
student directed project.

In our Workshops you can bend the Learning Curve as much and as fast
as you want; particularly if you don't have the time or money for
Full-Time Film School. Our WorkShops are particularly helpful to
individuals who wish to Fast-Track their Hands-On production skills
to:

1) Complete a Music Video of a favourite local group
2) Create a Mini-Doc or MocDoc to launch a career
3) Produce a Training Video/DVD for your company
4) Shoot and edit the Niftiest Birthday Party ever

Basic and Advanced Digital Moviemaking Workshops Aspiring filmmakers
or video producers are confronted with numerous visual, dramatic and
technical challenges. First and foremost, whether you shoot a
wedding, an instructional video/DVD, a commercial, or short film, any
filmmaker is a storyteller. We will show you how to use the tools of
the contemporary digital video/moviemaker and guide you in creating
your stories on broadcast quality formats for release to video, the
Web, DVD or even TV. In all of our workshops; students write,
produce, direct, and edit their own projects. Other students assist
as crew members, such as camera-person, sound recordist, gaffer/grip,
production manager and production assistants; providing everyone with
invaluable on-set experience.

Learning to be a filmmaker is done best by doing; as in making many
short films while you learn and experience what you need to know to
make a longer film. Most importantly at IPAT you will learn from your
efforts and will be guided and tutored by experienced professionals.

Program Objectives:
In the Basic MovieMaking Workshop: you will:

-Direct three projects of increasing complexity and a final project,
shot on broadcast quality DV or DVCam digital video cameras and
edited on Apple Final Cut Pro or Avid DV Workstations.
-Learn the language and tools of filmmaking and the director's craft
utilizing new digital formats.
-Learn to get professional quality sound recording with professional
microphones and accessories.
-Learn program assembly and editing with industry standard non-linear
workstations and software.
-Program will culminate in a screening open to performers, friends
and family.

In the Advanced WorkShops: you will attempt a more complex project
and should come to the first class with a well-developed concept,
script or even a Storyboard.

I.P.A.T. - 12 week, evening workshop - $695 (one night per week). Our
digital movie school offers specialized, intensive, hands-on, 12 week
Digital Moviemaking workshops. These Evening Workshops are a great
way for individuals who must balance filmmaking with other
responsibilities to take on their projects. Designed for students
with little or no filmmaking experience, each course meets one
evening per week from 6:00-10:00 PM, and some weekends if required.

Course Overview and Curriculum
From the first class, students are fully immersed in the various
facets of directing short subject videos. Students begin shooting on
their first day in school and, by the end of the course, edit their
own version of their video, which was conceived, produced, and shot
by small groups within the class.

The Music Video Workshop students may make a video for an up and
coming band or they will shoot highly stylistic footage for an
already published song. Students, who work for a small company or in
the media department of a larger one, may wish to create a training
or PR video or DVD for their company.

Students are taught the essential elements of what goes into making
an instructional DVD or music video, including: choosing the right
band and the right song, creatively visualizing the look of the video
and its overall aesthetic style. They then plan the video
storyboards, learning how to prep, shoot and edit the video, keeping
the film in sync with the lyrics and beat, on-set shooting
techniques, pacing, editing and adding visual special effects. The
Music Video Workshop program begins with two days of intensive study
in music video style, shooting and editing techniques. During this
time there will be an in-class play back demonstration. This will
prepare students for the class project, which they will shoot in a
later session.

The later part of the course will be devoted to post-production
during which each student will edit his or her own version of the
music video using the material shot by the group. There will be a
final screening of all the students' work open to family and friends.

Equipment and Facilities
Students enrolled in these Digital Video Workshops will shoot with
professional DV or DVCam cameras. Students also use portable lighting
kits and Apple Final Cut Pro or Avid DV digital editing software.

Workshop Goals
For students contemplating a longer-term education in filmmaking or a
career in the industry, it is an excellent introduction. This course
gives students an understanding of the requirements and rigors of
directing short videos, as well as the exhilaration of seeing a
completed project. Some students are simply interested in learning
about how videos are made. Many of our students get "bitten by the
movie bug" during the program, and realize that one night per week
will not fulfill their desire to learn all they can about the process
of filmmaking, and therefore return to complete other courses of
study.

Directing on DV
Students learn the commonalities of shooting on DV or other
professional video formats or even film. Most of the language and
much of the logistics of filmmaking and the director's craft is
similar regardless of format. Aspects of mise-en-scene, visual
storytelling, continuity, style, coverage, directing actors and
writing visually will be emphasized.

Hands-On Digital Camera and Lighting
Classes will help students master the technical side of the digital
medium including shooting in mixed lighting, shutter and focus
controls, video latitude, filters and basic interview lighting.

Digital Editing
Students will learn to "log and capture" their digital footage into
the Final Cut Pro or Avid DV editing system. Creating a time line,
inserting footage, special digital effects, and building a digital
soundtrack are subjects that will be covered. Editing instructors
will be on hand to consult with students on creative and technical
aspects of their individual projects throughout the editing process.

Audio Recording
Students will learn to record professional quality sound for their
projects with microphones and accessories.

Contact info: IPAT @ eslincanada.com

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ESL in Canada 2005 Algonquin Park Summer Camp Kids (7 to 17) Program

The ESL in Canada Algonquin Park Summer Camp Program begins with the
English for special purpose program. The program participants will
be provided with the vocabulary, definitions, history and culture
of the locations, events and activities. The pre-tour English
instruction will prepare campers to understand and communicate in
English.

This group program (for 6 to 250 participants) consists of the
Algonquin Park Camp Program, and optional study sections and
tours. Groups are (separate girls and boys camps) ages 7 to 9,
9 to 11, 11 to 13, 13 to 15, 15 to 17. The camp programs will
be 15, 25 or 50 days in length and will depend on availablility.
Algonquin Park start date is July 2nd, last day is August 25th 2005.

Pre-Camp English instruction
Arrival in Canada
Camp program
Optional Tour program
Optional Study program
Departure to home

Pictures and preliminary information at this page;
http://eslincanada.ca/2005algonquincamp.html

Please call or email ESL in Canada for additional information
Toronto (416) 608 4194 or Algonquincamp@...

2005 Teacher Tour Leader Program
The "Tour Leader Program" is for ESL teachers who wish to travel to
Canada to attend TESL workshops and teach in the English immersion
program. NNS ESL teachers are welcome to join this program.

The teacher tour program is designed to be a winning solution for all
parties who participate. We want this program to be a good experience
for parents, students, assistant teachers, regular teachers, the ESL
in Canada program organizers, various cooperating schools, residence
providers, travel providers and the attractions, and event providers.

We want the parents of the age 8 to ?? students to feel comfortable
with the teacher acting as escort, guardian, assistant teacher,
sometimes translator and confidant. it is a worrying experience for
parents to send their children half-way round the world. We want
parents to feel comfortable with the knowledge that a trained
professional from their country is there to assist.

We want the English students to have the best English education
value. Our goal is to have the English students who are studying and
traveling to Canada to have the best experience of their life. We
want them to improve all the English skills and be able to use them.
We want to build the english skills with continuing programs so that
the students can enter an exchange program or international
university with confidence and be successful.

We want the students to have fun, meet new international friends,
have a wonderful tour of another country and culture. We want them to
come back and enter new tours that become available in other exciting
parts of the world.

We want the international teachers to have a good experience with
this program. Many international English teachers have student loans,
low wages and high expenses preventing them from being able to travel
to join English immersion programs. Many international English
teachers have employment requirements of language immersion, and
teaching skills workshops or on-going professional development. The
teacher tour program is designed to trade the expenses of travel and
tuition for assistance. We want the international teachers to enjoy
the tour, improve their English and teaching skills, gain some
international teaching experience, meet new friends and fellow
teachers from around the world.

This position is ideal for English teachers that have to attend ESL
workshops or programs to maintain or upgrade their English skills and
wish to attend these programs in Canada. The tour leaders receive
free airflights, meals, accommodation, small honorarium and TESL
workshops in exchange for their assistance. This is not considered a
job and no salary is provided.

The Tour leaders will work with ESL in Canada to organize a group
tour to Canada. Toronto based tours will be integrated into the
English plus summer camp.

TEACHER REGISTRATION
Name
Address
Times available: May, June, July, August, September
Circle student ages preferred: 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18, 18+
Your Level of English
Other languages spoken :
Length of summer program in weeks: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10.
Teaching specialities:
sports, arts, maths, computers, sciences, music, list other ____
Health and mobility: any restrictions
Education:
Grades/levels taught
Certifications

Please copy and email TEACHER registration information

Please email:Tour Leader

Available Dates for the 2005 Groups Tour Schedule are from May 22 to
August 27, 2005.

Introducing the Eight Parts of Speech

English grammar uses words based on eight parts of speech: the verb,
the noun, the pronoun, the adjective, the adverb, the preposition,
the conjunction, and the interjection. Each part of speech explains
not what the word is, but how the word is used. The same word can be
a noun in one sentence and a verb or adjective in the next.

The verb is perhaps the most important part of the sentence. A verb
or compound verb states something about the subject of the sentence.
The verb depicts actions, events, or states of being.

A noun is a word used to name a person, animal, place, thing, or
abstract concepts. A noun can function in a sentence as a subject, a
direct object, an indirect object, a subject complement, an object
complement, an appositive, an adjective or an adverb.

Pronouns can replace a noun or another pronoun.

An adjective modifies a noun or a pronoun by describing, identifying,
or quantifying words. Many consider articles "the, a, an'' to be
adjectives.

An adverb can modify a verb, an adjective, another adverb, a phrase,
or a clause. An adverb indicates manner, time, place, cause, or
degree and answers questions such as ``how, when, where".

A preposition links nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in a
sentence.

Conjunctions link words, phrases, and clauses.

An interjection is a word used to show or express emotion.

Parts of Speech, Forms and Functions
VERBS
A transitive verb is sometimes called an action verb passes action on
to a direct object. An intransitive verb does not indicate a transfer
of action. A linking verb joins a subject with a word that describes
it. A main verb indicates the primary or principal activity. An
auxiliary verb helps the main verb describe an action or state of
being. A modal verb indicates ability, obligation, permission, or
possibility. Modals used are: "can, may, must, should, could, might,
ought, would" A finite verb describes a definite and limited action
or condition. A non-finite verb shows an unfinished action or
condition.

Verb Forms called Verbals
Infinitives are the word " to + verb" and they act as nouns,
adjectives, or adverbs.
Participles in past or present tenses act as adjectives
Gerunds in the "present tense participle form" act as nouns.

NOUNS
Proper nouns are capitalized and include: name of a specific person,
place, or thing, days of the week, months of the year, historical
documents, institutions, organizations, religions, their holy texts
and their adherents are proper nouns.

A common noun is a noun referring in general to a person, place, or
thing.

A concrete noun is a noun which names anything (or anyone) that you
can perceive through your physical senses: touch, sight, taste,
hearing, or smell.

An abstract noun is a noun which names anything which you can not
perceive through your five physical senses.

A countable noun (or count noun) is a noun with both a singular and a
plural form, and it names anything (or anyone) that you can count.
A non-countable noun (or mass noun) is a noun which does not have a
plural form, and which refers to something that you could (or would)
not usually count.

A collective noun is a noun naming a group of things, animals, or
persons.

Most nouns change their form to indicate number by adding ``-s'' or
``-es''.

Usually, nouns become possessive by adding a combination of an
apostrophe and the letter ``s.''

PRONOUNS - There are several types of pronouns.

A personal pronoun refers to a specific person or thing and changes
its form to indicate person, number, gender, and case.

A subjective personal pronoun indicates that the pronoun is acting as
the subject of the sentence. The subjective personal pronouns are
``I, you, she, he, it, we, you, they.''

An objective personal pronoun indicates that the pronoun is acting as
an object of a verb, compound verb, preposition, or infinitive
phrase. The objective personal pronouns are: ``me, you, her, him, it,
us, you, and them.''

A possessive pronoun indicates that the pronoun is acting as an
indication of possession and defines who owns a particular object.
The possessive personal pronouns are ``mine, yours, hers, his, its,
ours, and theirs.''

A demonstrative pronoun points to and identifies a noun or a pronoun.
``This'' and ``these'' refer to things that are nearby either in
space or in time, while ``that'' and ``those'' refer to things that
are farther away in space or time. The demonstrative pronouns are
``this, that, these, and ``those.'' ``This'' and ``that'' are used to
refer to singular nouns or noun phrases and ``these'' and ``those''
are used to refer to plural nouns and noun phrases.

An interrogative pronoun is used to ask questions. The interrogative
pronouns are ``who, whom, which, what'' and the compounds formed with
the suffix ``ever'' (``whoever, whomever, whichever, whatever'').
You can use a relative pronoun to link one phrase or clause to
another phrase or clause. The relative pronouns are: ``who, whom,
that, which.'' The compounds ``whoever,whomever, and whichever'' are
also relative pronouns. You can use the relative pronouns ``who'' and
``whoever'' to refer to the subject of a clause or sentence, and
``whom'' and ``whomever'' to refer to the objects of a verb, a verbal
or a preposition.

An indefinite pronoun refers to an unspecified person or thing. An
indefinite pronoun depicts the idea of all, any, none, or some. The
most common indefinite pronouns are "all, another, any, anybody,
anyone, anything, each, everybody, everyone, everything, few, many,
nobody, none, one, several, some, somebody, and someone.''

The reflexive pronouns are "myself, yourself, herself, himself,
itself, ourselves, yourselves, and themselves.''

An intensive pronoun is a pronoun used to emphasize its antecedent.

ADJECTIVES
An adjective usually precedes the noun or the pronoun which it
modifies. An adjective can be modified by an adverb, or by a phrase
or clause functioning as an adverb. Some nouns, many pronouns, and
many participle phrases can also act as adjectives.

A possessive adjective is similar or identical to a possessive
pronoun; however, it is used as an adjective and modifies a noun or a
noun phrase.

The demonstrative adjectives ``this, these, that, those, what'' are
identical to the demonstrative pronouns, but are used as adjectives
to modify nouns or noun phrases.

An interrogative adjective (``which, what'') is like an interrogative
pronoun, except that it modifies a noun or noun phrase rather than
standing on its own.

An indefinite adjective is similar to an indefinite pronoun, except
that it modifies a noun, pronoun, or noun phrase.

ADVERBS
Adverbs have a complex grammatical relationship within the sentence
or clause as a whole. An adverb can be found in various places within
the sentence. An adverb can modify a verb, an adjective, another
adverb, a phrase, or a clause. An adverb indicates manner, time,
place, cause, or degree and answers questions such as ``how, when,
where".

You can use a conjunctive adverb to join two clauses together. Some
of the most common conjunctive adverbs are ``also, consequently,
finally, furthermore, hence, however, incidentally, indeed, instead,
likewise, meanwhile, nevertheless, next, nonetheless, otherwise,
still, then, therefore, and ``thus.'' A conjunctive adverb is not
strong enough to join two independent clauses with the aid of a
semicolon.

PREPOSITIONS
A preposition usually indicates the temporal, spatial or logical
relationship of its object to the rest of the sentence.

A prepositional phrase is made up of the preposition, its object and
any associated adjectives or adverbs. A prepositional phrase can
function as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. The most common
prepositions are "about, above, across, after, against, along, among,
around, at, before, behind, below, beneath, beside, between, beyond,
but, by, despite, down, during, except, for, from, in, inside, into,
like, near, of, off, on, onto, out, outside, over, past, since,
through, throughout, till, to, toward, under, underneath, until, up,
upon,with, within, and without.''

CONJUNCTIONS
Coordinating conjunctions (``and, but, or, nor, for, so, or yet'')
are used to join individual words, phrases, and independent clauses.

The conjunctions ``but'' and ``for'' are also used as prepositions.
A subordinating conjunction introduces a dependent clause and
indicates the nature of the relationship among the independent clause
(s) and the dependent clause(s). The most common subordinating
conjunctions are after, although, as, because, before, how, if, once,
since, than, that, though, till, until, when, where, whether, and
while.

Correlative conjunctions always appear in pairs -- you use them to
link equivalent sentence elements. The most common correlative
conjunctions are: "both... and, either...or, neither...nor, not
only.., but also, so...as, and whether...or. Usually correlative
conjunctions consist of a co-ordinating conjunction linked to an
adjective or adverb.

Some words which appear as conjunctions can also appear as
prepositions or as adverbs.

Why international students fail ENGLISH
Students fail because they do not understand the test requirements.
Students underestimate the large volume of work necessary to pass.
Students fail because they have limited English vocabulary.
Students fail because some English skills are not practiced.
Students rely on "secret tips" rather than real skill.
Students fail because they cram for tests and become confused.
Students fail because they become upset and cannot perform.

How international students can pass ENGLISH tests.
http://www.eslincanada.ca/passtests.html

May 26, 2004 Trebas Open House

We are planning a panel discussion and exhibit of student works.
Students can discuss programs, requirements and careers. More details
later.

Canada dollar has declined - this is good news for international
students. The exchange rate between US dollar and Canadian dollar has
been declining from 0.79 to 0.72 (US dollar to 1 Canadian dollar)
since last January. For those concidering whether to study in
Canada, the lower Canadian dollar is like a 28% discount. It is
great news for the international students who wish to study in Canada
in this summer.

New ESL in Canada Scholarship program

Official Trebas Institute prices for international students includes
materials and supplies. The following prices are for the July 12,
2004 and October 12, 2004 start dates.

Audio Engineering Technology $18,225.
Recorded Music Productions $18,225.
Entertainment Management $13,625.
Film and TV Production $18,180.
Digital Video Post Production $17,045

To lower the cost of tuition, ESL in Canada is offering a special
$2,000 scholarship for international students. Students can apply by
requesting their inclusion into the program. Students must submit an
example of a music composition, video, screen play, blocked film
program, or marketing program for an artist or entertainment
facility. All entries must have accompaning explainations in English.

All entries to be addressed to J.R. McBride,
ESL in Canada scholarship program
c/o Trebas Institute.
ross@...

Social Club Members, ESL Students, language exchangers, international
students, and Torontonians are invited to attend the Film, Audio,
Entertainment Career training and careers panel discussion. Students
with questions about entertainment careers or training can have them
answered here by working and teaching professionals.

The pizza is FREE !!!

The second panel is specifically designed around Business English and
Internships. ESL students interested in Business English or
Internships this is the opportunity for them to ask questions. ESL in
Canada is currently offering free internships to ESL students who
assist with the webpage translations.

Language exchange registration and matchups will be undertaken during
the breaks.

The Open House sponsors are Trebas Institute, BEST and ESL in Canada.

Location: 149 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date: Wednesday March 24, from 6 to 8 PM

Program Summary

Trebas "Superstar Panel" : Craig, Lance and Ron
MC: Trudy
From 6 to 7 PM
Discussion Questions
Film, Audio, Entertainment Mgmt Careers
How career training helps prepare you for entry level positions.
Niche Market careers for skilled/trained employees

PIZZA BREAK 7 to 7.15

ESL Social Club Panel: Ross, Ric, ???
From 7.15 to 8.15
Discussion Questions
Business English for Careers
Internships - live training for careers

END

Please register for this event.
Call Erin 416-966-3066
For more details please call:
Ross McBride
Trebas Institute
Tel: 416-966-3066 ext 250
Fax: 416-966-0030
ross@...

ESL in Canada Internships
Work in English to improve Business English skills.
Working functions and responsibilities include:

Research - internet, library, phone, in person interviews
Analysis – organize, calculate, summarize, information
Presentations – prepare data in written, multi-media formats
Services - sales, administration, public relations, consulting.
Executive, management and entry level projects range from:

corporate finance, investment research, accounting, taxes,
retailing, consumer products and services, computer sales,
journalism, publishing, Internet commerce,
import - export, international trade,
market research, advertising, public relations,

Costs for the NEW programs:
FREE Registration
Internship orientation $ 250.
Fee to Host Company sponsoring training from $0 to $750.


ALL interns must have the appropriate student or study/work visa to
qualify for the program. The ratio of study to internship time is
usually 2:1. Students should be prepared to study for two months for
every month of internship.

ESL in Canada Certificates and letters of recommendation issued for
intermediate and advanced Business English skills. Our letters will
authenticate your actual Business English working experience in a
Canadian company.

Internship Students & Volunteers (Past and present)
Argentina- Carla, Fernando; Brazil- Marilia, Janice, Mauricio; China-
Simon, Lucy, Joanna; Colombia- Santiago; France- Francoise; Italy-
Vito; Japan- Satomi, Yasko; Hiroki, Hana, Nori; Korea- Jason,
JongBae, Joon, Soojin, Sukwoo, Taewoo; Mexico- Miguel, Alonso,
Vianey, Enrique, Lupita; Spain- Victor, Switzerland- Philipp,
Carolina; Taiwan- Jessie; Venezuela- Andrena;

The principal of the internship program has operated an in-house
company training program starting in 1983. Has coordinated Government
of Canada Federal Job training programs starting in 1985, Jobs
Ontario projects starting in 1995. Has operated the ESL in Canada
internship program starting in 1998 and has had over 35 ESL students
as interns and volunteers from 14 different countries.

Application Information
Name, Contact Information and Address Information

Name:
Phone:
Fax:
Email :
Address:... Street
Apartment/Box #
City
State/Province/Region
Country
Postal Code


Rank your English Skills:
Beginner ( B ) Intermediate ( I )Advanced ( A )
Reading, ____
Listening, ____
Pronunciation, ____
Conversation, ____
Vocabulary, ____
Grammar, ____
Writing, ____

Check each activity you feel comfortable performing in English

Research at school _____,
Research in library _____ ,
Research on Internet ____ ,
Research with field work _____,
Research with Interviews _____,
Writing summary reports __,
analytical reports __,
critical opinions__,
Check the Business English Skills you want to improve.

Memo and informal notices __,
Letters of Introduction__ ,
Writing directions, instructions__,
Marketing & Sales Letters____ ,
Presentation Materials __,
Sales and Marketing interviews___ ,
Public speaking___,
Management Reports _____,
Entrepreneurs skills to set up your own business _____,


Please answer the following questions.
Are you enrolled in Business, Economics, Accounting in University?
Did you graduate with a degree in Business, Economics, Accounting?
Are you preparing for a Masters or Doctoral level Degree?
List work experiences:
positions held:
responsibilities:


Copy and E-Mail Application Information To:
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The "Tour Leader Program" is for teachers who wish to travel to
Canada to study English or teacher training and will assist ESL in
Canada.

The teacher tour program is designed to be a winning solution for all
parties who participate. We want this program to be a good experience
for parents, students, assistant teachers, regular teachers, the ESL
in Canada program organizers, various cooperating schools, residence
providers, travel providers and the attractions, and event providers.

We want the parents of the age 8 to ?? students to feel comfortable
with the teacher acting as escort, guardian, assistant teacher,
sometimes translator and confidant.  it is a worrying experience for
parents to send their children half-way round the world.  We want
parents to feel comfortable with the knowledge that a trained
professional from their country is there to assist.

We want the English students to have the best English education
value. Our goal is to have the English students who are studying and
traveling to Canada or Korea to have the best experience of their
life. We want them to improve all the English skills and be able to
use them.  We want to build the english skills with continuing
programs so that the students can enter an exchange program or
university with confidence and be successful.

We want the students to have fun, meet new international friends,
have a wonderful tour of another country and culture.  We want them
to come back or enter new tours that become available in other
exciting parts of the world.

We want the international teachers to have a good experience with
this program.  Many international English teachers have student
loans, low wages and high expenses preventing them from being able to
travel to join English immersion programs. Many international English
teachers have employment requirements of language immersion, and
teaching skills workshops or on-going professional development. The
teacher tour program is designed to trade the expenses of travel and
tuition for assistance. We want the international teachers to enjoy
the tour, improve their English and teaching skills, gain some
international teaching experience, meet new friends and fellow
teachers from around the world.

This position is ideal for English teachers that have to attend ESL
workshops or programs to maintain or upgrade their English skills and
wish to attend these programs in Canada. The tour leaders receive
free airflights and/or tuition in exchange for their assistance. This
is not considered a job and no salary is provided.

Tour Leaders will help organize a group travel/study tour to Canada.
The Tour leaders will work with ESL in Canada to organize a group
tour to Canada. Tours can be a single city or a complete travel
package traveling across Canada. Tours can be from one week to ten
weeks in duration. Toronto based tours will be integrated into the
English plus summer camp.

2004 Toronto English Plus Summer Camp

Planned Programs and Electives are:
English Instruction, Mornings only 9AM - 12 Noon
English + Intensive English Skills (instruction only (9AM-3PM)
English + Intensive ESL Skills + Activities ( 9AM-5PM Day camp only)
English + Intensive English Skills + Tours + Activities
English + Introduction to Computers + Tours + Activities
English + Maths + Tours + Activities
English + Sciences + Tours + Activities
English + Instrumental Music + Tours + Activities
English + Singing + Tours + Activities
English + Dance + Tours + Activities
English + Sports + Tours + Activities
English + Painting/Drawing/Sculpturing + Tours + Activities
English + Academic/College Preparation + Tours + Activities
English + Business English + Tours + Activities
English + Tourism/Hospitality + Tours + Activities
English + Martial Arts + Tours + Activities
English + Make-up and Fashion + Tours + Activities

For Year 2004:
Programs can be 2, 4, 6, 8, or all 10 weeks:
Price for in-class instruction - $11 per hour.
Price for escorted tours, and activities - $8 per hour.
Instruction, activity and tour days can vary from 7 to 12 hours.
Transportation, meals and admissions prices paid by students.
Dorm rooms are available, singles, doubles, and quads
Dorms are 10 minute walk to the classrooms
Meals can be supplied at the student dormitory
Please call 416-608-4194 for additional information.
Email Torcamp@...

Toronto Attractions and Activities
Centreville Amusement Park is nestled in over 600 acres of parkland
with over 30 rides and attractions.

Fort York
Reconstructed after the battle, today's Fort York is Canada's largest
collection of original War of 1812 buildings and a designated
National Historic Site.

Canada's Walk of Fame Presents the 7th Annual Tribute Gala Honoring
Canada's Biggest Stars: Scotty Bowman, Toller Cranston, Jim Elder,
Linda Evangelista, Lynn Johnston, Lorne Michaels, Mike Myers, Luc
Plamondon, Robbie Robertson, David Steinberg, Shania Twain.

The Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition is underway for the summer 04. The
event includes sculpture, painting, original prints, ceramics, glass,
metal, wood, fibre, photography and mixed media. The 44th annual
Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition will take place during July at Nathan
Phillips Square

Black Creek Pioneer Village
The restored 19th-century rural Victorian community is located in
northwest Toronto. The Village re-creates the past with over 35
carefully restored 1860s shops and homes, interpreters in period
dress who help guide you through Canadian history.

CN Tower
The World's Tallest Building and Wonder of the Modern World, offers
spectacular views, spell-binding Glass Floor, motion simulator rides,
interactive arcade and fantastic shopping. Horizons, located on the
Lookout Level, offers casual fare great for kids.

The Toronto Zoo has won the award for "Best Family Outing" in
Toronto.Com's first annual poll The Best of T.O.

Royal Ontario Museum Current Exhibits:
Naoko Matsubara donated 177 of her prints to the ROM in 1998. Library
Gallery offers multimedia, specimens and archives.

South Asian Gallery includes wall relief panels, religious sculpture,
illuminated manuscripts, textiles, arms and armour, jewelry and
richly ornamented decorative arts.

Art Deco from 1920s and 1930s France, where this pivotal design
movement of the 20th century was born and reached its height.

Gallery of Korean Art is the largest permanent gallery dedicated to
Korean art and culture spans 8,000 years of Korean history and
cultural achievements.

Gallery of Earth Sciencesis explored in this spectacular new gallery.
Organized into sections that demonstrate the Earth's complex
evolution, the gallery features touchable specimens, interactive
displays, and presentations exploring the phenomena of volcanoes,
earthquakes and meteorites.

Paramount Canada's Wonderland is Canada's premier theme park and
features over 200 attractions, more than 60 thrilling rides, North
America's greatest variety of roller coasters, and Splash Works, a 20-
acre water park.

Toronto Aerospace Museum
The Museum's most ambitious project is the construction of a full-
size replica of the magnificent Avro CF-105 Arrow supersonic
interceptor that first flew at Toronto's Malton Airport in 1958.

Earth and Space Centre Planatarium
Our newest show is entitled Mysteries of the Moon, and it explores
the phenomenon of solar and lunar eclipses as well as the phases of
the moon. A simulated space ride is included to help understand the
relationship between the earth, the moon and the sun.

Allen Gardens Conservatory
Features six greenhouses comprising over 16,000 square feet of
colourful seasonal plants which supplement the permanent plant
collection. Of botanical importance since 1858 the conservatory
boasts the "Palm House" (1910) modeled after similar structures in
the United States and England.

Art Gallery of Ontario Gallery: Tours, Exhibits and Courses
Family Programs: Off the Wall! For Kids
Pop Photography: Objects in Everyday Life 1842-1969 to July 20, 2003.
Tom Thomson: to September 7, 2003 More than 140 of the artists oil
sketches, paintings and works on paper, along with works by his
contemporaries.

Ontario Place
In 2003 visitors will be introduced to several new state-of-the-art
interactive attractions and play facilities for kids 3 to 13.
Adventure Island is home to the New H20 Generation Station, The Atom
Blaster, O.P. Driving School and Micro Kids. These attractions
feature colourful, modern designs in totally interactive environments
presenting children with unique opportunities to discover and learn
while having plenty of fun.

Hockey Hall of Fame
The world's most comprehensive collection of hockey artifacts,
displays and memorabilia with state-of-the-art exhibitory and
interactive games. Try and stop the pucks of Messier and Gretzky or
fire real pucks against a life sized computer-simulated goalie. Have
your picture taken with the Stanley Cup.

Ontario Science Centre
Experience over 800 interactive exhibits, daily demonstrations and
programs. Visit Ontario's only dome theatre and see a large-format
films under the giant IMAX dome screen.

CBC - Tours and Museum
CBC has superb television programs for kids and this is your chance
to visit the studios where is all begins.

Harbourfront Centre
An innovative, non-profit cultural organization which provides world-
renowned programming in the arts and culture for the public. The
Centre encompasses several venues on a 10 acre site in the heart of
Toronto's waterfront, and programs family entertainment.

The SkyDome
The tour begins with a visit to the renovated museum area and a short
film about the construction of the SkyDome. It continues with a 45
minute guided walking tour of areas not usually accessible to the
general public.

Toronto Blue Jays Baseball
The special group programs include: play baseball/softball on the
same field; take to the mound, throw a pitch; on Thursday July 31st
all summer camp groups of 20 or more are invited to watch the Blue
Jays take on the Tampa Bay Devil Rays; a buffet picnic in the stands
and catch all the behind-the-scenes action in the Blue Jays Bullpen

Riverdale Farm
Located within the historic Cabbagetown area, Riverdale Farm
replicates a small, turn of the century Ontario farm. Cows, pigs,
horses, goats and chicken provide lots of fun and learning
opportunities for informal demonstrations including milking, cream
separating, egg collecting, sheep shearing and wool spinning.

Lynx Professional "A" league Soccer
See professional soccer in North America, special group programs
include on-field participation in the opening ceremonies.

Toronto Argonauts Football Club
Formed as part of the Argonaut Rowing Club using the double blue
colours of Oxford and Cambridge for club members who were rugby
football enthusiasts. The Argos celebrate 130 years of history
including 14 Grey Cup championships.

Day trips and Tours
Niagara Falls
Thousand Islands
Algonquin Park
Blue Mountain
Bruce Trail
Montreal, Ottawa Quebec City tours

TEACHER REGISTRATION
Name
Address
Times available: May, June, July, August, September
Circle student ages preferred: 8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18, 18+
Your Level of English
Other languages spoken :
Length of summer program in weeks: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10.
Teaching specialities: sports, arts, maths, computers, sciences,
music, list other ____
Health and mobility: any restrictions
Education:
Grades/levels taught
Certifications

Please copy and email TEACHER registration information
Thank you for your interest in the teacher tour program.
Ross McBride
ESL in Canada

ESL students, teachers, consultants, educators can contribute.
Practice your English - Get Published - add to the knowledge.
******************
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/eslincanada2000
Description  Category: English as a Second Language
For English as a Second Language students, teachers, homestay
providers, agents, ESL service providers. For ESL teacher training
News, events, services, complaints, bargains, neat stuff, good ideas,
activities, jobs, advice and recommendations. There are definitive
opinions expressed in this newsletter
*************
http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/ESL_on_the_ROAD
Description  Category: Canada  ESL on the ROAD
Travel is the best inspiration for wonder, teacher by observation,
motivator by example. ESL in Canada is the only organizer of
education programs combining sports, travel and ESL (English as a
second language) education. The best country to travel in is Canada.
The scenic wonders and safe environment are excellent for
international students. Students are inspired and motivated by the
landscape. Inspired and motivated students learn English twice as
fast. Join our group - lets use this as a forum to organize travel,
groups for sports, events, recreation and ESL education.
**************
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/teachertours
Description  Category: Teaching and Research
NNS ESL teachers are encouraged to assist ESL in Canada organize
groups of students to attend the international Summer Camps.
Internationally located teachers can receive airfare, room and board,
and access to the TESL teacher training workshops in Toronto,
Ontario, Canada and Cheong Pyeong, South Korea in exchange for their
assistance.

ESL in Canada is integrating three programs for the July-August
English Plus Summer Camp Program in Toronto and the SBSI junior
English Experience camp in Cheong Pyeong, South Korea.

This program is designed for English teachers interested in travel,
able to assist who can use the English immersion experience and
workshops to help their English language skills and professional
teaching skills.
**************
http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/eslincanadaclub
Description  Category: English as a Second Language
Welcome to the ESL in Canada Social Club
ESL in Canada Social Club organizes tours, activities, events,
workshops, seminars, outings, dance lessons, games, social gatherings
for ESL and international students, Canadian language students, new
Canadians, visitors to Canada and volunteers to practice language
skills, meet new friends and enjoy many of the wonderful things in
Toronto, Canada with your friends.
******************
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Free_ESL_in_Canada
Description  Category: Canada
Free ESL lessons
English as a second language
From ESL in Canada
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/studydollars
Description  Category: Colleges and Universities
Scholarship and internship opportunities will be created and or
promoted for students to study in Canada or the USA.

This group will provide information to apply for and understand the
qualification criteria for the various scholarships and internships
that are available to students.

Announcements will be sent to members as scholarships and internship
opportunities become available.
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http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/ESL_by_TV
Description  Category: Teaching and Research
For ESL Teachers, Students and Film Students

ESL in Canada is undertaking a number of Media projects to develop
and deliver TV formated shows to teach ESL. ESL in Canada is
interested in researching the effectiveness of these programs.

Teachers interested in using TV to teach ESL, (English as a second
language) researching teaching methods, assisting in lesson
development, acting as talent or in a production capacity are invited
to join, share information, collaborate, give arm chair advice, watch
or use the end products.

TV and Film students interested in using the media to teach ESL are
invited to share your interests and talents with our group. This
would also be an excellent internship project for communications, and
mass media studies students.

ESL students interested in learning English through a step by step
program presented through TV are invited to join, ask questions, make
suggestions, be a trial audience, be test subjects for trial lessons.

We can use lots of Help !!!
*******************
Contributions can be emailed to:
ross@...
Posted to:
J. Ross McBride,
ESL in Canada
20 Bloor Street East,
P.O. Box 75117,
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
M4W 3T3

Students fail because they do not understand the test requirements.
Students under-estimate the large volume of work necessary to pass.
Students fail because they have limited English vocabulary.
Students fail because some English skills are not practiced.
Students rely on "secret tips" rather than real skill.
Students fail because they cram for tests and become confused.
Students fail because they become upset and cannot perform.

How international students can pass ENGLISH tests.
First step in your plan to pass a specific English test is to
understand the test requirements. Is the test a written test only, do
you have to read a text, do you have to listen to a conversation on
tape, what type of questions will be asked, what type of answers are
required. Students must understand how the English information is
presented, what English skills are being tested, and how answers must
be submitted.

Second step is to understand the volume of English required to pass.
Students must have advanced levels of English skills and vocabulary
to pass TOEFL, TOEIC, AP or Cambridge. Students must have studied or
practiced English for 2500 to 5000 hours counting school and self
study.

Students require a vocabulary of between 8,000 and 15,000 words to
pass the TOEFL, TOEIC, AP, and Cambridge tests.

To pass you need the four English skills (reading, writing, speaking,
listening) technical knowledge (grammar) vocabulary and familiarity
with the test formats and requirements.

The "secret tips" of using grammar to decode questions or specific
words that have a higher percentage of occurrence in the correct
answers may give you the opportunity to raise your score from 0 to 5
%. If your vocabulary is less than 8000 or your listening skills or
writing less than advanced then you will still fail despite using all
the "secret tips" or "secret vocabulary indicating correct answers".

Everyone knows that cramming helps memorizing facts for a short time
but does very little for the application and practice of the facts.
All English tests are a combination of facts and application of
English skills. Students who only cram for tests will fail 60% of the
test as it is application of English skills. The students who cram
can only help 40% of their factual knowledge if they can remember it
perfectly. I have never met a student who can remember crammed
English facts correctly.

Students become upset when they read questions they cannot answer,
questions they cannot understand, words they do not know the meaning
of, or "secret words" that occur in two answers. Remember students
that are prepared have less chance of becoming upset. Students that
are rested, relaxed and arrive on time at the test site will do
better.

What English Should I study to PASS English Tests?

There is only one English language. There are a variety of programs
and courses that overlap each other. Many business English courses
cover 90% of what students require to pass the TOEIC exam. Many
advanced English courses cover from 80 to 90 % of what is required to
pass TOEFL, TOEIC, AP and other English tests. Some special toefl
courses only do practice tests without teaching any vocabulary or
English skills. Students must create a plan to increase all English
skills, vocabulary and become comfortable with the test requirements
and answer formats.

Students can take combinations of programs and still pass tests.

For example: Students could take 100 hours of business English, 200
hours of academic preparation and 20 hours of toefl and pass a Toefl
test . The only secret is to have a balance of skills and knowledge.
The following is an example of a balanced program.

EXAMPLE PLAN TO PASS ENGLISH TESTS
20% vocabulary
15% grammar comprehension
15% reading comprehension
15% listening comprehension
15% writing skills, short answer and essay
15% speaking skills
5% practicing test formats

for additional info: ross@eslincanada.

Hello and Happy Holidays
ESL in Canada has expanded the FREE English Lessons grammar summaries
to include vocabulary lists. These lists are ideal for students who
are travelling to Canada or the USA and require this vocabulary to
enter and succeed in regular public school. This is the link:

http://www.eslincanada.com/
FREE English Lessons
Introduction to Parts of Speech
Introduction to Sentences
Introduction to Punctuation
Introduction to Verbs, Verbals, Conditionals
Intermediate Sentence Structures
Vocabulary for Grade 1 to 8 Mathematics
Vocabulary for Grades 1 to 8 Science and Technology
Vocabulary for Grades 1 to 8, Social Studies, History and Geography
Vocabulary for Grades 1 to 8 Music, Art, Drama, Dance

Welcome to the ESL in Canada Social Club
ESL in Canada Social Club organizes tours, activities, events,
workshops, seminars, outings, dance lessons, games, social gatherings
for ESL and international students, Canadian language students, new
Canadians, visitors to Canada and volunteers to practice language
skills, meet new friends and enjoy many of the wonderful things in
Toronto, Canada with your friends.
http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/eslincanadaclub/

Hello Social Club Members
We have added files and Photos to the ESL in Canada Social Club Group.

The 10 photos are courtesy of Arvis who took the pictures during the
ESL in Canada Open House at Trebas Institute December 10, in Toronto,
Canada. Go to the Photos link and open the Open house file.

Social Club members and guests were treated to presentations on
Entertainment careers, career training in TV and Film Production,
Audio Engineering, Entertainment Management and free pizza. Our
Thanks to Trudy, Trevor, Lance and Ron of Trebas who sponsored the
Open House.

The ESL in Canada presentations included ESL teaching in Korea,
tutoring and mentoring in Canada and the language exchange program.

The new file additions include introduction to sentences, sentence
construction, phrases, clauses and lots of examples.

We are planning a new series of Saturday Seminars for 2004, FREE ESL
classes and activities for ESL students and ESL teachers.

Happy holidays everyone.

ESL in Canada Social Club

Hello
We have added files and Photos to the ESL in Canada Social Club Group.
http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/eslincanadaclub/

The 10 photos are courtesy of Arvis who took the pictures during the
ESL in Canada Open House at Trebas Institute December 10 in Toronto,
Canada. Go to the Photos link and open the Open house file.

Social Club members and guests were treated to presentations on
Entertainment careers, career training in TV and Film Production,
Audio Engineering, Entertainment Management and free pizza. Our
Thanks to Trudy, Trevor, Lance and Ron of Trebas who sponsored the
Open House.

The ESL in Canada presentations included ESL teaching in Korea,
tutoring and mentoring in Canada and the language exchange program.

The new file additions include introduction to sentences, sentence
construction, phrases, clauses and lots of examples.

We are planning a new series of Saturday Seminars for 2004, FREE ESL
classes and activities for ESL students and ESL teachers.

Happy holidays everyone.

ESL in Canada Social Club

FREE ESL in Canada Social Club/Trebas Open House
December 10 at 6:30 PM
149 College Street, Toronto

This FREE Open House will provide a venue for the free language
exchange program, volunteers, free public talks about "Entertainment"
Careers, film/audio career training in Canada, ESL in Canada tutor
and homestay tutor programs. ESL teachers and students are invited to
attend.  Prizes, contests, free Pizza. Call Jade or Ross at 416 - 966-
  3066 to reserve your free admission ticket.

Homestay tutor program for students and Homestay families is
Recommended


ESL in Canada has been busy surveying students while here in Korea
and is recommending the homestay tutor program for students studying
in Canada.

This is the best educational value for international ESL students
and provides an excellent stable environment for language learning.

Homestay Tutor program
This program is designed for homeowners to add real value to
the "Homestay Experience" of international students who travel to
Canada to study English as a second language.

Homestay in Canada can be a wonderful experience for students to
receive real one-on-one tutoring in English pronunciation, language
rhythm, tone and timing. The student can hear oral demonstrations
and practice their basic conversation skills in a positive nurturing
environment that no mass language class in Canada can duplicate.

Homestay students have stated that they have learned between 0% and
90% of all English during their stay in Canada at the Homestay. ESL
in Canada is interested in developing the positive aspects of
individual tutoring for students and help homestay families be
properly compensated for the true value of their contributions.

The typical language student travelling to Canada pays from $600 to
$1500 for 100 hours of ESL classes, pays $600 to $900 for homestay
and a variety of registration fees from $200 to $500. The first
month for the typical language student costs from $1400. to $3000.
Canadian dollars.

Because of the high costs most language students stay in homestay
for one month then move to an apartment with other students where
very often the native language is spoken. The language students have
been forced to a totally negative language-learning living situation
because of basic economics. The typical language student sits in a
class with 10 to 25 other students and receives from 0 to 10%
teacher help. If we use the 10% and 100 hours formula - the typical
language student pays $60 to $150 per hour for their individual
teacher attention.

ESL in Canada wants to change the economics for language students to
help them learn more for less. The basic economics for homestay
tutoring is very simple. Costs of a room range between $200 to $400
per four week period, the price for Meals is $300 per four week
period and the price for 40 hours of tutoring is $600 or 60 hours
for $900 per 4 week period. The Total Cost to the student is $1100
to $1600 Canadian dollars per four week period.

The language students can also study TOEFL, Cambridge, TOEIC,
Business English, Career English or advanced grammar for 2 hours per
day at the language schools for $250 to $400 per month or they can
volunteer at the ESL in Canada Social club for free language
exchanges.

The homestay tutoring program will save students $300 to $800 each
month. The combination program will provide 30 additional hours of
individual attention each month. This combination will allow
language students to stay in the homestay and remain in the 100%
positive language learning environment for the entire study period
in Canada.

Real Benefits for Homestay Tutors
The first benefit is the personal satisfaction that is generated
from watching a fellow human being succeed using the information and
skills obtained from your teaching.

The knowledge that you will help your students save lots of money
and learn more with you.

The students will stay with you for three to twelve months instead
of changing every 2 or 4 weeks.

Monthly Tutor compensation for two students should range up from
$2400. depending on location, meals and tutoring program.

By registering a Homestay tutor business with ESL in Canada you can
use the extra $2500 to $10,000 in tax deductions the business will
use to shield the additional tutor income. Many homestay tutors will
create so many legal deductions that they can be used to reduce
other earned taxable income. I enjoy getting back taxes from Ottawa -
you should too!!!

ESL Homestay Tutor Certificate
ESL in Canada is developing an ESL Homestay Tutor Certificate. This
program will be a 25 hour program designed specifically for homestay
tutors. The program will give homestay tutors the basic information,
methods, skills, and resources to provide a superior one-to-one
language education for international language students. Homeowners
interested in providing Homestay tutor services can contact ESL in
Canada at : Homestaytutor@...

Introduction to Sentences
The two fundamental parts of every English sentence are the subject
and the predicate. A simple sentence is a group of words expressing
a complete thought, and it must have a subject and a predicate.
SUBJECT + PREDICATE = SENTENCE

A simple sentence or independent clause must have a verb. A verb
shows action or state of being. The subject tells who or what about
the verb.
SUBJECT + VERB = SENTENCE

Four Kinds of Sentences
The four kinds of sentences are: declarative, imperative,
interrogative, and exclamatory.

1. A declarative sentence makes a statement.
Example: The hockey finals will be broadcast tomorrow.

2. An imperative sentence gives a command or makes a request.
Examples: Stop. Please do not chew gum.

3. An interrogative sentence asks a question.
Example: Do you know the rules of hockey?

4. An exclamatory sentence shows strong feeling.
Declarative, imperative, or interrogative sentences can be made into
exclamatory sentences by punctuating them with an exclamation point.
Example: Stop! Do you know that man!

THE SIX BASIC SENTENCE CONSTRUCTION PATTERNS

1. NO VERB COMPLEMENT
The simplest structure is one without a verb complement. In
traditional grammar, all verb complements are either nouns or
adjectives.
Examples 1. Canada wins.

2. DIRECT OBJECT VERB COMPLEMENT
The defining characteristic is the presence of a direct object.
Examples: Boys love hockey.

3. INDIRECT AND DIRECT OBJECT VERB COMPLEMENTS
Both indirect and direct objects are present. Indirect objects are
placed immediately after the verb. Direct objects that are noun
phrases follow the indirect object.
Example: Dad gave [(me) (a puck)].

4. PREDICATE NOMINATIVE VERB COMPLEMENT
The predicate nominative verb complement is a noun or a pronoun that
redefines, renames, or classifies the subject of the sentence. The
verb in a predicate nominative sentence pattern is always a linking
verb, such as be, seem, or become.
Examples: He became a coach.

5. PREDICATE ADJECTIVE VERB COMPLEMENT
The predicate adjective is an adjective that modifies the subject of
the sentence. The verb is always a linking verb, such as be, seem,
smell, look, taste, or become.
Examples: The game became difficult.

6. DIRECT OBJECT AND OBJECTIVE COMPLEMENT
The verb complements are a direct object and an objective
complement. An objective complement is a noun or an adjective that
occurs after the direct object and describes the direct object.
Examples: The class made [(me) (bilingual)].

SIMPLE SENTENCES AND CONFIGURATIONS

Simple subject and predicate
Example: Fred slept.

Understood subject (for commands, directives)
Example: Sit!

Questions
Examples: What are you throwing?

Interjection
Examples: Man, that hurt!

Compound predicate
The bear howled and scratched ferociously.

Compound subject and predicate
Fred and Mary worked hard and then rested.

Three subjects
John, Fred, and Cameron are working.

Direct object
Ted sent the letter.

Compound direct objects
Ted sent cards and letters.

Three direct objects
Ted sent posters, cards, and letters.

Compound predicate with direct objects
Jessica cooked lunch and ate it.

Compound predicate with one direct object
Sam proofreads and edits his essays.

Indirect object
The teacher gave the children homework.

Compound indirect objects
The teacher gave Tess and Sam quizzes.

Predicate noun
John is a coach.

Objective Complement
Johnny painted his front porch white.

Direct address
Harold, tell the class now.

Adjective
Athletic moves excite the crowd.

Compound adjectives
The little old lady hit the tall and distinguished gentleman.

Predicate adjective
The engine was powerful.

Compound predicate adjectives
The engine was powerful but expensive.

Comparative Adjective
Joe is considerably older than his brother.

Adverb
Fred works quickly.

Adverbs modifying other adverbs
My dog wags its tail quite often.

Compound adverbs
The cat waited patiently and quietly at the door.

Passive Verbs
The ball was kicked.

FREE City TV TOUR and studio audience participation

Wednesday, June 11 - 6:30 PM Tour & TV show taping at 7:45
You must REGISTER IN ADVANCE for individuals age 18+
Call Ric 416-995-7017 or Ross 416-608-4194
SHOW: Because I said so, starring Maggie Cassella
Celebrity Panel: Hiedi Fleiss, Michael Lamport, John Kennedy
Topic: The trouble with tabloids
CITY TV tour located in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Canada and Toronto has passed the WHO medical requirements as a  safe
travel destination as of April 29, 2003 and has the SARS outbreak
contained within the hospitals.
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Three ESL programs in Toronto
1. Toronto English Plus Summer Camp
The summer camp will operate from June 29 to September 6, 2003.
Registration will begin May 15. We will accept late students who have
been registered at other camps that have been cancelled due to SARS.
Programs will still be offered with minimums of five students. The
classes will be organized by age and English skills level. The
general classes will be ages (7,8,9)(10,11,12)(13,14,15)(16,17,18).
The program of English as a second language (ESL) instruction is
combined with elective subjects, such as maths, sciences, arts,
computers, sports and recreational programs, activities and a tour
program to the world famous attractions and locations in Eastern
Canada.
This is the link for more information:
http://www.eslincanada.com/torsumcamp.html
Links to Text Section Samples:
http://www.eslincanada.ca/summercamptextindex.html

2. English for Career Professionals
This course teaches Academic Preparation in a professional and
practical way. Students can expect to immediately review the eight
parts of speech, correct tense usage, and accent reduction for
speaking clearly. Afterwards students will be focused on listening
comprehension, reading & summarizing, and writing for school or
office.  Although a separate Business English course is offered,
students can expect to find some aspects of it in the Academic
Preparation class, for example TOEIC vocabulary, presentation
skills, and business writing, and using real vocabulary from student
textbooks and newspapers.  Canadian customs, histories and cultural
lessons are also included in the classroom (and sometimes outside as
well!) to help students get used to life in their new home. This
course is offered full-time (25 hrs/wk) and part-time (15hrs/wk). New
students are given a free assessment to determine how long they will
require. For more information contact the ESL Department at Herzing
College: 416-599-6996 ext. 217, Ask for Ross.

3. ESL Tutor/Teacher
Business English Specialist for Executives and Managers
26 years adult education trainer & skills coach, (part time)
12 yrs public company management:
President, Director, Audit Chairman, Project Manager
10 years investment experience as RR, Manager, Director
7 years ESL teaching and tutoring experience at all levels.
4 years business administration job skills training
3 years community college instructor experience.
2 years high school business education teaching experience
BA and BEd ; University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
fully qualified high school business education teacher
(Ontario Ministry of Education - Permanent Certification)
Canadian Securities Institute: CSC, CPH, Options certification
Trust Institute, Employee Benifits Phase 1, diploma course
University of Toronto, Business Communications, diploma course
Tutor Contract Prices: 10 hours $450. - 30 hours $900.
Call 416-608-4194 in Toronto or email: jrtutor@...

Thank You for your interest in ESL in Canada

Monday, June 2nd at ESL in Canada Classroom Toronto Eaton Centre,
Galleria offices, suite 202 Students are welcome to attend and ask
questions

English for Career Professionals
This course teaches Academic Preparation in a professional and
practical way.  Students can expect to immediately review the eight
parts of speech, correct tense usage, and accent reduction for
speaking clearly. Afterwards students will be focused on listening
comprehension, reading & summarizing, and writing for school or
office.

Although a separate Business English course is offered, students can
expect to find some aspects of it in the Academic Preparation class,
for example TOEIC vocabulary, presentation skills, and business
writing, and using real vocabulary from student textbooks and
newspapers.

Canadian customs, histories and cultural lessons are also included in
the classroom (and sometimes outside as well!) to help students get
used to life in their new home.

This course is offered full-time (25 hrs/wk) and part-time
(15hrs/wk).  New students are given a free assessment to determine
how long they will require, but the average student time is 2 months.

For more information contact the ESL Department at Herzing College:
9 AM to 5 PM  (416) 599-6996 ext. 217, After 5 PM (416) 608-4194


To find the classroom go to the Dundas subway stop
Walk south into the Toronto Eaton Centre
Go down one level and and walk south into the mall.
At the next escalator go up two levels to the ground level
you will see the Mr Greenjeans restaurant on the west side.

Take the escalator in front of the Mr.Greenjeans restaurant.
Take the elevator to the second floor.
Walk past the Herzing office to the hallway, turn left
Look for the ESL office and class on the left side.

We will see you Monday at 9 AM

Tuesday, May 20th at ESL in Canada Classroom
Toronto Eaton Centre, Galleria offices, suite 202
Students are welcome to attend and ask questions

English for Work or School, Toefl/toeic preparation,
General and practical English, Academic Preparation,
pronunciation, grammar, writing, conversation, reading, listening
Call 416-608-4194 for additional information

To find the classroom go to the Dundas subway stop
Walk south into the Toronto Eaton Centre
Go down one level and and walk south into the mall.
At the next  escalator go up two levels to the ground level
you will see the Mr Greenjeans restaurant on the west side.

Take the escalator in front of the Mr.Greenjeans restaurant.
Take the elevator to the second floor.
Walk past the Herzing office to the hallway, turn left
Look for the ESL office and class on the left side.

We will see you Tuesday at 9 AM

Why international students fail English Tests

Students fail because they do not understand the test requirements.
Students fail because they underestimate the large volume of work
necessary to pass.
Students fail because they have limited English vocabulary.
Students fail because some English skills are not practiced.
Students fail because they rely on "secret tips" rather than real
skill.
Students fail because they cram for tests and become confused.
Students fail because they become upset and cannot perform.

For FREE information articles go to:
http://www.eslincanada.com/

How international students can pass ENGLISH tests.
What English Should I study to PASS English Tests.
http://www.eslincanada.ca/passtests.html

FAQS - frequently asked questions about Canada
Canada VISA Information includes free access to downloads.
Consumer Alert & Consumer Advice
Questions to Ask to confirm school information.
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Student Testimonials
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Welcome to the ESL in Canada Social Club
ESL in Canada Social Club organizes tours, activities, events,
workshops, seminars, outings, dance lessons, games, social
gatherings for ESL and international students, Canadian
language students, new Canadians, visitors to Canada and
volunteers to practice language skills, meet new friends and
enjoy many of the wonderful things in Toronto with your friends.
http://ca.groups.yahoo.com/group/eslincanadaclub/

Introducing the Eight Parts of Speech

English grammar uses words based on eight parts of speech: the verb,
the noun, the pronoun, the adjective, the adverb, the preposition,
the conjunction, and the interjection.

Each part of speech explains not what the word is, but how the word
is used. The same word can be a noun in one sentence and a verb or
adjective in the next.

The verb is perhaps the most important part of the sentence. A verb
or compound verb states something about the subject of the sentence.
The verb depicts actions, events, or states of being.

A noun is a word used to name a person, animal, place, thing, or
abstract concepts. A noun can function in a sentence as a subject, a
direct object, an indirect object, a subject complement, an object
complement, an appositive, an adjective or an adverb.

Pronouns can replace a noun or another pronoun.

An adjective modifies a noun or a pronoun by describing, identifying,
or quantifying words. Many consider articles "the, a, an'' to be
adjectives.

An adverb can modify a verb, an adjective, another adverb, a phrase,
or a clause. An adverb indicates manner, time, place, cause, or
degree and answers questions such as ``how, when, where".

A preposition links nouns, pronouns and phrases to other words in a
sentence.

Conjunctions link words, phrases, and clauses.

An interjection is a word used to show or express emotion.
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Best summer program for students ages 8 to 18 in Canada.

Toronto English Plus Summer Camp
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
ESL in Canada will be sponsoring a Toronto English Plus Summer Camp
for students ages 8 to 18. This will be a professional program of
English as a second language (ESL) instruction combined with elective
subjects, such as maths, sciences, arts, computers, sports and
recreational programs, activities and a tour program to the world
famous attractions and locations in Eastern Canada.

Planned Programs and Electives are:
English + Intensive English Skills + Tours + Activities
English + Introduction to Computers + Tours + Activities
English + Computer Graphics/Animation + Tours + Activities
English + Maths + Tours + Activities
English + Sciences + Tours + Activities
English + Instrumental Music + Tours + Activities
English + Acting for TV/Film/Theatre + Tours + Activities
English + Singing + Tours + Activities
English + Dance + Tours + Activities
English + Sports + Tours + Activities
English + Painting/Drawing/Sculpturing + Tours + Activities
English + History/Geography + Tours + Activities
English + Academic/College Preparation + Tours + Activities
English + Business English + Tours + Activities
English + Tourism/Hospitality + Tours + Activities
English + Martial Arts + Tours + Activities

Year 2003 Dates: Programs can be 2, 4, 6, 8, or all 10 weeks:
June 29 to July 12
July 13 to 26
July 27 to August 9
August 10 to 23
August 24 to September 6.

Notice: Due to SARS there have been some cancellations.
Programs will still be offered with minimums of five students.


Price for in-class instruction - $11 per hour.
Price for escorted tours, and activities - $8 per hour.
Instruction only programs will be 3 to 5 hours each day.
Instruction, activity and tour days can vary from 7 to 12 hours.
Transportation, meals and admissions prices paid by students.

Toronto Attractions and Activities:

Centreville Amusement Park is nestled in over 600 acres of parkland
with over 30 rides and attractions.

Fort York: Reconstructed after the battle, today's Fort York is
Canada's largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings and a
designated National Historic Site.

Canada's Walk of Fame Presents the 6th Annual Tribute Gala Honoring
Canada's Biggest Stars: Scotty Bowman, Toller Cranston, Jim Elder,
Linda Evangelista, Lynn Johnston, Lorne Michaels, Mike Myers, Luc
Plamondon, Robbie Robertson, David Steinberg, Shania Twain.

The Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition is underway for the summer of
2003. The event includes sculpture, painting, original prints,
ceramics, glass, metal, wood, fibre, photography and mixed media. The
42nd annual Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibition will take place July 11-
13, 2002 at Nathan Phillips Square

Black Creek Pioneer Village: The restored 19th-century rural
Victorian community is located in northwest Toronto. The Village re-
creates the past with over 35 carefully restored 1860s shops and
homes, interpreters in period dress who help guide you through
Canadian history.

CN Tower: The World's Tallest Building and Wonder of the Modern
World, offers spectacular views, spell-binding Glass Floor, motion
simulator rides, interactive arcade and fantastic shopping. Horizons,
located on the Lookout Level, offers casual fare great for kids.

The Toronto Zoo has won the award for "Best Family Outing" in
Toronto.Com's first annual poll The Best of T.O.

Royal Ontario Museum Current Exhibits:
Naoko Matsubara donated 177 of her prints to the ROM in 1998.
Library Gallery offers multimedia, specimens and archives.
South Asian Gallery includes wall relief panels, religious sculpture,
illuminated manuscripts, textiles, arms and armour, jewelry and
richly ornamented decorative arts.
Art Deco from 1920s and 1930s France, where this pivotal design
movement of the 20th century was born and reached its height.
Gallery of Korean Art is the largest permanent gallery dedicated to
Korean art and culture spans 8,000 years of Korean history and
cultural achievements.
Gallery of Earth Sciencesis explored in this spectacular new gallery.
Organized into sections that demonstrate the Earth's complex
evolution, the gallery features touchable specimens, interactive
displays, and presentations exploring the phenomena of volcanoes,
earthquakes and meteorites.

Paramount Canada's Wonderland is Canada's premier theme park and
features over 200 attractions, more than 60 thrilling rides, North
America's greatest variety of roller coasters, and Splash Works, a 20-
acre water park.

Toronto Aerospace Museum: The Museum's most ambitious project is the
construction of a full-size replica of the magnificent Avro CF-105
Arrow supersonic interceptor that first flew at Toronto's Malton
Airport in 1958.

Earth and Space Centre Planatarium: The newest show is entitled
Mysteries of the Moon, and it explores the phenomenon of solar and
lunar eclipses as well as the phases of the moon. A simulated space
ride is included to help understand the relationship between the
earth, the moon and the sun.

Allen Gardens Conservatory: Features six greenhouses comprising over
16,000 square feet of colourful seasonal plants which supplement the
permanent plant collection. Of botanical importance since 1858 the
conservatory boasts the "Palm House" (1910) modeled after similar
structures in the United States and England.

Art Gallery of Ontario Gallery: Tours, Exhibits and Courses
Family Programs: Off the Wall! For Kids
Pop Photography: Objects in Everyday Life 1842-1969 to July 20, 2003.
Tom Thomson: to September 7, 2003 More than 140 of the artists oil
sketches, paintings and works on paper, along with works by his
contemporaries.

Ontario Place
In 2003 visitors will be introduced to several new state-of-the-art
interactive attractions and play facilities for kids 3 to 13.
Adventure Island is home to the New H20 Generation Station, The Atom
Blaster, O.P. Driving School and Micro Kids. These attractions
feature colourful, modern designs in totally interactive environments
presenting children with unique opportunities to discover and learn
while having plenty of fun.

Hockey Hall of Fame: The world's most comprehensive collection of
hockey artifacts, displays and memorabilia with state-of-the-art
exhibitory and interactive games. Try and stop the pucks of Messier
and Gretzky or fire real pucks against a life sized computer-
simulated goalie. Have your picture taken with the Stanley Cup.

Ontario Science Centre: Experience over 800 interactive exhibits,
daily demonstrations and programs. Visit Ontario's only dome theatre
and see a large-format films under the giant IMAX dome screen.

CBC - Tours and Museum: CBC has superb television programs for kids
and this is your chance to visit the studios where is all begins.

Harbourfront Centre: An innovative, non-profit cultural organization
which provides world-renowned programming in the arts and culture for
the public. The Centre encompasses several venues on a 10 acre site
in the heart of Toronto's waterfront, and programs family
entertainment.

The SkyDome: The tour begins with a visit to the renovated museum
area and a short film about the construction of the SkyDome. It
continues with a 45 minute guided walking tour of areas not usually
accessible to the general public.

Toronto Blue Jays Baseball: The special group programs include: play
baseball/softball on the same field; take to the mound, throw a
pitch; on Thursday July 31st all summer camp groups of 20 or more are
invited to watch the Blue Jays take on the Tampa Bay Devil Rays; a
buffet picnic in the stands and catch all the behind-the-scenes
action in the Blue Jays Bullpen

Riverdale Farm: Located within the historic Cabbagetown area,
Riverdale Farm replicates a small, turn of the century Ontario farm.
Cows, pigs, horses, goats and chicken provide lots of fun and
learning opportunities for informal demonstrations including milking,
cream separating, egg collecting, sheep shearing and wool spinning.

Lynx Professional "A" league Soccer: See professional soccer in North
America, special group programs include on-field participation in the
opening ceremonies.

Toronto Argonauts Football Club: Formed as part of the Argonaut
Rowing Club using the double blue colours of Oxford and Cambridge for
club members who were rugby football enthusiasts. The Argos celebrate
130 years of history including 14 Grey Cup championships.

Day trips and Tours
Niagara Falls
Thousand Islands
Algonquin Park
Blue Mountain
Bruce Trail
Montreal, Ottawa Quebec City tours

Student Registration Information
Correct and full name:
Date of Birth:
Correct and full residence address:
Correct and full Postal address:
Correct and full telephone /fax/email numbers:
Emergency Contact numbers:
Medical Health Insurance information:
Any medical, health conditions:
NOTE : All participants require proof of medical health insurance.
Citizenship:
Visa status:
Do you need Registration/Acceptance letter:
Planned length of study in Canada:
Planned Start date in Canada:
Planned Finish date in Canada:
Name of legal Guardian in Canada:

Please list yourEnglish skill levels:
( B ) Beginner, ( I ) Intermediate, ( A ) Advanced
Reading __
Listening__
Speaking__
Writing__

Accommodation Preferences
Day program only - no accommodation required____
Prefer to live in a dormitory student residence ___
I would like to live with a family___
Do you like pets, or children? ___
Would you like another student roommate or live alone:___
What date would you like to start your homestay: ___

Please list your program, elective and tour priorities.
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Please copy and email information to:
Torsumcamp@...

Plan to Learn English as second language in 2 years

"A" First step " choose your goal" for English

Goals are your motivation, what do you wish to accomplish with
English?

Examples of Goals for studying English
1. Enjoy entertainment produced by English speaking artists
2. Operate a business or trade in English.
3. Use English instructions for computer applications.
4. Surf the net in English
5. Travel independently in English speaking countries.
6. Be admitted and study in a North American university.
7. Immigrate into an English speaking country
8. Get a job with an international company
9. Be promoted into better job in your company


"B" Second step "summarize the methods" how you learn best

Examples of questions to determine "how you learn best"
1. Do you learn the most studying alone or in a group?
2. Can you listen once and remember the pronunciation and vocabulary?
3. Does it help to see the names or actions demonstrated?
4. Do you have to write and memorize everything ?
5. How often do you have to repeat lessons?

"C" Third step "form a plan" use best methods to reach goals

An example of a two year plan to learn English is the following;
(First 6 months) Study grammar, punctuation, spelling, vocabulary
texts, read newspapers/magazines, for 1 - 2 hours each day
(Second 6 months) Study pronunciation, watch TV, listen to taped
conversations, for 1 - 2 hours each day.
(Third 6 months) 1 hour of English classes everyday for 6 months at a
local school, review grammar and vocabulary.
(Fourth 6 months) travel to Canada for 240 hours of English
conversation classes, Volunteer work, take a special interest course
or travel using English

"D" Fourth step "create a cost & benefit analysis for your plan"
What free English learning resources are available at the library?
What English resources are free at community or cultural centers?
Compare the costs of books, texts, tapes, Cd's for self-study.
Analyze the cost of tutors in a small group of 3 or 4
Analyze the cost of instruction at local English schools
Analyze costs of foreign travel and accommodation to study English
abroad.


"E" Fifth step " start your plan"
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Need help with your Plan?
Use the following chart of 5 questions

How do you like to study?
Answer questions 1 to 4 with %,
(each # to equal 100%).

1. By yourself________?

1. One partner________?

1. Small groups_______?

1. Large groups_______?

Totals of this group = 100 %

2. With cassettes_____?

2, With television____?

2. With videos________?

2. With computers_____?

Totals of this group = 100 %

3. With pictures______?

3. With ESL textbooks___?

3. With regular text books___?

3. With newspapers_______?

3. With magazines______?

Totals of this group = 100 %

4. Use group repeat drills______________?

4. Conversations with native speakers___?

4. Low structure ESL student conversation___?

4. High structure ESL teacher talk_______?

Totals of this group = 100 %