Happy B.C. Day!

The next weeks would be a great time to learn more about BC with your learner(s).  Bring a map and discuss where you have been in our beautiful province and where you would like to go!

Check out the following resources:

Low level reading and questions re: BC Day
http://www.elsanet.org/site/wp-content/uploads/Resources-for-Lower-Levels-BC-Day.pdf

Higher level JEOPARDY game re: British Columbia  http://www.elsanet.org/site/wp-content/uploads/Resources-for-Higher-Levels_BC-Day-Jeopardy1.pdf
Instructions and answer key for JEOPARDY
http://www.elsanet.org/site/wp-content/uploads/Resources-for-Higher-Levels_BC-Day-Jeopardy-Instructions-and-Answer-Key.pdf

BC Newcomer's Guide - print several pages to read and discuss together
http://www.welcomebc.ca/newcomers_guide/newcomerguide.aspx

BC Newcomer's Guide Educational Resource
http://www.elsanet.org/education/index.html
NOTE - these Educational Resource worksheets are very dated BUT some things like geography do not change! 
Samples:  http://www.elsanet.org/education/sports_PDF/outdoorINFO.pdf
                  http://www.elsanet.org/education/infoBC_PDF/geo_xword.pdf

Westcoast Reader - search Articles by Topic - British Columbia for readings, discussion topics, worksheets...  http://www.thewestcoastreader.com/

Happy BC Day from the Chilliwack Learning Society!

English Language Listening Lab On-Line ELLLO.ORG

This great learning tool is created by Todd Beuckens, an English teacher based in Japan.  Check out the authentic listening material, dialogues, games, etc. and promote to your learners.
http://elllo.org/

Upgrading Computer Skills

Do you or your learner want to improve your computer skills? 

• UFV has Fall Semester classes starting September 2, 2014 for beginners.  They are tuition free, Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 2:30 to 5:20.  Call for an appointment to register - 604-795-2807.
• There are many great web-sites to improve keyboarding skills.  Check out: 
  
  www.powertyping.com
  www.typingtest.com
  The computer lab at Immigrant Services has drop-in computer time as well as classes for beginners and intermediate users.  Check out the current schedule by calling Holly at 604-393-3251.  Pass on the information to your learner or come along to coach and improve your own skills!
  To assess computer skills, try the on-line assessment at  http://www.thewclc.ca/edge/issue12/ComputerUse/ComputerUse.html
  Computer use is one of the 9 Essential Skills for the Canadian Workplace.