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ELSS Newsletter October 2015
Incorporating English into Everyday LifeThe key to improving any skill in English is practice. By using English everyday, even if just for a few minutes, your abilities will improve. So let’s think about the technology you use everyday and how you can use that to incorporate English into your life.
Smart phones are such an important part of every day life, and nearly everyone has them. One simple way to add a bit more English into your life can be to change the language setting on your phone. Now this would be a drastic change, and may prevent the use of Chinese characters, so you may want to ease into it by changing the language settings on a few apps first.
The app used most by the average college student is Google. Changing the language setting to English on this app is a simple and effective way to force yourself to use more of your target language. Some of your
teachers may already have told you that you must do your research in English in order to find the appropriate
vocabulary for essays and presentations. By changing your google settings to English, you can avoid the temptation of researching in your native language and help yourself in the long run to learn more English.
Another way to include more English in your life is to play fun games in English! There are a number of apps that replicate English games you may already know. “Words with Friends” is one such app. This game is the phone version of scrabble. It tests your knowledge and spelling of English words, and can be played with other friends who have the app or against the computer.
You can also test your English vocabulary with “4 Pics 1 Word.”
Our Drop-in Centre is located in LBY 202. It is open Monday-Friday 10:30am-1:30pm and 3pm-6pm.
The WAP is located in LBY 205. It is open (by appointment only) Monday-Friday 10am-12:30pm and 3pm-5:00pm.
The RAP and SAP are located in MLLC 1 on the second floor of the library. SAP runs Monday-Friday 10:30am-1:30pm and 3pm-5pm. RAP runs Monday-Friday 5pm-6pm. Both of these services require you to preregister on Moodle.
You can also follow and sign up for our events on Facebook. Just look for CEAL ELSS!
Where to Find Us
Culture CornerWhy do people dress up for Halloween?
In olden times, people believed that on All Hallows Eve the line between the spirit world and ours was weakened, letting spirits wander freely. In order to hide from the ghosts and discourage their mischief, people would dress up to confuse them. Today we continue this tradition in order to have fun and enjoy tricks and treats!
What will you dress up as this year?
This game app shows you four images and you have to guess a word based on those pictures. This one can be a bit more challenging, but it tests your vocabulary in a visual way.
The British Council also has put out some interesting apps to help students practice their English skills. “Johnny Grammar’s Word Challenge” quizzes you on the use of different forms of grammar, vocabulary and spelling in 60
seconds. This app is really designed for English learners, and is a great way to test your knowledge.
For those searching for games on your computer, the trivia game “Sporcle” comes to mind. It offers trivia on any range of subjects, from Disney characters to world geography. It can be a fun way to spend the afternoon using English.
By changing your language settings, using English game apps or playing trivia games online, you can incorporate English into your everyday life and improve your skills! Give it a try!
Upcoming Events:
Halloween Riddles
The first person to email the correct answers to [email protected] will win a T-shirt.
Can you solve them
all?
The VETs will be hosting several events outside of their office hours to encourage the use of English in your everyday life. Keep up to date with events through the CEAL ELSS Facebook page!
English Cafe Wednesday, October 7 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, outside the
Canteen
Movie Night with the VETsPitch Perfect 2
Thursday, October 15In MB G19 7-10 pm
Special Tea Hour CafeMonday, October 19 from 4:30 to
6:30 pm, outside the Canteen
Halloween at Ocean ParkSaturday October 24,
Starting at 10 amFurther details on
Movie Night with the VETsFinal Destination
Thursday, October 29In MB G19 7-10 pm
Please Pre-Register for Events on the CEAL ELSS Facebook Page!
Attendance is limited.
A big thank you to everyone who has attended the VET events so far! We hope you are having fun practicing your English skills!
October Events:
The VETs’ Favorite English Riddle:What differentiates a cat from a comma? Answer: A cat has claws at the end of its paws while a comma denotes a pause at the end of a clause!
Work out the riddle from each line of the rhyme. Write them on the lines below to solve the riddle.
*Hint* Look at the letters in each clue.
My first is in giggle and also in laugh,My second is in third and also in half,Mt third is in horror and also in bone,My fourth is in sun but never in moon,My fifth is in castle and also in knight,My whole walks through walls to give people a fright.What am I?
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My first is in demon and also in dread,My second is in Hades and also in head,My third is in river and also in dive,My fourth is in fifteen and also in five,My fifth in in bluster and also in talk,My whole has horns and carries a pitchfork.What am I?
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My first is in wicked and also in worst,My second is in starving and is also in thirst,My third is in treasure and also in trove, My fourth is in garlic and also in clove,My fifth is in healthy but never in well,My whole causes problems when I cast a bad spell.What am I?
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