Month: November 2013

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November 30, 2013

Vancouver Weather Words

Canadians talk about the weather all the time. It’s always interesting because it’s always changing. We can’t rely on the weatherman to predict it accurately. So, it’s always a surprise when…

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November 28, 2013

Top 20 Universities

BBC News wrote an article that lists the world’s top 20 universities according to a new global table. Interestingly, six of which are in the UK, 16 are in the…

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November 26, 2013

To Speak or Not to Speak?

Frances, the Director of St Giles Vancouver shares some language tips on the culture of speaking English and how practise makes perfect! The CULTURE of Speaking English Speaking English is…

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November 24, 2013

Introducing Chef Chenda!

The team at St Giles Vancouver are very pleased to introduce their newest member of staff, Chenda, as their cafeteria volunteer!  Chenda is a business woman from North Cambodia, who…

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November 22, 2013

How Many Things Can You Catch?

Frances Seaton, the Director of St Giles Vancouver has shared a lesson from one of the English classes at the school. Can you catch how many ways you can use the…

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November 20, 2013

A Virtual Tour of San Francisco

Eduardo, one of our teachers here at St Giles San Francisco, took some of our students sightseeing around the city, and has prepared a virtual guided tour for you! Nicole…

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