Lethbridge College English Language Centre
3000 College Drive S T1K 1L6 Lethbridge, AB, Canada

DIGITAL LITERACY CLASS STARTS TODAY Our new Digital Literacy class begins today (Friday, Sept. 18) and has 3 classes from 9:00am to 12:00pm. The classes are open to all current morning and evening ESL students and you can join the topics that you are interested in. 9-10 New student Canvas and Zoom orientation (computers)... 10-11 New student Canvas and Zoom orientation (smart phones) 11-12 Returning student Canvas dashboard organization Come learn tips from Asami on how to better use smart phones, computers, websites, and computer programs. If you need help joining the Zoom classes through Canvas, please call Mark McIntosh (403-360-7463) or Angelica Lagos (403-360-8071).

The ELC will be having its start of semester celebration and orientation on Thursday morning. Check your Communication course in Canvas - you will find your Zoom invite there. We can't wait to see you all!

One more hour of the ELC pick-up day to go! It was great seeing our students and a beautiful day to be outdoors

ELC pick-up day is Wednesday, the 9th of September. This video has directions to help you find us. Please arrive between 11am - 8pm. Please DO NOT enter the college. We will be outside the Andrews Building with your materials.... Thank you and BE READY for Fall 2020 with the ELC. See more

Students! BE READY to pick up text books, and other materials, on Wednesday the 9th of September between 11am and 8pm. You do not need to go inside the college. The ELC team will be OUTSIDE the Andrews Building waiting for you with your books. See you then and take care!

A drive-in movie is truly a North American experience. Join us for a movie on the coulee with the classic movie - The Goonies!

Fall 2020 English Classes - - - - - - - - - - IMPORTANT DATES:... Wednesday, Sept. 9th *ALL morning and evening students, please make yourself available to pick up your class materials. We will provide further information on time and location closer to the date. Please continue to check your email and the Facebook page for updates. Thursday, Sept 10th * Evening classes begin ONLINE at 6:00pm Friday, Sept. 11th * Morning classes begin ONLINE at 9:00am - - - - - - - - - - Enjoy the rest of your summer and we look forward to seeing you all online in September!

Our Oxford Award recipient didn't just get through the Summer of 2020 - she thrived and excelled in all she did. Well done Sally! Sally's hard work, conscientious work ethic, and never-ending bucket of energy was absolutely deserving of the Oxford Award. We are proud of the resilience and motivation of all of our students, each and every day. The summer of 2020 had you all, and Sally especially, showcase those attributes more than ever. Keep in touch Sally and best of luck in the next phase of life. Congratulations and well done from all of us in the ELC

This is a time where, as an educational institution, it is especially essential that we listen, learn and add our voices. Our diversity is our strength. We cann...ot be silent in the face of injustice. Read a message from Dr. Paula Burns, Lethbridge College President & CEO: https://lethbridgecollege.ca//our-commitment-fighting-raci #BlackLivesMatter

The following is an announcement from the Lethbridge Public Library Read On Program ---------- Read On Adult Literacy and Learning has these classes starting the first week of June: ... ESL Time for Rhymes, Computer Basics, Conversation Classes and Canadian Citizenship. Want to sign up for a class? If English is your first language, use this link https://lethlib.wufoo.com/forms/sxgyhn81e1xqqt/ If English is not your first language, use this link https://lethlib.wufoo.com/forms/s7ym5jd1l3k9qd/ ---------- If you would like a one-on-one tutor to help improve reading, writing, spelling, grammar and basic math up to about a Grade 9 or CLB 7, click on the links below: If English is your first language, use this link https://lethlib.wufoo.com/forms/s19nf0zi082ztj8/ If English is not your first language, use this link https://lethlib.wufoo.com/forms/s1jp6vt60hvdew9/ ---------- The Lethbridge Public Library is still closed and Read On staff are working from home. If you want to connect with us, please email: [email protected] or leave a message at 403-320-4701 and we’ll call you back. Check for updates at www.lethlib.ca/readon

CONGRATULATIONS!! Each semester, the English Language Centre presents one student with the Oxford Award. This award was created in memory of a beloved instructor we lost, Rachel Trithardt. We continue to present this award in her memory. Our team decides on one student who shows perseverance, motivation, and a desire to learn. For the Winter 2020 term (January to April), the English Language Centre has chosen to present the Oxford Award to . . . (drumroll) . . . -------...----- Stephen Adu!! ------------ Stephen’s EAP instructor, Herb Claxton, offered these comments to describe Stephen: Stephen is a deserving student for the Oxford Award. Arriving in class well in advance of the start time to prepare for the day ahead and requesting supplementary assignments to build his English skills, Stephen showed a consistent effort to prepare himself for further studies. Stephen enriched the EAP classroom in many wayshis perceptive comments in group discussions and thoughtful consideration of the needs of others helped to create a positive learning environment for all of us to work in. All the very best in your future endeavours, Stephen. ------------ Stephen has also prepared a message to all past, current, and future English students at Lethbridge College: No matter what you are going through, keep pushing, keep trying, don't give up, keep chasing your dream. Stephen Adu ------------ Let us take a moment to congratulate Stephen Adu on this award and acknowledge his journey through the English Language Centre at Lethbridge College. We are very proud of your achievements!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENTS Welcome back everyone to your online learning at the English Language Centre. We hope everyone had a wonderful time off to relax and get ready for the spring/summer semester. Daytime students: Our official start date will be May 6th at 9:00 a.m. through an online conference using Zoom....Continue reading

SPRING/SUMMER UPDATE This is for all students registered for our spring/summer day and evening classes. You will receive an email from our Instructional Assistant, Asami. This email will be instructions on how to join Microsoft Teams, which you will use for your English classes.... Please follow her instructions and join Microsoft Teams by April 30. If you need help, please contact Asami McIntosh or Andrew Kereliuk for assistance. ------- REGISTRATION for English Classes is still OPEN for spring/summer online classes. Please private message Lethbridge College English Language Centre if you want to study English or if you would like more information.

COVID-19 has added a lot of stress to people’s lives and families with unhealthy relationships are more likely to experience violence. If this is your family, w...e are here for you. Please reach out if you experience abuse or violence from a loved one. If you are in immediate danger call 911 To report a crime that is not an emergency call 403-328-4444 Help will always be available even if a victim of family violence is infected with COVID-19 or in isolation. When you call let the dispatcher know so we can take steps to protect our responders. If you need to talk or would like to be connected with local resources, the Family Violence Information Line is available toll free to all Albertans 24/7 in more than 170 languages. Call 310-1818 to get help. Anonymous web chats are also available daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at alberta.ca/SafetyChat

The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) If you have lost income because of COVID-19, the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) will provide you with temporary income support. This includes workers who are not Canadian citizens or permanent residents including temporary foreign workers and international students. ... What is included on the web page: How to apply Deadlines Eligibility requirements Questions and answers https://www.canada.ca//se/benefits/ei/cerb-application.htm

IMPORTANT INFORMATION STUDYING ENGLISH ONLINE IN SPRING/SUMMER (May-August) - online classes begin on May 6th... - there is a LIMITED number of registration spots available - we need to hear from all current students, returning students, and new students who want to study English with us HOW TO CONTACT US - send us a private message on this Facebook page NEW STUDENTS If you are a NEW student, once you contact us through private message, we will walk you through the next steps. Thank you for your interest in studying English with us. Please send us your messages as soon as possible because registration spots are limited. Take care, The ELC Team

HELP WITH ONLINE CLASSES Classes with Len, Leigh, Quentin, and Jody - If you have not been able to open their blogs, please send a message to this Facebook page or email us at [email protected] and we will send you the links. Other teachers, Barb, Patt, Andrew, and Herb, are teaching their classes in different ways, so please continue to check your email for instructions.... For all students, remember to message us on this Facebook group or email [email protected] if you need help. REMINDERS - Please reply to emails from your teachers - It is still important to complete the assignments and assessments that your teachers give you Take care and happy online studying!

The ELC had its first off-campus Tuesday staff meeting today. We got to meet each other's new co-workers (pets!) and most importantly, talked about how we can give our students the best possible online learning experience. Do get back to your teachers and let them know if you want to continue your classes, check your emails, and know as always - we care and are thinking of you all Take care folks!

Barb's evening students: Please look for her on FB as Barbara.Geiger.524 - check your emails also! Thanks so much and be well!

Good morning, Our Educational Assistant, Asami, is available to help current students online. Please see her message below. You may also email us at [email protected] if you want us to help you book a time with Asami.

We are thinking of you all - lots. Our very own LINC Coordinator, Mark, just put all of our thoughts, our feelings and the care that we have for you all into one lovely song - beautifully. We are here for you albeit in a different way. Thanks, Mark. #weareallkodiaks Remember - online learning this week!