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English Vocabulary Last night the #rciisconversationclub discussed our food guilty pleasures. A guilty pleasure is something you know isn’t good for you, but you still enjoy it. It is often used about unhealthy but delicious food, or some form of art or media that is not highly regarded or considered good quality (for example, trashy reality tv shows, rom-coms, or romance novels). It could also refer to an unhealthy activity you enjoy such as binge-watching your f...avourite online series, following celebrity gossip, or ordering take-out. What’s your guilty pleasure? Tell us in a comment below and tag a friend! . . . #IamRCIIS #rciis #guiltypleasure #englishvocabularyinuse #englishvocabularylearning #englishexpressions #everydayenglish #canadianenglish #englishonlineteaching #onlineenglishlessons #learnenglishlanguage #usefulenglishphrases #realenglishlearning #englishinuse #naturalenglish #nativeenglishteacher @rciis_korea @rciis_turkey @rciis_japan @rciis_brazil @rciis_latinos

RCIIS Conversation Club This #rciisconversationclub meeting is about FOOD !! The RCIIS Conversation Club happens biweekly (every 2 weeks) online on Zoom and Facebook Live, and is facilitated by an English Speaking teacher, Lesley, who is a Canadian native English speaker. ... This club is open to anyone wanting to practise their English speaking and listening skills. You can check out our videos of past meetings on the RCIIS Facebook Page. 5 Reasons to Join Us: 1. FREE! 2. SOCIAL! 3. ENGLISH! 4. INTERNATIONAL! 5. FUN! The next meeting will be Wednesday December 2nd, 7-8pm EST (Toronto time). To participate, email us at: [email protected] with the subject Conversation Club. Come learn English the #rciis way - #learningbydoing ! . . . #IamRCIIS #rciis #rciisconversationclub #englishconversationclub #englishclub #englishconversation #speakenglish #practiseenglish #socialenglish #funenglish #englishspeaking #englishlistening #englishpractice #englishincanada #canadianenglish #englishschool #onlineenglish #englishonline

RCIIS LIVE SPEAKING CLASS Thank you to our lovely, new teacher Maxx and his students for sharing their Evening Speaking 2 class live on Facebook last night! If you missed it (or live across the world and were fast asleep!), the video is still saved on our RCIIS Facebook page so you can check it out now: facebook.com/rciis.canada ... This is a great opportunity for you to see what an online, live, speaking class is like! Practising speaking can be one of the most difficult challenges when learning English. This course is a great way for students to supplement their English skills with additional speaking practice. Within this course students will get 1-on-1 feedback from their teacher as well as ample opportunities to improve their speaking and listening abilities in class. We hope you enjoy this free, live class! If you would like to experience a free trial class of one of our courses, or if you have any questions about our online classes, you can contact us through our website, or send us your email in a DM and we will contact you! Stay tuned for more of our classes being streamed live on Facebook! . . . . #IamRCIIS #rciis #liveenglish #englishclass #onlineenglishclass #englishspeaking #englishspeakingclass #speakenglish #speakingenglish #nativespeakerteacher #englishincanada #learnenglishonline #onlineenglishschool #funenglishclass #practiseenglish #englishpractice #studyenglishincanada #studyenglishabroad #canadianenglish #toronto #canada @rciis_korea @rciis_latinos @rciis_japan @rciis_brazil @rciis_turkey @rciis_vietnam @mxxhrk

RCIIS LIVE SPEAKING CLASS Great news!!! Next Wednesday November 25, from 7-9pm EST (Toronto time), you can experience our evening speaking class live on the RCIIS Facebook page! This is a great opportunity for you to check out what an online, live, speaking class is like! And you’ll get to meet one of our lovely new teachers - Maxx!... Practising speaking can be one of the most difficult challenges when learning English. This course is a great way for students to supplement their English skills with additional speaking practice. Within this course students will get 1-on-1 feedback from their teacher as well as ample opportunities to improve their speaking and listening abilities in class. Don’t miss this free, live class! Tune in on RCIIS Facebook (facebook.com/rciis.canada) next Wednesday at 7-9pm EST (Toronto time). . . . . #IamRCIIS #rciis #liveenglishclass #freeenglishclass #onlineenglishclasses #onlineenglishschool #englishspeakingclass #englishspeakingclasses #englishspeakingpractice #speakenglishfluently #speakenglishbetter #englishonlineclasses #englishonlinecourse #studyenglishincanada #englishincanada @rciis_latinos @rciis_korea @rciis_brazil @rciis_japan @rciis_turkey

RCIIS LIVE SPEAKING CLASS Welcome to our Evening Speaking 2 class (7-9pm)! This is a great opportunity for you to check out what an online, live, speaking class is like! And you’ll get to meet one of our lovely new teachers - Maxx!... Practising speaking can be one of the most difficult challenges when learning English. This course is a great way for students to supplement their English skills with additional speaking practice. Within this course students will get 1-on-1 feedback from their teacher as well as ample opportunities to improve their speaking and listening abilities in class. We hope you enjoy this free, live class! If you would like to experience a free trial class of one of our courses, or if you have any questions about our online classes, you can contact us through our website, or send us your email in a DM and we will contact you! . . . . #IamRCIIS #rciis #freetrialenglishclass #englishclass #onlineenglishclass #englishspeaking #englishspeakingclass #speakenglish #speakingenglish #nativespeakerteacher #englishincanada #learnenglishonline #onlineenglishschool #funenglishclass #practiseenglish #englishpractice #studyenglishincanada #studyenglishabroad #canadianenglish #toronto #canada

RCIIS In-Person Classes We were so pleased to once again open our doors to students on Monday! You can see our popular teacher Spencer teaching Power Speaking 3 with some enthusiastic students spaced out in front of him. We plan to continue offering blended classes - with both in-person and online options - according to student demand. ... Contact us to learn about our class options and our amazing Black Friday promotions for you! . . . #IamRCIIS #rciis #inpersonenglishclasses #englishschools #toronto #canada #learnenglishnow #englishclass #englishclassesonline #englishspeakingclass #pathwayprogram #ieltsclassesonline #studyvisacanada #studyenglishincanada #englishincanada #studyintoronto @rciis_brazil @rciis_japan @rciis_latinos @rciis_korea @rciis_turkey

RCIIS Conversation Club It’s time for another #rciisconversationclub meeting, and the votes have requested culture as our next topic! We will discuss our various cultural traditions, rituals, festivals, and other expressions of culture - both national and local! We will meet on Zoom (and RCIIS Facebook Live) on Wednesday December 2nd, 7-8pm EST (Toronto time).... To participate, email us at: [email protected] with the subject Conversation Club. What’s the #rciisconversationclub you ask? The RCIIS Conversation Club happens biweekly (every 2 weeks) online on Zoom and Facebook Live, and is facilitated by an English Speaking teacher, Lesley, who is a Canadian native English speaker. This club is open to anyone wanting to practise their English speaking and listening skills. You can check out our videos of past meetings on the RCIIS Facebook Page. 5 Reasons to Join Us: 1. FREE! 2. SOCIAL! 3. ENGLISH! 4. INTERNATIONAL! 5. FUN! Come learn English the #rciis way - #learningbydoing ! . . . #IamRCIIS #rciis #rciisconversationclub #englishconversationclub #englishclub #englishconversation #speakenglish #practiseenglish #socialenglish #funenglish #englishspeaking #englishlistening #englishpractice #englishincanada #canadianenglish #englishschool #onlineenglish #englishonline @rciis_japan @rciis_korea @rciis_latinos @rciis_brazil @rciis_turkey @rciisvietnam

RCIIS NEWS The Canadian government has announced that as of October 20, international students who have already had their study visa application approved, and who are going to attend a designated learning institution (DLI) that has received provincial government permission to receive international students, may enter the country. The primary requirements to be met are: ... (1) educational institutions need to have a Covid-19 readiness plan for receiving students safely, approved by the provincial government (2) Students must be tested for Covid-19 and receive negative results (3) Students must stay in quarantine after arriving in the country. For more information: https://www.canada.ca//update-on-travel-restriction-exempt Life is moving forward! Stay tuned for more updates from us! . . . . . #IamRCIIS #rciisnews #toronto #ontario #canada #internationalstudents #internationalstudentscanada #studyvisacanada #studyabroadcanada #studyabroad2020 #studyenglishabroad @rciis_brazil @rciis_latinos @rciis_japan @rciis_turkey @rciis_korea

RCIIS TIPS: Unionville Unionville is a neighbourhood and former village in Markham, Ontario, which is 33 km northeast of downtown Toronto. It is a quaint and historic district that was founded in 1794. It attracts thousands of visitors each year with its historic mills and 19th century houses. The main street served as the set for the first season of the popular show, Gilmore Girls, as well as for other movies and television shows. ... If you love charming, little, historic towns - this is the place for you! Niagara-on-the-Lake is also very quaint, lovely, and historic with just one main street. Stay tuned for more tips for exploring beautiful Ontario! . . . . #rciistips #rciis #unionville #ontario #canada #exploreontario #escapetoronto #experiencecanada #canadianculture #newtocanada #internationalstudentsincanada #studyincanada #studyvisacanada #studyenglishincanada #studyabroadcanada #studyintoronto #englishincanada #toronto @rciis_brazil @rciis_japan @rciis_latinos @rciis_korea @rciis_turkey @rciisvietnam @ Unionville

RCIIS TIPS: Muskoka Muskoka is often called cottage country in Ontario because many Ontarians own or rent cottages (summer homes) in this region because of the many small lakes that are perfect for swimming, boating and fishing. Muskoka has 1600 lakes! Muskoka is a municipal district including the cities of Gravenhurst, Bracebridge, and Huntsville, and is located approximately 2 hours north of Toronto (perfect for a weekend getaway!) This scenic region is conside...red one of the best vacation spots in Canada. Muskoka can be pleasurable to visit at any time of the year with many accommodation options of rental cottages, Airbnb, hotels and chalets. In recent years, various Hollywood and sports stars have built retreats in Muskoka including Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, Mike Weir, and Cindy Crawford. Have you visited Muskoka? . . . . #iamrciis #rciis #rciistips #toronto #canada #muskoka #studyabroadcanada #studyvisacanada #studyincanada #newtocanada #englishincanada #studyenglishincanada #canadianenglish #englishonlineclasses #onlineenglishschool @rciis_brazil @rciis_latinos @rciis_turkey @rciis_korea @rciis_japan @ Muskoka, Ontario

RCIIS Pathway Partner: Centennial College Centennial College ( @centennialcollege ) was Ontario’s first community college and was established in 1966. It has 5 campuses around the GTA, and 7 satellite locations. It mostly serves the eastern part of the GTA, such as Scarborough. The college offers more than 260 programs! Their virtual learning environments foster a sense of connection and community. Centennial has been recognized as one of the most culturally diverse... post-secondary institutions in Canada (nearly 100 different ethno-cultural groups and 80 languages on campus)! It has an international reputation as one of Canada’s top research colleges, and has outstanding ratings in academic quality and student satisfaction. Visit our website (rciis.ca) to see our wonderful variety of pathway partner universities and colleges! You have great options for studying abroad in Canada (which you can now do so easily online!) . . . . #IamRCIIS #rciis #rciispartners #pathway #pathwayprogram #toronto #canada #academicenglish #collegeincanada #studyincanada #canadacollege #canadacolleges #internationalstudents #studyabroadcanada #studyvisacanada #studyenglishincanada #englishincanada @rciis_brazil @rciis_latinos @rciis_korea @rciis_japan @rciis_turkey @ Centennial College

We’d like to introduce you to our staff member, Fernando! We asked Fernando a few questions about himself: 1) When did you start working with RCIIS? I started on December 16, 2019, so I'm pretty new, but I'm enjoying it very much. ... 2) What do you do at RCIIS? I'm the counsellor for the Brazilian Market. 3) What do you love about working at RCIIS? All of the staff are really great and fun to work with. And also it is nice to have the opportunity to get to know and help all of our students. 4) What has been interesting about transitioning to working online? The main difference is that our contact with students now is only online. I can't wait to be back to school and see everyone in person again. 5) What are some of your interests/hobbies? I'm a movie fanatic and now I'm spending a lot of time watching movies and series. 6) What do you like the most about Canada? I like it here because it is safe, organized, and multicultural. We have the opportunity to meet people from all over the world. 7) What is your favourite English word, and why? That is a difficult one. I like English in general - it is easier than Portuguese and we can communicate with everyone and everywhere! Thanks, Fernando! We love having you as part of the #rciisfamily! . . . . #IamRCIIS #rciisbrazil #englishschool #englishclasses #learnenglish #onlineenglish #studyenglishabroad #braziliansincanada #braziliansintoronto #pathwayprogram @rciis_brazil @rciis_japan @rciis_korea @rciis_turkey @rciis_latinos @fefhfg

Here’s some good news and some #mondaymotivation for you: Black Friday is coming up next week, and RCIIS has some great promotions for you! The details of the promotions are specific to each of our cultural markets, so contact us through our website or our culture-specific social media accounts to find out about our special Black Friday promotions!... We are excited to offer you a great deal! Don’t delay - contact us today! . . . #IamRCIIS #rciis #blackfriday #motivationmonday #englishmotivation #englishschools #studyabroadcanada #studyenglishincanada #studyincanada #onlineenglishschool #onlineenglishclass #onlineenglishclasses #studyintoronto #toronto #canada @rciis_brazil @rciis_latinos @rciis_japan @rciis_korea @rciis_turkey

For this #FBF, we have a picture of our teacher Paulo’s first full-time English class (although not at RCIIS) back in 1998! RCIIS has very experienced English teachers who have taught for years in Canada and around the world! Our teachers also have a variety of work and life experiences within academia, business, the performing arts, as well as other fields! We love to share our rich experiences and diverse knowledge and skills with our students. ... There is a disparaging English proverb about teachers - Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach. But at RCIIS we teach AND do! The RCIIS motto is Learning By Doing, and we don’t just talk the talk - we walk the walk! (If someone talks the talk but DOESN’T walk the walk, it means that their words don’t match their actions). Happy Friday everyone! . . . . #IamRCIIS #rciis #englishteachers #englishschool #learningbydoing #englishlearningonline #englishteacher #englishclasses #englishincanada #studyabroadcanada @rciis_brazil @rciis_turkey @rciis_japan @rciis_latinos @rciis_korea

RCIIS School Update Following the new Covid-19 restrictions from the Ontario government, and the lockdown that is commencing in Toronto and Peel Region this Monday November 23, our in-person classes will be closing. All our classes will continue online. We hope that you all are staying safe, and we look forward to when we can meet you in person again!... . . . #IamRCIIS #rciis #rciisnews #toronto #canada #onlineenglishschool #onlineenglishclasses #studyenglishonline #learnenglishonlinefluently #onlineenglishlearning #englishclassesonline #studyabroadonline #englishonlinecourse #onlineieltsclasses #englishfromhome #virtualenglish @rciis_latinos @rciis_japan @rciis_brazil @rciis_korea @rciis_turkey

GREAT NEWS! RCIIS is starting a biweekly (every 2 weeks) online, free English CONVERSATION CLUB! It will happen every other Wednesday at 7pm EST (Toronto time) and will be led by our friendly teacher Lesley (who is a Canadian native English speaker and can help you with your English speaking)! This club will be a casual, fun, and friendly atmosphere for you to enjoy socializing in English and practise your speaking and listening skills. The first meeting will be ...next Wednesday October 7th 7-8pm EST, and the topic is MOVIES! We will have only 12 participants in the zoom meeting, so everyone will get a chance to talk, but you can also join us in watching the live stream on Facebook and sending us comments and questions through the RCIIS Canada Facebook page! This club is open to current students, graduates, and prospective students. To participate, RSVP by emailing [email protected] with the subject Conversation Club. Yay for English fun!! . . . . #IamRCIIS #rciis #onlineenglish #englishclub #englishconversationclub #englishconversation #conversationenglish #speakenglish #englishfunlearning #practiseenglish #englishspeaking @rciis_turkey @rciis_latinos @rciis_brazil @rciis_japan @rciis_korea

Happy International Coffee Day! A delicious cup of coffee is one of those simple, little joys you can really appreciate nowadays! Although Canada is not known for producing coffee, Canadians certainly enjoy consuming it in large quantities! Canada is ranked 10th in the world for most coffee consumption per capita (the U.S. is 26th and the U.K. is 45th). ... When people think of coffee and Canada, they usually think of Tim Hortons, which is a restaurant chain that is named after, and was created by, a legendary hockey player from Ontario. If you order a coffee in Canada, you will sometimes be asked: What do you take in it? or How do you take it? This means, Do you want milk, cream, or sugar? One common coffee order at Tim Hortons is a double double - this means a coffee with 2 servings of cream and 2 teaspoons of sugar. If you are in Toronto, we recommend you try Balzac’s Coffee (lovely atmosphere and delicious coffee), Boxcar Social (hip atmosphere and alcohol as well), and Snakes and Lattes (a board game cafe)! We hope that you enjoy a delicious cup of coffee (or two or three) today! . . . . #rciis #canada #lifeincanada #studyabroadcanada #learnenglishonline #canadaculture #studyvisacanada #workvisacanada #canadavisa #visitorvisacanada #englishincanada @rciis_turkey @rciis_japan @rciis_brazil @rciis_korea @rciis_latinos

We’d like to introduce you to our staff member, Mayumi! We asked Mayumi a few questions about herself: 1) When did you start working with RCIIS? 2018... 2) What do you do at RCIIS? I have been working at RCIIS as a Japanese counsellor. 3) What do you love about working at RCIIS? RCIIS has a friendly atmosphere among the staff as well as between the staff and students! :) Working with the staff makes me very comfortable all the time because I feel like we are a big family! 4) What are some of your interests/hobbies? I have been enjoying cooking since the lockdown happened. Trying new recipes makes me excited! Also, I can relax and focus on myself when I cook something. It helps me to shift my mind from work to life. 5) What do you like the most about Canada? What I like the most about Canada is that Canada is one of the most multicultural countries. I have been happy spending time with people from all over the world because they inspire me a lot! Also, I feel that people living in Canada respect each other in a polite way even though everyone has a different background! Thanks, Mayumi! We love having you as part of the #rciisfamily! . . . . #IamRCIIS #rciis #rciisjapan #englishschool #englishclasses #learnenglish #onlineenglish #studyenglishabroad #japaneseincanada #japaneseintoronto #japanesetoenglish @rciis_japan @rciis_korea @rciis_turkey @rciis_latinos @rciis_brazil

Covid-19 Update Ontario is now in the second wave of Covid-19 and it is forecast to peak in October. Government and individual actions will be crucial over the coming weeks. In the words of Toronto’s medical officer of health, Dr. Eileen de Villa, This is not the time to panic. It is the time to act. 2 Yesterday, Ontario had its highest number of new Covid-19 cases (700), and 381 were in Toronto. It’s plain to see that there is an immediate, rising ris...k in Toronto of continued and significant Covid-19 resurgence said Dr. De Villa. Over the past few weeks, the local spread of Covid-19 has been linked to locations like private parties, a diverse range of workplaces, weddings, and religious services. Toronto’s city council will meet tomorrow and Dr. De Villa will recommend several new restaurant rules such as limiting the number of patrons at one table to 6 (from 10), and the extension of several city by-laws to 2021 involving mandatory masks and other safety measures. De Villa also says that the concept of a 10-person bubble, or social circle, no longer works for Toronto’s current circumstances. It is now recommended that Torontonians limit their bubble to only their household again. Toronto Mayor, John Tory, says: We’re asking Toronto residents to recognize that the alarm bell is ringing and to take action in their own lives that will help us to stop the spread of Covid-19 and flatten the curve again. Whether you are in Toronto with us, or elsewhere, we strongly wish that our entire #rciisfamily is staying safe! Stay tuned for further updates from us, and please take care! . . . . #rciisnews #covid19toronto #covid19ontario #covid19canada #studyabroadtoronto #studyabroadcanada #internationalstudents #toronto #canada #internationalenglishschool #learnenglishonline @rciis_turkey @rciis_brazil @rciis_japan @rciis_korea @rciis_latinos

RCIIS NEWS International students who come to Canada to study at a public college or university are allowed to work up to 20 hours a week while they are studying. During school breaks or holidays, students can work 40 hours per week. Depending on the program, an international student’s partner can sometimes apply for an Open Work Permit (OWP) and work full-time (40 hrs/wk) while his/her partner is studying. ... Find out more at this site: https://www.canada.ca//imm/services/study-canada/work.html . . . #IamRCIIS #rciis #rciisnews #collegecanada #workvisacanada #workpermitcanada #pathway #studyincanada #studyabroadcanada #studyenglishabroad #canada @rciis_brazil @rciis_latinos @rciis_japan @rciis_turkey @rciis_korea

#FBF to Mel’s class feeling festive around Christmas time! We can’t believe it’s already fall! Winter is coming, as they say on the series Game of Thrones! ... But not today - we are going to have another summery day of 25 degrees in Toronto! Happy weekend! Get outside to enjoy the weather and stay safe! . . . . #IamRCIIS #rciis #englishschool #englishclasses #studyabroad #studyabroadcanada #studyenglishabroad #studyincanada #learnenglishcanada #learnenglishonline @rciis_latinos @rciis_korea @rciis_brazil @rciis_japan @rciis_turkey

We’d like to introduce you to our staff member, Daniel! We asked Daniel a few questions about himself: 1) When did you start working with RCIIS? May 2019... 2) What do you do at RCIIS? I am the Marketing Sales and Recruitment Manager for Latin America and Europe 3) What do you love about working at RCIIS? I love working in a very open atmosphere, where I can meet with my students and treat them as friends instead of students. I usually sympathize with them and this makes the difference when they start trusting me in their future path in Canada. 4) What has been interesting about transitioning to working online? I think that working online is the new era for all of us. I am a people person, and I really like the interaction with my agents and partners; however, I think we are all somewhat enjoying this new challenge. 5) What are some of your interests/hobbies? Pre-pandemic, I used to go to the gym everyday, focusing on the idea of a healthy life. Now that we are in a pandemic, I started doing yoga and eating healthier food. I also like photography and making videos. 6) What do you like the most about Canada? I love Canada the way it is. I remember the first day I arrived in the airport, my legs were shaking and the only thing I could think was What am I doing here alone? But after a few days I fell in love with the culture, festivals, parks, food, and markets. I believe that Canada is the best country in the world to live. 7) What is your favourite English word, and why? My favourite English word is however. It took me many years to get used to using it. It is such an easy word to use to connect ideas and sentences, but it was the most difficult word to put into my day-to-day conversations. Thanks, Daniel! We love having you as part of the #rciisfamily! . . . . #IamRCIIS #rciis #englishschool #englishclasses #learnenglish #onlineenglish #studyenglishabroad #studyenglishcanada #latinosincanada #internationalenglishschool @rciis_latinos @rciis_brazil @rciis_japan @rciis_korea @rciis_turkey

Happy Fall Y’all! Yesterday was officially the first day of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere! The temperatures in Canada have certainly been dropping overnight, but it is still going to feel like 28 degrees this afternoon, so we hope you are still going outside to soak up the sun while you can! ... Toronto restaurants and bars are trying to prolong the patio season with the use of outdoor heaters so we can more safely stay outside rather than inside. We are excited that it’s now time for fashionable sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes, colourful leaves, and visits to pumpkin patches and corn mazes (and other autumn harvest activities)! . . . . #iamrciis #rciis #toronto #canada #englishschool #studyenglishonline #studyenglishabroad #studyabroadcanada #internationalstudents #studyvisacanada #canadalife @rciis_brazil @rciis_latinos @rciis_korea @rciis_japan @rciis_turkey

RCIIS NEWS The new Toronto sign has been officially unveiled at Nathan Phillips Square (in front of city hall)! The previous sign was created for the Toronto 2015 Pan American Games, so this new version has been designed to be more durable. The vinyl decorative wrap around the edges of the letters was designed by Toronto artist Danilo McCallum. ... The new design recognizes the International Decade for People of African Descent which was introduced by the United Nations General Assembly. Toronto mayor John Tory hopes that this new sign brings some joy to Torontonians, but more importantly, that it sends a strong message that Toronto is committed to ending anti-Black racism through systemic changes. A Toronto tourism survey found that the Toronto sign was in the top three most visited attractions in the city and has been consistently ranked as one of the most Instagram-worthy spots. So go have fun taking photos with our beautiful new sign and be sure to tag us - @rciis and #IamRCIIS! . . . #IamRCIIS #rciisnews #rciis #toronto #englishschool #studyabroadlife #internationalstudents #studyincanada #studyintoronto #studyenglishabroad #canada @rciis_brazil @rciis_japan @rciis_korea @rciis_latinos @rciis_turkey

We’d like to introduce you to our teacher, Lesley! We asked Lesley a few questions about herself: 1) When did you start working with RCIIS?... May 2016 2) What do you do at RCIIS? I currently teach Afternoon Speaking 2 and contribute social media content (like this!) 3) What do you love about working at RCIIS? I LOVE meeting international students! Learning about people from so many cultures and striving to help them with their English and life goals is such wonderfully fulfilling work. I love the freedom RCIIS allows me to be creative in my lessons and field trips in Toronto! 4) What has been interesting about transitioning to working online? I am so grateful to have been able to continue connecting with international students throughout this pandemic! I’m in awe of technology and how I can meet and teach students every day who are currently in Turkey, Ecuador, Mexico, South Korea, Brazil, etc. I love that we can easily share our screens and show each other pictures of what we are describing (exotic food, animals, places, etc). I also love using my virtual whiteboard on Zoom to efficiently demonstrate my corrections (and then save and send to students!) 5) What are some of your interests/hobbies? I like to think of myself as a Clark Kent type - by day, I teach, but after hours, I’m Superman! No, no, jokes jokes - I am an actor and comedian. I also enjoy painting, singing and playing musical instruments, writing, eating Korean and Japanese food, exploring Toronto’s hidden gems of nature and culture, and trying every craft IPA I can (and logging it into a beer app called Untappd - I’m a craft beer nerd). You can see Lesley live on this @rciis Instagram account today at 5pm as she has an interview with a representative from one of RCIIS’s pathway college partners: the Toronto Film School! @torontofilmschool . . . . #IamRCIIS #englishschool #englishteachers #englishclasses #learnenglish #onlineenglish #studyenglishabroad #studyabroadcanada #englishspeaking #englishspeakingclass #speakenglish @rciis_latinos @rciis_brazil @rciis_japan @rciis_korea @rciis_turkey