University of Alberta English Language School
10230 Jasper Avenue T5J 4P6 Edmonton, AB, Canada

Student Challenges this week include: Speaking Challenge Photo Challenge Kahoot Challenge... Learn how to take part in each of them on the SEC ELS blog.

This week's online lesson for students to complete on their own time is all about Academic Choices. Setting academic goals early can help students find and maintain motivation. In this online lesson, learn how one EAP student did exactly that. Link to the online lesson can be found on the ELS Student Engagement Centre blog.

Our EAP program coordinator, Hawk, EAP program coordinator has some useful tips for all current ELS students. https://youtu.be/MSjJJvZOu2M

Discover all that's in store for ELS students during this (cold) week of February 8-12th.

Last week students created blog posts about their favourite foods. Students can check out their classmate's entries; links are posted on the SEC Blog.

Next Monday (November 30), University of Alberta School of Business will be hosting a BCom Information Session from 5:15-6:15 pm. English Language School Students are invited to sign up in advance; see the SEC Blog for more information.

We sure are loving this weather. Simon found a #snowman on the @ualberta north campus. Have you built a snowman before? . #ualberta#northcampus #quad #winter2020#snowman

Simon Says for the week of November 2-6, 2020.

We sure are loving this weather. Simon found a snowman on the @ualberta north campus. Have you built the first snowman yet?

Free Rice game from the United Nations World Food Programme. For each answer you get right, their sponsors send the cash equivalent of 5 grains of rice to the WFP to share with those in need. This is a great way for our English Language Students to practice their English, increase their knowledge, and share with their classmates their high score. https://freerice.com/

Curious about the activities and lessons the Student Engagement Centre has in store for English Language School students this week? Check out Simon Says for the week of November 23 below.

Happy Halloween!

It's important for English Language School students to get the full Canadian experience - and in winter that means snow! Vicky's blog has a bunch of fun snow activity ideas (link on the SEC blog).

What does this week as an ELS student look like? Check out this week's "Simon Says" which highlights all the events and activities in store for November 16-20.

Campus Adventure - this Friday (2:00-4:00 pm). Meet at North Campus (HUB LRT station). Other campus adventure dates will be November 27 and December 4.

Please complete our SEC Satisfaction Survey. This survey is anonymous and does not affect your mark in your course. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSdTApAmAcKNmq33d5/viewform

Some photos from the SEC Campus Visit last Friday. The next campus visit will take place on November 27.

Throughout the English Language School experience, students learn the value of engaging with the local community. This week's online lesson and related activities are to be completed outside of class at the student's own time and pace (link on the SEC Blog).

Fall Term 2020 SEC Activities Review: https://youtu.be/7Ne0pkHEG1E

Check out student blogs from Angel, Nicky, Silvia and Crystal. Links on the on the SEC Blog. https://sites.google.com/ualberta//september-october-2020

Game Night Tonight! Join us at 10:30 (zoom link is in SEC eClass).

Simon Says for the week of October 19-23, 2020.

Visit the Faculty of Extension booth, chat with ELS staff, and check out videos that explain all that ELS has to offer. Open House takes place today (4-8 pm), tomorrow (2-6 pm), and Saturday (10 am-3 pm) MST. Visit: http://uab.ca/openhouse.

Simon Says for the week of October 13-16, 2020.

Are you ready for #halloween2020 ? Simon is ready! Simon Says #happythanksgivng

ELS Pumpkin adventure on North Campus was beautiful & fun! What a great way to get ready for #thanksgiving2020 @ualbertaiss @ualberta

Student contributions! A sneak peek into students' places of origin. Thank you students for sharing! https://sites.google.com/ualberta//september-october-2020

SEC ONLINE LESSON: Academic Choices https://sites.google.com/ualbert/sec-academic-choices/home