A common mistake Students often confuse how to use the words ‘grow’ and ‘grow up’. Often, teachers will hear the following types of sentences: “I have to grow up my plants.” “My parents grew me well.” Do you know what is wrong with each? [su_spacer size=”40″] [su_spacer size=”15″] How to use ‘grow’ We use ‘grow’...Read More
[su_spacer size=”10″] Last month, many VanWest students signed up to do some volunteering at the Christmas Market. Volunteering provides many benefits for students. Not only that, but it’s a true test of your English skills – but don’t take it from us! Read about what each of these students thought about their experiences: [su_spacer size=”30″]...Read More
New students often wonder how to get around. The city can seem very crazy on the first day, but you can use this guide to travel more easily in and around Vancouver! Vancouver only has one public transportation company: TransLink. It operates Vancouver’s SkyTrain, buses, and sea buses. [su_spacer size=”40″] Compass Card If you want...Read More
Job interviews are rather stressful, especially if English is not your first language, so here are our top 3 tips for job interviews in Canada. Do you find job interviews daunting? Fear not! If you are at a job interview, it means that you have made it to the next phase of the hiring process....Read More
Can You Tell the Difference Between These Sentences? Almost vs. Almost all – they sound so similar and many students confuse them, but their meanings are actually different. Let’s have a look at the following sentences: 1. “Almost people value their personal space.” 2. “Almost all people value their personal space.” 3. “Almost all of the people...Read More
Halloween at VanWest is always a little spooky and a lot of fun. Students take part in a variety of activities and share their creativity with their costumes. So, they take home unique memories. What is Halloween? This unique holiday is not celebrated everywhere, but people in North America love to participate. Because...Read More
[su_spacer size=”10″] Are you looking for volunteer opportunities while studying English in Canada? [su_spacer size=”15″] You are guaranteed to gain “Real Canadian” experience with us! [su_spacer size=”30″] [su_spacer size=”10″] Community Connections Course Welcome to “Your Community Connections” course! In this course, you will be getting to know your community and how to become part of...Read More
Language Exchange Activity A language exchange activity is fun and informative. In addition, it is an excellent way to meet people who are not from your country or language background. So, how does it work? First, people get paired up with a partner who speaks a different language. Then, they teach each other their own...Read More
VanWest Kelowna visited the Peachland Museum! Last week, students at VanWest’s Kelowna campus drove to Peachland, a quiet town by the lake. After strolling around downtown, we visited the Peachland Museum to learn about the area’s history. The museum is full of old artifacts from the settlers who came hundreds of years ago, and...Read More
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