Did you know that going to the theatre is a great way to test and expand your English? Watching movies is fun and educational. Think about it – don’t you want to learn and have fun at the same time? [su_spacer size=”40″] [su_spacer size=”10″] Learning Using Movies Here’s the deal – in a movie theatre,...Read More
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
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
[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
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
Sightseeing & Leisure Activities! A large part of your experience will be after school hours when you will meet new friends and enjoy all that Kelowna has to offer. This September at VanWest College Kelowna campus, we went for Knox Mountain hiking and Hardcore Archery! Knox Mountain Hike One of the best parts about...Read More
What Students Are Saying About VanWest! Are you curious to know what students are saying about VanWest? Feedback is necessary for a school to grow and properly meet the demands of its students. Because of this, we are always curious to know what you think. We continually work hard to make each student’s experience the...Read More
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