Vancouver is a bustling city that is full of opportunities for personal growth, including a wide variety of volunteer opportunities. Volunteering puts students in a position where they can develop and test their language in a local environment. They have a chance to work side by side with people from all over Vancouver. They also...Read More
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
[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
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