New country, new food, new habits, and lots of surprises! Culture shock can feel weird, but it helps you grow at the same time. What new things will you discover this week? 

This week, students are reflecting on their skills and considering ways to improve them. It's a great time to set some personal goals for the rest of the term. What specific skills do you want to develop, and what steps will you take to achieve these goals? 

Welcome back! We hope you had a refreshing break! Don’t miss this week’s Simon Says: we talk about sustainability, and it might spark some great ideas. We’d also love to see you at our SEC activities this week! By the way, do you have anything fun planned for Canada Day?

How are you doing in your EAP class? Have you checked with your instructor what areas you need to focus on? Come to SEC this week to get a final boost to your skills before your midterm or before your final. During the Writing workshop we will keep working on your accuracy and developing ideas and during the conversation club you can build your confidence. If you have specific questions,talk to teh SEC instructor!

We are already almost at the mid point of the term. This is a good time to pause and reflect how things are going. Check in with your instructor during office hours to see if you need additional support and come to SEC for additional support. You can come during the Monday study zone time to get dome extra help or use all SEC programming to boost your skills. One thing you can do right away is to change the computer setting into English If you don't know how, check this week's Simon Says. You can also watch for extra listening comprehension. Can you follow along and take notes? 

Introduction

Welcome to English Langauge School! Week 1 is about getting to know other students and feeling comfortable with the English Language School and U of A campus. Please join us for this week's activities and do your best to practice your English and meet new people! The ELS and SEC staff are here to support you as you take this exciting next step in your personal and academic development. 

International Student + Visitor Services (ISVS) Event: 

English Conversation Club (ECC) - Every Friday from 3:00–5:00 in the Telus Internation Centre

Link: https://www.ualberta.ca/en/international/international-student-services/events/english-conversation-club.html

This is a great chance to meet students at the U of A outside the ELS and to get some extra practice for your English communication skills! The Telus Centre is close to the Education building so you can walk there in just a few minutes.