Mastering a new language can be a challenging journey for just about anyone. Whether you’re just starting or looking to refine your skills, understanding the essential building blocks of language learning is key to your success. But what are the 4 basic language skills, and how can you strengthen them effectively? At Great Lakes College […]
At the Great Lakes College of Toronto (GLCT), we recognize that students learning English as a second language (ESL) are eager to improve their language skills quickly. At our ESL school, active listening is vital to reaching this goal. Active listening means fully concentrating, understanding, and responding to what’s being communicated. For ESL students, active […]
Mistakes are a natural part of learning any new skill, especially when mastering a new language. As a second language learner in an ESL school, you may feel hesitant to engage in conversations, fearing mispronunciations, grammar mistakes, or accidentally applying rules from your native language. It’s completely normal to feel this way, and you’re not […]
Learning English as a Second Language (ESL) can open doors to new opportunities, cultures, and experiences. However, it can also be challenging, requiring time, effort, and resources. Thankfully, technological advancements, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), are making ESL school success smoother and more efficient. This blog post highlights how AI can facilitate your learning experience […]
Imagine walking into a classroom filled with new faces, eager to learn but anxious in your stomach because you’re unsure how to communicate effectively. This is a common experience for many ESL program students entering high school or university. Strong language skills are foundational to academic success, and at Great Lakes College of Toronto (GLCT), […]
Communication goes beyond the ability to speak or understand a language. These days, communication skills are precious for professional development, academic advancement, and cultivating personal relationships. Communication skills are essential to all aspects of one’s life. Effective communication skills do not come naturally, even to native speakers. For second-language speakers, learning a language only sometimes […]
If you’re looking to be successfully admitted into a North American university, boosting your English language proficiency is a great goal to pursue. At the Great Lakes College of Toronto, we help students to develop all of the academic skills they need to get accepted into competitive post-secondary institutions. Though our fast-track ESL program is […]
No matter what academic subjects interest you and align most with your future career goals, your literary skills will be crucial to success. Fortunately, there are many strategies you can employ in order to speed up your language learning. All students should use a method called close reading when they study, do research for essays, […]
Are you pursuing admission into a competitive North American university? If so, your ability to write a strong essay will be a significant asset. Essays require you to recruit your critical thinking, persuasive, and written communication skills to explore a topic in-depth and effectively state a case. In any post-secondary environment, regardless of the discipline […]
At the Great Lakes College of Toronto, we understand how challenging it can be to learn a new language and integrate into a completely new environment as an international student. Particularly when students seek to be enrolled in competitive post-secondary programs in North America, a strong command of the English language will set the foundation […]
