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The Value of Active Listening for Students Attending ESL School

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 […]

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The Importance of Making Mistakes as You Attend ESL School

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 […]

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How to Measure Your Progress as You Attend ESL School

Experiencing an ESL school and learning a new language can be challenging yet rewarding. As you attend the English as a Second Language (ESL) program at GLCT, it’s essential to keep track of your progress to stay motivated and see how far you’ve come. Here are three unique ways to measure your progress in learning […]

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Considering ESL School? See How AI Can Facilitate Your Learning

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 […]

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How the ESL Program at GLCT Boosts Academic Confidence

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), […]

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In ESL School? Use Technology to Accelerate Your Learning

If you’re a non-native speaker of the English language, you may experience some level of difficulty while learning courses taught in English. This is why many schools, like The Great Lakes College of Toronto (GLCT), incorporate an English as a Second Language or ESL School program to help non-English speaking students settle in and excel […]

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How Our ESL Program Prepares Students to Be Effective Communicators

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 […]

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Considering ESL School? 3 Tips For Picking Up English Colloquialisms

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 […]

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How To Adjust To Life In Toronto As A Private School Student

Toronto, with its vibrant multicultural atmosphere and excellent education system, is a popular destination for students seeking a global learning experience. Yet, despite its status as a melting pot of different cultures and values, international students can find it hard to adjust to certain aspects of life in Toronto. Moving to a new city or […]