Ready and Waiting...

REV staff are too busy to pose for a proper picture because they are excitedly getting the school ready for our students from Japan! It will be exciting to see PBLL (project-based language learning) fully operational! 20 high school students will land in Victoria ready to learn about Canadian learning models, waste management, the relationship between animal and humans on BC's west coast.

Students will visit a food forest and a compost centre, where they will tour and use language that they have learned at REV, which relates directly to the activities that they engage in.  Each day, students will learn as much as they can about each topic, using English, of course, but with guidance from teachers skilled in project and inquiry-based learning. Doing, rather than memorizing.

In the end, it is about building relationships that go beyond borders and creating international communities that can communicate effectively with each other.



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How to make friends while living in Canada

Most students studying English in Victoria ask how they can make Canadian friends, so I thought that I would talk about that a little bit today.

First of all, the main point to remember is that Canadians enjoy meeting and talking to new people. Canadians will talk to you at the bus stop, on the bus, waiting in lines at restaurants, movies, and banks, or on a beach walking their dogs or playing frisbee. We are interested in you, your country, and we always like to help.

The second thing to remember is that Victoria is a tourist town, so many Canadians think that if you are speaking your language here, you probably do not speak English. If they hear you speaking English, then they will be more likely to talk to you. People do not want to embarrass you, so they will not force you to speak English if they think you cannot.

So what should you do?

Speak to your friends in English when you are around other people. Don’t worry if your are good or not, Canadians don’t care about that. You can speak to your friends in English, even if they are from your country. You need to practice as much speaking and listening as possible. Get used to doing this and you will see how many people will want to talk with you and find out more!

Students who come to Real English Victoria are often surprised how easy it is to talk to each other in English. We have even heard students say that it seems strange speaking their own language in Canada, now!

You can also watch my short video here.

Do your best.
Make new friends everywhere.

Practice English as much as you can.

Have a lot of fun living and learning in Victoria.

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The REV System

If you are thinking about coming to Canada to visit and improve your English, I think the best place to be is Victoria, BC, Canada. 

WHY? Real English Victoria (REV) language school is located there. They have a system for QUICKLY improving your English that is unique. The teachers own the school, so you can talk to the owners everyday!

How is REV different than other language schools?

First, you can try any of REV's classes for FREE. Stay for the day and find out what it feels like to be at the school.

When you arrive at REV, you will be asked to create a list of things that you would like to be able to do, called a CLB Wishlist. The CLB  (Canadian Language Benchmarks) are levels used across Canada so you can see what you can or can't do using English.

REV teachers will help you create your list. You will then learn how to use a project management app that will help you and your teachers track your progress. You will make a To Do List, and as you are able to do more in English you move things to the Done List. This is how you know you are building stronger English skills! You will be able to see the list of things you can do grow longer!

Language programs at REV are designed for YOU! You can improve as fast as you want. The more time you can spend on your To Do List, the faster you will improve!

There's no other language school that will meet your needs like Real English Victoria, where
Real Life means Real English

Visit REV's website, or go directly to the school if you are in Victoria now, so you can start planning your English language learning Right Now!!!

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