Thursday, November 29, 2018

CELPIP Speaking Task 6 Part 2

More on the body of your answer: www.realenglishvictoria.com

Tuesday, October 30, 2018

CELPIP Videos Coming Soon!

Thank you for your patience. At this time, we are so busy at Real English Victoria that it is hard to get the time to make new videos. I usually make them to help students in my Intensive class remember what we discussed the previous day.

I promise they will continue soon!

Cheers,

Greg


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Friday, October 26, 2018

IELTS Test Preparation Success!

Usually I am posting about CELPIP, but I wanted to stop and brag a little bit! One of my IELTS students just came by to tell me he achieved 6.5 on the General IELTS test. He only needed 6.0, so we are both really happy. I helped this person for 30 hours and raised his score from 5.5 to 6.5 in about 6 weeks!

Congratulations Xu and good luck with the rest of your immigration process!



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Thursday, October 25, 2018

CELPIP Speaking Task 5: Part 1 (UPDATED CORRECTION)

CELPIP Speaking Task 5

*UPDATE: Written on the whiteboard is "Although (your choice) is a good choice, I think that (my choice) may be better."

What is not clear is that "(your choice)" refers to the choice that the other person has made. My apologies if the video is not clear on that point!


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Friday, October 19, 2018

CELPIP Speaking Task 3: Part 1 (UPDATED)

Here is a link to a series of Facebook pictures that you can use to get an idea of how to answer this part of the test well! I hope this is helpful! I will make more of these in the near future! This first series of pictures is actually for TASK 8, but it is helpful to use the picture as a way to practice. The second image is for Task 3.






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Vocabulary

























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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

CELPIP Speaking Practice Advice #4

Listening is a key part of your ability to speak. Always focus on improving your listening first! www.realenglishvictoria.com

Friday, September 28, 2018

Thursday, September 27, 2018

CELPIP Speaking Practice Advice #2

In the video I refer to a link that you should visit to hear Canadian speakers from a popular show, The Fifth Estate, on Canada's national news service, the CBC. Here is the link www.realenglishvictoria.com

Monday, September 24, 2018

CELPIP Speaking Practice Advice #1

It is difficult to practice for the CELPIP speaking test if you do not have a teacher or a friend who can help you.

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Follow this link to the CELPIP Speaking Test!

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Friday, September 21, 2018

CELPIP Advice: Create a Project for Yourself

When I met Yuki in 2016, she came and talked to me because she heard me giving advice to other Japanese students at an event. It didn't take me long to figure out that Yuki had some BIG dreams! Although she wasn't studying for the CELPIP test, her project gave her lots of opportunities to talk with people.

You should think of ways that you can talk with new people. At Real English Victoria, we help you to get as much practice speaking and listening as possible!

Check us out on the web at https://realenglishvictoria.com or follow us on Instagram realenglishvictoria



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Tuesday, September 18, 2018

CELPIP Tips

I am going to post some videos to help you practice your listening skills while getting valuable information about the upcoming Intensive CELPIP test preparation course at REV.

And in case you've never seen it...a little bit about my school!





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Monday, September 10, 2018

October 1st, 2018: Intensive CELPIP Course at REV


I have decided to start an intensive course at our school for those who want to take the CELPIPTM test. So many people want to know how to prepare properly and what things they can do to increase their score on the test. But there is so little information and so few books available; Victoria needs this course.


Intensive Preparation Course for CELPIPTM
9 Weeks: October 1st - November 30th, 2018

Time: 4:30PM - 6:30PM (90 hours)

Cost: $1650 + materials fee + tax

This is the only preparation course in Victoria and it will cover every section of the test multiple times. I am very serious about student results and the course has been designed to give you the confidence to take the CELPIPTM test and help you to get from 5~6, 6~7, 7~8, and 8~9.

If you follow the exclusive REV system, you will improve quickly. Each week you will practice reading and writing in the first hour and listening and speaking in the second hour of the class. Outside of class, you will be able to plan activities or homework, depending on how you enjoy learning. Some people might prefer to work on writing, while others prefer listening, speaking, or reading at home.

In my next post, I will talk about the different sections of the test, occasionally providing you with videos and websites that I think will help you master the CELPIPTM test! But if you really want a good chance of getting the score you need, or if your only goal is to improve your English skills, coming to my class in Victoria will be the best way for you to ace the CELPIPTM.
Visit our website (https://realenglishvictoria.com) for more information and check back here in a couple of days for the first post to help you with  CELPIPTM.


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Thursday, August 23, 2018

Guided Self-Study

Does everybody need, or have time to attend a regular English class to be successful?

No. The fact is that many people have busy schedules and cannot do this.

What can you do?

Working on a project that is interesting to you that gives you a chance to develop the English skills that you want to improve is one of the best ways to fit English language learning into your day.

How does it work?

At Real English Victoria (REV) teachers work with students who cannot attend traditional classes to work out a plan that will make efficient use of your time. Using REVs CLB Wishlist & Trello project management apps and software, you can create a plan and schedule that maximizes your learning time.

Contact us to find out how Project class at REV can help you continue your dream in Canada.

www.realenglishvictoria.com

Friday, July 27, 2018

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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Thursday, July 26, 2018

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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Thursday, July 19, 2018

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. 

WHYReal 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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Friday, June 22, 2018

The Best English Language School

The best language schools do not have a grammar class.

The best language schools do not have levels.

The best language schools do not have tests.

The best language schools ask you what you want to learn.

The best language schools involve you in the community.

The best language schools give you lots of personal feedback.

The best language schools help you learn English fast!

The best language school in Victoria is...

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Monday, June 18, 2018

My Favourite FREE English Pronunciation Site

It is great to use the internet to help you to improve your English skills. One of the best online help sites is by a woman named Jennifer. Her Youtube channel is a great place to get help for pronunciation. But remember, learning to pronounce an individual word is not always helpful. Practice speaking in sentences.

Jennifer's fantastic Youtube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/user/JenniferESL

Don't forget to tell Jennifer that you love her lessons and that Real English Victoria (www.realenglishvictoria.com) recommended it to you!


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But I Can't Speak English Well...

One of the most difficult things for students moving to Victoria is to find people to be friends with who also speak English. Some students feel nervous because they think that their English sounds funny, or they make mistakes.

The answer is "Yes, your English sounds funny and you make mistakes."

But...Canadians do not really care.

They want to find out more information about you and why you came all the way to Victoria. They want to know about your country, your customs, your family, and what you like to do in your spare time.

But...Canadians don't know if you can speak English. Victoria is a tourist town, so if people hear you speaking Korean, Japanese, Spanish, Russian, or Portuguese (and any other language other than English), they will think you can't speak English.

But...if Canadians hear you speaking English with another person, they will feel more comfortable trying to speak to you. Maybe they just chat about the weather...or maybe they want to have a deeper conversation.

Now you are living in Victoria, speaking English and building friendships and making wonderful memories.

Students at REV speak English all day. They tell us that it now feels strange to speak their own language in Canada! This is great news...

SPEAK ENGLISH EVERYWHERE AND YOU WILL MEET CANADIANS IN VICTORIA!

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Thursday, June 14, 2018

Daily English Plan: UPDATED for Pronunciation Practice



While you're living in Victoria, you should make a daily plan to make sure you're using your time well. Here's an example of a schedule that I recommend for students at REV:

UPDATE: I also require all students to practice Ben Franklin exercises to improve fluency in speaking, but also to improve your ability to understand natural English as spoken by native English speakers. 

Listen to these exercises as often as you can and repeat everything in the text that Rachel uses. You may have to do these exercises 4 or 5 times to get it correct!

Rachel's English: Ben Franklin Exercises

English Learning Plan

Morning & Afternoon

7:00AM-9:30AM    >>> Watch CBC News or Listen to CBC Radio
10:10AM-12:20PM >>> Attend morning classes.
12:20PM-1:00PM   >>> Eat lunch at REV
1:00PM-5:30PM     >>> Attend Classes

Evening

Watch CBC Fifth Estate and/or Listen to CBC Radio

Spend time talking with roommates, homestay family, friends (even from your home country) in English.

After a couple of weeks, you will notice that it gets easier and easier to speak without thinking too much. This means your fluency is improving, and that is why you came to Victoria!

If you tell me your situation, I will try to give you some ideas to help you improve, too!

Greg


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Friday, June 8, 2018

Are you memorizing more incorrect English sentences???

For most people trying to learn English, tests are a fact of life. TOEIC, IELTS, TOEFL, CELPIP, CAE...the list is long. Unfortunately, studying to do well on a test will probably not help you to improve your English communication skills and I am going to show you why!

Try to remember how you studied for an English test in your school. Did your teacher show you lots of incorrect sentences and ask you to change the sentence to make it correct? Did you have to look at jumbled words and try to make a sentence? How much time have you spent staring at incorrect English?

Yes.
Yes.
Way too much!

Think about the following grammar exercise.

Make a correct sentence using the following words:

fox dog over the jumped the
________________________

For most students, this is an activity they have done many times. Think about how you remember something. Usually, if it is written we read it over and over until the sentence stays in our mind. This is exactly what you do in the above grammar exercise, but the sentence you are reading over and over is not "The dog jumped over the fox." Most students read "fox dog over the jumped the" many times and only read the correct sentence one time.

Another common exercise for English learners is to try to find the mistakes in an incorrect sentence. For example:

Look for the mistake in this sentence and write the correct sentence below.
"I am go to shopping."

______________________

If you want to know why you still make basic grammar mistakes when you speak, it is probably because you have memorized more errors than corrections. You will read "I am go to shopping" many times to try to find the mistake. Your brain will remember anything that is repeated often.

So what should you do? Are you in a school where you are memorizing bad English sentences for a test? Do you have to study to prepare for a level test so you can memorize even longer incorrect sentences? Let me tell you how to improve, even if you are not a student at Real English Victoria.

Stop doing homework. Yes. STOP DOING HOMEWORK.

Wait until the teacher gives you the correct sentences in class. If the teacher asks you why you did not do your homework, tell them that you did not have time because you were spending time speaking English with friends or your homestay family. You came to Victoria to practice English with people in Victoria. So spend your valuable time after school talking with sales clerks, people at the bus stop, or friends you have made.

Don't waste time memorizing more incorrect English sentences.


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Monday, May 28, 2018

At Real English Victoria (REV), students attending full-time participate in activities that they choose, design, and then complete using many of the tools found at the Buck Institute of Education, BIE (www.bie.org). Students design a project based on the amount of time they will spend at the school. Projects must consider four areas; authentic context (related to something outside the school); real world tasks (students must do things that involve people/organizations from outside the school); tools that students use to communicate or track their progress; and quality standards that show levels of competency.

Today I would like to talk about how REV teachers are able to help students learn English so much faster than others. The secret is how we use a project management tool called Trello (https://trello.com/ @Trello #Trello) and the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB), http://www.language.ca/home/.



Full-time students are asked to tell us what they want to learn by looking at the CLB Can-Do Lists and then prioritizing them by when they want to accomplish these goals. Then students set up a free Trello account and organize their Can-Do Lists as though it is a project, creating timelines and deadlines to guide their study.



Teachers check each day to see what they can do to help each student improve. Because teachers always know what students are working on, students get better help!

This is one of the secrets of REVolutionizing English study by using Project-based Language Learning (#PBLL)!

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Mac 'n' Cheese Battle

How many things does a student have to practice to be able to make lunch in English? They have to read instructions, get the ingredients from the grocery store, organize who will do what and when...so many nouns, verbs, adjectives and adverbs to learn quickly! 

When students are involved in doing things they learn what they need to know much faster. When they see someone doing the same thing later, they are able to identify with it is English. If they have the chance to do a similar activity in the future, there is less anxiety about the language because they have already experienced completing the task successfully (or learned a lesson from the mistakes!) 

Decreasing anxiety and helping students to feel confident is one of the biggest challenges that English language teachers face. No matter how many times students complete fake activities in the class, there will always be hesitation and reluctance when they try to bring this 'knowledge' to outside 'real' tasks. 

We are lucky at Real English Victoria because we are small enough that we can do real things with students. We cook, help students arrange meetings or volunteer work in the community, take them to libraries, grocery stores and markets, restaurants, pubs, and even high schools to show students that they can do real tasks without our help. This is where apprehension fades to confidence for our students.

So tomorrow, I will be cheering as some students make KD, or Kraft Dinner (or Kraft Macaroni and Cheese to Americans) and others will try a home recipe for Mac 'n' Cheese. I won't refuse either, but my first love is KD!

Go KD, go!!!

Friday, April 20, 2018

How can I learn English so fast???

Most people want to know how we can improve students' English so quickly. There are 2 secrets to our incredible success. The first is that Real English Victoria (REV) is owned by the teachers and staff. It is very important to us that you are happy and comfortable, but we also want you to get better at English every day you are here. REV teachers spend all of their time working for you in class and outside of class, as well.
Project students get help from Theresa


The second secret that REV has is that we personalize your education. We understand that you are not the same as your friend, and certainly different than other students at the school. So why would we teach everyone the same thing everyday? We do not do that, we give every student the chance to work on a project; either something that is personally interesting to you, or you can help another student work on their project...it's up to you!

At Real English Victoria, working on a project is the best way to be able to focus on things that you want to improve about your English. When you join the Project Class you must then create a list of the things that you want to be able to do in English. Each day our teachers make sure that you are practicing what you want to improve by giving you new vocabulary, new idioms and expressions, or helping you to understand Canadian humour by telling lots of jokes and having fun together with students.

It doesn't matter what your level is, REV can help you to accomplish your goal of speaking English fluently.

Too many people from my country study here!

Often I hear students complain or comment that they think that they can't learn English when there are many people from their own country in the same school. I understand this and I think that in most English schools this may be a problem. However, if a school has an English-only policy and teachers spend a lot of time around students, there should be no problem. The real problem is that most language schools do not help students understand why it is so important to speak English while living in Canada.

Greg at Taft Point,
Yosemite National Park 2011.
Stan Trevena photo
Living in Canada can be a lonely feeling if you are not able to communicate in English. Most students tell me that they want to meet Canadians and make friends while they live here. Canadians are not usually shy, and often begin to talk with new people on busses, waiting in line at banks and restaurants, or even waiting to cross the street.

But if you are waiting to be seated at a restaurant and you are speaking your native language, it is unlikely someone will try to speak with you because they think you probably do not speak English. If you are speaking with your friends in English, even with a strong accent, people feel more comfortable starting a conversation.

Speaking English with people from your home country can lead to some of the best experiences while you live here.

Tuesday, April 3, 2018

Shin Dreams of Coffee

Today I am going to introduce you to one of our newest students who works as a barista in a local coffeeshop in Victoria. Shinya only has a few hours a week that he can devote to studying English. He comes twice a week and he is just getting used to active learning.

This week, for example, Shinya is going to contact other coffeeshops and restaurants around Victoria that might be interested in offering a discount to our students. To accomplish this, he will have to call many different shops and speak to people. Sometimes he will have long conversations, but some places may not be able to talk to him, so he will have to listen carefully and figure out quickly what the situation is.

This sounds like a difficult task, but it is actually never as bad as students think it will be. After the first few phone calls Shinya will get accustomed to this kind of situation and will be able to speak confidently on the phone after doing this. Shinya told me he wanted to improve his ability to listen effectively and respond to customers on the phone.

This is not the only task that Shinya will have to perform while he is here at REV. He is also going to work with Camosun College marketing students to help create a marketing plan for our school. This will help him to function better in group situations and prepare him for business meetings when Shinya opens his own business in Victoria in the future! In the photo, Shinya is showing a student and one of our teachers, Theresa, how to use Trello, a project management application students learn to use at REV to manage their time and to communicate with teachers 24/7.

Yuki is Following Your Dreams...you should, too!

Today I would like to introduce you to Yuki. Yuki is a student from Japan who is attending the University of Victoria (UVic) to learn English. When she is finished at UVic, Yuki comes to REV to work on a project that is interesting and important to her. She is teaching people about how dreams and personal goals can positively affect the lives of young people. Yuki is also pretty good at drawing, as you can see in the poster that she made for an open house last month at REV.

Yuki has spent her time over the last few months talking with people from all over the world about her ideas about dreams. She will write a book about the dreams of people she has met while living in Victoria in order to inspire young Japanese students to dream impossible, yet inspiring dreams. Check out Yuki’s blog here.

While here at REV, Yuki has been introduced to lots of professionals and entrepreneurs, and she has been to so many social functions that it is not possible to list them all! While following her own dream, Yuki has become even more inspired by others.

Following your own dreams and being open to the dreams of others is an essential part of being human. Finding out what excites you and others helps to make everyone’s life richer and more fun! At my school we encourage students to follow their dreams...this is the best way to improve your English and make your life more interesting!

Academic English

Lots of people want to come to Canada to attend university or college, or even high school. At most English schools you will be able to study general, business, or academic English. Unfortunately, however, most schools do not prepare students for doing anything in business or academic English. Most classes are just vocabulary. Often students believe that all they need is more vocabulary and better grammar. This is usually not the problem.

Yes, you do need to learn more vocabulary, but memorizing it for a test is not going to help. You need to use new vocabulary in context so that you can easily use it again the next time. As I have said before, almost every student I have met from Asia or South America need practice with vocabulary, not more of it.

This is why you need to join a course or class that focuses on letting you practice the English you know, while your teachers give you the English you need when you are practicing. When you do this, you will remember what to say and when much more easily.

In my next post I will begin telling you about some of the cool projects and project student we have at REV.

Visit us today to find out how you can be a part of the REVolution!

Thursday, March 15, 2018

Global Explorers Program

On August 6th, 2018, up to 100 of the best a brightest English language learners will gather together in Victoria to tell the world what youth have to say about the future. Real English Victoria is working with Rethink Thinking and Royal Roads University to give youth from age 14-21 the opportunity to share ideas and visions of the future from the unique perspective of today's younger generation.

The Global Explorers Program will help you to improve your English while you explore Victoria and Vancouver Island. Learn about tourism and how it shapes your world and how you can become a part of a global movement to inspire youth to take control of what affects them.

Since the February 14th killing of 17 students and staff in Florida earlier this year, young people have shown that they have a message, but very often, adults are not ready to listen. 

Come to beautiful British Columbia, Canada and be a part of the change that you need to make the future a better place for us all!

Become a Global Explorer today!





Monday, March 12, 2018

PBLL: High Quality, Project-based Language Learning

I have been teaching English to international students for 15 years. In all of that time, I have met very few people from South Korea, Japan, or almost any other country that needed more vocabulary or grammar study to improve their English skills. What they have all needed was a chance to use the vocabulary and grammar that they have already studied. My high school in Kyoto is now becoming well-known because of how well our students are able to use English.

When people travel abroad to study a new language, it seems strange that they would want to have the same kind of English classes and system that they had in their home country. Therefore, if you enter a school where you spend all day studying in a classroom and then spend the evenings doing homework, this will work the same as the school in your country.

When students come to our school, Real English Victoria, we find out what students are interested in and what kind of experiences they want and need to have while living in Victoria. Then we make a plan that can include some classes to focus on special skills, but we encourage all students to do a project with others, or on their own to be able to explore more interesting topics and ideas. When students do this, they are learning how to use the English they already have. Students learn quickly that this builds confidence and your ability to use English to communicate improves so quickly.

The framework for our projects and inquiries comes from the amazing people at The Buck Institute of Education and the folks at High Quality PBL. We have to adapt the material to take into account the language needs of the students, but this means we spend most of our time as teachers interacting or observing interaction, making recommendations and remediating whatever is needed, at a time it is practical for the learner.

#PBLL

Thursday, March 8, 2018

Transparent Learning (and Teaching)

The best way to make sure that you are doing your best when learning English is to get help from somebody. When other people know you are learning they will help you.

Wake up every morning and say out loud, "What am I going to do today to improve my English?"

Don't set goals like "attend English class". You should challenge yourself to do something. Do things like try on clothes at a shopping mall, or use the telephone to find out about movie times or make an appointment at a bank to open an account.

"Today I will _____________, because it will help me to ____________."

This will help your brain prepare for the day, getting you ready to make improvements. If you are able to attend a language school, then you need to find out why you need to take the classes they suggest. When you learn something in class, ask the teacher how you can use this today outside of class so that you will be able to use new language immediately.

You came to Victoria because you thought it would be better than learning English in your country. You should be spending your time here practicing and speaking, not doing homework or studying for tests.

If you want to know more about how to spend your time effectively in Victoria, send us an email and then come to see me at Real English Victoria.


Yuki's Dream Poster

Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Open House

I am really excited about our Open House this Friday, March 9th. Real English Victoria now has 3 unique, full-time paths to English fluency in the Global Leadership English Program: Real Life, Business, and Academic and I am looking forward to telling you all about it here at the school.
You can choose to study everyday English in our Real Life Pathway and feel confident doing almost anything in English. You will learn to talk to medical staff or teachers, store clerks and bankers with confidence while you live and enjoy life in Victoria.
For people who want to be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in global Business, the Business Pathway will take you to the next level of English proficiency. Get experience working with local Victoria businesses on projects that interest you and can also help to build your resume. REV’s community partners can help you get the experience you need to even get a job while you live in Victoria.


Many people dream of attending university in a foreign country. Thousands of international students come to Victoria to live that dream, but discover that they need to get a 6.5 on the IELTS! REV’s combination of class and project work along with one of Victoria’s top Academic instructors, David Ewen, you will be able to get the IELTS score you need and prepare for the difficult task of college or university study.



On top of all that, we also have lots to talk about for this summer. Come chat with me about the Global Explorers Program taking place at Royal Roads University and Pearson International College in August 2018! It will be a fantastic place for high school youth to get together, improve their English communication skills and tell the world what today’s youth are

passionate about!


See you this Friday afternoon from 2:00 - 6:00. Snacks and refreshments

Cheers,

Greg

Soft-spoken REVolution

So, why do you want to learn English?

Student: "I want to learn English to get a better job."
Greg: "Why will learning English help you get a better job?"
Student: "Because in my job, I must talk to customers from English-speaking companies."
Greg: "What do you talk to your customers about?"

This is the very beginning ✔️ of planning your English learning experience! How does anyone know what you need? Well, first, they must know what you feel like. If I have not tried to learn a new language in another country, then how can I understand what you are experiencing? I can try, but it is much better for you to learn English with someone who has also learned another language from another culture. Then the person helping you to learn English must have many hours of experience in a school and have listened to lots and lots of students.

This is a blog to help you to understand how you should learn English.

My name is Greg Demmons and I had an idea that we should teach people the English that they need and help them to have real experiences to practice that English.

My idea became a school.

We called it Real English Victoria Language Co-op, but you can call us REV.

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Questions about the CELPIP Test?

I have been teaching the English language for 17 years and CELPIP for almost 4 years. I have lived in South Korea (5 years) and Japan (5...