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London ESL For Success is a free English language study program, open to all London and area newcomers regardless of immigration status. In order to provide our students with a practical and engaging ESL classroom experience, we have designed activities that are tailored for those who wish to develop the four essential components of language-based communication in English: reading, writing, speaking and listening. Our mission is to assist adult newcomers to attain greater English language proficiency in order to achieve the personal success they desire.
Is It Necessary to Study English Grammar? Teaching grammar in English classes, often sparks heated discussions and arguments, particularly when our students are new immigrants. Some educators say it is better to start with learning the language through talking with native speakers, like newborns picking up the language of their parents. Others believe that learning English grammar is important, but too difficult for newcomers ,,, For those who just want to improve their day-to-day communication in a leisurely fashion, they may not need to learn English grammar seriously. However, for those who want to join a professional organization or pass an English language test like IELTS or CELPIP to meet certain criteria (PR or collegiate prerequisites) --- taking English grammar seriously is a must.
When you see or hear a new word, what can you do? Here are five ways you can guess its meaning.
Five ways to work out the meaning of new words
Aiming for C1 level? This article explains what to focus on and how to practise.
How to get your English to C1 level
Want to get to B2 level? Read on to find out what skills you need to develop to reach your goal.
How to get your English to B2 level and more activities to "Improve Your English".
Eight Practical Ways to Learn Words in Context
If you want a better vocabulary, you’ve come to the right place. Below are eight easy ways to start learning new words in intersting situations, understanding their multiple meanings and trying them out for yourself. Read the following photo-article, reprinted from an original education feature published in the New York Times.
Before you read any further, take a moment to look at the photo of the abandoned house (on the left). What words come to mind to describe it? Make a list. For fun, you might even do the exercise alongside someone else, then compare lists to see how many words you have in common.
Now, you can go ahead and read the article: “The Abandoned Houses of Instagram” Illustration by Bryan Sansivero
Getting my Canadian permanent residency should have felt like a win. But I've lost a lot along the way.
Read More: Many of my friends ... (CBC News)
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Carnival/Parade - Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
Halloween in Wortley Village - London
Will you be marching in the parade? All registered marchers have an opportunity to win a prize. Please register https://forms.gle/Gg6S1F6Sb8FfchiJ7 by Friday night. You will receive more information on Saturday morning. Staging begins at 5:00 pm on Byron Ave. East.
We have many costume prizes this year. Best Child (2-6), Best Child (7-12), Best Teen, Best Overall Adult, Funniest Adult, Scariest Adult, Best Group (3 plus, no float), Best Duo (no float), Best Community Float, Best Family Float, Best School Float
Did you know that parts of Halloween may have been around for more than a thousand years? What began as serious religious observances has morphed over centuries, becoming increasingly secular as the religious trappings all but disappeared. Today Halloween is a holiday of spooky fun characterized by jack-o’-lanterns on porches and kids racing from door to door for treats.
Some of Halloween’s roots are thought to stretch back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, which was observed in Ireland on November 1. That day, it was believed the boundaries between the living and the dead, and humans and gods, grew thin and supernatural episodes abounded. Read More
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