The free English Cafe conversation classes are offered at the St. Paul's Anglican Church located at 227 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
St. Paul's is located about 400 meters East of the Yonge and Bloor Street intersection on the south side of Bloor Street.
St Paul's Bloor Street provides the location as a public service to the Toronto community and provides tea and coffee which usually goes well with cookies. Sometimes we all bring food from around the world and share. It is an excellent method of learning about the world.
Go to our ESL Cafe Pictures Page to see additional pictures of our English classes and events.
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Wednesday, May 1, 2013
Free TORONTO ESL Cafe Today - May 1st 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
How to Write English Sentences - Part 1
The first stage of organization is choosing the single or complete thought that you are stating, describing, explaining or asking.
The thought should include 1. a subject, and 2. an action or state of being.
Lets describe the different available subjects to be used in our example sentence.
You can use yourself as the subject of your sentence. You can use your brothers or sisters or any or all of your family members as the subject of your sentence. You can use neighbors, friends, people you know, even people you do not know as the subject of your sentence. In fact you can use anybody (living or dead) as the subject of your sentence.
Maybe your sentence is not about a person. Maybe you want to use your pet dog or goldfish as the subject of your sentence. You can use any (living or dead) insect, bird, mammal, reptile, fish, bacteria or any creature as the subject of your sentence.
Maybe your sentence is not about a person or an animal. Maybe you want to use your new toy, Sentence Master Game, computer software, hybrid car, house, office or space pen as the subject of your sentence. You can use any naturally constructed or man made items or objects as the subject of your sentence.
Maybe you want to use another person's new car, laptop computer, motorcycle or funny tie as the subject of your sentence. You can use any other person's naturally constructed or man made items or objects as the subject of your sentence.
Maybe you want to use your pet dog's possessions as the subject of your sentence. You can use any (living or dead) insect, bird, mammal, reptile, fish, bacteria or any creature's possessions or objects as the subject of your sentence.
There are another 10 categories of available subjects.
Friday, April 5, 2013
Toronto Classified Education Advertisements for English Classes
Toronto Classified Education Advertisements for English Classes
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Toronto English language lessons Seminars Workshops
BUSINESS ENGLISH FOR EXECUTIVES
The best method of learning Business English in a confidential and efficient format to suit today's busy Business executives is with a skilled and experienced private Business English tutor. Business English for executives, managers, entrepreneurs, and business owners interested in upgrading their business English terminology, vocabulary and comprehension.
Business English Skills are important to:
- Executives with new English speaking sales territories
- Entrepreneurs looking to expand international businesses
- Executives building skills to qualify for a promotion
- Diplomats transferred to English speaking countries
- MBA candidates entering a graduate program in Canada or USA
- IT, Accountants and Lawyers with new English speaking clients
- Doctors and dentists training with new technologies in English
- Engineers who require new materials or equipment
Business English Skills
- Business English Pronunciation and accent reduction
- Business English conversation skills for informal small groups
- Business English Listening skills including telephone skills
- Business English Reading comprehension and reading strategies
- Formal and informal business English writing skills
- Cultural awareness for "western style" business
- Business English for negotiations, discussions and explanations
- Business English presentation skills, including public speaking
- Business English idioms, slang, jargon and expressions
2023 Executive English Prices for One-to-One Classes
- Two hours each week $120.
- Three hours each week $175.
- Five hours each week $275.
- Twenty hours each week $1,000.
- To inquire - Please email: eslincanada@gmail.com or call 647 247 3897
Communication Skills
What are the English Language Conversation Skills?
English Language Conversation Skills includes language abilities, conversation skills, social skills, culture knowledge and non-verbal communication skills.
Non-verbal communication skills are classified as posture, body movements, gestures, facial expressions, proximity and eye contact.
In English speaking countries the non-verbal messages can represent from 25 to 75% of the meaning.
Social skills and cultural knowledge can be generalized as "what to say, when to say it, where and why to say it, and most important how to say it".
When learning English Language Conversation Skills ESL students must learn: language abilities, conversation skills, social skills, culture knowledge and non-verbal communication skills. Students need everything if they actually want to converse with native English speakers.
ESL Students cannot just learn English vocabulary or English pronunciation as it represents less than 50% of most conversations. See the link to additional information on English conversation skills.
What are some of the Communication Skills?
- The ability to add charisma to your speaking and interpersonal communications.
- The ability to create initial rapport even on first phone calls or meetings.
- The ability to build support easily in meetings, networking functions, or conversations.
- The ability to use specialized industry or business English using industry-specific vocabulary for accuracy.
- The ability to emote the appropriate emotion at the correct level.
- The ability to create and deliver persuasive and dynamic presentations and speeches.
- The ability to display confident leadership and competent management or knowledge.
- Other specialized skills include customer service, handling complaints, conflict management.
Communication Courses
Assertiveness
Develop skills to confidently handle personal and business situations. A wide variety of speaking and action skills are presented and used in the classroom. You will focus on developing fluency rather than on grammar correction or pronunciation difficulties unless they greatly interfere with communication. Develop new ways of expressing yourself in order to communicate clearly, make good choices, create realistic goals, and stand up for yourself in a positive way.
Discussion Circle
Build new vocabulary and improve fluency through dynamic discussions on topics such as art, sports, psychology, food, science and technology.
Public Speaking
Master the secrets of effective public speaking. Learn speech organization, delivery techniques and listening skills. Public speaking is an excellent way to push English skills to a higher level.
- To inquire - Please email: eslincanada@gmail.com or call 647 247 3897
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Free English Class in Toronto Canada
Every Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8:30 PM there are free "ESL" English as a second language lessons and classes.
The free English conversation classes are offered at the Saint Paul's Anglican Church located at 227 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. St. Paul's is located about 200 meters east of the Yonge and Bloor Street intersection on the south side of Bloor Street.
St Paul's provides the location as a public service to the community and provides
tea and coffee which usually goes well with cookies. Last week Roy brought my favourite Oreo cookies. They were great. You can bring snacks to the class.
After you have walked 400 meters and crossed over Church Street you will see the St Paul's Digital Sign on Bloor Street. |
After you have walked past the St Paul's Digital Sign you will see the stairs, the glass foyer and the glass doors to St Paul's.. |
To enter use the big glass doors between the main church and the Reception Hall. The first thing that you will see is the community information display and brochures. If you see something that will help you - please help yourself - they are for you.
Follow the sign "ESL Cafe" through the inside doors to the classes.
The ESL English instruction is provided by volunteers. The volunteers have patience, enthusiasm, good-will towards all and some even have ESL teacher certification.
The ESL English conversation classes are divided into beginner, intermediate and advanced language skill levels.
Conversation topics include current events, vacations, where to get stuff cheap, some politics, funny things about Canada, job training, career suggestions, where to go to school.
The FREE ESL English conversation classes have operated at St Paul's for almost six years now and have helped adults, newcomers to Canada and students from Mexico, Peru, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Japan, Cina, Taiwan, Philippines, Cameroon, Iran, Iraq, Turkey, Bulgaria, Russia, Poland, Italy, France, Spain, Ivory Coast and many other countries. You can meet new friends from around the world.
Come and visit us this Monday and say hello to the volunteers: Dennis, Roy, Tony, Matt, Robin, Shelia, Claude, Poi, Marios, Christopher, Bill, David and myself.
Monday, January 9, 2012
Cody Simpson Tuesday Feb 7, 2012 7:00 pm
This 14 year-old Australian sensation started out posting videos of himself singing and playing cover songs from popular artists, alongside some of his own original creations.
Cody Simpson was discovered on YouTube and flown out to Los Angeles to discover his musical potential.
Tour Dates
Feb 2 Boston, MA Paradise Rock Club
Feb 3 Pottsville, PA Goodfellas Warehouse Jingle Ball
Feb 4 New York City, NY GRAMERCY THEATRE
Feb 5 Philadelphia, PA Theater of the Living Arts
Feb 7 Toronto, Canada Phoenix Concert Theatre
The Phoenix Concert Theatre is a live entertainment venues referred to as ‘The Phoenix’.
Feb 8 Montreal, Canada Theatre Corona
Feb 10 Clifton Park, NY Northern Lights
Feb 11 Cleveland, OH Grog Shop
Feb 12 Pontiac, MI (Detroit metro area) The Crofoot
Friday, December 16, 2011
Toronto Radio Contests - Newstalk 1010
Toronto listeners can tune into Canadian, American, British and international music and talk radio shows.
The radio stations offer music, news, events, background information, in-depth perspectives and fan experiences.
The Toronto radio stations compete for their audience and offer loyalty programs, interactive programs, prizes and contests.
The following links are to Toronto radio stations where we have created a profile and entered the contests. ( they do not know our profile - we will be mystery contest shoppers )
I even won free movie tickets - see below !!!
Newstalk 1010
http://www.newstalk1010.com/
Link to the Newstalk Contest page:
http://www.newstalk1010.com/contests/list.aspx
Win the Best Last-Minute Gift EVER!
Win 7 nights at the Mayan Princess Dive and Beach Resort in Honduras from Sunwing Vacations on December 22nd !
Win a trip for 2 to Super Bowl 2012
With Mike Bullard’s Lazy Ass Football Pool each correct weekly pick throughout the season will get you an entry into the Grand Prize for a Trip for 2 to the 2012 Super Bowl in Indianapolis!
Win a Telescope from Efston Science!
Win a Meade ETX LS-6 Advanced Coma-Free Telescope with a 3.5 inch LCD monitor and a free SkyNews Magazine subscription.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Toronto Radio Contests - Boom 97.3 Contests
Toronto listeners can tune into Canadian, American, British and international music and talk radio shows.
The radio stations offer music, news, events, background information, in-depth perspectives and fan experiences.
The Toronto radio stations compete for their audience and offer loyalty programs, interactive programs, prizes and contests.
The following links are to Toronto radio stations where we have created a profile and entered the contests. ( they do not know our profile - we will be mystery contest shoppers )
Boom 97.3
http://www.boom973.com/
Owned by Astral Media CHBM-FM broadcasts an adult hits format at 97.3 FM and is branded as boom 97.3.
Link to Contest rules page:
http://www.boom973.com/ContestRules.aspx
Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest
The Ugliest Christmas Sweater could win $5,000 CDN, thanks to SellOffVacations.com. Second place wins $2,500 CDN and third place wins $1,000 CDN.
Vintage Hotels
Listen to know when to call 416.870.0973 for your chance to win an overnight stay for 2 at your choice of Prince of Wales, Queen’s Landing, or Pillar and Post in beautiful Niagara-on-the-Lake with breakfast for 2, from Vintage Hotels.
Cirque du Soleil: Quidam tickets
From December 12-15, sing to win a pair of tickets to see Cirque Du Soleil: Quidam on December 20, 2011 at the Ricoh Coliseum. Plus, call-in (416.870.0973) to introduce the boom Retro Mix on December 16 for your chance to win a pair.
OLG Slots
Every time you get 3 OLG Slots logos in a row you will be able to enter a random weekly draw to win a NIGHT OUT prize-package at OLG Slots at Woodbine Racetrack or OLG Slots at Mohawk Racetrack for you and a friend. 15 prize-packages in total will be awarded each week.
We have entered some of these free Toronto radio contests - you can do the same - good luck!!
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Toronto Entertainment - Katy Perry - Taylor Swift
Air Canada Centre, 40 Bay St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Pop superstar Katy Perry announced that her California Dreams 2011 world tour is coming to North America this summer. The Canadian leg of the tour will start on June 29th in Toronto and end in Vancouver on July 19th.
Teenage Dream was released in August, 2010 and has since sold 5 million copies world-wide. The album's first single, "California Gurls" featuring Snoop Dogg was the biggest selling song of 2010 according to Soundscan with 4,398,212 tracks scanned. After "California Gurls" spent six weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, Katy scored two follow-up No. 1's, with "Teenage Dream" and her current single "Firework," making her the first female artist in 11 years to score three Billboard #1 singles from the same album.
Taylor Swift - Friday Jul 15, & Saturday July 16, 2011
I've loved my fans from the very first day, but they've said things and done things recently that make me feel like they're my friends -- more now than ever before. I'll never go a day without thinking about our memories together. For the last two years, I've been writing and recording an album called Speak Now.
I get my guitar and a pen and all of a sudden, I have a chance to say exactly what I meant to say in real life. Some of the things I wrote about are things everyone saw me go through. Some of the things I wrote about are things nobody ever knew about. I'm beyond excited for you to hear these stories and confessions. I think it's important that you know that I will never change. I love you like I love sparkles and having the last word. And that's real love. -- Taylor
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Toronto Entertainment for June
Rihanna with Cee Lo at the Air Canada Centre
40 Bay Street - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
In 1991, at the age of seventeen, Cee Lo became the youngest member of the Goodie Mob, a pop rap group that, along with Outkast, was a part of the Dungeon Family in Atlanta. Cee Lo Green began his solo career on Arista Records with the release of Cee-Lo Green and His Perfect Imperfections in 2002. Collaboration with DJ Danger Mouse lead to the formation of Gnarls Barkley in 2005. "Crazy" was released as a single in early April of 2006. The single became a huge success and the album St. Elsewhere went platinum. As a single performer "Forget You" had excellent play throughout 2010.
Additional Canada Concert Dates
Jun 8 Ottawa, Canada Scotiabank Place
Jun 10 Montreal, Canada Radio Lounge
Jun 11 Montreal, Canada Bell Centre
Jun 18 Winnipeg, Canada MTS Centre
Jun 22 Edmonton, Canada Rexall Place
Jun 24 Vancouver, Canada Rogers Arena
Wednesday June 8, and Thursday June 9, 2011
New Kids On The Block and Backstreet Boys
40 Bay Street - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
New Kids on the Block have now joined forces with the Backstreet Boys for their co-headlining 2011 international tour.
In 1991 "Step by Step" NKOB second album's title track hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The New Kids on the Block concert schedule during this period had them performing more than 200 shows around the world.
New Kids on the Block announced a reunion in 2008. They recorded their comeback album, The Block, which debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. These NKOB tour dates featured Lady Gaga and Natasha Bedingfield as supporting acts.