Vocabulary
What a Wonderful World by Sam Cooke: song with lyrics including numerous school subjects
Succeeding at School
Humorous Minions video about Classroom Rules
What makes a Great Student?: 6 speakers share their thoughts on the qualities of a great student (audio with transcript and questions)
What kind of learner are you?: Video by elllo.org
Learner Types, Part 1: audio by elllo.org
Learner Types, Part 2: audio by elllo.org
TED Talk: Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance: Lecture and lesson materials; addresses the topic of how grit greatly influences success
The Learning Scientists: This website offers a wide selection of content (downloadable materials, articles and content regarding effective learning and study strategies)
Language Learning
Learning Language: (CLB 4 +) audio by elllo.org
English-Game On!: From linguahouse.com. Lesson Materials to accompany TED Talk about the role of attitude in language learning and communication
Describing my Educational Experiences
Education Discussion Questions: from iteslj.org
Education Conversation Questions
High School Memories: speakers share about their high school experiences (audio with transcript and questions)
What makes a Great Teacher? 6 speakers share their thoughts on the qualities of a great teacher (audio with transcript and questions)
Good Teacher/Bad Teacher: Video from elllo.org. Two people discuss the qualities that make a good teacher and a bad teachers.
High School: speakers share about their high school experiences (audio with transcript and questions)
School Subjects: 6 speakers talk about their past favourite school subjects
Continuing my Education
6 Reasons Why Continuing Education is Important and The Importance of Continuing Education: webarticles about the importance of continuing education
Is Education Useful?: Two people discuss the value of Higher Education
Burnaby Community & Continuing Education
Vancouver Community College Continuing Studies
How to register for Continuing Studies Courses at VCC: Video describing instructions and process for registration
VCC International Education: video with interviews with newcomer/international students
VCC Adult Basic Education Programs: video tutorial about VCC’s programs
SFU Continuing Studies YouTube Channel
Understanding an Academic Lecture
How to study efficiently: The Cornell Notes Method: Video from Learn English with Emma (eng.vid) that gives instruction on a method of note taking when listening to a lecture
TOEFL Listening Lecture: Short academic lectures with questions
TOEFL Listening Practice: a short, practice lecture
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A Child’s Education
TED Talk: The Child-Driven Education and TED Talk: Every kid needs a champion
Discussion Questions to go with the TED talks above
Handling a Parent-Teacher Conference
Tips on How to Prepare for a Parent-Teacher Conference: YouTube video
Parent-Teacher Interview: video and materials by Interactive English 2 from Norquest College. Click on “Stories” to find “Parent-Teacher Interview.”
LINC 3.17 Video: Parent-Teacher Meeting
Parent-Teacher Interviews: helpful video by settlement.org that explains what to expect in a parent-teacher interview
Parent-Teacher phone calls: (CLB 4+) conversations from eslfast.com
BC Educational System
Education in BC: information from Welcome BC
Helping My Child Do Well in School
How to Avoid Homework Hassles: Video by Howdini
10 Ways to Help Your Child Succeed in Elementary School
Help Your Child Succeed in School: settlement.org
LINC Teaching Resources 