Canada Day

On Canada Day, July 1st,  at 10:30 pm, you can watch the fireworks at Canada Place. It is a good idea to arrive early because a lot of people come.
Listening: Canada Day http://www.eslholidaylessons.com/07/canada_day.mp3 Put the words into the gaps in the text. expect provinces national officially pride around widely united golden   join own citizens waved across reason displays Canada Day is on July the 1st every year. Canadians all __________ the world celebrate the day when their nation became a country on July 1, 1867. Today, it is a federal __________ holiday. Many Canadians call it “Canada’s birthday”. Canada Day recognizes the British North America Act of 1867. This __________ Canada as a single country made up of four __________. The holiday was not __________ celebrated until the early 20th century and was actually called Dominion Day until 1982. The first official celebrations took place in 1917, which was the __________ anniversary of nationhood. Canada's centennial in 1967 marked the start of Canada Day being celebrated with real __________. Dominion Day __________ changed to Canada day on October 27, 1982.   Canada Day is a time for Canadians to party. There are festivals and events all __________ the country. Canadian communities around the world also __________ in the fun. Most of the celebrations are outdoors. They include parades, fireworks __________ and music concerts. There are also citizenship ceremonies for people becoming new __________. Canada Day is quite a colourful occasion and it celebrates the nation’s multi-ethnicity. Canada is a very cosmopolitan country, so you can __________ to see flags from all around the world being __________ as well as the Canadian flag. Not every Canadian is happy on this day. Many people in the French-speaking province of Quebec see no __________ to celebrate. They want their __________ independence from Canada.

Listening and other exercises for Canada Day
Canada Day





 

Singing in the rain in Vancouver

Thank you for reminding me about the song, Jennifer.

Canada Day Celebrations

 Taken from Free Community Events compiled by Eugene and Ken


 Canada Day Celebrations at Canada Place
http://www.canadaday.canadaplace.ca/
Location: Canada Place, 999 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
Jack Poole Plaza, Harbour Green Park and surrounding streets
Date: Monday, July 1, 2013, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Monday, July 1, join us for the biggest birthday celebration outside of Ottawa: the 26th Annual
Canada Day at Canada Place presented by Coast Capital Savings. Enjoy 13 hours of FREE family fun including
music, dance, cuisine, exhibits and displays from across the nation, all in honour of Canada’s 146th birthday.
The city’s largest waterfront party welcomes over 250,000 people and will include 25 amazing music and dance
performances, extreme sports displays, a celebration of great Canadian inventions, a Citizenship Ceremony, the
Canadian Armed Forces and the Port Metro Vancouver Zone. The ever-popular Canada Day Parade is back at
7 p.m. and the awe-inspiring Canada Day Fireworks Show, the city’s only double barge Canada Day fireworks,
will begin at 10:30 p.m. Activities: http://www.canadaday.canadaplace.ca/Event_Info/Activities_and_Attractions


5th Annual Canada Day Parade
http://www.canadaday.canadaplace.ca/Event_Info/Canada_Day_Parade
Location: Begins at Georgia & Broughton Streets. Heads east to Burrard Street, proceeding north
down Burrard Street to West Pender Street.
Date: Monday, July 1, 2013, 7 p.m.
The 5th annual Canada Day Parade is presented by the Burrard Inlet Fireworks Society and the
Department of Canadian Heritage. This free community event will be featuring dozens of entries and recognizes
diversity, multiculturalism, freedom and the special bond that connect all Canadians. Free.
July 2013 Free Events in Metro Vancouver p. 6


Canada Day Burrard Inlet Fireworks Show
http://www.canadadayfireworks.ca/
http://www.canadaday.canadaplace.ca/Event_Info/Fireworks
Location: Burrard Inlet, Vancouver, BC
Date: Monday, July 1, 2013, 10:30 p.m. (arrive early to get a good viewing spot)
At 10:30 p.m. on July 1, the Canada Day Burrard Inlet Fireworks Show will light up the sky with
an extravaganza for the senses. This two-barge simultaneously pyrotechnical display is based
off the Burrard Inlet near Canada Place and Dundarave in West Vancouver. This fireworks celebration
showcases our great country and celebrates our freedom and diversity as it caps off a tremendous Waterfront
Party at Canada Place. Over 450,000 people watch the Canada Day Burrard Inlet Fireworks Show as it is
viewable from several locations and communities and is simulcast to music broadcast by media partner, Classic
Rock 101. Shaw TV will also be broadcasting the fireworks show live. Free.


TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival
http://www.coastaljazz.ca/Jazz_Festival_Guide
Location: Various
Date: Now – Sunday, July 1, 2012
Last day of the festival is today. Enjoy free jazz performances at a wide variety of venues,
including the Roundhouse Community Centre, the David Lam Park Stage, and on Granville Island
at the Public Market Stage, Performance Works, the Railspur District Stage and the Ron Basford
Park Stage, from noon throughout the day. See the Jazz Festival Guide for a full list of free
performances.

Canada Day at Burnaby Village Museum
http://www.burnabyvillagemuseum.ca/EN/main/visit/events/events/canada-day.html
Location: 6501 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby, BC
Date: Monday, July 1, 2013, 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
It's a Party! Burnaby Village Museum hosts Burnaby’s official Canada Day celebrations offering
visitors the backdrop of its 1920s village streets, family entertainment including a circus, displays
& demonstrations. Admission is free. (Carousel rides are $2.35 each). A delicious birthday cake
will be served at 2:30 p.m. Free.


Steveston Salmon Festival
http://stevestonsalmonfest.ca/
Location: Steveston, Richmond, BC
Date: Monday, July 1, 2013, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
The day begins at 10 a.m. with a parade through historic Steveston village, which features
over 100 entries including floats, marching bands, celebrities, politicians, community
groups, vintage vehicles & much more. Festival highlights include attractions such as the Japanese Cultural
Show, Craft Fair, Trade Show, an awesome Children’s Festival, Carnival, Martial Arts Demonstrations, Youth
Festival, multi-ethnic Food Fair plus an Art Show & Exhibit. The main attraction is our famous salmon barbecue
($15 per plate) where over 1200 pounds of wild salmon filets are grilled over open fire pits.

ELSA 1 Literacy for June 25th, 2013

 This is a good website for beginners.

http://www.esolcourses.com/uk-english/beginners-course/unit-1/unit-1.html


 Quiz: Match

Quizlet:
Classroom Instructions


Let's Have a Class!

 http://www.learningchocolate.com/content/lets-have-class

Classroom instructions:

http://www.learningchocolate.com/content/classroom-instructions

Storytellers at National Aboriginal Day at VCC

You can listen to the snowflake story told by Bonnie, Julie, Ricardo, Natalyia, Odette, Somayeh,Lily, and Richard. Elizabeth accompanied them on the drum.

Song about Canadian money

ELSA Art Show: Artist's Profile by Rika

Jamal Sabri is a visual artist from Baghdad, Iraq. He has been in the art world for 25 years. He has participated in a lot of shows in many countries such as Iraq, Jordan, Syria, and Canada.

He painted all the paintings for this event using acrylic paint. His favorite painting, which you can see in the picture, represents the memory of his childhood to his soul. He doesn't usually decide what he paints before he starts. The ideas result from receiving inspiration from the color or what he paints on the canvas.

His artistic philosophy is to create beauty out of nowhere, from sadness and tragedy poor people experienced. If you open your heart and look at his paintings, you will probably feel attracted to the philosophy of his art. 

by Rika

Believe in yourself!

ELSA 1 Literacy for June 18th, 2013

What's the matter with you?

What's wrong with you?


How are you feeling today?

June 21st is National Aboriginal Day in Canada

June 21st is National Aboriginal Day. There are 3 main groups of Aboriginal people in Canada: First Nations, Inuit and Métis. This year, National Aboriginal day is on the same day as the Summer Solstice. June 21st is the longest day in the year. There will be special events in most communities in B.C., and you can experience traditional music, dancing, crafts and cuisine.

  Adapted from The Westcoast Reader for June 2013

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Susan Aglukark is a singer.

She grew up in Nunavut.

Susan sings

in English and Inuktitut.

Taken from the Westcoast Reader

O Siem is one of her most popular songs.

Click on the link below to complete the quiz on the song.

The Real Canadian Songbook: O Siem

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Click on the link to hear the story about Alfred Scow, the first aboriginal judge in B.C. You

 Alfred Scow

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If you want to read more stories,click on the link to check out the WestCoast Reader blog.
http://www.thewestcoastreader.com/

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Click on the link below to download the easy  e-books  about Canada, Canada's Aboriginals and some more easy stories.
http://bestofthereader.ca/

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to all the fathers in my classes.

 Father’s Day has been celebrated for a long time.. Many countries in the world celebrate Father's Day. When is Father's Day your country? In Canada, Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday of June. Many people say thank you to their fathers.Many children buy cards and gifts for their fathers. Some families go for lunch or dinner on Father's Day.


Watch the video about Father's Day and learn some expressions with make.
 

Canada's Provinces, Territories, Capital Cities and the Oceans bordering Canada

If you want to test your knowledge of the provinces, territories, and capital cities in Canada, click on the link below and follow the instructions.

http://www.ilike2learn.com/ilike2learn/canada/canada.html

Take a quiz on Canada.  http://a4esl.org/q/h/9704/un-canada.html

June 12th, 2013 ELSA 1 morning: Possessive Adjectives

Test with Possessive Adjectives
http://a4esl.org/q/f/z/zz18mdf.htm


Game with possessive adjectives
http://esolhelp.com/Possessive-Pronouns-and-Adjectives-Millionaire/millionaire.html

June 12th, 2013 ELSA 1 Literacy: The Alphabet and Numbers

 The English Alphabet

http://www.languageguide.org/english/alphabet/

 Cardinal Numbers
 http://www.languageguide.org/english/numbers/


 Ordinal numbers
 http://www.languageguide.org/english/ordinal-numbers/

Thank you to my ELSA 4 morning and evening classes

Hi Guys,

Thank you for making my life more beautiful. Your enthusiasm and dedication inspired me to work harder. My life is richer because I have met you.
Believe in yourself.

Vesna


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ELSA 4 morning

ELSA 4 Evening class

ELSA 1 Literacy: We miss you , Hong Tao! Get better soon!

June 11th, 2013 ELSA 1 morning: Canada's Provinces and Territories

Click on the link below to practice the names of the provinces and territories.
Canada's Provinces and Territories

Capital cities

June 10th, 2013 ELSA 1: How was your Weekend?

Click on the link below. Watch the video and fill in the missing words.

LINC 1: 1.02: Greeting a Neighbour on a Rainy Day


http://englishcommunicationexercises.wordpress.com/5-2/

June 6th, 2013: ELSA 1 morning: Greeting a neighbour on a Sunny Day

One of our ELSA teachers, Susan Bates, uploaded a lot of LINC videos and created exercises for them. Thank  you, Susan. Here is one on how to great a neighbour on a sunny day. Click on the link below to practice.

LINC 1: Greeting a Neighbor on a Sunny Day

ELSA 1 Morning: Let me Introduce Myself

Fill in the missing words:

June 6th, 2013 ELSA 1 Literacy: Body Parts

 
Click on the link to listen to the names of body parts.
http://www.languageguide.org/english/vocabulary/body/

Quizlet: Click on the link to practice the body parts.
Body Parts



http://genkienglish.net/doctorsong.htm

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Song: You're my Sunshine

Jenny Performs Tai Chi and Cuban Musicians: Eddie and Anton

Susan Bates, one of our ELSA teachers, recorded and uploaded these two videos of the ELSA Art Show performance. Thank you, Susan.

Thank you Vesna.....

 Hi Vesna,

How are you ? I'm good. I apologized. I couldn't come to school last couple of  days because of sick.

I'd like to thank you for your teaching us. You're a good teacher. I've never forgotten you and your

teaching. Thank you again.

May I know my class room number for level 4 please ?

Bye. Take care.


Your student

T.Kiri