It has been a pretty hot summer so far in Toronto! Luckily, there are lots of great places to cool off. Yesterday, our students went for a swim at one of Toronto’s fantastic outdoor pools. Students took a dip and relaxed poolside. It was a great way to relax and enjoy the fantastic Toronto weather while catching some rays.
Do you like to have a great time while improving your speaking skills? Then Corey’s level 5 (Intermediate) class is for you! When we stopped by Corey’s class today, it was clear that everyone was having a great time and participating. The atmosphere was lively and students were chattering away in English.
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| Students actively participate in Corey’s class |
As a reward for their great work all week, Corey’s class spent the second part of their speaking class outside to enjoy the beautiful summer day. While outside, we captured Corey’s class playing a game called Loaded Questions. Students were given interesting questions to get them thinking, and then they shared their opinions as a class. Check it out below!
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| The ferry ride is half the fun! |
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No trip to a big city is complete without going shopping, and Toronto is a great place for some “retail therapy”. Our summer campus is just steps away from Toronto Eaton Centre, the largest mall in the city that is a mecca to shoppers from all over. But there’s even better bargains to be found at Vaughan Mills Outlet Mall, just a short bus ride away! Yesterday our students took a trip there to check out the 100+ brand name outlets. Many students took advantage of the great prices, and returned loaded with bags of gifts for their friends and families at home. Surprisingly, one of the most popular stores was Bass Pro Shop, a store specializing in outdoor goods. Reports have it that students were mesmerized by the rows of fishing equipment. Hopefully they can fit it all into their suitcases to take back home!
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| Students work on their creative writing assignments |
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| Having a great time and speaking English in Luc’s class |
Quest students know how to party it up in style! One of the most popular activities of the summer is always the Disco Boat Cruise, and this year was no exception. Students boarded a boat at Harbourfront for a 3-hour cruise of Lake Ontario where they could enjoy some spectacular sunset views of the Toronto skyline.
Of course, taking in the scenery wasn’t the only attraction. Students busted a move and danced the night away to some great tunes while the mingled with their classmates. With the recent arrival of groups from Brazil and Italy joining our students from Saudi Arabia, Colombia, United Arab Emirates and Spain, the Disco Boat Cruise was a great way for everyone to bond.
What do you think of our students’ dance moves? Check them out in the video below.
Quest’s Summer Experience program is held on the campus of Ryerson University in downtown Toronto. Just around the corner from Dundas Square and the famous Eaton Centre shopping mall, Ryerson University provides a great place for the students to relax and socialize. Students make the most of their time on campus after class and on break.
Welcome to Sharmila’s class, where grammar comes alive! We captured this class in the middle of a role-playing activity using non-count nouns. The criteria was for them to make a skit about a dream, they had to use at least 2 non-count nouns in their skit. It had to be 2 minutes long and they all had to have equal parts in the skit. The students had fun and actually used more than 2 non-count nouns (their dreams were hilarious and interesting!!!). After each group preformed, the students watching were to provide feedback on what they thought of their skit and they also had to say which non-count nouns were used. The were all motivated, had fun, and thought it was a great way to learn the grammar in English!
Today we stopped by Zach’s class to say hello, and we found a lot of fun happening! Zach’s class was playing a game called Spaghetti Letters that challenged students’ listening, vocabulary, spelling, problem solving and team work abilities. In groups, students listened to clues from the teacher and had to come up with the correct English word he was describing. Once they figured out the correct word, teams raced together to spell out the word using uncooked spaghetti noodles. The first three teams that spelled the words correctly won each round. This proved to be a very competitive activity, and all students were actively involved in trying to spell out the correct word. Activities like Spaghetti Letters are a fun way to keep class interesting.
