Weekly Feature (Renuka): Spring
Break 2010
This week, Renuka gives us ideas for fun
activities to do over the spring break in Vancouver.
March 7, 2010
Writing Tip (Brad):
Is There Any Way to use Anyways?
Brad explains how to use all three expressions correctly: anyways,
anyway, and any way. February 28, 2010
Weekly Feature (Patricia):
Olympic
Verbs and Adverbs
This week, Patricia writes another
sample paragraph on the Olympics. This time, she goes over the
use of verbs and adverbs. Includes two matching quizzes for
practice. February
28, 2010
Communications 12 Assignments (Louise):
March 2;
March 4
Weekly assignments for Louise's daytime Communications 12
class. February 28, 2010
Social Studies 10 Assignments (Louise):
March 2;
March
4
Weekly assignments for Louise's daytime Social Studies 10 class.
February 28, 2010
Student Writing:
Remembering the Folly
Maryann remembers a fateful meeting with a good friend and
regrets her actions that day. February 21,
2010
Weekly Feature (Patricia): The
Skytrain for the Olympics
This week, Patricia writes a
sample paragraph on the Olympics. Includes lots of samples of
verb tenses and a photo gallery taken at the Vancouver 2010
Winter Olympics. February
21, 2010
Writing Tip (Brad):
Does that Clause take a Comma?
Brad explains the different effects created by varying the order of your
main and subordinate clause. February 14, 2010
Weekly Feature (Louise):
Learning to
Spell
This week, Louise gives us some advice on
how to improve our spelling. February
14, 2010
Student Writing:
The Railroad Man: A New Beginning
Marc writes of the death of the "backbone of his life," his
father. February 7,
2010
Weekly Feature (L):
2010 Winter Olympic
Games
This week, L gathers all the information you
need to know to have a great time during Vancouver's 2010 Winter
Olympic Games. February 7, 2010
Writing Tip (Brad):
Mr. or Mr? Depends on Where You Live
Brad outlines a small but significant difference in how North Americans
write the abbreviations for Mister and Mistress. January
31, 2010
Weekly Feature (Helen):
The Red Mittens
This week, Helen explains the significance
of red mittens to residents of Canada.
January 31, 2010
Student Writing: Disguised
Donors
In the aftermath of monsoon floods, Jatinder discovers that not
all is what it seems on first glance.
January 24, 2010
ALL STUDENTS: Class Schedule for
2010 Spring Term
Find your class and make the schedule work for you.
January 24, 2010
Weekly Feature (Jennifer):
Laura
Secord: A Great Canadian
This week, Jennifer writes a short essay on Laura
Secord, a great Canadian connected to our celebration of Valentine's Day.
January 24, 2010
Writing Tip (Brad):
Woman, Girl or Female? Sensitive Language!
Brad helps us find ways to use the terms in socially appropriate ways. January
17, 2010
Weekly Feature (Dina):
Vancouver: An
Earthquake Zone!
Dina gives us all a timely reminder after this
week's devastating events in Haiti.
January 17, 2010
Teacher Writing (Brad):
Biker Brad
Read about a journey undertaken by Brad in
the summer of 1975. January 10, 2010
Weekly Feature (Cheryl): New
Classroom Course: Law 12
Cheryl introduces us to her new classroom course:
Law 12. Counts as a 12 credit for adult graduation.
January 10, 2010
Writing Tip (Brad):
All "Becauses" Have a
Reason
Brad cautions students to avoid redundancies that include the word
"because." January 3, 2010
Weekly Feature (L):
Welcome to a New Decade
L goes over a personal resolution and includes
some tools to help you make your own.
January 3, 2010
Weekly Feature (Trudi):
Holiday
Activities
Trudi outlines a number of
interesting activities to help you enjoy your second week of
holidays!
December 26, 2009
Weekly Feature (Jennifer):
The
Compare or Contrast Essay
Jennifer explains the complex processes behind a successful
comparison or contrast essay and includes an interesting sample
essay for study.
December 20, 2009
Weekly Feature (Rick):
Global
Warming
Rick argues passionately for Canada and Canadians
to accept their global responsibility for climate change and do
more to fight the problem.
December 13, 2009
Writing Tip (Brad):
What is a "Brainstorm"?
Brad traces the history of this technique for generating ideas and
cautions students to remember the final, evaluative, step.
December 6, 2009
Weekly Feature (Renuka):
Holiday
Potluck Party
Renuka invites all students (day and evening) to
come, eat and socialize at our annual holiday potluck.
December 6, 2009
Weekly Feature (Paul):
Our Students and their
Studies
Paul brings us a feature that explains the rich diversity of
the ALC. Includes links to further information and a
comprehension quiz.
November 29, 2009
Writing Tip (Brad):
Nevertheless: Be Careful with
However
Brad explains the correct usage of "however" and clears up some common
misunderstandings. November 22, 2009
Weekly Feature (Patricia):
November
Rains
Patricia reacts to our recent spell of bad weather. Includes
sample sentences and paragraphs and a matching quiz for
practice.
November 22, 2009
Weekly Feature (Louise):
Eating Well
with Canada's Food Guide
Louise shares a number of resources we can use to help make better food
choices in our lives.
November 15, 2009
Writing Tip (Brad):
"At the end of the day": Irritating Expressions
Brad cautions students not to imitate the world of business in their
writing. November 8, 2009
Weekly Feature (Brad):
H1N1: The
Swine Flu
Brad goes over some
important information on this year's
unusual pandemic influenza.
November 8, 2009
Weekly Feature (Helen):
Daylight
Saving Time
Helen is enthusiastic about today's
extra hour! Includes a number of interesting facts about daylight saving
time.
November 1, 2009
Writing Tip (Brad):
I Wish I Was; I Wish I Were
Brad goes over the subjunctive case and argues for its continued use. October
22, 2009
Weekly Feature (Tazim): Annual Food
Bank Drive
Tazim launches her annual food bank
drive. Although her goals are modest this year—five boxes—last year we
collected seven!
October 22, 2009
Weekly Feature (Dina):
October:
Power Smart Month
Want to save some money? Then read Dina's
feature this week!.
October 18, 2009
Writing Tip (Brad):
The Short Clause Comma
Brad goes over the short clause comma and encourages students to
experiment. October 11, 2009
Weekly Feature (Cheryl):
October:
Positive Thinking Month
Cheryl reminds us to stay positive.
October 11, 2009
Weekly Feature (Brad): To Park or
Not to Park
Brad reminds all students to respect teachers'
parking spaces.
October 4, 2009
Writing Tip (Brad): Go with the Flow
Brad explains how writers can improve the "flow" of sentences in their
writing. September 27, 2009
Weekly Feature (Trudi):
Household
Budgets for Challenging Times
Trudi brings us important information on how families can meet the
challenges brought on by the recession. September 27, 2009
Weekly Feature (Tazim):
Work
Smarter, Not Harder!
Tazim introduces us to the idea of
different learning styles and provides a link where you can find out
your own. September 20, 2009
ALL STUDENTS:
Course Schedule for September to January
View courses and times for our entire program. Will help students select
courses that fit into their personal schedules. September 13, 2009
Writing Tip (Brad):
Using a Style Guide
Brad recommends an excellent online resource to answer tricky questions
of English usage. September 13, 2009
Weekly Feature (Renuka): What is ICT?
Renuka answers the question and
introduces a brand new PALC course. September 13, 2009
ALL STUDENTS: Calendar for the
2009/2010 School Year
Make your plans now! Includes all
important dates through June, 2010. September 7, 2009
Weekly Feature (Rick): Cancer: A
Personal Story
Paul outlines the many resources and
services available for students at our computer lab. September 7, 2009
Weekly Feature (Paul):
Making Our
Computer Lab Work for You
Paul outlines the many resources and
services available for students at our computer lab. September 1, 2009
Weekly Feature (Patricia):
Writing
Process Paragraphs
Patricia provides us with three sample process paragraphs.
Includes questions and answers on the various parts of a successful
paragraph.
August 20, 2009
Weekly Feature (Louise):
Cycling in
Metro Vancouver
Louise advocates for cycling to take advantage of Vancouver's wonderful
summer weather.
August 16, 2009
Weekly Feature (L): Summer
Activities in Vancouver
L suggests a number of links to help you have more fun this summer in
Vancouver.
August 9, 2009
Weekly Feature (Jennifer): A Day at
the Beach; Summer Articles Practice
Jennifer goes over article use in
English and provides us with a cloze exercise for practice.
August 2, 2009
Weekly Feature (Helen):
Accounting
Courses at the PALC
Helen goes over two key courses for accounting students: Accounting 11
and 12. Includes links to business programs in B.C. July
25, 2009
Weekly Feature (Dina):
Summer Safety
2009
Dina provides us with a timely
reminder to take care of ourselves this sunny and warm summer. July 19, 2009
Weekly Feature (Cheryl):
Canadian
Citizenship Test Information
Cheryl provides good links to help you
prepare for your citizenship test. Includes information on her course
offerings this school year. July 12, 2009
Weekly Feature (Tazim):
The Class of
2009: PALC Graduates
Tazim profiles some of our graduates and their
responses to questions about their graduation. July 4, 2009
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