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Quote of the Week: "Not only does God play dice with the Universe - he sometimes casts them where they can't be seen." Stephen Hawking (Quote Archive)


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 youJanuary 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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