Monday, February 29, 2016

Second Online Tutorial Now Available: Reading for Greater Interaction with Texts.

Exciting News!  English Language Support's 2nd online tutorial is now available.
This 13-minute video presents a 5 step reading process to increase students' interaction with, and understanding of, their reading assignments.

Please check out the video through this hyperlink.

All comments and feedback are welcome.
Also, if you have any additional questions after you've watched the tutorial, please drop by our office: Building 255 - Room 211.


Wednesday, February 24, 2016

First Online Tutorial - Intelligent Research.

Click the following hyperlink to watch our first Online Tutorial.
This video introduces intelligent research practices, using VIU's library search tool as a starting point for research.

If you have any questions after watching, please do not hesitate to drop by the English Language Support office: Bldg 255 - Rm 211.  Both Matthew and Bruce are eager to have a conversation about the ideas shared in this video.


Monday, February 22, 2016

Reading Week - ELS Schedule.

Just a quick reminder that English Language Support [ELS] is still available during Reading Week.

Matthew Finlayson will be available Mon - Fri.

Here is his schedule:
Monday: Regular MBA Appointments/ Drop-ins.
Tuesday: Office Hours: 11 am - 12 noon; 1 pm - 3 pm.
Wednesday: Regular MBA Appointments/ Drop-ins.
Thursday: Office Hours: 11 am - 12 noon; 1 pm - 3 pm.
Friday: Regular MBA Office Hours.

Note: All office hours will be conducted in Bldg 255 - Rm 211.

Wednesday, February 3, 2016

7 Strategies to Increase Your Effectiveness Studying

The midterm exam season is once more upon us.
Do you want to become more effective at studying?
Here is a 6-minute video that highlights 7 powerful study strategies.
We also challenge you to try the following:
1. Watch the video.
2. Take notes on the 7 strategies.
3. Come in to discuss them with either Matt or Bruce (Bldg 255 - Rm 211).