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Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - Newsletter “Montreal - The GEOS Insider” Students #3 |
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Just For Laughs Festival July 12 to July 22 The world’s biggest comedy festival keeps Montréal in stitches. Some 700 international artists perform at galas, theatre events, stand-up shows and in downtown streets. Over 2 million festivalgoers flock to the festival’s 1,500 shows.
Loto-Québec International Fireworks Competition July 21 to August 28 The amazing Montmorency Falls plays host to a pyromusical competition, with star international fireworks teams drawing more than 350,000 spectators each summer.
Francofolies July 26 to August 5 This popular French-language musical event, known for its cultural diversity and rousing outdoor entertainment, attracts over half a million spectators and some 1,000 artists, musicians, stars and budding talents from about 20 countries. Some 150 free outdoor shows and 50 indoor concerts put a song in the heart of downtown Montréal.
The NASCAR Busch Series August 3 to August 4 In 2007, the NASCAR Busch Series came to Montréal for the first time. No fewer than 35 races were scheduled, including six short tracks, 26 on speedways and three road circuits. |
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Greetings from GEOS Montreal!! July and August are the heart of the Montreal summer and the heart of the year at GEOS Montreal. Our school is full of happy students (170 in July!), and we are busier than ever.
Fortunately, the city is full of things to do and our staff and curriculum continue to grow to meet the demand. We are welcoming a new Academic Coordinator, and creating the new position of Admissions Coordinator, in charge of helping school visitors and running activities year-round. An Operations Coordinator is coming soon. |
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We are very proud of our Nationality mix for this month. Currently we have 30 Nationalities represented in the school. Among our 172.
Take a look where our students are coming from: |
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Spotlight PROMO!! |
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TESTIMONIALS |
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Don’t forget!!, students studying English and intermediate French students can start on any Monday. Students interested in the following courses can also start at any time.
1. Comprehensive English (24h-Full-time) 2. Comprehensive French (24h-Full-time) 3. TOEFL and TOEIC 4. Japanese Course 5. Pronunciation Course 6. Business Course 7. Private Lessons 8. Expository Writing Course 9. Evening English 10. Evening French 11. Tourist Guide Course in English and French 12. Food Service Course (Bilingual Course)
Our next starting dates for beginniner French are the following:
· August 13th · September 10th If you have any questions regarding the programs or the starting dates, just send us an email by CLICKING HERE
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SCHOOL STAFF |
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NATIONALITY REPORT AUGUST 2007 |
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PROMO!! |
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RECOMMEND A FRIEND AND |
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We wish a happy year away to Joy MacKinnon, who is leaving for one year of maternity leave. Her baby is due in October and we wish her and her husband all the best.
Joy is being replaced by Suzanne Springer. Suzy, originally from Virginia in the United States, has her Master's Degree in Applied Linguistics from Concordia University.
Suzy is also fully bilingual, having done an undergraduate degree in French, and having also studied in France and Corsica.
She is also an up-and-coming Flamenco dancer. We enthusiastically welcome her to the team, and she can be reached at academics@geosmontreal.com.
Constance Cellerier, our current Homestay Coordinator, is also leaving the school this month, for an extended working trip to Brazil. We wish her only luck with this new adventure. All homestay enquiries can still be sent to: |
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Hi, My name is Maral. I am from Turkey. I have been studying English in GEOS, Montreal, for 5 months.
The lessons are always funny and teachful. There are excellent teachers and managements. I have developed my English with them.
Also, You can meet lots people who are in different countries. And you want you can learn different cultures.
In GEOS, You are never bored. As The school always has lots of activities in summer and in winter. You can visit most wondrefull city in Canada.Because Montreal is the best place to live and study two different languages.
In here, people speak English and French. If you want to learn French, GEOS has French course too.
Actually, There are lots of different kind of course programmes in GEOS.
So, This time is the best time in my life to study and meet new people.When I leave Montreal, I miss GEOS so much.
They are like my family, And I am so happy to choice the GEOS.I will never forget GEOS and my friends...... |
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TEACHER OF THE MONTH |
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Constance Cellerier |
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August 4 to 12 Rogers Cup – Men’s Event Roger's Cup Tennis Tournament. Montreal is now welcoming the best male tennis players in the world, including Roger Federrer, Raphael Nadal, Lleyton Hewitt, Andy Roddick, and James Blake. Each year, Montreal and Toronto switch between the men's and women's tournament, and Montreal is anxiously awaiting the finals. Many of our students have already bought tickets to the matches, located conveniently on the subway line not far from the school.
August 11 to 19 International Balloon Festival More than 125 balloons from different countries offer flights of fancy and musical nights at one of the country’s largest gatherings of lighter-than-air aircraft. The program features two flights daily, 100 shows on several stages, and a veritable sky full of family fun.
August 17 to 19 Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières An international car race happening in the streets of Trois-Rivières. Includes the Séries Grand-Am Cup, Star Mazda, Formule 1600, Historic Formula Atlantic, Challenge Honda-Michelin and Coupe ECHO Pirelli. Entertainment downtown and SAQ fireworks. |
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We are proud to welcome all students and visitors to our city and our school. We look forward to each Monday welcoming new and fresh smiling faces to GEOS Montreal, and we suffer every Friday saying goodbye to our friends who are graduating.
In the midst of the sunshine, then, we would like to thank each one of you who has contributed to the growth and success of the school. We always love to hear from you and would like you to know that you are always welcome to visit us again.
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Scott Mucklow is one of our most popular English teachers, teaching our advanced classes as well as a number of private courses.
Scott graduated from Trent University, and has been teaching for 6 years.
Along with conducting a second-language research project at the University Quebec at Montreal (UQAM), he is also a rock n' roll guitar player in the band Starvin' Hungry.
In fact, Scott will be leaving the school for a couple of weeks in September as he leaves on a Canadian tour. |
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Suzanne Springer |
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Uri Carnat - School Manager |
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We have also just released a new brochure for the school, with new pictures, prices and a lot of interesting information.
Take a look of what GEOS Montreal is doing to communicate all that we have to offer
Click here to download the brochure or click on the image to the right |
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Joy MacKinnon |
