Welcome to our November newsletter. This was actually a really nice month compared to what it should have been. We had nice warm days with almost no rain or no snow. For example, it was still possible to bike to school. However, the end of November was marked with a bit of snow announcing the cold winter ahead!
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Our students enjoyed our outdoor activities like the smoked meat sandwich tour, the ice skating trip, and the “Juliette & Chocolat" tour. The ice skating was a big success with our international students. We always have a group of approximately 20 people for this activity. For many of them, this was their first time skating and they definitely enjoyed it with their friends who were there to help them. We also went to an Indian restaurant, where we enjoyed traditional dishes. It was really delicious!!! You can check our activities calendar by cliking this link: http://www.geosmontreal.com/activities.
In terms of activities in Montreal, our students had the opportunity to see the Santa Claus parade on November 21st. The "Salon du livre” occurred in Montreal where a famous French writer, Bernard Werber, was there to present his last novel. The 4th edition of the “M pour Montreal” music festival happened between the 19th and 21st of November. Finally, the “Brazil film fest” showcased Brazilian movies from November 27th to December 3rd at the Cimena du Parc on Parc avenue.
What is happening in December in Montreal?
The Bazar de Noel in Mile End on December 5 th and 6th will be addressed to people who are interested in Christmas decoration and in buying presents from artisans.
"Hello! My name is Peter Michaud, and I’m a new English teacher at Geos. I come from the United States, near Boston. Boston is a nice city, but I like Montreal better. I’ve lived in Montreal for more than 4 years.
I love to teach English, and I love to study French. I think comic books are a fun way to practice reading both languages. In French, comic books are called bandes dessinées, or BD for short. My favorite comic book is Iron Man, and my favorite bande dessinée is Astérix le Gaulois.
Last year, I lived in France. It was a wonderful experience! I studied French full-time, and traveled around both the country and Europe. I climbed to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, saw beautiful art in Italy, and went skiing in Switzerland. I also enjoyed going to my favorite café in Montpellier, where I lived.
I’d like to thank everyone at Geos for being so nice to me, especially my students. It has been a lot of fun to be your teacher. I am looking forward to meeting and working with everyone in the future. Merci beaucoup, et à bientôt!"
We are very proud of our Nationality mix for this month. Currently we have 21 Nationalities represented in the school among our 123 students.
You can take a look where our students are coming from: Canada: 21% Colombia: 11% Brazil: 10% Japan: 9% Germany: 8% Mexico and Korea: 7 % each Saudi Arabia, France and USA: 5 % each Turkey: 4% Others:8 %
"When I arrived at GEOS Montreal four weeks ago, I just wanted to improve my English and add a highlight to my CV. But I found so much more than that: First of all, I have won dear friends at school. While we enjoy Montreal together and get to know our different cultures, we practice our English skills without even noticing. Also, the highly interactive classes help me build more confidence – in both my English and myself. I particularly love the role plays and discussions on controversial topics that not only increase my fluency but teach me lots about myself. This is due to the excellent young teachers, who impart even sophisticated grammar or vocabulary with esprit and humour. They make me look forward to every single school day. Thank you, GEOS!"
Maria Cometa
Colombia
English Full-time, 15 weeks French Full-time, 23 weeks Elective classes: 16 weeks
The next English and French beginner evening classes will start on the week of January 4th. For 2010, French evening starting dates for beginners will be the same as the ones in the daytime: January 4, February 22, March 22, May 17, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 7, October 4 and November 1, 2010.
Our Intermediate level in Japanese will start on the week of December 7th. The next Japanese beginner evening classes will start on the week of January 10th. For 2010, Japanese beginner classes are set to begin on the following weeks: January 11, March 15, May 10, July 19, September 13 and November 22.
We also have a Spanish evening class (level 2) every Tuesday and Thursday, starting on January 4th. Intermediate students can join the class at any time.
The next IELTS class starting session is set to begin on January 4th.
We have a special Christmas Friendship campaign. Make a friend signed up and you will receive a $50 gift certificate.
Concerning our elective classes, we offer the TOEFL preparation class, the Business English class, academic writing skills class, and for communication française for our french students.
We also offer seasonal study tours/holiday group courses that students can join individually for one or two weeks.
Furthermore you can send your own group. Please fill out the study tour analysis form that you can find on our website and we will then design a program and prepare a quote for you based on the activities and accommodations requested.
If you have any questions regarding the programs or the starting dates, just send us an email by CLICKING HERE
The exhibition of J.R. Waterhouse at the Museum of Fine Arts, Montreal should not be missed. Till February 7, 2010, the museum hosts the largest-ever retrospective of works by the celebrated British artist John William Waterhouse (1849-1917). This retrospective features some eighty works that are among the finest and most spectacular of the artist’s production. The exhibition will show how Waterhouse’s paintings reflect his engagement with contemporary themes like medievalism, classical heritage, spiritualism and the femme fatale. This exhibition is worth to see!
J'aimerais bien vous remercier à GEOS pour mon séjour tellement agréable et avec beaucoup de fun. Particulièrement je voudrais remercier mon professeur fou Jérôme qui m'a enseignée pendant trois semaines. Je ne deviendrais jamais un grand chef de cuisine mais avec ton aide peut-être...Je suis optimiste. D'avoir composé notre chanson est une experience inoubliable (but you guys haven't properly saved the video of our song which I will never forgive you...) En outre il m'a fait grand plaisir de t'expliquer quelques oeuvres d'art au musée à côté de l'école et merci pour d'avoir pu lire ta nouvelle. J'aimerais bien continuer de lire tes oeuvres et faire des projets en art thérapie plus langues plus cuisine avec toi. Merci tellement à mon professeur Fariba qui est vraiment chébran et looc et a essayé de m'enseigner des mots blécas en francais. Elle m'a fait toujours rire et maintenant j'entend dans mon intérieur comment tu ris et cela me rend heureux. Tu m'a rappellé aux mes amies iraniennnes et pour cette raison je savais toute suite que tu es Iranienne. A mon professeur Sandra: je suis tellement désolée pour d'avoir terminé ton jeu du Montréal qui avait commencé tellement bien. Tu étais mon professeur seulement pendant une journée mais merci pour d'avoir fait ta connaissance. Peut-être à la prochaine fois. To Marcus and Billy: thanks a lot for all your help and your kindness. Marcus, I really like your French accent and it makes me laugh to think of coffee times with cookies and movie nights with Indiana Jones. When I think of you, I have to smile. I hope that you will continue to give your big heart and happiness to the school and to all the students. Merci à vous tous pour les grands et petits bonheurs que vous m'avez offerts. Je vous embrasse.
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