Free Events in Vancouver November 2014

Click here for the 'Free Events in Vancouver - November 2014' listings. This was compiled by two very generous and wonderful instructors at VCC, Eugene and Ken!

Ira Glass, Storyteller

We did a listening today about 'The Art of Storytelling' which focused on storytelling tips from Ira Glass. Click here for his biography, and click here for an example interview from his radio show, This American Life on NPR (National Public Radio).

If you want to listen to the interview, click on the 'play' button on the top right hand side of the screen.

VPD Warning - sexual assaults (Vancouver's West Side - Marpole/Shaughnessy)

CBC news is reporting that between April and October of this year, there have been 3 incidents of sexual assaults on Asian women on Vancouver's west side.

Please take a look at the news report and be vigilant (= be aware of your surroundings).

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-sexual-assaults-prompt-police-warning-1.2789418

Conversation Do's and Dont's

Here is the video of the 'Do's and Don'ts' list that I read aloud today in class. Listen again, read along with the tapescript (click on the link below the video to get to the tapescript), and check your notes (click here to see an example of notes for this video)

View Conversation Do's & Don'ts on Howcast

Tiger mom? Or dolphin Mom?

My kids' school just forwarded this poster to me about an upcoming parenting workshop called 'The Dolphin Way'.

I think I'd like to go...is anyone interested in joining me? It might be interesting to listen and compare to what you read in 'the Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother'.

Let me know if you'd like to go. Click here for the poster or take a look below.

Doors Open Vancouver - this Saturday!

The City of Vancouver is hosting the first-ever Doors Open Vancouver event.

From the event website: "Enjoy free, behind the scenes access to the buildings that shape our city. Explore Vancouver’s civic, cultural, and historic facilities and learn about how they are designed and what happens inside at this all-ages event."

Click here for more information. It looks like a fun way to practice your English and learn more about city-operated buildings. My top picks would be the Orpheum Theatre and City Hall...