Top Places to Visit While You Study English in Canada

CultureWorks organises trips to famous Canadian landmarks because it’s such a great way for students to learn about Canada’s history and culture, while practising their English skills. Whether you love history, the arts, or getting outside to enjoy Canada’s beautiful natural landscape - our list of top places to visit…

This Week in the CultureWorks Hotspot: Meet Instructor Vicky Trantza

Here at CultureWorks, our instructors truly understand what it’s like to travel abroad and experience a new country and culture - and that’s because many of them are world travellers! This week, we spoke with CultureWorks instructor Vicky Trantza and discovered her favourite Canadian TV show, what hobbies she likes…

Best Activities for Each Canadian Season

When you first arrive in Canada, you'll find that one of the fastest ways to immerse yourself in the culture (and start applying your English skills) is to get out there and get active! Whether you like sports, nature, history, or the arts, Canada has plenty of activities to excite…

4 Tips for Getting Social in a Second Language

Meeting new people can be intimidating even when you all speak the same language. Speaking up in a language you barely know? Now that can be downright terrifying! But taking the time to get social both inside and outside of the classroom is one of the best things students can…

Culture Works Hotspot: Amanda Furnis, Oshawa Campus Registrar

As Canada’s leading ESL program, we at Culture Works recognize that our exceptional and dedicated staff members are truly the foundation of our success. Our instructors and administration have managed to foster an environment in which students always come first, building the confidence and skills they need to reach their…

Top 5 Reasons to Love CultureWorks!

Welcome to CultureWorks!  Are you excited? Do you have any idea how fantastic your experience is going to be this year?  Well, juice up your laptop batteries and open up your minds, boys and girls!  Our new term begins next week!  And to get everyone in the mood, here are the…

Thanks a million! An Interview w/ Jenny Blake @ CultureWorks London

This week I am joined on the Hotspot with the lovely Jenny Blake.  Jenny's the kind of person who smiles when she speaks.  Her warm, personal character leaves everyone saying 'Thanks a million' for her help! 1. How long have you been working at CultureWorks?  What is it about teaching…

TEACHERS ARE PEOPLE TOO

CultureWorks teachers are a little weird.  They're real people. I mean, they stand at the front of the classroom like 'regular' teachers.  They give professional lectures and facilitate dynamic group exercises.  What makes them weird is that CULTUREWORKS TEACHERS WANT TO GET TO KNOW YOU.  Like, as a person. They're…

MAKING MEMORIES IN CANADA

Hello new and returning students!  Welcome to another exciting, brand new term at CultureWorks.  2014 is just getting warmed up, my friends...because it can't get much colder, can it! Ha! (Ok, bad joke.  Too soon?) I'd like to start the new year off with a wish.  My wish is that…

Tips on Study Tips

I remember preparing for my third year Anthropology class presentation, writing a 25 page term paper for my Classics course, and studying for three other courses, and all were all taking place in the same week. Ugh! They say university and college is great for teaching us time management, but…