In our school we have students from all around the world, and some of them are new in Canada. As some people know, it is hard to get used to a new country and harder when you don’t know anybody, or you don’t speak the same language. Here are some tips for all those people.
Improve your English skills:
- Talk to someone who doesn’t speak your language.
- Try NOT to use a translator.
- Have a dictionary (just in case you don’t understand something in class).
- Use subtitles on TV or in any video you’re watching (English to your language and your language to English).
Make new friends:
- After school clubs (Chinese Club, Filipino Club)
- ESL Classes
- Joining classes outside school about something you like (dance, singing, art)
Exploring the city/doing fun activities outside the school:
- Volunteering
- Going to the library (that can help you with your English skills too)
- Hang around with friends on the weekends