Some words are often confused. Let’s clarify their meanings. Today’s pair is affect and effect. Actually, affect is mostly used as a verb that means to influence. For example: The pandemic has negatively affected many people. Effect, on the other hand, is mostly used as a noun that means a change, result or consequence. […]
A Few Tips for E-mail Writing
The following pieces of advice should help you with writing emails: Make sure to write the subject in the subject line of an email. You should try to keep it short, however; Begin with a greeting and an opening comment; State the purpose or the reason for writing the email; Provide background information if it’s […]
Using Zoom as a Virtual ESL Classroom
As you may be aware, CanPacific’s online programs are delivered through Zoom. Zoom offers many great features that are practical for an ESL classroom and used in CanPacific’s virtual classrooms. If you enroll in any of CanPacific’s online programs, you will receive an email from the teacher with the relevant link to the Zoom meeting, […]
Kinesthetic Learners – CanPacific
A learning style is one’s preferred method and way of learning. Kinesthetic learners are hands-on learners who prefer learning by doing, such as drawing, building, moving, etc. In order to determine whether you’re a kinesthetic learner, try answering the following questions: Do you prefer active participation in ESL activities over learning the theory? Are you […]
Visual Learners – CanPacific
A learning style is one’s preferred method and way of learning. Some individuals prefer to learn new material through visual methods. In that case, they are visual learners. In order to determine whether you’re a visual learner, try answering the following questions: When learning something new, do you try to visualize the information? Do you […]
