Double Letters
By teacher Jeneen English spelling can be quite difficult! Some people are lucky to speak or learn a language in which words are spelled how they are said. However, this is not the case with English. Much of our spelling requires memorisation due to things like silent letters, double letters, and…
My Favorite Book
Written by Connie Chen My favorite book is Jane Eyre, by Charlotte Bronte. The book narrates the childhood and love story of a British girl whose name is Jane Eyer. Jane Eyer is an orphan. Her parents both died when she was a child, and she was adopted by her aunt,…
The past is Another Country
Written by Luis Azevedo “Living is better than dreaming”. This is a verse from a song by a Brazilian singer called Elis Regina and I believe it fits perfectly with the book I just read, *The past is Another Country*. The book presents 12 stories written by new Canadians, people…
A Quiet and Peaceful City – Winnipeg
Written by Nina Chen When I first came to this city, I was hooked on its quiet and peaceful environment. Winnipeg, the capital city in Manitoba, is located in the middle of Canada. It is not a city with a lot of hustle and bustle. There is no big population…
My Journey to Canada
Written by Mehakpreet Kaur When I came to Canada, it was the first time I flew in an airplane, and I was obsessed with looking at people’s swimming pools from the sky. But I was nervous because I had never lived without my parents. It was totally a different experience….
Overcoming Language Barriers on a Short Trip
Hello, my name is Grace Binas, and I’m the Intermediate 2 instructor here at Heartland. I recently went on a vacation to Mexico with my junior high friend, a trip that had been eagerly anticipated for a long time. This trip felt like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, that the anticipation lasted…
Be
written by teacher Jeneen. Let’s think about the verb “be”. It is a small, simple word, but it sure does some interesting things in English! There is not much verb agreement in English compared to other languages (I walk, she walks), but the verb BE is active in this area…
Discover Winnipeg with Keira – Heartland Winnipeg Director
Welcome to Winnipeg! Whether you are a nature lover, enjoy the music and arts scene, or are into sports, you’ll find something fun and exciting to do while you’re here. Nature lovers should definitely visit Assiniboine Park. Not only is it the largest park in Winnipeg with beautiful green space…
Billiards/Pool/Snooker
Ngo Van Vy—Vietnam—(Intermediate 2) I have been studying at Heartland for 4 months. What I like most are the interesting activities on Fridays when I can comfortably chat with my schoolmates to expand my circle of friends. It‘s also a great way to help me recharge my batteries and become…
The Joys and Sorrows of Teaching
Hello everyone! In case you hadn’t already noticed — I really enjoy my job! I’m certain most people also feel passionate about the work they do; but even so, there are bound to be some challenging moments that make us feel slightly less motivated to wake up in the morning….