English Language Programs
Socio-Cultural Activities
The English Language Program encourages students to practice the language that they are learning while having fun!
Socio-cultural activities are planned in order to give students the opportunity to go outside the classroom and "live" the language that they are learning and experience what Winnipeg has to offer. The activities usually take place on Friday afternoons. The Socio-cultural Coordinator tries to accommodate a variety of interests. Activity sign-up sheets are circulated weekly. If students sign up for an activity, they are required to attend.
There are many benefits to be gained from these experiences!
Linguistic Benefits:
- Learning new vocabulary related to different sports and activities
- Listening to different accents and practicing your language skills outside the classroom
- Talking to "Winnipeggers" and asking them questions about various subjects
Social Benefits:
- Feeling comfortable using English in a social setting
- Getting to know other students in the program while enjoying an activity together
- Trying new sports and cultural activities
Cultural Benefits:
- Each term we include a wide range of cultural, historical, and recreational activities as well as our famous "International Potluck Dinner" where students, staff and instructors share food from their home countries and watch different ethnic group performances
- Learning that there is a relationship between language and culture
- Visiting different places in Winnipeg and learning about the customs of other cultures
Recent Activities:
- A trip to Gimli to explore the town, beach and have lunch
- City of Winnipeg Bus Tour and a trip to The Forks
- The Winnipeg Blue Bombers Football Game
- The Royal Winnipeg Ballet
- The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra
- International Dinner
- A day at Grand Beach - voted as one of the World's Top 10 most beautiful Beaches
- Taste of Manitoba food festival
- Fort Whyte Centre and Oak Hammock Marsh nature preserves
- The Manitoba Museum
- Lower Fort Garry Provincial Historic Site
- The Winnipeg Jazz Festival
- The Red River Exhibition
- A Manitoba Moose Hockey Game
- The Festival du Voyageur
- The Imax theatre
- University of Winnipeg Wesmen Volleyball and Basketball Games
- BBQ Picnic and Hayrides in the Park
- Winnipeg Art Gallery
- Winter Holiday Celebration
- Illumination Tour of Lights
- The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Musical Ride
- Goldeyes Baseball Game
- Ice Skating and Tobogganing
- Visits out to see Manitoba Bison
Socio-Cultural Policies:
- Activities are for current EAL students. Friends and family may be invited to certain socio-cultural activities; however they will be responsible for their own transportation and purchasing their own tickets. They will not be able to participate in the group ticket price.
- Tickets are non-transferable from student to student. Students must bring photo I.D. card to ticketed activities.
- Students cannot consume alcohol during the posted hours for the activity. If students fail to respect this policy the following process will be put in place:
(1) Students will be asked to discard their drinks.
(2) If they fail to discard their drinks, they will be asked to leave the socio-cultural
activity.
(3) If students refuse to leave the socio-cultural activity, they will meet with the
Program Director and may not be allowed to attend socio-cultural activities