February 21, 2024: Artificial Intelligence is making its way into North American institutions of higher learning. ConverSolo Inc., the AI language learning software company, reports that it has been contracted by Montmorency College, Vanier College, and the University of Sherbrooke, all Quebec-based institutions, to develop AI-powered learning materials through its Bokomaru Publications business division. READ MORE: https://conversolo.com/?page_id=270
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Inflation for ESL students
You have probably heard about inflation being a problem for our economy. But what is inflation?
Read on »ESL Strategies: Flashcards
Have you ever tried using flashcards to learn new vocabulary? Learning vocabulary is an essential component of language learning. Without a large vocabulary, it is difficult for English Second Language (ESL) learners to express themselves effectively. Once ESL learners have mastered the grammar of English, the main difference between them and native speakers is the
Read on »Glossary of Adjectives for Describing People
Hey, storytellers! When you want to tell a story about a family member or write fiction, the reader may need help imagining the characters in your story. The solution is to use descriptive vocabulary. Adjectives that describe people can help your reader quickly get a sense of your impressions of the people in your story.
Read on »Physical Rehabilitation Glossary
After an accident or after surgery, you usually need help getting your mobility back. The person who helps you through your physical rehabilitation is a physiotherapist. Physiotherapists need to speak the language of their patients. Here’s a glossary to help you learn the vocabulary associated with this field of study. Glossary alternative medicine Alternative medicine is
Read on »Self-Defense Glossary
If you decide to enter the police force or military, you’ll need to learn self-defense. If you are worried about your personal safety, self-defense classes could help. Here is a glossary to help you talk and write about the concepts of self-defense in English. Glossary block Hinder or stop the movement or action of (an
Read on »Political Science Glossary
Are you interested in the government and politics? Are you interested in the economies of the world and how policies shape them? Perhaps, political science is for you. Learn the vocabulary related to political science with this political science glossary. Glossary racism The belief that all members of each race possess characteristics or abilities specific
Read on »Medical Records Archivist Glossary
Where do your medical records go when you leave the hospital? Ask a medical records archivist. All that stuff gets coded and filed away for quick access by medical professionals. Learn the specialized vocabulary used by medical archivists with this handy glossary of terms. active records Frequently used records required for day-to-day business, referred to
Read on »Graphic Design Glossary
When words and images are laid out on a page in a pleasing and easy to understand way, somebody with a special interest in graphic design did that for you. If you are interested in becoming a graphic designer, you will need to learn the language of your clients around the world: English. Here’s a
Read on »Film Glossary
So you like Hollywood and Netflix, eh? Maybe you love them. If so, you’ll want to be able to write about your passion in the most popular language on the internet: English. Here’s a film glossary that can help you get started with common film and cinema terms. actor a male whose profession is acting
Read on »Nursing Glossary
Doctors diagnose, but nurses do many of the medical procedures you will receive at a hospital. If you want to help people and would like a little more time with patients, a career in nursing might be for you. But what if your patient only speaks English? Learn words related to this field of study
Read on »Youth and Adult Correctional Intervention
If you would like to help kids avoid jail and escape their destructive, antisocial behaviours, you might like to become a street worker, social worker, or even a corrections officer. Similarly, if you want to help convicts integrate into society, you’ll be interested in the same list of jobs. You can learn many of the
Read on »Radiation Oncology Glossary
Oncologists are doctors who diagnose cancer, but the people who administer the radiation are radio-oncology technicians. If you are interested in helping people and love math and physics, this is the field for you. If you patients speak only English, you’ll need to know some vocabulary from this field of study. Glossary adenoma a benign
Read on »Psychology Glossary
Do you know how people think? If understanding how people think and you want to help people escape their fear and confusion, you might be interested in Psychology. If you would like to be able to discuss and read about psychology in English, you’ll benefit from a psychology-related glossary like the one below. Glossary abrecation
Read on »Prehospital Emergency Care Glossary
When everybody turns away in horror, paramedics rush in to save the day. Superheros are a fantasy, but paramedics are true heros. If you are interested in this field and in speaking the language of your patient when they are in distress, this glossary is for you. Glossary ache A continuous or prolonged dull pain
Read on »Police Glossary
So you want to become a cop, eh? Not all victims of crime or criminals speak your language. As a first responder, it would be a good idea to learn the most common second language in the world, or at least the words related to your field of study. Glossary accelerant A substance used to
Read on »Paralegal Glossary
Do you love justice? You you want to help the little guy get some justice in an unfair world? Paralegal Technology could be the field of study for you. Here is a glossary of legal terms every paralegal needs to know in English. accused The defendant or defendants appearing on a criminal charge. act A
Read on »Nuclear Medicine Glossary
Would you like to become a nuclear medicine technician? Well, you can at Ahuntsic College in Montreal. If you are looking for words related to this field, look no further. Glossary abnormal Not normal; deviating from the usual or typical. abnormality Deviation from the typical or usual; irregularity. absorb To take in all or part
Read on »Clichés to Avoid
Second language speakers of English demonstrate an impressive familiarity with English when they use clichés in their speaking. Using common expressions shows people that you have been exposed to a lot of English in your life and suggests that you have achieved an intermediate level of proficiency. Nevertheless, advanced second language writers and first language
Read on »Best IELTS Vocabulary Courses Online
In the IELTS Task 2 rubric, your band score will be determined in part by the sophisticated control of a wide range of advanced vocabulary that you display in your writing and the elimination of word choice and word form errors. An online IELTS vocabulary course could be the one thing that really helps you
Read on »Advanced Vocabulary Booster #2
On this page, you will find another dozen randomly chosen, low-frequency, high-impact vocabulary words that you can integrate into your speaking and writing. If you are preparing for the IELTS or the TOEFL exam, using these words correctly will give the examiners a good impression of the size and sophistication of your active vocabulary. Scroll
Read on »Advanced Vocabulary Booster #1
Welcome to the first installment of the Virtual Writing Tutor’s Vocabulary Booster. On this page, you will find a dozen randomly chosen, low-frequency, high-impact vocabulary words that you can integrate into your speaking and writing. If you are preparing for the IELTS or the TOEFL exam, using these words correctly will give the examiners a
Read on »Electrophysiology Glossary
Reading resources Electrophysiology Study (EPS) and Catheter Ablation Vocabulary resources Electrophysiology glossary flash cards Electrophysiology glossary Electrophysiology Glossary ablation A removal or excision, usually carried out surgically. abnormal Outside the expected norm, or uncharacteristic of a particular patient. anemia A reduction in the hemoglobin of red blood cells with consequent deficiency of oxygen in the
Read on »Diagnostic Imaging Glossary
Listening resources Radiologyinfo.org A Day in the Life of a Radiological Technician Reading resources Radiologic and MRI Technologists Radiology Technician: A Day in the Life Grammar Checker Check your grammar here. Vocabulary Activities Drag and Drop Vocabulary Matching Exercise Drag and Drop French-English Vocabulary Matching Exercise Diagnostic Imaging Glossary allergic reaction The hypersensitive response of the
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English has borrowed 60% of its vocabulary from French over the centuries. Some words have entered English almost unchanged. Some loanwords are unrecognizable. Some words look the same in both languages but are used in different ways. False Cognates These “false-friends” or “faux-amis” are often referred to as false-cognates, from the Latin co for “together” and
Read on »Construction and Civil Engineering Glossary
What is Construction and Civil Engineering? Wikipedia defines it as a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including public works such as roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways For more glossaries or to learn how to create
Read on »Computer Science Glossary
Computer Science means the study of the principles and use of computers. To learn more about computer science, a good place to start is Wikipedia. For other field-related glossaries, look at the vocabulary section oft his blog. To make your own field-related glossary, click here. Activities Listen and match Match audio & definitions Match terms
Read on »Chemistry Glossary
Reading resources Science Daily: Chemistry News A day in the life: Chemist A day in the life: Chemical Engineer A day in the life: Biochemist Grammar resources Online ESL grammar checker Vocabulary Lists Chemistry Glossary of Terms Recommended
Read on »Business Glossary
How-to play the English-French Business Vocabulary Card Game Download the PDF of the business vocabulary cards above and print double sided copies from page 2 onward. In groups of three or four, place the pack of cards on the table in the middle with the cards face down. Player one picks up a card and
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Listening resources Biology: a crash course Introduction to Biology Reading resources A day in the life: Biologist Grammar resources Online ESL grammar checker Glossaries Glossary of Biology
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