Join us for Games Day! This is your chance to practice all four skills (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) in a relaxed environment. We'll have a variety of games that you can play with a partner or in small groups. There will also be a private study room for CELPIP or IELTS practice. Complimentary snacks […]
Join us for one, two or all three events in Sicamous! 9-11 am. Planning and Development Committee Meeting. Council Chambers (446 Main Street, Sicamous). Join Terri in person or attend by Zoom and learn more about building plans from city councillors and developers. This is a great way to practice listening, get involved in the […]
Thursday, February 19. 7:15 – 9:30 pm Join Terri, volunteer Mary, and others to watch Ripcord for free at Shuswap Theatre (41 Hudson Avenue NW, Salmon Arm). There’s limited seating, so you MUST pre-register with Terri: support@sissociety.ca. Please arrive by 7:15 because the play starts at 7:30 (Doors close after that). Ripcord is rated PG […]
Join Terri and a volunteer for class at SISS. We'll focus on schwa /ə/, the most common sound in spoken English. After that, we'll do some informal speaking practice in pairs and small groups (Note: if you prefer, you can practice some CELPIP speaking tasks instead). Complimentary snacks and beverages. Childcare provided for ages 0-5.
Do you do online banking and for that matter online everything? Do you use 2FA? How safe are you? Join us in the SISS classroom to chat with others about cybersecurity for your phone, tablet, and other devices. Learn all about best practices from a guest speaker who works in IT and is Microsoft certified. […]
Join Terri and a volunteer for an English lesson in the SISS classroom. In the second half after break, we will also visit the new exhibit ("OK Buddy") at Salmon Arm Arts Centre. Complimentary snacks and beverages. Childminding (ages 0-5) is also available at SISS while a caregiver is also on site.
11:30 - 2:00 pm. Shuswap Seed Swap. Join Terri and others at the Shuswap Seed Swap, located at Splatsin Community Centre, Old Vernon Road (in Enderby). There will be speakers, kids' activities, food, gardening, and seed vendors, a seed swap table (bring some labelled seeds if you have any), and much more! This event is […]
In this lively integrated skills lesson, we will discuss evidence-based tips on how to live a longer, healthier, and happier life! We will also learn some medical terms and practice contrastive stress while debunking myths (lies) about healthy living. Nutritious snacks and beverages are provided along with childcare (ages 0-5). P.S.: You may want to […]
Join Terri and a volunteer to learn more about your community. We will have a guest speaker, Michelle, Area Coordinator for “Neighbourhood Welcome,” an organization that welcomes newcomers to the Shuswap. Michelle will tell us about businesses in the Shuswap and share “welcome bags” containing gifts and coupons that you can use at local businesses. […]
10:00 – 11:30 am. D-Dutchmen Dairy (1321 Maier Rd., Sicamous). Join Terri and others at the dairy (cow) farm (close to A & W, Sicamous). We’ll see cows in the barn and visit the animal petting zoo. Inside or outside, we can also chat while enjoying free beverages, crackers, homemade cheese, and homemade ice cream […]
Come tune up your (h)ears and mental muscles! We’re going to learn all about CELPIP Listening Tasks 1-6. We’ll work through parts of all six tasks, applying tips and tricks, and also discuss resources for practicing listening outside class. Complimentary snacks and beverages provided.
Join us for a lively lesson on all things theatre, starting at 10 a.m. in the SISS classroom. At 11:00, we'll walk a few blocks to the Shuswap Theatre, where a seasoned actor will give us a tour (including a sneak peak of the backstage). Complimentary snacks and beverages (and free childcare for ages 0-5 […]
