Learn to improve how you integrate evidence by using noun clauses (dependent clauses introduced with that, if, whether, or another wh-word) to report what others think or have said when introducing a paraphrase, summary, or quotation.

This session will introduce you to a number of different writing modes including blogging, podcasting, and webcasting. We will focus on  the principles that are unique to writing for each of these modalities, as well as on the aspects of writing that apply across the board. Webinars will be 30-45 minutes, with the remaining time for open discussion. This webinar may be recorded for later use.

Did you know that only three tenses—simple present (70%), past (23%), and perfect (5%) — account for the majority of tensed phrases in academic writing? Learn to use these tenses effectively in your writing.

Congratulations--you've drafted your paper! What's next? This workshop overviews a technique of revising higher-order concerns, then looking at the finer details of your piece. You'll also learn more about common errors that can trip up even strong writers. Webinars will be 30-45 minutes, with the remaining time for open discussion. This webinar may be recorded for later use.

Are exams coming up? Do you want to improve on your midterm experience?  This workshop is organized around evidence-based research on exam preparation, as well as a Summer 2020 survey about the most common types of online exams among SFU Undergraduates (1. forced order multiple choice and 2. Open book) and students' most common concerns:  running out of time, exam anxiety, and technical issues. This webinar may be recorded for later use.

Academic Grammar and Writing for Multilingual Learners is a seminar-style workshop series offered by the Student Learning Commons (SLC) and has been carefully designed to help you succeed as a multilingual learner of English.

The workshop combines grammar for academic purposes, critical thinking, and academic writing for university. The main writing task is to produce a self-report (narrative) that stimulates participants to restructure their understanding of the nexus between language, culture, and identity. Students will complete reading, writing, and grammar tasks, all of which will be used to provide personalized feedback.

Open to undergraduate students only.

The required workbook for the course is the online version of Grammar for Academic Purposes 2 by Steve Marshall. 

Let's Talk! is a weekly workshop that gives students for whom English is an additional language an opportunity outside of class to improve their English conversation skills, learn strategies for academic success, and have fun meeting people.

Participants will develop their conversation and listening skills through a variety of topics, such as stereotypes, slang and idioms, social media, Canadian and global culture, presentation skills, pronunciation, and story-telling.

This opportunity is recognized on the Co-Curricular Record (CCR), an official university document that tracks your co-curricular involvement at SFU. Learn more about the Co-Curricular Record.

The Plurilingual Café is a weekly workshop on Zoom facilitated by volunteer peer educators. The goals are to recognize and celebrate the rich plurality of EAL students' everyday language practices and interactions. Tasks are designed to support student learning by fostering intercultural awareness among the participants, offering opportunities to learn more about each other’s languages and cultures, and by creating spaces for the use of languages other than English as tools for learning.

This opportunity is recognized on the Co-Curricular Record (CCR), an official university document that tracks your co-curricular involvement at SFU. Learn more about the Co-Curricular Record at www.sfu.ca/students/get-involved/recognition/co-curricular-record.

Learn to improve how you integrate evidence by using noun clauses (dependent clauses introduced with that, if, whether, or another wh-word) to report what others think or have said when introducing a paraphrase, summary, or quotation.

Did you know that only three tenses—simple present (70%), past (23%), and perfect (5%) — account for the majority of tensed phrases in academic writing? Learn to use these tenses effectively in your writing.