IS vs ARE The words “is” and “are” are two of the most commonly used verbs in the English language, but they can also be some of the most confusing. Both “is” and “are”- are forms of “to be,” a common linking verb and being verb. In most English grammar situations, “is” – is the […]
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IS vs ARE – Common Mistakes with “Is” and “Are” in English Grammar
- Learning English
- Wednesday, 01 March 2023
Collaborate mentors get body active with HSP students
- Activities
- Tuesday, 18 June 2019
Collaborate Mentoring Initiative Week Three Reflection (Body Active – Physical activity outdoors) Over a dozen BROWNS English Language School students have volunteered to join a new mentoring initiative at our Gold Coast campus. Each adult mentor is teamed up and placed with a small group of 4-5 High School Preparation students aged between 11-17 years. Launching […]
BROWNS Collaborate mentors meet HSP students
- Gold Coast
- Tuesday, 11 June 2019
BROWNS Collaborate Mentoring Initiative Week one and two reflections (Meet, Eat and Greet plus Study Tips) Week 1: Meet, Eat and Greet – get to know each other, icebreaker games and goal setting for the 6-week program. Week 2: Study Tips – mentors provide advice about how to study / tips on how to cope as an international student […]
BROWNS Collaborate Mentoring Initiative
- Gold Coast
- Tuesday, 04 June 2019
Collaborate Mentoring Initiative Launch date: 03 June – 12 July 2019 6-week pilot program Campus: Gold Coast Introduction: Why mentoring? Students are more likely to have an enjoyable school experience when they are surrounded by and connected to caring adults. The adults, who will act as mentors, will be able to support BROWNS English Language […]
Keeping Teaching Current – Creative Thinking in the Classroom
- Australian English
- Friday, 26 April 2019
KEEPING TEACHING CURRENT. Creative Thinking in the Classroom. Written by Vanessa Kudeken (BROWNS English Language School teacher). One of my favourite things about teaching at BROWNS is the commitment to ongoing teacher training. This year I had the privilege of going to the QLD PD Fest held at The University of Queensland in Brisbane1. I was […]