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TESL Toronto provides this space as a service to the TESL Toronto community to advertise events of interest to its members.

Organizations or individuals in the Toronto area that are hosting events related to TESL professional development or events for students of English as a Second Language are welcome to advertise their events here.

All events listed below are not hosted or organized by TESL Toronto. To post an event on this page please contact:info@tesltoronto.org.

ESL SPELL 2008

An Invitation to all Adult ESL Learners and their Teachers to be a part of the SECOND Toronto-wide Adult ESL Spelling Competition!

We have an expanded format. That means more ESL/LINC learners can compete for prizes.

There will be 2 Run-off Competitions at both the lower and the higher ESL/LINC levels. Each Run-off Competition will see 30 contestants compete. The top 15 contestants left undefeated in each of these competitions will then advance to the Final Competition.

A quick math check will show you that there will be 60 contestants in each level and 30 Finalists at each level will get to the Final Competitions.

The Run-off Competitions will be held at the Toronto Star Auditorium.
The Final Competitions will be held in the Council Chamber at Toronto City Hall.
All ESL and LINC Centres and Classes are invited to the Final Competition!

The challenge is the same as last year. If you are a Level 2, 3, 4 or a Level 5, 6, 7 ESL Learner, take a look at the Spelling List for your level of competition.

Some words are easy, some are hard.The Challenge is to be able to spell these words completely from memory. Think you can do it?

But—you are not alone! Your teachers will help you. Your classmates will coach you. Maybe even your kids? It’s up to you! Represent your class. Represent your school/centre.

Win First, Second, or Third Prize for your school/centre, teacher, classmates, and for yourself.And prove to all Adult ESL Learners that spelling is not only fun but will give you confidence and help you expand your Vocabulary, improve your Pronunciation, and increase your Listening Skills.

This year we are happy to announce that we have been able to increase the Prize Money.

Please note: You must provide proof through your most recent LINC or ESL assessment that you have a CBL between Levels 2 and 7 and you must be enrolled in an Adult LINC/ESL school or centre. You will also have to provide the name of your teacher and your school or centre. If you are a visitor or foreign student, we’re sorry, but you won’t be eligible to enter the competition.

Special Note: If you were a Contestant last year but did not win, you can submit your name for this year’s competition. If you were a Winner in the Lower Level Competition, you can submit your name for the Higher Level Competition.

Please note that the registration for this event has been closed. Please also note that the Competition Guidelines and Suggestions for Preparing for the Competition links have been updated with new information.

Thursday, October 23, 6:30 PM. The Toronto Star Auditorium has been changed to Wednesday, October 22, 6:30 PM. The Toronto Star Auditiorium.

Tuesday, October 28, 6:30 PM. The Toronto Star Auditorium
Thursday, October 30, 6:30 PM. The Toronto Star Auditorium

Thursday, November 6, 6:30 PM. Toronto City Hall, Council Chamber has been changed to Monday, November 10, 6:30 PM. Toronto City Hall, Council Chamber.

The Awards Night will be Friday, November 21, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. All participants, coaches, teachers, family and friends and students across the GTA are invited to see the 6 winners receive their awards and prizes.

As we did last year, we will be presenting certificates to all participants and centres. Make sure you come and get yours!

The deadline for the competition is October 5, 2008, 12 midnight. You can register via www.tesltoronto.org. Or go to our blog at www.eslspell.blogspot.com. Just download the registration form and email it as a Word attachment to esl.spell@gmail.com. Please ask your teacher or centre/school to help you with the emailing.

If you need further information or if you have questions, you can reach us by email at esl.spell@gmail.com or by phone at 416-939-3525. And check www.eslspell.blogspot.com for special spelling tips and fun spelling activities.

The 2007 Video: A great tool for teachers to give their classes a feel for what it’s like to be a part of the competition. You can purchase a copy for $15.00 at http://www.azureproduction.com/esl or email Caine Chow at cainechow@canada.com.

The aim of this Spelling Competition is not only to assist Adult ESL Learners in feeling more and more successful in learning English, but also to enhance the team spirit in the classroom, where individuals or groups, it is hoped, will help those who enter the competition memorize the words they will need to spell.

The ESL Spell Bee Organization Committee gratefully acknowledges the financial support of The Toronto Star.

The ESL Spell Bee Organization Committee gratefully acknowledges the financial support of TESL Toronto.