{"id":2,"date":"2020-06-24T15:04:51","date_gmt":"2020-06-24T19:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/master\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-03-10T10:23:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T14:23:36","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome to the English as a Second Language Open Learning Centre (ESL OLC)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>The ESL OLC can help you improve your English language skills. We offer support for reading, writing, speaking and writing essays in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our experts are ready to help you better understand your assignments, expand your vocabulary and learn English grammar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note we do not edit your work. We help you improve your current skills and learn new skills.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading text-uppercase h5\">Quick Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list list-unstyled\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/writing-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Writing Centre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/support\/academic-advising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Advising<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learningcommons.yorku.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learning Commons<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/dlll\/esl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ESL Program in DLLL<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/mlc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Multimedia Language Centre<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/esl-story-hub\/\">Stories from ESL OLC Students<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/vpepc\/indigenous-initiatives\/land-acknowledgment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Land Acknowledgment<\/a>, which recognizes the unique and enduring relationship of Indigenous people and their traditional territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Benefits of an ESL OLC Appointment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"513\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/writing.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-570\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/writing.png 513w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/writing-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Improve your academic skills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"513\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/book.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-571\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/book.png 513w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/book-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Practice your English reading &amp; speaking<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"513\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/workshop-01.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-572\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/workshop-01.png 513w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/workshop-01-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Receive presentation tips from our facilitators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"237\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/research.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-573\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/research.png 512w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/research-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Connect with OLC tutors for research guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"513\" height=\"238\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/language_learning-01.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-574\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/language_learning-01.png 513w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/language_learning-01-300x139.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 513px) 100vw, 513px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Develop language strategies<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-499968f5 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button bg-primary-2 text-white rounded-0 learnmore-block p-2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background no-border-radius wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/book-an-appointment\/\" style=\"color:#ffffff;background-color:#810001\">Book an Appointment <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-right small pl-2\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group grey-bg-block has-very-light-gray-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped grid-block wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" data-id=\"581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/Drop-In-Sessions-350-x-235.jpg\" alt=\"counsellor helping student\" class=\"wp-image-581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/Drop-In-Sessions-350-x-235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/Drop-In-Sessions-350-x-235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/services\/drop-in-sessions\/\">Drop-In Sessions<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" data-id=\"582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/Individual-Sessions-350-x-235.jpg\" alt=\"young male student studying\" class=\"wp-image-582\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/Individual-Sessions-350-x-235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/Individual-Sessions-350-x-235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/services\/individual-sessions\/\">Individual Sessions<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" data-id=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/Small-Group-Sessions-350-x-235.jpg\" alt=\"two young female students studying together\" class=\"wp-image-583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/Small-Group-Sessions-350-x-235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/Small-Group-Sessions-350-x-235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/services\/small-group-sessions\/\">Small Group Sessions<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped grid-block wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" data-id=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/Theme-Classes-350-x-235.jpg\" alt=\"engaged group of students studying together\" class=\"wp-image-585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/Theme-Classes-350-x-235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/Theme-Classes-350-x-235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/services\/theme-classes\/\">Theme Classes<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"538\" height=\"303\" data-id=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/ESLCafe538x303-1.jpg\" alt=\"having coffee together\" class=\"wp-image-586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/ESLCafe538x303-1.jpg 538w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/ESLCafe538x303-1-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/services\/esl-cafe\/\">ESL Caf\u00e9<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"350\" height=\"235\" data-id=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/Glendon-350-x-235.jpg\" alt=\"glendon college\" class=\"wp-image-665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/Glendon-350-x-235.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/laps\/eslolc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/268\/2021\/04\/Glendon-350-x-235-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yorku.ca\/glendon\/supports-and-services\/welcome-to-the-glendon-writing-centre\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Services at Glendon<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5 text-uppercase\">Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/events.yorku.ca\/mecExternalScript?id=12424&amp;t=calendar\"><\/script>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33%\">\n<i class=\"fas fa-quote-left h1 text-primary\"><\/i>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">快播视频ing can be fun - join us to enhance your academic English, critical thinking, research, and interpersonal communicative skills, meet language experts and other multilingual students! We look forward to enhancing your academic success and supporting you in your learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2014 Jacqueline Ng<br><em>ESL OLC Director<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube border-md border-primary wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introduction to the ESL Open Learning Centre (OLC)\" width=\"1778\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tzH8fgeiknQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div 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