East and West Learning Connections
The following is an excerpt from a workshop entitled Personal Communication in Canada for the East and West Learning Club held on October 29, 2019. Written
and presented by Eleanor James, to focus on personal communication – what we say to each other and how we say it – within a Canadian cultural context.
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Brenda Tang immigrated to Toronto in the year 2009 from China. She graduated from Seneca College with a financial planning diploma, and is working at CIBC at present. Growing up in a family who runs a garment business, Brenda has shown a passion and taste for fashion since young age. Once a fashion consultant in Toronto, Brenda loves to help people select the best choice of clothing for different occasions, making recommendations on outfits, individual pieces, styles, colour palettes and fabrics. She writes articles and did interviews for a local Chinese radio station to promote knowledge of trends and fashion principles in the Chinese community. Continue reading “EAWLC Lecture on Fashion”
Host Biography
Jerome Chan is a public educator of 11 years in the York Region District School Board (YRDSB). His current roles include: science and chemistry teacher, coach, and teacher-supervisor of school club CAP whose mission is to increase awareness and raise funds for children of developing countries. . He believes that it is equally important for students to learn both inside and outside the classroom. In his spare time, Jerome is a volunteer tennis and volleyball coach for different groups. As a active member in the communities, he values personal relationships and building capacity within these communities.
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Born in Sichuan, China, Mr. Qinghong Huang is a scientist, a scholar, and a poet. He did his Ph.D research in flooding simulation at Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Before that he worked for Sichuan University as a professor, and for Chinese Academy of Sciences as a scientist in hydrology and water resources. Qinghong now lives in Toronto with his family, and has become the editor of several poetry magazines.
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Get the Answers to Your Questions about Life in Canada
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From a professional communication coach!
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We cordially invite you to join the East And West Learning Club as a member! It is free, and open to everyone who loves to learn about eastern and western cultures and improve public speech and communication skills, whether you are a professional, a student or a home-maker. We are a non-profit cultural group based in Scarborough of Toronto (see www.eawlc.org for details). Our weekly meetings are conducted in English. As long as you agree to take turns with other members to host club meetings, and treat all other members with respect and friendliness, you can become a member, and enjoy a wealth of learning and communicating opportunities for free. Your beloved ones will benefit, too! Please see below for membership obligations and benefits in details. Continue reading “Become A Member/欢迎成为学东西俱乐部的会员”
Everybody is welcome to the East&West Dialogue! We organize this monthly special event to bring local people and immigrants together. Our guest speakers volunteer their time and expertise to help immigrants learn about Canadian society, people and customs in depth. This month, come to join Jeramy Burke and Harry Teng, two TV industry veterans. Listen to what they have to say about their daily routines at work, the challenges and fun stories, and their insight into multiculturalism as well as social expectations. Share your own experience, and ask questions!
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We will have a short month in June as our TDSB permit to use the school facilities for 2018-19 school year will end on June 13. We will come back in mid September. So take the advantage, come to join us in this cultural corner of Scarborough to improve your publicv speech and social skills, learn cultural knowledge, and have dialogues with local people!
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The East&West Dialogue is our monthly special event that brings local people and immigrants together. Our guest speakers, well-established and from all walks of life, come as volunteers and share their stories, expertise, and insight into cultural differences. Audience are encouraged to share their own stories and raise questions. We hope that through these dialogues immigrants will learn Canadian people, society, and customs in depth so they can integrate into the mainstream with more ease and grace.
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Lecturer: Mr. Chime Chen, Chinese name Changming, pen name Gutu
Simultaneous English Interpreter: Mr. Yan Dai, pen name Shadow Snake
Time: Thursday May 9, 2019 6:00-8:30 P.M. The first half hour is meal and social time; lecture begins at 6:30 P.M. Continue reading “EAWLC Lecture on Tibetan Culture and Life”