Hundreds of ESL professionals gathered in Toronto recently to recognize “English as a Second Language Week.” Throughout the week, an array of activities were held to both celebrate those who have contributed and benefited from ESL learning in Ontario, and to equip teachers with the tools needed to go back to the classroom and successfully nurture students. The recognition of ESL Week from November 12 – 18 in many communities across Ontario shows the growing significance of ESL throughout the province. More people than ever are coming to Ontario to learn and master English.

The highlight of the week, the 34th Annual TESL Ontario Conference, tackled issues regarding ESL and social integration. Sponsored by the Teachers of English as a Second Language Association of Ontario (TESL Ontario), the conference welcomed the Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Hon. Mike Colle, as a guest speaker. Rajabi said that while the learning process for new immigrants can be very stressful and intimidating, she believes that Torontonians are “very friendly and sensitive” to the needs of immigrants. “We are so experienced in [awareness of non-native speakers' needs] because we cater to a lot of them.”

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