Welcome to our February newsletter!

Unlike this time last year, we don't have much snow this month so far!  Nonetheless, our students are enjoying plenty of outdoor winter activities.
Also, we began our new schedule and courses this month. You may find more information on our new website  : http://www.geosboston.com/

Again, please keep in touch and join our FACEBOOK group! Feel free to insert your pictures and share the experiences you have had with your friends. Day after day, our FACEBOOK group is growing more and more popular. It is always a pleasure to look at all the pictures

	Ian McGeoch Operations Coordinator / Interim Manager		Ikuko Yanase Student Services and Sales Coordinator
	Michelle Pielorz Academic Coordinator		Calvin Johnson Homestay Coordinator
	Azumi Watanabe Administrative Staff

 After growing up in New Jersey, Michelle moved to London, England where she obtained a B.A. in Tourism Management with German in 2003, a CELTA in 2005, and an M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages in 2011. She has worked in the travel and tourism industry since 1999 and has been teaching English and working in academic coordination since 2005. She has traveled extensively throughout Europe and has taught students from all over the globe in England, Poland, and the US. Michelle has just recently returned to the United States after traveling and living abroad for eleven years and is happy to be continuing her work with international students.

Michelle Pielorz, B.A., M.A.
Academic Coordinator
From: New Jersey, USA
 

Rob is from Amherst, New Hampshire. He taught ESL in South Korea and China. He has a Bachelors Degree in Fine Art and is studying for his Master's of Education Degree in TESOL now. He has a TEFL certification and enjoys hiking and drawing.

Robert Foster, B.A.
Teacher
From: Amherst, NH, USA
 

I thank all the teachers and staff of GEOS for treating me so well, always so professional and competent, especially to Calvin Johnson for the care of myself in Homestay.

I developed a lot during this short time that I was in Boston. It really exceeded all my expectations. I will return to Brazil satisfied with my progress.

Thanks to the employees of GEOS for being part of this progress!
Alcantara Janaina, Brazil

1. Blue Man Group:
Blue Man Group is coming to Boston metro area on Thursday, Feb. 2nd@ Charles Playhouse 

2. Valentine's day:
Valentine's day is February 14th

3. Boston Beanpot Hockey 2012:
Monday, Feb 6th 5pm and Feb 13th 4:30pm at TD Garden, Boston

GEOS Boston will be closed on February 20th  for  Presidents' Day.  Presidents' Day is observed on the 3rd Monday in February to honor the birthdays of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, two of the nation's most well-known former presidents.

Currently, we have 22 Nationalities represented in the school among our 89 students.

Saudi Arabian: 33.7%
Thai: 12.4%
Korean: 8.9%
Japan: 7.9%
Turkish: 6.7%
Colombian: 4.5%
Brazilian, Angola: 3.4% each
Kazakh, Chinese, Libyan: 2.3% each
Others:12.2%

New Class: Business Communications

GEOS Boston is proud to announce the opening of our Business Communications elective to all advanced-level intensive English students.

In this class, students will not only have the opportunity to learn about and practice both written and spoken professional business communications, but also to explore job searching techniques, produce cover letters and resumes, and practice job interview skills.  This is highly practical classes, which even those students less business-inclined are sure to benefit from.  Business Communications runs daily from 1:00-2:30pm.
 

We have started a monthly birthday party for students, teachers and staff.

Here are some pictures.  GEOS Boston bought a big cake and had a party after the weekly graduation ceremony. Everyone had a great time and the cake was delicious!

If you 're having a birthday while you study in Boston, we look forward to celebrating with you!