Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Workplace ESL Thanks you!




Thanksgiving time is a perfect excuse to let you know how thankful we, at Workplace ESL, are for your business, friendship and support!  

Today we live in a relationship economy.  We truly treasure our relationship with you and the community feeling we're creating together.

No one person can do it all, but together we can make a positive difference!  Thank you!

May your Thanksgiving be filled with good food, inspiring conversation, loving friends, and happy families!

Some of our favorite Thanksgiving quotes:

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." -John Fitzgerald Kennedy


"The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings!" -Henry Ward Beecher  

"Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action." - W.J. Cameron

"Thanksgiving Day comes, by statute, once a year; to the honest man it comes as frequently as the heart of gratitude will allow." -Edward Sandford Martin  





  
Speaking of Thanksgiving and gratitude, what do you say when someone compliments you?  A sincere "thank you" is all you need.  When we downplay a compliment, it diminishes the giver's gift.

Now, check out the correct spelling of these words which are similar:
Compliment = to give praise
Complimentary = given free as a favor
Complement = to go well with
Examples:
That was a nice compliment for a job well done.
A fine grape jelly is a complement to any peanut butter.
This grammar tip is complimentary!


Wednesday, November 7, 2012

International Holidays in November

Here at Workplace ESL Solutions we adore our international students!  Our hearts are touched as we hear their stories of what brought them to our country.  We thrill as they learn English and a new culture.  We cheer as they begin a new life here, but we also encourage them to remember their roots and celebrate their own heritage.


When you have international employees on your team, it's nice to be able to wish them a happy "All Saints Day" or "Remembrance Day" to let them know you appreciate their heritage and contributions.  Here are a few dates this month to be aware of:



01 All Saints Day
01 Feast of All Saints in Portugal
01 Samhain; Beginning of the Celtic year and most important holiday.
02 All Souls Day in Bolivia, Brazil, El Salvador, Uruguay
02 Memorial Day in Ecuador
03 Culture Day in Japan
03 Thanksgiving Day in Liberia
03 Independence from Columbia in Panama
03 Independence of Cuenca in Ecuador
04 Flag Day in Panama
11 Veterans Day in USA
11 Independence Day in Angola
11 Remembrance Day in Canada
15 Proclamation of the Republic in Brazil
15 Thatlouang Festival in Laos
17 Army Day in Zaire
18 Independence Day in Morocco
19 Discovery Day in Puerto Rico
20 Revolution Day in Mexico
21 Day of Prayer and Repentance in Federal Republic of Germany
22 Independence Day in Lebanon
23 Labor Thanksgiving Day in Japan
28 Thanksgiving Day in USA
30 Independence Day in Barbados, Yemen Democratic Republic





Happy Veterans Day to all of our brave soldiers who have served our great nation past and present. 

Please accept our sincere gratitude for your sacrifices and service!

Several restaurant chains offer free meals to Vets and active duty military as their expression of thanks on Veteran's Day:
Olive Garden                      Arby's
Applebee's                         Chili's
Famous Dave's                   Champs
Outback Steakhouse           Hooters


Every day is worth celebrating at Workplace ESL Solutions!