03/18/2026
The Pineapple Express is a type of atmospheric river—a long, narrow band of moisture in the sky that transports huge amounts of water v***r from the tropical Pacific near Hawaii toward North America.
Language of the Day: Pineapple Express — MOSAIC engage
🌴 What Is the Pineapple Express? The Pineapple Express is a type of atmospheric river —a long, narrow band of moisture in the sky that transports huge amounts of water v***r from the tropical Pacific near Hawaii toward North America. It gets its nickname from its Hawaiian origins, but once it
03/13/2026
This weekend Vancouver bursts with the sounds of fiddles, the rhythm of dance, and the warm spirit of craic at CelticFest Vancouver, Western Canada’s largest annual Celtic festival! ☘
Events in Vancouver: CelticFest Vancouver — MOSAIC engage
CelticFest Vancouver: A Celebration of Music, Culture, and Community 🎶🍀 Every March, Vancouver bursts with the sounds of fiddles, the rhythm of dance, and the warm spirit of craic at CelticFest Vancouver — Western Canada’s largest annual Celtic festival. This lively celebration brings toge...
03/12/2026
CELPIP Speaking Task 8 is one of the most challenging parts of the test. With only 30 seconds to prepare and 60 seconds to speak, having a clear strategy makes all the difference.
CELPIP Speaking Task 8: Describing an Unusual Situation — MOSAIC engage
CELPIP Speaking Task 8 is one of the most challenging parts of the test because it requires you to react quickly , describe a confusing or unusual situation , and communicate clearly as if you were on a real phone call. In this task, you receive a picture and a scenario, and your job is to descr
03/11/2026
Normally Vancouver is known for rain, umbrellas, and more rain. But when the Polar Vortex wobbles south, even Vancouver can get caught in the Arctic splash zone.
Language of the Day: Polar Vortex — MOSAIC engage
When you hear “Polar Vortex,” you might imagine frozen eyelashes on the Prairies or snowdrifts taller than your car. Vancouver? Not usually. We’re known for rain, umbrellas, and… more rain. But when the Polar Vortex wobbles south, even Vancouver can get caught in the Arctic splash zone.
03/10/2026
This week’s Community Profile is from Marian, one of our Beginner students from Egypt. Thank you for sharing your experience with us Marian and we hope to see you in our classes again soon!
Community Profile: Marian — MOSAIC engage
03/09/2026
Just 6 weeks until our first MOSAIC Engage English Classes in Surrey! Registration is open now at https://engage.mosaicbc.org/english
03/06/2026
Every year on March 8, Vancouver will honour International Women’s Day — a global celebration of women’s achievements and a powerful call to action for gender equity and inclusion.
Events in Vancouver: International Women's Day March Vancouver 2026 — MOSAIC engage
🌸 International Women’s Day March — Vancouver, March 8, 2026
03/05/2026
IELTS Speaking topics continue to evolve, reflecting changes in society, technology, education, and global issues. If you’re preparing for IELTS this year, staying informed about trending themes will help you feel confident and ready.
IELTS Speaking Trends in 2026: What You Should Know — MOSAIC engage
As we move deeper into 2026, IELTS Speaking topics continue to evolve — reflecting changes in society, technology, education, and global issues. If you’re preparing for the IELTS exam this year, staying informed about trending themes will help you feel confident and ready. In this article, we ex...
03/04/2026
Whether you're preparing for exams, improving your communication at work, or trying to sound more natural in daily conversation, paraphrasing helps you express the same idea in different ways, clearly and confidently.
Language of the Day: Paraphrasing — MOSAIC engage
Language of the Day: Paraphrasing Paraphrasing is one of the most important skills for language learners. Whether you're preparing for exams, improving your communication at work, or trying to sound more natural in daily conversation, paraphrasing helps you express the same idea in different ways,
03/03/2026
This week’s student spotlight features Tristan from France, who was enrolled in an Intermediate ESL class in the last Fall term. Thank you for sharing your story with us!
Community Profile: Tristan — MOSAIC engage
03/02/2026
We're excited to announce that MOSAIC Engage will be offering a new location for English Classes: Surrey-Newton! Our first classes in Surrey start April 20 and are open for registration now. Learn more at https://engage.mosaicbc.org/english
03/02/2026
Last chance to get the early registration discount for English Classes! New courses start tomorrow, so don't miss out. Register today at https://mosaicengage.corsizio.com/