Author Acknowledgments

The authors wish to express deep gratitude to Conestoga College for the opportunity to write this book for the English Language Program. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Executive Dean Shawn Brake and Conestoga Language Institute Chair and IELTS Manager Natalie Hughes for their unwavering support. This OER would not have been possible without the exceptional expertise and dedication of the Open Learning Team, especially Cecile Michniewicz, who consistently exceeded our expectations.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to the talented ELS faculty members at Conestoga College. The CELR series was conceived by Esther Devries-Lasby. The original articles on which CELR2 was based were written by Jacob Lasby as part of his postgraduate studies at Centennial College. Lesline Fehr served as a crucial sounding board and guiding light throughout the process. Additionally, we are grateful to Larissa Conley and Julia Beddoe for their excellent guidance on the parameters of the vocabulary and recording speeds.
— Sarah Darling and Cheryl Knapp