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ESL & Newcomer Programs

Icon of the event English Conversation Circle
Ongoing event running from Sat Jan 05, 2013 - Sat Dec 28, 2013
York Woods

Open to all. An opportunity to improve your English speaking skills, meet new people and have fun. For more information or to register, please call Khalid Guiliana (LSP Worker) at 647-296-0962....

Icon of the event English Conversation Circle
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Flemingdon Park

Practice your conversation skills, make new friends and learn about the library. You must be 18 years of age and have landed immigrant or refugee status to join. Drop in or call to register, 416-395-5820.


Upcoming Dates:
Thu May 30
Thu Jun 06
Thu Jun 13
Thu Jun 20
Thu Jun 27
Icon of the event Let's Talk
3:30 pm - 5:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Mimico Centennial

Come for conversation and talk about topics that interest you. Are you a beginner? Then come and learn! Intermediate? Come and share! Advanced? Come and talk of your experiences. Register in person at the branch or call Claud...


Upcoming Dates:
Fri May 31
Fri Jun 07
Fri Jun 14
Fri Jun 21
Fri Jun 28
Icon of the event Citizenship Test Practice
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
York Woods

Are you taking the citizenship test? Learn more about Canadian history, government, symbols and geography through conversation and games. Let's study together!...


Upcoming Dates:
Thu May 30
Thu Jun 06
Icon of the event English Conversation Circle
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Flemingdon Park

Practice your conversation skills, make new friends and learn about the library. You must be 18 years of age and have landed immigrant or refugee status to join. Drop in or call to register, 416-395-5820.


Upcoming Dates:
Thu May 30
Thu Jun 06
Thu Jun 13
Icon of the event Information for Newcomers (COSTI)
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
North York Central Library

Are you a newcomer to Canada? If you need information on: Employment, Health, Education, Housing or Settling into your community come to one of our free, drop in sessions on the 3rd floor and speak to a COSTI representative.


Upcoming Dates:
Fri May 31
Fri Jun 28
Fri Jul 26
Fri Aug 30
Icon of the event Advanced ESL Class
9:30 am - 12:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
York Woods

Offered by the Toronto District School Board (TDSB). For more information or to register, call 416-338-4300. Classes start on Jan. 12th.


Upcoming Dates:
Sat May 25
Sat Jun 01
Sat Jun 08
Sat Jun 15
Sat Jun 22
Icon of the event ESL for Seniors
2:00 pm - 3:15 pm on recurring dates listed below
Woodside Square

This drop in program teaches basic ESL to seniors. Co-Sponsored with Catholic-Cross Cultural Services. There will be no classes on the following days: Feb. 18, Mar. 11, Apr. 1, May 20, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2 and Oct. 14.


Upcoming Dates:
Mon May 27
Mon Jun 03
Mon Jun 10
Mon Jun 17
Mon Jun 24
Icon of the event ESL Summer Beginner Class
9:00 am - 3:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
North York Central Library

Learn to speak English in this class. You will learn English...


Upcoming Dates:
Tue Jul 02
Wed Jul 03
Thu Jul 04
Fri Jul 05
Mon Jul 08
Icon of the event Citizenship Mentoring Circle - Spring Session
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
North York Central Library

Citizenship Education Circle (funded through Citizenship and Immigration Canada) is a 10-session mentoring program for newcomers which covers all topics of the book "Discovering Canada"....


Upcoming Dates:
Mon May 27
Mon Jun 03
Mon Jun 10
Mon Jun 17
Mon Jun 24