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ESL & Newcomer Programs

Icon of the event Library Settlement Partnerships (LSP)
Ongoing event running from Mon Jul 01, 2013 - Thu Aug 29, 2013
Centennial

New to Canada? Need Information on employment, housing, language learning, schools and other topics. Speak to the LSP worker in this Branch....

Icon of the event Peer Tutoring Club
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Parkdale

In the Peer Tutoring Club, youth get help with their home work assignments or any other academic assistance from their volunteer peers tutors and the youth worker....


Upcoming Dates:
Fri May 24
Fri May 31
Fri Jun 07
Fri Jun 14
Fri Jun 21
Icon of the event Canada: My New Home - Literature, Art, Culture and Traditions
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Centennial

This Library Settlement program run by the YMCA Newcomer Information Center invites all newcomers to share in the discovery of their new country and culture. Come and participate in readings and discussions about Canada.


Upcoming Dates:
Mon Jul 08
Mon Jul 15
Mon Jul 22
Mon Jul 29
Mon Aug 05
Icon of the event ESL Reading Circle
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm on recurring dates listed below
Toronto Reference Library

Practice your English by reading with others from great books and sharing your ideas about them. No registration required.


Upcoming Dates:
Fri May 31
Fri Jun 14
Fri Jun 28
Icon of the event Welcome to Canada
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Centennial

This Library Settlement program run by the YMCA Newcomer Information Center invites customers to information sessions in these three categories: Discovering Canada, Studying in Canada and Working in Canada. The sessions are v...


Upcoming Dates:
Thu Jul 25
Thu Aug 29
Icon of the event Power Interviews
1:00 pm - 1:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Toronto Reference Library

The interview process & how to prepare yourself. Types & styles of interviews. Register at the Newcomer Information Desk on the main floor.


Upcoming Dates:
Wed May 29
Wed Sep 11
Icon of the event Meet and Speak
10:00 am - 12:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Centennial

Practice and improve your English Conversation skills by meeting weekly to discuss relative topics. Special guest speakers will be invited from time to time.


Upcoming Dates:
Mon May 27
Mon Jun 03
Mon Jun 10
Mon Jun 17
Mon Jun 24
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 Employers' Expectations of Newcomers
1:00 pm - 1:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Toronto Reference Library

Learn what Canadian employers want and how to bring value to your new employer. Register at the Newcomer Information desk on the main floor.


Upcoming Dates:
Wed Jun 05
Icon of the event Canada: My New Home-Steps to English Fluency
4:00 pm - 8:00 pm on recurring dates listed below
Centennial

This Library Settlement program run by the YMCA Newcomer Information Center invites all newcomers to share, in the form of discussions, different topics about Canadian life, culture and traditions. Come and join our conversat...


Upcoming Dates:
Thu May 23
Tue May 28
Thu May 30
Tue Jun 04
Thu Jun 06