I. Community English as a Second-Language classes (ESL classes)

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1. ESL Course: Monday to Thursday 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

To read more on the ESL course click here: (This button expands to show the following information) This multi-level course focuses on enhancing learners’ literacy, essential skills and learning skills: speaking, listening, reading & writing.

2. I’m Becoming Canadian Class: Monday to Thursday 3:30 – 6:00 pm

To read more about I’m Becoming Canadian course click here. (This button expands to show this information This course is designed to aid learners in preparation for the citizenship exam. Usually the citizenship exam requires learners to be both well versed in Canadian content, in addition to being able to navigate through the exam without encountering comprehension problems. The program employs a strategy that provides accurate, to the point and important information on the skills that are needed to be able to pass the citizenship test successfully.

3. Reading Language Proficiency I. Tue, Wed, & Thurs. 6:00 – 9:00 pm

To read more about the Reading Language Proficiency course, click here. (This button expands to show the following information) This course is designed for beginner readers. It will provide basic language information about community services in a format that will be useful to students within the reading language training. Reading language tasks in class will promote the integration of all learning skills competency, such as specific simple grammatical structure, elements of pronunciation, and vocabulary.

4. Reading Language Proficiency II. Tue, Wed, & Thurs. 6:00 – 9:00 pm

To read more about the Reading Language Proficiency II course, click here. (This button expands to show the following information) This course is designed for advanced readers. It will assist students gain the skills that are needed to improve their reading skills. Reading tasks will focus on increasing levels of learners’ reading proficiency in a variety of reading material. The focus will be on the integration of all learning skills competency, such as specific reading speed, decoding words, elements of pronunciation, and vocabulary.

5. Writing for Beginners: Monday to Thursday 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

To read more about the Writing for Beginners course, click here. (This button expands to show the following information) This course is designed for beginner writers from literacy to CLB 2. It will cover most of the essential elements of the language to improve learners’ writing competencies and be able to write simple and basic sentences including spelling, basic words, and personal information as well as writing simple notes, memos or letters.
**Free babysitting is offered for the afternoon ESL classes only. Spaces are limited.
**ESL classes are offered all year round.
**Volunteering opportunities are available in all our ESL classes.

II. Canadian English Language Index Proficiency Preparation (CELPIP)

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Course features:
Time: 18 hours per skill per month
(Time can be change without notice)

5:00-8:00 PM – 3 hr/night
10:00-1:00 pm on Saturdays
**We offer evenings and Saturday language preparation courses.
Spaces are limited.
Classes are small.
Safe Environment.

Our courses are planned to fit your daily and personal schedule.

1. CELPIP I Preparation Course – General LS (Listening and Speaking) Course
To read more about the CELPIP I and II Preparation courses, click here. (This button expands to show the following information) The Canadian English Language Index Proficiency Course focuses on the learning skills, listening & speaking that the students need to pass the test with high scores required for their permanent residency, citizenship application or any other personal education pursue. This course is designed for immigrants, Refugees and Citizenship Canada & for permanent resident status.

2. CELPIP II Preparation Course – General, CELPIP–Academic Course
To read more about the CELPIP I and II Preparation courses, click here. (This button expands to show the following information) The Canadian English Language Index Proficiency Course focuses on the learning skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing that the students need to pass the test with high scores required for their permanent residency, citizenship application or any other personal education pursue. This course is designed for immigrants, Refugees and Citizenship Canada for permanent resident status.

3. The LINC class is offered in the mornings, and runs by the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for New Comers (EMCN). To view the courses available for the LINC class, click here. (By clicking this link the section will expand to the reveal the courses we offer. All of this information is represented by blue font number 1 and belongs under this number III program “LINC”)

1. Part-Time LINC class (Language Instructions for New comers)
Morning: 9:00-12:00 noon, Monday to Friday.
Need to register for this class at this location, call EMCN Eastwood Location at
780-945-2295.