Resources
We are eager to showcase our information “hub” centre! This library has a range of resources relevant to individuals who work and volunteer in the ESL community. If you are looking for information check out our collection, which includes website links, documents, articles, activities, fact sheets and so much more.
What is the point of language study if it is not to speak the language in question?
This program is designed for recent immigrants who live in small urban centres or in rural areas in northern Alberta. This program will help you to improve your English language ability to an intermediate (LINC 4) level with individualized, self-paced, part-time courses.
This document is divided into the following sections:
Access and Institutional support;
Orientation to using Technology with ESL Literacy Learners;
ESL Literacy Pedagogical Considerations;
Learners;
Instructors;
Appendices.
Sounds of English website has a directory of sounds that helps students with pronunciation.
Listen to PDF files, webpages, e-books, e-textbooks, documents, and printed books.
LINC Parenting Program: Manual and Curriculum Guidelines was designed for use with newcomers who have infants and young children. It has proven effective in enhancing the literacy of both parents and children. Developed by Toronto District School Board (2000).
The Diversity at Work Simulation Activities provide resources to support newcomers to practice making adaptive decisions in workplace communication.
The Critical Incidents videos and resources help users develop effective communication in culturally diverse workplaces contexts for internationally educated professionals and Canadian-born professionals.