Citizenship, ESL & LINC

E.S.L. - English as a Second Language

ESL - English as a Second Language

Learn English according to Canadian Language Benchmark Standards.

By taking our classes, you will be able to:

• learn basic and intermediate English skills and study basic grammar and sentence structure.

• practice listening, reading and writing.

• expand your conversation skills, including use of idioms and phrasal verbs.

• learn how to use the computer and develop basic keyboarding skills.

• participate in activities/events designed to further the learning experience.

TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language

• The purpose of this course is to prepare students for the TOEFL test, which evaluates      the English proficiency of people whose native language is not English.

• The new TOEFL test will test all 4 language skills - reading, writing, listening, and speaking – through integrated communicative tasks. No more grammar section! Authentic communication required!

• Our TOEFL course will continue to prepare students for the CBT-TOEFL and will focus    on listening comprehension, structure, academic reading and effective paragraph and essay writing.

• We will also begin to incorporate strategies for the new test to prepare for the new speaking and writing task types.

• Improve your overall test-taking skills as well as prepare for any further study or profession.

Test Preparation for Academic English

This course is ideal for people taking TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC, melba or any other Academic/University English proficiency tests. This study and preparation class is offered at St. Gabriel Adult Learning Centre from 6:30 pm

- 9:30 pm, Monday - Thursday.

This course includes:

• Academic reading, listening, and speaking skills

• Essay writing skills

• Note Taking

• Vocabulary

Advanced Conversation Class

This class, taught by an experienced teacher, will benefit those who need to take a standard test such as *TSE, Next Generation TOEFL, or IELTS as well as those seeking employment in Canada. This Class will focus on higher level skills:

• Conversation management

• Advanced telephone skills

• Interview skills

• Pronunciation practice

• Oral presentations, reports and debates

• Useful modern idioms

• Persuading, offering opinions, disagreeing, comparing ideas, as well as other rhetorical devices for academic tests and workplace situations.

*The TSE is being replaced by TAST, the speaking test in the Next Generation internet based TOEFL

Locations: The Collegeway ESL Centre, St. Gabriel, Brian J. Fleming, and Dundix 

Conversation Classes

Designed for intermediate English levels and above, this course practices communication skills for daily living, including life skills activities, pronunciation and vocabulary. Students will participate in a variety of spoken activities such as oral reports, debates and effective speaking. Elements of TSE are included.

• Grammar

• Test taking skills and practice

• Computer based test practice

• Pencil and Paper test practice

(These programs are funded and supported by the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration)

Citizenship - Training Course

This course is meant to assist students in preparation for the Canadian Citizenship Test. It provides information about Canadian History, Geography, Government, and the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens.

“KOLBE GROUP” Citizenship Preparation Course

A project of Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board and Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Mississauga office was designed to facilitate the Canadian Citizenship application procedure and to assist our clients in preparation for the Citizenship test.

The course includes:

• assistance in filling out an application for Canadian Citizenship

• thorough individual check of the application

• preparation for the Citizenship test, including two practice tests

• official Citizenship test appointment right after the course

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Class

This class is offered for those individuals with hearing challenges. The class is an ESL and ASL (American Sign Language) class. The student will learn English through ASL and speech, and gain confidence to communicate effectively and strengthen language skills in reading, writing and understanding English.

ESL and Computers

ESL and Computer classes include the skills listed for ESL as well as learning Microsoft Office Applications.

By taking this class you will be able to:

• improve keyboarding skills, and understand how to use the Windows Operating System

• use Microsoft Word to format business letters, memos, resumes, graphics, word art, and clip art

• use Excel to create a spreadsheet and learn basic calculations and graphs

• use PowerPoint to help create professional classroom presentations

• use Email, Internet, and ESL resources on the Internet

TOEIC - Test Of English For International Communication

The test of English for International Communication (TOEIC®) is a multiple-choice English language proficiency test for people whose native language is not English. The TOEIC test, a standardized test giving reliable results test after test, assesses proficiency at all levels (beginner to advanced) in all professional and social categories. It measures their English comprehension, speaking, writing and reading skills in an international environment. The sources indicate how well people can communicate in English with others in business, commerce and industry.

LINC - Language Instruction For Newcomers to Canada

This program is funded and supported by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. This is a federally-funded program offered by the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board for adult immigrants new to Canada who wish to learn basic and intermediate English skills. In association with several community agencies, LINC classes are offered at several different locations throughout Mississauga. Class hours are flexible, with both full-time and part-time programs offered Monday to Friday. For more information call the Westminster Centre at 905-279-6816.