Conversation Questions for the ESL/EFL Classroom has a list of over 400 conversation questions to help you practise your conversation skills.
Learn English
Communicating in a shared language helps you connect to your community by building social relationships, navigating daily interactions, understanding local culture and improving self-confidence. Learning English is an important part of settling successfully in Brantford or Brant County. Most people here speak English, but Canada is a bilingual country, and both English and French are official languages. As such, learning French is also a valuable skill.
Listening
Conversation Questions for the ESL/EFL
Oxford Online English offers lessons that cover business English, IELTS preparation and more.
Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab
Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab has listening activities on English interviews, life stories and culture videos.
English Class 101 has a lot of free resources for all levels.
Reading
Enchanted Learning is designed for kids, but it has info on Canadian geography with many activities and crafts.
One Stop English offers worksheets, audios, videos and flashcards for learning and practicing.
English as a Second Language by Rong-Chang
English as a Second Language by Rong-Chang Li is a starting point for ESL learners. Look at the reading section for easy to intermediate reading.
The Brantford Public Library provides free access to eBooks and audiobooks through the Libby app, which also includes language learning resources. Simply download the app on iOS or Android and sign in using your library card.
Writing
Grammar Bytes is an interactive site that helps understand comma splices and fused sentences.
Owl English contains various pages and worksheets on grammar and writing styles.
Preply is a business English site that offers various resources, learning tips and more.
A4esl offers various resources, including grammar tests, crosswords and bilingual quizzes in many languages.
English Page features a “Grammar Book” section where you can look up specific English grammar topics to enhance your grammar knowledge.
Dave’s ESL Cafe has grammar lessons, idioms, phrasal verbs and slang.
Pronunciation
Authentic American Pronunciation
Authentic American Pronunciation offers activities organized by topics and pronunciation sounds.
American Accent has a lot of information on intonation and stress in a sentence.
Learning Chocolate through visuals and pronunciation for different vocabulary and everyday objects
General ESL
CANAvenue is a site for independent English learning, offering practice activities for levels 3-7.
5 Minute English offers free grammar, listening, reading, vocabulary and pronunciation activities.
YMCA International Language School
YMCA International Language School offers courses in 9 different languages, adapted to your needs.
English as a Second Language (ESL) programs
Speaking English can help you find a job, help your children learn in school and help you become a Canadian Citizen.
Language Instruction to Newcomers to Canada (LINC)
The Conestoga College LINC Program offers free English classes for adult newcomers who wish to learn English and improve their language skills for life, for work and for further learning.
Grand Erie District School Board ESL Classes
English Language Classes for adults are available at Grand Erie Learning Alternatives in Brantford and through home study.
Programs:
- Coordinated Language Assessment and Referrals (CLARS)
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) Classes
Services:
- Language Assessment
- Language Training (CLB Lit-CLB 6) – Full time & part time in person classes, part time online classes
- Citizenship Preparation
- Care for Newcomer Children (LINC eligible only)
Before you can attend, you must have your skills assessed using Canadian Language Benchmarks to determine the most appropriate service or class for you. No cost child care is provided for children of LINC students from 19 months to 6 years of age during day classes. Qualified ECE Instructors will supervise your child(ren) while you attend English Language Classes. Parents are required to bring a lunch for their child but drinks and snacks will be provided.
To learn more, contact Joseph Brant Learning Centre, 347 Erie Avenue, Brantford at 519-756-6301 ext. 274224 or 1-888-548-8878 or emailing info@granderie.ca
YMCA Settlement Services in collaboration with the Brantford Public Library offers English conversation circles provide newcomers with an excellent opportunity to practice and improve English in a comfortable environment. A new topic is discussed each week, contributing to your understanding of Canada and other cultures. Join our conversation circle and meet new friends, learn about Brantford Public Library services and talk about your community, culture and customs.
Monday and Tuesday evenings 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Brantford Public Library-Main Branch, 173 Colborne Street, Brantford.
YMCA Settlement and language services
YMCA Immigrant Services can help newcomers connect with the wide range of services including health care, education, and language help. The Y is a gateway to many resources that will help newcomers settle into the new community.
Call 519-752-4568 or email immigrant.settlement@ymcahbb.ca
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