Learn English
Improving your English-language speaking, reading and writing will help you every day to connect with your community in so many ways.
Language Training Programs
Our language training programs and workshops are free for newcomers who are Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, or Live-in Caregivers with a work permit.
LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada)
LINC program offers classes ranging from Literacy to Advanced CLB level 8. All classes are taught by experienced qualified TESL and PBLA trained instructors.
While learning and improving your language skills, you’ll be discussing daily life topics such as health and wellness, financial literacy, arts and music, the Canadian legal system, digital literacy, cross cultural knowledge, and you’ll celebrate multi-cultural holidays.
LINC Class Schedule
Bilingual Literacy (Morning)
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
(Monday to Friday)
Bilingual Literacy (Afternoon)
12:30 pm to 3:00 pm
(Monday to Friday)
Level 1 and 2
9:00 am to 2:30 pm
(Monday to Friday)
Level 3 and 4
9:00 am to 2:30 pm
(Monday to Friday)
Level 5 and 6
9:00 am to 2:30 pm
(Monday to Friday)
English for Employment Class (Level 6 to 9)
5:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Online (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
To register for LINC, please contact:
Office Assistant (For English / Cantonese / Mandarin / Korean)
spadina.info@universitysettlement.ca
(416) 408-4058 or (647) 612-8029
Sharifa Sharif, LINC Coordinator (For English / Farsi)
linc@universitysettlement.ca
(416) 408-4058 or (647) 612-1501
English Conversation (Online Workshop)
With 5 breakout rooms, join a small group of fellow students and work with professional Canadian tutors as you practice speaking in English on different topics such as food, finance, cultural differences, etc… You’ll improve your speaking and listening skills and build your confidence in this weekly program. This is a welcoming and inviting environment for communicating in English.
- Date: Tuesdays (May 6, 13, 20, 27)
- Time: 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
- Online: Zoom (Face-to-face session)
- Free!
To register for English Conversation, contact:
English Writing (Online Workshop)
In small group sessions (8 to 12 participants), led by professional tutors, you’ll improve your English writing ability.
In addition to reading articles and short stories, you will share what you have read, write paragraphs on a variety of topics, all the while practicing the use of words and phrases to express your ideas. Weekly assignments will enable you to practice your writing skills.
- Date: Wednesdays (May 7, 14, 21, 28)
- Time: 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm
- Online: Zoom (Face-to-face session)
- Free!