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ESL for Adults
What is the Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program?
LINC is a free language training program for eligible adult learners funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
What different kinds of ESL programs are available?
English as a Second Language (ESL) programs are designed for specific skill levels, groups of learners, and specific purposes.
Where can I take ESL classes?
There are many different organizations that provide English Second Language (ESL) classes.
How can I improve my language skills for the workplace?
There are many free programs in Ontario that help you develop language skills for your job, trade, or profession.
How do I enrol in LINC classes?
Go to a LINC assessment centre and take a language assessment test.
Can I take LINC classes at home?
You can take LINC classes at home if you meet all eligibility requirements.
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What are the language requirements for post-secondary education?
You may have to take an English language test to study at a college or university or enter a licensed profession or trade.
What is Enhanced Language Training (ELT)?
ELT programs provide job-specific, advanced-level English training to adult newcomers.
What is Occupation-specific Language Training (OSLT)?
OSLT is a language program that helps internationally trained newcomers improve their communication skills for Canadian workplaces.
How can I improve my English conversation skills?
There are a number of ways to help you feel more comfortable speaking English in conversational and informal settings.
Where can I learn French?
There are public and private schools that teach French as a Second Language (FSL). Usually, you have to pay for these classes.
Where can I learn languages other than English and French?
See if there are lessons in your community to learn your home language or another language. Generally, you have to pay for these lessons but some government programs are free or subsidized.
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