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Canadá ofrece muchas clases gratuitas de inglés y francés para recién llegados. Las clases de idiomas lo ayudan a aprender o mejorar sus habilidades en el idioma oficial y brindan oportunidades para aprender sobre la cultura canadiense y conectarse con la comunidad. Hay clases para todos los niveles del idioma, desde alfabetización básica hasta avanzada y ocupaciones específicas.
NOTA:
Para inscribirse en estas clases, primero debe programar una cita de evaluación del idioma con YMCA de Hamilton, Burlington y Brantford por correo electrónico a immigrant.settlement@ymcahbb.ca o llame 905-526-8452 o 905-662-9400.
Las clases LINC están financiadas por el gobierno federal. Para inscribirse en las clases LINC, se requiere una evaluación del idioma. Para programar una cita, comuníquese con los Servicios de referencia y evaluación del idioma inglés en YMCA Immigrant Services.
Clases de ESL están financiados por el gobierno provincial y no tienen requisitos de estatus de residente. Es posible que haya una pequeña tarifa de inscripción.
Offers a range of education programs and services to help Deaf and hard of hearing individuals and their families.
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Offers English classes and conversation circles for newcomers to Canada.
LINC classes provide language training from Literacy to CLB 5 for permanent residents, including Convention refugees.
Also helps students find ESL credit programs, provides information about how to obtain their high school diploma, and other bridging programs in the city, makes referrals to other local newcomer services.
Eligibility screening, language skills assessment, and referral to government-funded English language programs including:
English as a Second Language (ESL) and Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC). Classes offer a variety of programs to allow students to pursue and achieve their English language proficiency and educational goals. Class levels are from basic to advanced with a focus on listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Day and evening classes available.
Supports students and their families with their transition to attending school in Hamilton. Provides English as a Second Language (ESL) assessment services to mature students, newcomers, and children. Also supports adult students with initial assessments as they resume their studies toward achieving their Ontario High School Diploma.
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The Newcomer Learning Centre, located on the fourth floor of Central Library, serves people who are new to Canada.
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Provides elementary school children with the opportunity to experience culture, traditions, and languages of other countries. Classes are free and are offered outside regular school hours at various locations throughout Hamilton.
Provides a range of programs to help newcomers get settled in Canada, including peer-to-peer support groups, settlement and referral services, English conversation circles, and some translation services.