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Computer Enhanced ESL Literacy
Grant: $ 30,348 |
The aim of this program is twofold: 1) to reach financially barriered adult ESL learners who have low literacy skills, with a demonstrated need for further educational opportunities, and 2) to integrate computers within adult literacy learning. This program offers small group ESL literacy instruction through a content-based approach to language learning with an emphasis on training in the areas of economic literacy, employment literacy and personal management literacy. Qualified ESL literacy instructors provide small group ESL literacy training with a focus on increasing reading, writing and computer literacy skills.
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Bow Valley College
ESL Volunteer Tutor Program
Grant: $ 22,260
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The ESL Volunteer Tutor Program provides part-time ESL tutoring in an informal, small group format. Tutorials focus on improving listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. The program addresses the needs of a variety of ESL learners including immigrant seniors and the working poor. The downtown location and the provision of daytime and weekend schedules make it easily accessible to learners who may otherwise have employment and childcare conflicts. This long-standing program continues to meet the needs of barriered learners who can access ESL language instruction at Bow Valley College at a minimal cost.
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Bow Valley College
ESL Volunteer Tutor Training Program
Grant: $ 18,688 |
In 2005, Calgary Learns identified a need for volunteer ESL tutor training to support the growth and facilitation of these services to the Calgary ESL community. Four organizations with established volunteer programs, Bow Valley College, YWCA, Calgary Catholic Immigration Society and the Calgary Public Library collaborated to identify and address volunteer ESL tutor training needs. The resulting series of three-hour workshops are meant to enhance and supplement training already provided by volunteer programs. The joint workshops also foster connection and cross-sharing of ideas among volunteers from over fifteen organizations providing ESL. |
Calgary Chinese Community Service Association
Stepping Stones: Forward into the Community
Grant: $ 64,695
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This program provides basic English language training and literacy skills for Chinese, South Asian, Afghani and Sudanese learners who have not been successful in other ESL programs. Instruction is facilitated in small classes of linguistically homogenous learners by a bilingual facilitator of the same culture and first language as the learners. An ESL professional coordinates the program, creates the base curriculum and mentors the facilitators. |
Calgary Immigrant Women's Association
Canadian Pronunciation
Grant: $ 5,464
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The eight-week Canadian Pronunciation course serves as an enhancement to ESL training. The students are immigrant and refugee women with strong verbal and written communication skills whose goals are to improve their pronunciation of English, so they can communicate more clearly. Instruction is individualized to each student’s pronunciation challenges.
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YWCA of Calgary
English for New Canadians
Grant: $ 105,618
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English for New Canadians provides instruction in practical English language skills for living and working in Canada. The purpose of the program is to help learners improve their lives by improving their English language skills. The program is designed to help clients develop basic English language and literacy skills. Part-time ESL classes range from low beginner to high intermediate level. Classes are also provided in specific language skills; Reading & Writing, Social Conversation, Pronunciation, Communication Skills, and Business English. Daytime and evening classes are offered downtown at the YWCA of Calgary and in several offsite locations. ESL at the Library is an initiative in partnership with Calgary Public Library offering learners the opportunity to attend classes in their local library. |
