ADULT ESL ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

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1 YORK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD Continuing Education Department WINTER-SPRING 2015 ADULT ESL ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Title Course Descriptions Day ESL Programs Evening ESL Programs Saturday ESL Programs Visitors to Canada information TO REGISTER FOR AN ESL CLASS, YOU MAY NEED AN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT Registration Procedures To book an appointment for a language assessment, and to enrol in classes, please call: Toll Free: ysla@tcet.com Website: Registration Procedures: Register in person at the location where you wish to take the classes at the specified days and times. *A consumable fee applies payable by cheque. Please bring proof of immigration status when you register. Registration is ongoing! * some exceptions apply. No fee English language assessments and referrals to classes for eligible immigrants living in York Region. Language assessment services are available on a scheduled and pre-booked basis. Please call to schedule an appointment at a location closest to you. Markham Newmarket Richmond Hill Vaughan Funded by/financé par:

3 ESL Course Descriptions ESL LITERACY BASIC ENGLISH ESL BASIC COURSES - Levels 1-4 This language course is for basic level learners who want to improve their English. Learners learn to speak, read and write English for daily activities. Learners do basic grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation activities. ESL 1-2 This language course is for basic level learners who want to learn, speak, read and write English for daily activities. Learners learn basic grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation. ESL 2-3 ESL LITERACY COURSES - Levels 1-2 ESL WINTER-SPRING 2015 BROCHURE 3 This course teaches the basics of reading, grammar practice and writing, speaking and listening to inspire and prepare learners for daily life. Learners will learn basic math and language skills. In this course, learners will practice reading, writing, listening and speaking. This course will help improve vocabulary and pronunciation skills. ESL 2-4 Learners will improve their grammar, listening, speaking and writing skills by doing exercises, and participating in conversations. EVERYDAY ENGLISH This language course is for basic level learners who want to learn, speak, read and write English for daily activities. Learners complete basic reading, writing, and grammar activities and practice vocabulary and pronunciation for everyday life. LISTENING & SPEAKING for BEGINNERS In this class, learners are able to practice listening and speaking skills. Learners also practice basic pronunciation and problem sounds. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ESL INTERMEDIATE COURSES - Levels 3-5 ESL 3-5 This is a low intermediate English course focusing on listening, speaking, reading and writing. This course teaches grammar and pronunciation. Learners will also improve their vocabulary skills. ESL 4-5 This is an intermediate English class focusing on listening, speaking, reading and writing. This class teaches grammar and pronunciation. Learners will also improve their vocabulary skills. ESL CONVERSATION 3-4 This course offers learners conversation practice. Learners will learn how to start conversations in various life situations. Learners are taught vocabulary, expressions and grammar that can be used in conversations. EVERYDAY ENGLISH 3-4 Learners will improve their grammar, reading, listening, speaking and writing skills for everyday English use. Printed handouts, listening and video materials are used in the classroom.

4 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 4 ESL WINTER-SPRING 2015 BROCHURE ADVANCED CONVERSATION ESL ADVANCED COURSES - Levels 5+ This course teaches learners to advance their conversation skills. Conversations are practiced using everyday topics or news events. Learners practice advanced conversation in groups. ADVANCED LISTENTING & SPEAKING This course teaches advanced conversation practice using proper grammar and pronunciation. This course helps learners to become more fluent in English. Learners can develop and improve listening skills for work, study and daily routines. ADVANCED SKILLS DEVELOPMENT This course teaches listening, speaking, reading and writing at an advanced level. There is a focus on correct grammar usage and speaking fluency. Workplace communication is also a focus. The course is a prerequisite for TOEFL & IELTS or a University or College test. ADVANCED VOCABULARY This course teaches advanced vocabulary that can be used in a variety of situations. Learners will be able to use new vocabulary in different life and at work situations. ADVANCING YOUR ENGLISH This course will help learners improve speaking, listening, reading and writing skills to an advanced level. Learners will study common English idioms and expressions as well as slang forms of the language. A brief introduction to academic English is also included in the lessons. READING & WRITING Learners will improve reading & writing skills for everyday life. Learners will learn reading and writing strategies to improve their English. ESL Course Descriptions EVERYDAY ENGLISH Learners will improve their English by practicing advanced level vocabulary, reading, writing, listening and speaking activities. ESL 5-6 This class will help learners develop and improve speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Learners will study common English idioms and expressions as well as slang forms of the language. ESL 6-8 This is an advanced course focused on improving and practicing spoken English and writing skills. Learners will practice their listening and speaking skills. A variety of difficult English grammar will be examined and practiced to improve and advance writing skills. ESL 7-9 This course is high advanced and helps learners progress in speaking, reading, listening and writing. The use of radio, newspapers, and television are used to improve language skills. Conversation activities focus on different topics to help learners communicate in English. Pre-academic texts are used to teach speaking, listening, reading and writing. IMPROVING YOUR ENGLISH Learners will be able to improve their English by practicing listening, speaking, reading and writing. This course teaches advanced level English. Learners will be able to advance their grammar, vocabulary and idioms. ESL ACADEMIC PREPARATION COURSES - Levels 6-9 ACADEMIC FOR TOEFL & IELTS This course will improve your writing skills for academic purposes. There is a strong focus on academic grammar and writing skills. This course is for learners who want to enroll in academic courses. IELTS This course will teach learners how to achieve high listening, reading, writing and speaking IELTS scores. The course is divided into four modules: Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing. Learners will learn how to write the IELTS exam. Learners will also learn how to manage their time during the exam. The course provides learners with practice tests.

5 ESL Course Descriptions ACADEMIC VOCABULARY This course teaches vocabulary for academic purposes. Learners will discuss meaning and use of academic vocabulary. INTENSIVE ENGLISH FOR COLLEGE This course will prepare students who wish to take college courses. Essay writing, study skills, and high level grammar will be the focus. ESL WINTER-SPRING 2015 BROCHURE 5 ESL ACADEMIC PREPARATION COURSES - Levels 6-9 TOEFL PREPARATION SPECIALIZED ESL COURSES This academic preparation course is designed to prepare learners for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) test. This intensive language training course will help learners increase their TOEFL scores. The course is based on improving: speaking, listening and reading comprehension, writing and grammar skills, and essay writing. Learners will be given sample exam questions for practice. COURSE DESCRIPTIONS ESL COMPUTERS Learners will be able to get computer and language knowledge. Learners practice the English language using Microsoft Office programs, internet, and other topics. Learners will be introduced to computer vocabulary. Language is the focus. ESL FOR IT PROFESSIONALS This course will teach ESL learners the language and terminology related to the IT profession. Learners will be able to understand workplace culture and trends of the IT profession. Learners will do interactive computer activities. COMPUTERIZED ACCOUNTING This course will introduce learners to computerized accounting terminology and concepts. Learners will do readings and exercises on the following topics: General Ledgers, Sales Tax, Account Payable & Receivables and Bank Reconciliation. Learners will focus on the language of the accounting profession. BUSINESS COMMUNICATION This course helps students communicate in business settings. Communication strategies are introduced to students so that they can effectively communicate in a business oriented environment. COMMUNICATION FOR ENGINEERS This course which prepares internationally educated engineering graduates for professional communication in the Canadian workforce. The course topics include: presentation, developing and enhancing meeting, and negotiation skills, language of tactful communication, preliminaries of technical writing, and introduction to the Canadian professional engineering practice. GRAMMAR COURSES - Levels 3-6 GRAMMAR & WRITING This course is designed for intermediate learners to develop their grammar and writing skills. Learners will learn and improve their grammar and writing skills and will be able to progress from writing small paragraphs to short essays using proper grammar. GRAMMAR IN CONVERSATION In this course, learners learn grammar concepts that can be used in conversations using different topics. Learners are able to practice conversations and use proper grammar and pronunciation. APPLIED GRAMMAR IN CONVERSATION This course will teach English grammar to help learners with English conversation. Learners will be able to apologize, make requests, express gratitude, etc.

6 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 6 ESL WINTER-SPRING 2015 BROCHURE ESL Course Description CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION CONVERSATION CAFÉ FOR FARSI SENIORS CONVERSATION COURSES - Levels 1-7 Seniors can learn everyday English and basic communication skills. This course teaches listening, speaking, reading and writing for everyday use. This is a bilingual course for Farsi speaking seniors. CONVERSATIONAL ENGLISH This course allows learners to practice their conversational English skills. Learners are able to improve their listening and speaking skills using different topics and situations. Conversation practice is done in pairs and small groups. BASIC CONVERSATION In this course, learners are able to practice basic conversation. The main focus of this class is listening and speaking. Learners also practice basic pronunciation and problem sounds. CITIZENSHIP COURSES - Levels 3-8 This course prepares learners for the Citizenship test. The course teaches learners about Canadian geography, history, culture and government. Learners gain an understanding of the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizens. Learners do practice test questions for the citizenship exam, learn more about Canada, and improve their English language skills. This course uses the citizenship study guide, Discover Canada. ESL CONVERSATION Learners will learn how to start and develop conversations in various situations. Learners are taught vocabulary and grammar that can be used in conversations. LISTENING & SPEAKING In this course, learners will improve their speaking & listening skills. Learners will learn how to listen and speak in everyday situations. WRITING & CONVERSATION In this course, learners are able to practice basic conversation. Learners will practice writing in English. Learners also practice basic pronunciation and problem sounds. ESL CONVERSATION CAFÉ This course allows learners to practice English conversation. Learners are introduced to new vocabulary and grammar to help them in conversations. PRONUNCIATION COURSES ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION Learners will improve pronunciation skills using pronunciation drills and practice problem sounds. PRONUNCIATION CLINIC This course will improve pronunciation through drills and practice. Learners will listen to real conversations and focus on pronunciation. SENIOR ESL COURSES - Levels 1-4 ESL FOR SENIORS Seniors can learn everyday English and basic communication skills. This course teaches listening, speaking, reading and writing for everyday use. ESL FOR CANTONESE/MANDARIN,FARSI, CHINESE, RUSSIAN SPEAKING SENIORS Seniors can learn everyday English and basic communication skills. This course teaches listening, speaking, reading and writing for everyday use. This is a bilingual course for speaking seniors in the chosen language

7 Day Schedule AURORA ESL WINTER-SPRING 2015 BROCHURE 7 Aurora Public Library Yonge St., Aurora L4G 1M ESL Conversation Café 2-8 Tuesday & Thursday 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Charles Darrow Co-Op James Henry Dr., Aurora L4G 6E7 ESL 4-7 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm St. Andrew s Presbyterian Church - 32 Mosley St., Aurora L4G 1G9 ESL for Seniors (Farsi Speakers) 1-4 Tuesday 9:00 am - 11:30 am MAPLE Maple Community Centre Keele St. Room 1, Maple L6A 1G3 Everyday English 2-4 Monday to Thursday 9:00 am - 1:30 pm MARKHAM AMB Driving School McCowan Rd., Suite 203, Markham L3P 5E5 Everyday English 1-3 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 2:30 pm DAY PROGRAM SCHEDULE Ebenezer United Church Steeles Ave. E., Markham L3R 7B4 Basic English 1-2 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Everyday English 3-6 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm ESL Literacy Pre CLB - 1 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm ESL 2-3 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Father Michael McGivney CA th Ave., Markham L3S 3K8 Program CLB Level Day(s) Mornings Afternoons Improving your English 5-8 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 2:30 pm ESL 1-4 Monday to Friday 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Markham Baptist Church Church St., Markham L3P 2M4 Program CLB Level Day(s) Mornings Afternoons ESL 2-7 Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Markham Chinese Presbyterian Church Denison St., Markham L3S 1E9 Listening, Speaking & Pronunciation 3-4 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:20 pm - 2:45 pm Advanced Listening & Speaking 5-6 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:20 pm - 2:45 pm Advanced Listening & Speaking 5-8 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Reading & Writing 3-5 Tuesday & Thursday 12:20 pm - 2:45 pm Citizenship Preparation 4-8 Tuesday & Thursday 12:20 pm - 2:45 pm Improving Conversation 2-3 Monday to Friday 12:20 pm - 2:45 pm ESL Literacy Pre CLB -1 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm ESL 4-5 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 12:20 pm - 2:45 pm ESL 2-3 / 3-4 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

8 DAY PROGRAM SCHEDULE 8 ESL WINTER-SPRING 2015 BROCHURE MARKHAM A+ Driving School Highway 48, Markham L6E 0B7 Basic English 1-3 Monday to Friday 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Everyday English 3-4 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Welcome Centre Markham North Woodbine Ave., Suite , Markham L3R 4N Program CLB Level Day(s) Mornings Afternoons ESL 2-3 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 2:35 pm ESL 3-4 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 2:35 pm YCDSB Markham Adult ESL Centre Denison St., Markham L3R 5V Advancing Your English 5-6 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Advanced Conversation 7-8 Monday to Friday 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Listening, Speaking & Pronunciation 1-3 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm English Pronunciation 3-5 Tuesday & Thursday 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Writing & Conversation 3-4 Monday to Friday 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm ESL 1-2 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ESL 3-4 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Day Schedule NEWMARKET Welcome Centre Newmarket Yonge St., Unit 26, Newmarket L3X 1V Improving your English 5-6 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm ESL 1-2 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm ESL 4-5 Mon., Wed., Thurs., Fri. 9:00 am - 12:00 pm AMB Driving School Bayview Ave., Main Floor, Newmarket L3X 1X3 Basic English 2-4 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Everyday English 5-6 Monday to Friday 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm WOODBRIDGE Vellore Village Community Centre - 1 Villa Royale Ave., Rm 2&4, Woodbridge L4H 2Z7 ESL for Seniors Pre CLB-3 Tuesday 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm ESL 2-3 Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm ESL 4-5 Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Welcome Centre Vaughan Jane St., Building H, Concord L4K 0A4 / Advancing your English 6-9 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 2:35 pm

9 Day Schedule RICHMOND HILL Community Church of Richmond Hill - 45 Crosby Ave., Richmond Hill L4C 2R3 ESL WINTER-SPRING 2015 BROCHURE 9 Everyday English Pre CLB -3 Monday to Friday 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm ESL 3-4 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Advancing your English 5-6 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 12:15 pm - 3:15 pm Langstaff Community Centre (CHATS) Red Maple Rd., Richmond Hill L4B 4P9 ESL for Seniors (Farsi Speakers) 1-3 Friday 8:30 am - 10:00 am ESL for Seniors (Farsi Speakers) 1-3 Friday 10:00 am - 11:30 am Richmond Hill Adult ESL Centre Yonge St., 2nd Floor, Richmond Hill L4C 1T6 Advanced Listening & Speaking 7-8 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ESL Literacy Pre CLB -1 Monday to Friday 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm ESL 1-2 Monday to Friday 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm ESL 2-3 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm DAY PROGRAM SCHEDULE Richmond Hill United Church (CHATS) Yonge St., Richmond Hill L4C 3B2 ESL for Seniors (Russian Speaking) 1-3 Thursday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Richmond Hill Public Library- 1 Atkinson St., Richmond Hill L4C 0H5 Conversational English 3-5 Tuesday & Thursday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Welcome Centre Richmond Hill Yonge St., Richmond Hill L4C 0A Advancing your English 5-6 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ESL 1-3 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 2:35 pm ESL 3-5 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 2:35 pm ESL 6-8 Monday to Friday 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm YCDSB Adult ESL Centre - 21 Dunlop St., Suite 203, Richmond Hill L4C 2M Grammar in Conversation 4-5 Monday to Friday 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm TOEFL Preparation 6-9 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Everyday English 2-3 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 2:30 pm ESL 4-6 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 2:30 pm ESL 7-9 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm SPECIALIZED ESL PROGRAMS (See page 5 for course descriptions)» COMMUNICATION FOR ENGINEERS» ESL FOR IT PROFESSIONALS» BUSINESS COMMUNICATION

10 DAY PROGRAM SCHEDULE 10 ESL WINTER-SPRING 2015 BROCHURE THORNHILL Bathurst Clark Resource Library Clark Ave., W., Thornhill L4J 8C English Pronunciation 3-4 Monday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Listening & Speaking 3-4 Friday 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm Jewish Immigrant Aid Services (JIAS) Steeles Ave., W., Thornhill L4K 3B ESL 2-3 Monday to Friday 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Listening & Speaking 2-5 Mon., Tues., Thurs. 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Parya Trillium Foundation John St., Thornhill L3T 5W6 Advancing your English 5-6 Tuesday & Thursday 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm ESL Conversation 1-2 Tuesday & Thursday 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm ESL Conversation 1-2 Mon., Wed., Fri. 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm ESL Conversation 3-4 Mon., Wed., Fri. 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm ESL Literacy Pre CLB -1 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ESL 1-2 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ESL 3-4 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Day Schedule Thornhill United Church - 25 Elgin St., Thornhill L3T 1W5 Advanced Conversation 4-7 Monday to Friday 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm ESL 3-5 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm ESL 6-8 Monday to Friday 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Visitors Can Study English In Canada Must be 18 years of age or older and a non-resident of Canada Cost is $6 per instructional hour COURSES OFFERED * Intensive English * English Everyday * TOEFL * Conversational English Please register in person at the location you wish to study. Learners will be accepted based on availability and approval.

11 Evening Schedule MARKHAM Gursikh Sabha Gurdwara Middlefield Rd., Markham M1V 4X1 ESL WINTER-SPRING 2015 BROCHURE 11 ESL for Seniors 1-3 Wednesday 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm T.C.C.S.A. Metro Square Steeles Ave., E. Unit 213A, Markham L3R 1K Citizenship Preparation 3-8 Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Welcome Centre Markham North Woodbine Ave., Suite , Markham L3R 4N Academic Writing & Vocabulary 6-9 Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Advanced Listening & Speaking 5-7 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Citizenship Preparation 3-8 Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Computerized Accounting 5-8 Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Conversational English 3-5 Monday & Wednesday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Improving Conversation 1-3 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ESL Intermediate Computers 3-8 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Pronunciation Clinic 3-4 Tuesday & Thursday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm ESL for Seniors 0-1 Monday & Wednesday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Intensive English for College 6-9 Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ESL 1-2 Monday & Wednesday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm ESL 3-5 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm TOEFL Preparation & IELTS 6-9 Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm EVENING PROGRAM SCHEDULE Welcome Centre Markham South Kennedy Rd., (Kennedy Fields Plaza), Markham L3R 7P Listening, Speaking & Pronunciation 1-6 Monday & Wednesday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Grammar in Conversation 4-6 Monday & Wednesday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm YCDSB Markham Adult ESL Centre Dension St., Markham L3R 5V2 Grammar in Conversation & Writing Skills 4-5 Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Listening & Speaking 1-3 Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm ESL Computers 2-8 Monday & Thursday 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm ESL Computers 2-8 Tuesday & Friday 3:30 pm - 6:00 pm RICHMOND HILL Richmond Hill Adult ESL Centre Yonge St., 2nd Floor, Richmond Hill L4C 1T6 Applied Grammar in Conversation 3-4 Monday & Wednesday & Thursday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Business Communication 6-9 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Citizenship Preparation 3-8 Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

12 EVENING PROGRAM SCHEDULE 12 ESL WINTER-SPRING 2015 BROCHURE Evening Schedule RICHMOND HILL Welcome Centre Richmond Hill Yonge St., Richmond Hill L4C 0A8 / Advanced Conversation 6-7 Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Advanced Vocabulary 5-7 Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Basic Conversation 1-2 Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Communication for Engineers 6-9 Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Intensive English for College 6-9 Friday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Pronunciation Clinic 4-7 Friday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm IELTS 6-9 Monday & Wednesday 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm ESL Computers 2-4 Tuesday & Thursday 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm ESL Computers 3-4 Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ESL Computers for Seniors 1-3 Tuesday & Thursday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm ESL Computers 3-4 Friday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ESL Computers 5-6 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 2:45 pm - 5:15 pm ESL Conversation 3-4 Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ESL Literacy Pre CLB-2 Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ESL for Seniors (Russian Speakers) 2-3 Monday & Wednesday 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm ESL for IT Professionals 5-8 Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Everyday English 1-3 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Everyday English 3-4 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ESL 2-3 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ESL 2-3 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm ESL 3-4 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ESL 3-4 Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ESL 4-5 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ESL 6-7 Friday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm YCDSB Adult ESL Centre - 21 Dunlop St., Unit 203, Richmond Hill L4C 2M Academic Vocabulary 7-9 Thursday 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm Academic Vocabulary 7-9 Thursday 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Advanced Conversation 5-6 Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Advanced Skills Development 6-7 Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm IELTS 6-9 Tuesday 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm IELTS 6-9 Friday 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm Listening & Speaking for Beginners 2-3 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Listening, Speaking & Pronunciation 4-5 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Academic Writing for TOEFL & IELTS 7-8 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Intensive English for College 6-9 Monday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ESL for Seniors (Farsi Speakers) Pre CLB-2 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm ESL 2-3 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ESL 3-4 Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ESL 3-4 Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

13 Evening Schedule NEWMARKET Welcome Centre Newmarket Yonge St., Unit 26, Newmarket L3X 1V6 ESL WINTER-SPRING 2015 BROCHURE Listening & Speaking 3-4 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Listening & Speaking 4-6 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Citizenship Preparation 3-8 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Reading & Writing 4-6 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ESL Computers 5-8 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Everyday English 1-2 Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ESL 3-4 Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm ESL 5-6 Tuesday & Thursday 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm THORNHILL Jewish Immigrant Aid Services (JIAS) Steeles Ave., W., Thornhill L4K 3B Everyday English 2-4 Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm IELTS 6-9 Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm Parya Trillium Foundation John St., Thornhill L3T 5W6 Basic Conversation 1-3 Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Conversational English 5-7 Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm ESL Computers 1-2 Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm EVENING PROGRAM SCHEDULE WOODBRIDGE Pierre Berton Library Rutherford Rd., Woodbridge L4L 1A6 Improving Conversation 1-8 Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm St. Jean de Brebeuf CHS - 2 Davos Rd., Woodbridge L4H 2Y1 TOEFL Preparation & IELTS 6-9 Tuesday & Thursday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm VAUGHAN Welcome Centre for Immigrant Services (Vaughan Mills, Bldg H) Jane St., Vaughan / Advancing Your English 6-7 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Everyday English 1-3 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Listening, Speaking & Pronunciation 3-4 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm TOEFL Preparation & IELTS 6-9 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ESL 3-4 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ESL 4-5 Monday & Wednesday 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ESL 1-3 Monday & Wednesday 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

14 SATURDAY PROGRAM SCHEDULE 14 ESL WINTER-SPRING 2015 BROCHURE MARKHAM T.C.C.S.A. Metro Square Steeles Ave., E., Unit 223, Markham L3R 1K Citizenship Preparation 3-8 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Welcome Centre Markham North Woodbine Ave., Suite , Markham L3R 4N7 Advanced Listening & Speaking 5-6 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Citizenship Preparation 3-8 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Grammar in Conversation 4-5 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Listening & Speaking for Beginners 2-3 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ESL for Seniors (Cantonese/Mandarin Speakers) 1-2 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ESL Literacy Pre CLB -1 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Welcome Centre Markham South Kennedy Rd., (Kennedy Fields Plaza), Markham L3R 7P Saturday Schedule Citizenship Preparation :00 am - 1:00 pm TOEFL Preparation & IELTS :00 am - 1:00 pm ESL Communication in the Workplace :00 am - 1:00 pm ESL for Seniors (Cantonese/Mandarin Speakers) :00 am - 1:00 pm Wilclay Public School - 60 Wilclay Ave., Markham L3S 1R4 ESL Literacy Pre CLB :00 pm - 1:30 pm YCDSB Markham Adult ESL Centre Dension St., Markham L3R 5V2 Basic Conversation 1-3 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ESL Conversation 4-6 9:30 am - 12:30 pm NEWMARKET Welcome Centre Newmarket Yonge St., Unit 26, Newmarket L3X 1V6 TOEFL Preparation 6-8 9:00 am - 12:30 pm ESL Computers 3-6 9:00 am - 12:30 pm ESL Conversation 2-4 9:00 am - 12:30 pm ESL for Seniors (Russian Speakers) 1-3 9:00 am - 12:30 pm Knowledge of languages is the doorway to wisdom. Roger Bacon

15 Saturday Schedule RICHMOND HILL Welcome Centre Richmond Hill Yonge St., Richmond Hill L4C 0A8 ESL WINTER-SPRING 2015 BROCHURE 15 Advanced Conversation 5-6 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Basic Conversation 1-2 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Citizenship Preparation 3-8 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Communication for Engineers 6-9 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Pronunciation Clinic 4-7 9:30 am - 12:30 pm TOEFL Preparation 6-8 9:00 am - 3:00 pm ESL Conversation 2-3 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ESL for Seniors (Chinese Speakers) 1-2 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ESL for Seniors (Farsi Speakers) 1-2 9:30 am - 12:30 pm ESL for Seniors (Russian Speakers) 2-3 9:30 am - 12:30 pm YCDSB Adult ESL Centre - 21 Dunlop St., Unit 203, Richmond Hill L4C 2M Advanced Conversation 7-8 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Advanced Conversation 6-9 9:00 am - 2:30 pm Advanced Skills Development 5-6 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Academic Writing for TOEFL & IELTS 7-8 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Citizenship Preparation 3-8 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Listenting, Speaking & Pronunciation 3-4 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ESL for Seniors (Farsi Speakers) 1-3 9:00 am - 12:00 pm SATURDAY PROGRAM SCHEDULE Parya Trillium Foundation John St., Thornhill L3T 5W6 TOEFL Preparation :00 am - 1:00 pm VAUGHAN Welcome Centre for Immigrant Services (Vaughan Mills, Bldg H) Jane St., Vaughan L4K 0A Citizenship Preparation :00 am - 1:00 pm Listening & Speaking 3-4 9:00 am - 1:30 pm ESL Conversation :30 pm - 3:30 pm ESL for Seniors (Cantonese/ Mandarin Speakers) 1-3 9:00 am - 12:00 pm ESL for Seniors (Russian Speakers) 1-2 9:00 am - 1:30 pm Grammar & Writing 4-6 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Learning another language is not only learning different words for the same things, but learning another way to think about things. Flora Lewis

16 YORK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD 320 Bloomington Road W. Aurora, ON L4G 0M1 Community Partnerships The York Catholic District School Board would like to acknowledge and thank our community partners who support the delivery of language training classes in York Region: Welcome Centre Immigrant Services Richmond Hill Welcome Centre Immigrant Services Markham North Welcome Centre Immigrant Services Markham South Welcome Centre Immigrant Services Newmarket Welcome Centre Immigrant Services Vaughan COSTI Immigrant Services Parya Trillium Foundation Jewish Immigrant Aid Services (JIAS) Charles Darrow Co-Op Human Endeavour CHATS Aurora Public Library Pierre Berton Resource Library Bathurst Clark Resource Library Richmond Hill Public Library Scan this QR code with your mobile device to link directly to our webpage.