Language and Education
Want to improve your English or French language skills? Whether you’re seeking better job opportunities, getting to know your community, or just want to feel more comfortable speaking with others, you’ll find information and resources here that will help.
Check out the Language Learning Hub for English and French classes, tutoring and conversation groups.
Language Learning
English Language Resources
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• Canadianisms: local phrases and Canadian-only terms that will help you fit in
• Flexibility Learning Systems: offers beginner to intermediate-level language instruction, employment help and learning about life in Canada
• The Immigrant Education Society (TIES): find an English learning program either in person in Calgary, or online (many courses free or low cost)
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS): a test of four important English language skills including listening, reading, writing and speaking
• Read-On Program for Adults: this tutoring program at the Lethbridge Public Library will help you improve your language skills and help you study for things like English exams or your driver’s license written test
• Refugee613 Multilingual Info Bank: find information you need on many topics, available in 20 different languages
• Socializing in Canada: Tips on Navigating Language Barriers for Newcomers
• United for Literacy: free programs to help you improve your English language skills. Programs for all ages.
• University of Lethbridge English Language Institute: offers a variety of programs for international students studying English, and for people interested in tutoring
Resources for French Speakers/Learners
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• Bonjour Alberta: access services and resources in French, and learn about Alberta’s French policy and francophone heritage.
• Littératie Ensemble: programmes gratuits, proposent des options en présentiel (lorsque cela est possible) et en ligne pour tous les âges (free programs, in person where available or online for all ages)
• Médiathèque Lethbridge: a French resource library, includes books, music and other materials. Located at La Cité des Prairies, anyone with a Lethbridge Public Library card can borrow these items. (Facebook page)
General Education
Adult Learning
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• County of Lethbridge Community Learning Council/Community Adult Learning Program: helps adults learn new skills like reading, writing, math, and using a computer. They also help with English language learning.
• Develop Digital Skills: learn how to use a computer for work
• Training Inc.: hands-on, focused training designed to prepare you for the workforce
Post-Secondary Schools (College and University)
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• Lethbridge Polytechnic: diploma programs focused on trades and technology, you need to be fluent in English to study here
• Reeves College: offers diploma programs in Art and Design, Business, Health Care, Legal and Teaching Education
• University of Lethbridge: four and five-year professional degree programs, masters-level programs, you need to be fluent in English to study here, or be a student in the English as an Alternative Language program
Public Schools
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• École la Verendrye: school programs for Francophone students, kindergarten to Grade 12