ESL Descriptions & Skills

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Literacy FoundationsLearn to identify letters of the alphabet and print; recognize and understand basic symbols; learn numbers and simple sequencing; learn simple words for liviin Canada. No formal education is needed. All are welcome.

CLB 1 - Getting StartedBegin to participate in Canadian culture. Learnto greet people and introduce yourself; ask andanswer simple questions; fill out simple forms;understand basic math concepts, tell time and useCanadian money.

Prerequisite: Working on CLB 1

CLB 2 - Moving OnThrough listening, speaking, reading and writingactivities along with grammar and vocabularydevelopment, this course will help you to engage

in conversation; increase ability to read and writesimple English tasks and gain more independenceto settle in Ottawa.

Prerequisite: Working on CLB 2.

CLB 3 - Feeling at Home in EnglishExpand basic language skills for everyday andacademic purposes; participate in conversationson a variety of familiar and new topics; begin tolink simple sentences; read a variety of adaptedtexts; and expand knowledge of vocabulary andgrammatical structures.

Prerequisite: Working on CLB 3

CLB 4- Moving Towards Your GoalsBe part of a friendly atmosphere where individualneeds are considered. Prepare for more advanced

specialty courses. Learn new vocabulary foreveryday conversation and practice writing skills.The course includes field trips, guest speakers andmany cultural events.

Prerequisite:Working on CLB 4.

CLB5 Aiming HigherGain confidence in using English in both formaand informal situations. Focus will be on idiomphrases, slang, introduction of Job Search andinterview techniques and improving writing skto be able to write simple paragraphs and letteas to more effectively begin settling in Ottawa

Prerequisite:Working on CLB 5 in two skill areas.

CLB 6 New HorizonsThis course is designed to increase confidencecommunicate effectively, both in the classroom

and in the larger community. Classroom activitwill include: student oral presentations; readinand understanding newspaper articles; writingsimple reports; understanding grammaticalconcepts; refine listening skills through authenTV and radio broadcasts.

Prerequisite: Working on CLB 6 in two skill areas.

CLB 7 + Widening PerspectivesThrough a combination of practical skills andacademic learning this course will prepare youa successful life in Canada. Refine presentationconversation skills, use of idiomatic phrases, anfocus on reading and writing for employment academic purposes. Improve fluency, confidenand refine social networking skills.

Prerequisite:Working on CLB 7 or higher.

St. Josephs Adult 330 Lajoie St.613-741-6808

Monday - FridayMonday - Friday

9:00 am-12:00 pm12:30 pm-3:30 pm

St. Patricks Adult 290 Nepean St.613-594-5773


Evenings:Tuesday & Thursday

9:00 am-12:00 pm12:30 pm-3:30 pm

6:00 pm-9:00 pm

Queen of the Angels 1461 Heron Rd.613-731-3237


9:00 am-12:00 pm12:30 pm-3:30 pm

Holy Trinity Kanata ESL 180 Katimavik Rd.

613-271-8551

Monday - Friday 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Funded by the Ministry of

Citizenship and Immigration

Englishas a Second Language

Conversation CLB 2- I Want to TalkPut those new pronunciation skills into practice! Insmall groups, develop confidence as you practicethe basics of talking to other people in English. Thisclass will assist you in settling more comfortably inOttawa.

Prerequisite: Working on CLB 2 in Speaking

Kanata ESL Mon - Tues 12:30 pm-2:30 pm

Queen of the Angels Mon - Wed 12:30 pm-2:30 pm

Conversation CLB 4 - Speaking Up MoreAt this level, you will converse comfortably withothers and learn to answer simple questions

on familiar topics, using short sentences; tell asimple story about everyday activities; speakabout something you did in the past (or will do inthe future); give instructions and directions; andexpress satisfaction or dissatisfaction. This will alsoprepare you for your Citizenship Test.

Prerequisite: Working on CLB 4 in Speaking

Kanata ESL Mon - Wed 12:30 pm-2:30 pm

Queen of the Angels Mon - Wed 12:30 pm-2:30 pm

Grammar & Writing CLB 5This course is designed for students who want tofocus on improving their grammar and writingskills. Students will be able to review and practicerelevant grammar points, especially sentencestructure. They will begin using the writing process;write paragraphs and essays; use conventionalformats for various purposes, including letters,emails, memos, and reports; and practice errorcorrection.

Prerequisite:Working on CLB 5 in Writing

St. Patricks Adult Mon - Fri 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Academic Grammar & Writing -CLB 6+In this class, you will develop and refine yourwriting skills in preparation for either academictests or professional careers. You will writeparagraphs, essays, summaries as well as letters,emails and reports.

Prerequisite:Working on CLB Writing 6

St. Patricks Adult Mon - Fri 12:30 pm-3:30 pm

Skill-Building for TOEFL iBT TestPreparation CLB 6This course will gradually prepare students fothe Intermediate and Advanced Internet-baseTOEFL Test. Its aim is to familiarize learners witskills and strategies for each of the four sectiothe test, namely, listening, speaking, reading awriting.

Prerequisites: Working on CLB 6

St. Patricks Adult Mon - Fri 12:30 pm-3:

ibt TOEFL Preparation CLB 7+

This course will teach students skills and stratin preparation for the Internet-based TOEFL eWorking in an academic English environmentintensive practice will be put on TOEFL listeninspeaking and writing. As well as frequent simTOEFL tests.

Prerequisite: Working on CLB 7 or higher.

St. Patricks Adult Mon - Fri 9:00 am-12:

Mon - Fri 12:30 pm-3:

Evenings: Tues & Thurs 6:00 pm-9:

Listening/Speaking & Pronunciation - CLB 3/4Focus on your ability to hear process and produce the sounds and rhythms of Canadian English.Systematically practice syllables and sentence structure. Improved listening skills will lead to betterappreciation of and participation in - everyday conversations, both inside and outside the class.

Prerequisite:Working on CLB 3 /4

St. Patricks Adult Mon - Fri 12:30 pm-3:30 pm


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ESL Childcare Worker ProgramThe objective of this course is to prepare studentsfor self-sustainable employment through openinga home daycare, or working as an assistant in alicensed daycare, or prepare for ECE training throughcolleges. Students will receive 30 hours of hands-onpracticum experience as well as First Aid and CPRtraining. To successfully complete this course 80%attendance is required in addition to the hands-onpracticum.

Prerequisite: Working on CLB 5 in Listening and Speakingand CLB 4 in Reading and Writing.

Queen of the Angels Mon - Fri 12:30 pm-3:30 pm

ESL Office AssistantThis course is designed to provide students withsufficient skills and knowledge to find entry levelemployment in an office setting. Students willacquire vocabulary specific to office procedures,business terminology, and data entry and specificcomputer applications. Students will have theopportunity to practice what they learn in theclassroom in a 30-hour hands-on placement.

Prerequisite: Students interested in this course shouldbe comfortable with technology and have a basicknowledge of computers. Students should be workingon CLB 5 in Reading and Writing and CLB 6 in Listeningand Speaking.

Queen of the Angels Mon - Fri 9:00 am -12:00 pm

Food and Beverage Smart ServeCertificationThis new training program covers the requiredlanguage and skills for employment in the growinghospitality industry in Ottawa. It includes 30 hoursof work placement training. Upon successfulcompletion of the course and test students will earnan Ontario SMART SERVE Certificate.

Prerequisite:Working on CLB 5 or higher.

Queen of the Angels Mon - Thurs 12:30 pm-3:30 pm

ESL for Retail Sales and ServiceThe objective of this course is to prepare studentswith industry-focused vocabulary, understandingand conversational knowledge to work successfully

in the Canadian Retail and Sales sector.Prerequisite: Employee of T&T Supermarket

T&T Supermarket Tues/Wed 4:30pm -6:30pm

ESL Home Support CertificateThis course is designed to provide students withsector-specific language skills and knowledge ofrules and regulations in order to be able to assist incare-giving in the health field. Students will receive30 hours of hands-on practicum experience aswell as First Aid and CPR training. To successfullycomplete this course 80% attendance is required inaddition to the hands-on practicum.

Prerequisite:CLB 6 for Listening and Speaking, CLB 5Reading and Writing.


Computer Basics Keyed Up?If you have little or no experience with computers,this is the place to start. You will learn the basicterminology needed to understand how to usethe computer. Emphasis will be on learning how totouch-type and to increase your speed and accuracywhile working on English language skills.

Prerequisite:Working on CLB 5, no previous computerskills required.

St. Josephs Adult Mon - Fri 9:00 am-12:00 pm


Mon - Fri 12:30 pm-3:30 pm

Evenings: Tues & Thurs 6:00 pm-9:00 pm


ESL for SewingThe objective of this course is to equip students withthe tools and skills necessary to create their ownemployment or to work in a related field. Throughthis course students will learn to use sector specificvocabulary and learn about customer relations. Thiscourse consists of 2 levels.

Prerequisite: Level 1 No previous experience orknowledge of sewing and working on CLB 3 inSpeaking.Level 2 Some knowledge or previous experience withsewing, familiar with tools used and working on CLB 5+ in Speaking

St. Josephs Adult Mon - Fri 9:00 am-12:00 pmTues & Thurs 12:30 pm-3:30 pm

Queen of the Angels Mon - Fri 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Community Locations:Contact: 613-731-3237

Caldwell Family Centre Mon - Fri 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Bayshore Community House

Mon - Fri 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Mon & Thurs 12:30 pm-3:30 pm

Britannia Woods Community House

Mon - Thurs 12:30 pm-3:30 pm

ESL for the DEAFThis class focuses on helping those who areDEAF learn to communicate using American SignLanguage (ASL) as well as developing the readingand writing skills in English. Classes are kept small toprovide individual attention.

St. Joseph Adult Mon - Fri 12:30pm -3:30pm

Welcome to Ottawa CLB ALL LeThis course is offered in partnership with theCatholic Immigration Centre for government refugees at Reception House.

Prerequisite: Resident of Reception House, GAR

ESL FEES(due at registration

$25 Part-time material fee per year $30 Full-time material fee per year

VISITORFEES

Non-refundable fee of $50 for registration

and assessment, plus material fee and

tuition.

Day Classes

$3000 per year for 15 hours a week

($300 monthly instalmen

$6000 per year for 30 hours a week

($600 monthly instalm

Night Classes

$1200 per year for 2 nights

($120 monthly instalmen

$2400 per year for 4 nights

($240 monthly instalm

ESL and SKILLS Preparation for Working in Canada




Citizenship Preparation Becoming Cana

Get ready for the Citizenship test, using the nofficial guide, Discover Canada: The Rights a

Responsibilities of Citizenship, and prepare fthe interview with a citizenship judge. Even you are already a Canadian citizen, you may slike to learn more about Canada and its cultu

Prerequisite:Working on CLB 4; PermanentResidents

Call 613-731-3237for locations and time

See Page 32 for school locations andphone numbers.


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Computer Applications You willbe glad you applied yourself Building on your Computer Basics skills, you willlearn to produce, save and print professionallooking documents, e.g. memos, resumes, letters,spreadsheets, and create presentations, usingWindows and Microsoft Word, MS Excel and MSPowerPoint and Explorer. You will also learn tonavigate the Internet, using browsers and searchengines for on-line searches for home and workpurposes.

Prerequisite:Working on CLB 5 in two skills andcompletion of Computer Basics

St. Josephs Adult Mon - Fri 9:00 am-12:00 pm


Mon - Fri 12:30 pm-3:30 pm

Evenings: Tues & Thus 6:00 pm-9:00 pm

Queen of the Angels Mon - Fri 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Computerized Bookkeeping

This course is offered in two parts. In the first part,you will become familiar with the vocabularynecessary for bookkeeping. You will learn aboutfinancial statements, petty cash, work sheetsand bank reconciliation. In the second half of theprogram, you will apply this knowledge, usingthe computer program, Simply Accounting forWindows.

Prerequisite:completion of CLB 5, Computer Basics and

Computer ApplicationsSt Josephs Adult Mon - Thur 12:30 pm 3:30 pm

St. Patricks Adult Tues & Thurs 6:00 pm-9:00 pm

Web Page Design and AdobePhotoshopBuild web pages, starting from the basics andmoving on to more advanced skills. Becomefamiliar with the vocabulary used in a technicand creative environment. Create and uploadto the Internet at least one professional qualitmulti-page website. Learn how to use graphicsoftware, create graphics that can be used onwebsites, and learn to fix photographs, changimages and restore old or damaged ones. Bythe end of the course acquire an in demand,marketable skill.

Prerequisite: CLB 4 or higher, ability to operateWindows-based computer. Knowledge of MS Wequivalent would be an asset.

St. Patricks Adult Mon - Fri 12:30 pm-3

ESL and SKILLS Preparation for Working in Canada




ESL COMMUNITYLOCATIONS -

All Multi-level Classes

For more information call 613-731-3237ESL Language Classes

Foster Farm Community Centre

1065 Ramsey Cres. Mon - Fri 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Reception House (Government Assisted Refugees)

204 Boteler St. Mon - Fri 12:30 pm-3:30 pm

Caldwell Family Centre

22-1100 Medford Dr. Mon - Thurs 12:30 pm-3:30 pm

Mother Teresa High School

440 Longfields Dr. Mon & Wed 6:00 pm-9:00 pm

St. Joseph High School

3333 Greenbank Rd. Sat 9:30 am-11:30 am

Donald St. Community House

102-1240 Donald St. Mon - Fri 9:00 am-12:00 pm

ESL FORSENIORS-All Multi-level Classes

For more information call 613-731-3237

Are you a Senior? This program is designed for

you - senior newcomers, and for those who

have been in Canada for many years, but never

had a chance to learn English. Study with fellow

seniors, make new friends, and improve your

English and learn at your own pace in sites that

have other services for seniors.

Rochester Seniors289 Rochester St. Mon - Fri 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Gracious Light Chinese

752 Somerset St. W Wed & Fri 9:00 am-12:00 pm

Wellington Seniors

1041 Wellington St. Tues & Thurs 6:00 pm-9:00 pm

All ESL

studentsare assesse

and placed

in classes

using the

Canadian

LanguageBenchmark

(CLB).

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