In episode 4 we chat with Maria Christine Diores. She moved from the Philippines 10 years ago to start a new job in the area of Russell, Manitoba. If you are someone who is thinking about moving to rural Canada, this episode is a great one to listen to. Why? Want to learn more about […]
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I am very excited about this episode. When Lindsay and I started this podcast, Vidir was the first company that I thought of to have on. They are one of most supportive companies that I have ever worked with. They truly want to see all of their employees thrive and grow. And they offer many
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Vermillion Growers is a green house located in the heart of the Parkland Region of Manitoba. They are looking to hire and are very supportive of newcomers.
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Effective communication is the key to success for any workplace. And in Canada’s current economic landscape, having employees who speak different languages is a major advantage as we continue to engage with people from all over the world. However, it is also essential that all employees work toward further mastery of a single common language
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Warm weather is here, and that means it’s time for summer jobs! You might think these jobs are only for students, like those in university or high school. But actually, anyone can do them, even if you’re still learning English or don’t have special training. If you’re an International student or new to Canada, summer
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A qualified instructor with experience in the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) is essential for a good quality language assessment. So, whether you need practical insights from informal assessments or formal evaluations for immigration or education, the expertise of these professionals ensures that English learners receive accurate and tailored language assessments to set them up for
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The Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) are a framework used in Canada to assess and measure the English language proficiency of adult ESL learners, immigrants, and prospective newcomers. It provides a standardized way of describing and evaluating language skills in various communication contexts. The CLBs are widely used by language assessment service providers, language instructors, and
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(This was originally published August 30, 2022) Whether you were born here, or just moved here, it can be frustrating to look for a job. It can be even more frustrating to go to interviews, not get hired and have no idea why. Here’s what I can tell you about interviews… Employers are busy, so
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English classes need the support of all levels of a business. From front-line staff up to the CEO. However, many times not everyone is bought in. From management and leadership the thoughts can be: For the staff members themselves, there can also be pushback: So what are some benefits to having english classes at work?
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Canada is projected to bring in an increasing numbers of newcomers over the next few years. Many of whom English is not their first language. With so many new hires not having English as their main language, it’s time for employers to start treating language support as another form of professional development for their employees.
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