English only policy in the workplace

Talking the Talk: Navigating Workplace Linguistics

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Language in the workplace plays a crucial role in facilitating effective communication, collaboration, and overall productivity. It is essential for employees to have a common language (typically English in Canada) to ensure clarity, understanding, and efficient operation of the business.  Having a common language like English in the workplace also promotes equal opportunities for all […]

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Understanding Informal and Formal Language AssessmentS for ESL Learners in Canada

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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 and Why they are Important to workplaces

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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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The Friday Resource Roundup

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It’s FRI-YAY! And with that comes RESOURCES! Stay warm! Southern Manitoba Regional Connections (@regionalconnections) LOTS of activities are happening in Southern Manitoba. Click HERE to see their calendar. Some workshops that they are offering: Eastman Immigrant Services (@eastmanregionlip) For a list of their programming in the South East click HERE! Winnipeg Seven Oaks Immigrant Services

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The Friday Resource Roundup

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We are almost on the last week of January! I hope you have been taking advantage of some of the resources near you! If not there are lots online as well! Southern Manitoba Regional Connections Dance Classes (Altona) Prepare to Work as a Front Desk Clerk (Winkler) Newcomer Welcome Evening Winnipeg Seven Oaks Immigrant Services (@sevenoaksimmigrantservices)

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The Friday Resource Roundup

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The weather has been wonderful this week! If you are new to Manitoba this is NOT normal so don’t get too comfortable! However, there are many activities and resources below to keep you busy when it does turn cold! Southern Manitoba Regional Connections Dance Classes (Altona) Newcomer Welcome Evening Winnipeg Seven Oaks Immigrant Services (@sevenoaksimmigrantservices) SEED

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The Friday Resource Roundup

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Happy New Year! There are TONS of Newcomer activities going on this month! Sorry it’s a day late we’ve all had the flu! Southern Manitoba Regional Connections Welcome to Canada Workshop Monday January 16 (Morden) Wednesday January 18 (Winkler) Thursday January 19 (Altona) Dance Classes (Altona) Newcomer Welcome Evening Winnipeg Seven Oaks Immigrant Services (@sevenoaksimmigrantservices)

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