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Strong communication skills lead to career success and faster integration in the community. It’s a good thing that learning opportunities for learning English (and French) abound for newcomers to Manitoba. Learn all about the many language programs offered here.
Quick Facts
- Canada has two official languages – English and French.
- The Citizenship Act requires that new citizens to Canada have the equivalent of at least Level 4 for Speaking and Listening in English or French using the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadien (NCLC).
- There is a variety of free language classes offered by the Government of Canada that cater to the different needs and abilities of newcomers.
Newest Language Training Articles
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English as an Additional Language (EAL) Programs and resources for newcomers (regardless of immigration status)
Improving your English is a lifelong pursuit! If your language training program is ending, don’t waste your progress and stop… Read more »
The power of bilingualism: 5 benefits for newcomers
Most newcomers know more than one language and this is reflected in our growing population: In 2021, one in five… Read more »
Recent Language Training Articles, CLB3-4
5 easy tips to become a good speller
Do you find it hard to spell words correctly? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. In an era of auto-correct and… Read more »
How to be motivated: Part 5 – Good rewards
Do you find it difficult to give yourself a reward for a job well done? Giving yourself a reward for… Read more »
How to be motivated: Part 4 – Goals and deadlines
Do you suffer from low motivation? You can use goals and deadlines to keep your motivation high! In order to… Read more »
How to be motivated: Part 3 – Intrinsic motivation
There are two types of motivation – intrinsic and extrinsic – and one is better than the other for helping… Read more »
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