June 2012 (PDF) - Toronto Public Library
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ESL & NEWCOMERS<br />
TORONTO PUBLIC LIBRARY<br />
Employer Expectations<br />
What do Canadian employers want? Learn how to bring<br />
value to the workplace as an employee.<br />
<strong>Toronto</strong> Reference <strong>June</strong> 13 1 pm<br />
Canadian Workplace Culture<br />
Educate yourself before your first day on the job. The ins<br />
and outs of the Canadian workplace environment.<br />
<strong>Toronto</strong> Reference <strong>June</strong> 20 1 pm<br />
ESL & Newcomer<br />
Programs in Other<br />
Languages<br />
English as a Second Language for Chinese<br />
Newcomers<br />
Beginner and mid-beginner levels for Cantonese and<br />
Mandarin speakers. In co-operation with <strong>Toronto</strong> District<br />
School Board. Drop in to register.<br />
Riverdale<br />
Monday-Friday, April 2-<strong>June</strong> 29 10 am or 12:30 pm<br />
TEENS<br />
Mandala & Learning for Newcomer Youth<br />
Use Mandala to practise your English skills, play games,<br />
sing songs, and tell stories about your community, culture<br />
and customs. Homework help is available. To register, call<br />
416-784-0920, Ext. 222.<br />
York Woods Tuesdays, Thursdays, April 3-<strong>June</strong> 28 1 pm<br />
Youth Drop-in<br />
Practise your English, make friends and have fun.<br />
Steeles Thursdays, April 5-<strong>June</strong> 28 4 pm<br />
Peer Tutoring Club<br />
Get help with your homework assignments or any other<br />
academic assistance from volunteer peer tutors and a<br />
youth worker.<br />
Parkdale Fridays, April 6-<strong>June</strong> 29 4 pm<br />
ESL Reading Club<br />
Join our ESL reading club and get a chance to read books<br />
and stories and discuss them with others. You’ll also learn<br />
about the online material for ESL learners available from<br />
the library.<br />
Fairview April 11, May 9, <strong>June</strong> 27 6 pm<br />
English Classes for Mandarin-Speaking Seniors<br />
Carefirst Wellness Club offers basic conversation classes in<br />
everyday English and information on Canadian culture for<br />
Mandarin-speaking seniors. Call 416-502-2323, Ext. 6224, to<br />
register.<br />
Hillcrest Wednesdays, April 4-<strong>June</strong> 27 1 pm<br />
Agincourt Fridays, April 13-<strong>June</strong> 29 10 am<br />
TO getting settled:<br />
• English Classes: Language classes and<br />
conversation circles for any age, not just for<br />
students.<br />
• ESL & Fun Programs for Kids: Reading programs<br />
and storytimes in English and other languages.<br />
• Job Training & Certification: Programs, resources<br />
and free computers to get online and use<br />
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.<br />
• Living in <strong>Toronto</strong>: Our library settlement workers<br />
can help you get started in <strong>Toronto</strong> and Canada.<br />
torontopubliclibrary.ca/newtocanada<br />
40 torontopubliclibrary.ca<br />
* Call or visit the branch to register.
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