Literacy classes are for students who have few listening and speaking skills in English and who cannot read or write English. Students learn basic survival English. These basic literacy classes are evening classes and are held at the Canadiana Centre. Bridge Literacy classes are for students whose listening and speaking skills in English are at an intermediate level, but whose reading and writing skills are at a beginner level. These classes teach English for everyday situations such as work, shopping, Canadian life or other situations, which interest the students in the class.
Students practise speaking, listening and some reading and writing.
Intermediate level classes help students improve listening, speaking, reading, writing and grammar skills. Students study topics and activities appropriate to their needs and interests. Completion of intermediate levels can lead to some Combined Skills or VESL classes. Students participate in a wide variety of activities and topics according to their needs and interests. Completion of these levels leads to entry into ESL academic or vocational programs.