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. These classes, such as Listening and Speaking or Grammar and Writing, are for students who need to improve specific skills, which will be studied in depth. Students' interests are also assessed and included in the course of studies.