(Updated) Free English Conversation Circles – A Comprehensive Listing
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English Conversation Circles are a free resource for all refugees and newcomers to take advantage of to practice their English skills, make social connections and learn about Canadian culture. For those eligible for LINC, this is a great supplemental resource and for those not eligible for LINC (for example Refugee Claimants who are awaiting a decision on their case), this is a great resource to begin learning and enhancing English skills until PR status is received and they become eligible for LINC classes. For more information on the LINC program for newcomers and eligibility criteria, click here.
The following is a comprehensive listing of English Conversation Circles available as of July 22, 2021.
Resources may include.
- English Conversation Circles (ESL) or Conversation Circles on different themes and topics.
- Library Language Services and resources.
- Community Resources for all Newcomers and Refugees in British Columbia.
NOTE: Most of these Locations have online delivery of classes/circles while others have gradually transitioned into both online and limited in person capacity. Details are listed on their websites.
Agassiz-Harrison
Agassiz-Harrison Community Services
Abbotsford
Burnaby
ISSofBC – Burnaby (see page 10 for complete listing)
Campbell River
Immigrant Welcome Centre – Campbell River Office
Chilliwack
Fraser Valley Regional Library – Chilliwack
Comox
Immigrant Welcome Centre – Campbell River Office
Courtenay
Immigrant Welcome Centre – Courtney Office
Delta
Fraser Valley Regional Library – Delta
Kamloops
Kelowna
Langley
Fraser Valley Regional Library – City of Langley
Langley Community Services Society
Mission
Nanaimo
Literacy Central Vancouver Island
New Westminster
North Vancouver
North Vancouver District Public Library
North Shore Multicultural Society
Penticton
Vernon and District Immigrant and Community Services Society
Pemberton
Pemberton and District Public Library
Revelstoke
Okanagan College – Revelstoke Centre
Richmond
Richmond Multicultural Community Services
Salmon Arm
Shuswap Immigrant Services Society
Smithers
Smithers Community Services Association
Squamish
Squamish Immigrant Settlement Services and Welcome Centre
Surrey
Surrey Public Library – Variety of newcomer resources
Tri-Cities
SUCCESS – Tri-cities and Ridge Meadows
ISSofBC – Coquitlam (see page 10 for complete listing)
Vancouver
ISSofBC (see page 10 for complete listing)
Vancouver School Board – Welcome Centre
Vernon
Vernon and District Immigrant and Community Services Society
Victoria
English Language Center at University of Victoria
West Vancouver
Whistler
White Rock
If you would like to add your program or service to this list, please contact us at [email protected].
