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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.

1. English Conversation Circles (ESL) or Conversation Circles on different themes and topics.
2. Library Language Services and resources.
3. 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

Archway Community Services

Burnaby

Burnaby Neighborhood House

Burnaby Public Libraries

SUCCESS ­- 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

Kamloops Immigrant Services

Kelowna

Okanagan Regional Library

Langley

Fraser Valley Regional Library – City of Langley

Langley Community Services Society

Langley Literacy Network

SUCCESS

ISSofBC

Mission

Mission Community Services

Nanaimo

Literacy Central Vancouver Island

New Westminster

SUCCESS – New Westminster

ISSofBC

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

SUCCESS – Richmond

Salmon Arm

Salmon Arm Library

Shuswap Immigrant Services Society

Smithers

Smithers Community Services Association

Squamish

Squamish Immigrant Settlement Services and Welcome Centre

Surrey

Alexandria Neighborhood House

DIVERSEcity

ISSofBC Surrey Welcome Centre

MOSAIC

Options Community Services

PICS Society

SUCCESS – Surrey

Surrey Public Library – Variety of newcomer resources

Tri-Cities

Coquitlam Public Library

Port Moody Library

SUCCESS – Tri-cities and Ridge Meadows

ISSofBC – Coquitlam (see page 10 for complete listing)

Vancouver

Kiwassa Neighborhood House

Kitsilano Neighborhood House

ISSofBC (see page 10 for complete listing)

MOSAIC

PICS Society

SUCCESS – Vancouver

Vancouver School Board – Welcome Centre

Vancouver Public Library

UBC Learning Exchange

Vernon

Vernon and District Immigrant and Community Services Society

Victoria

English Language Center at University of Victoria

West Vancouver

West Vancouver Public Library

Whistler

Whistler Welcome Centre

White Rock

White Rock Library

If you would like to add your program or service to this list, please contact us at [email protected].