YWCA Toronto | YWCA LINC program

YWCA LINC

YWCA LINC is a Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada program that offers free English classes to immigrant women. Eligible participants must be 18 years or older, be landed immigrants with permanent residency cards, and must not speak English as their first language.

Every class is built around a specific theme. A selection of themes include: employment, family, parenting skills, and healthcare for women in Canada, Canadian law and education and government community resources. In this program, students not only gain comfort with the English language, they also gain a valuable introduction to the Canadian way of life. All the language practice exercises used are based on real life situations that may arise. Students learn English in a manner that teaches them an array of valuable life skills that allows them to integrate within their community and become contributing members of the Canadian society.

Through workshops, a peer support and classroom activities YWCA LINC helps women:

Learn and improve their English language skills through communicative language teaching, task-based learning and in developing their proficiency in reading, writing, listening and speaking

Feel more comfortable in their community and empower them to pursue their goals

Deal with issues of diversity, isolation, assimilation, and language barriers

what do we offer?

Levels 1 - 4 (9 am – 2:30 pm) and Levels 2– 6 (5:30 pm to 8:30 pm)

No-cost child minding for children 6 months to 6 years of age

Transportation allowances for eligible participants

Guest speakers and class field trips

Computer based language training and computer lab access

Conversation English classes to help improve pronunciation and communication skills. Women are able to come in and converse with each other on a wide range of interesting topics. It is an opportunity to make new friends and improve English skills at the same time, in a friendly and casual environment.

how to register?

Call 416.242.3939

LINC Assessment needs to be done before beginning the class; call the office to arrange an assessment appointment.