English Classes
Our LINC classes are funded by the federal Ministry of Immigration,
Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). To provide English
classes free-of-charge to eligible adult learners.
Online resources that you may find useful during the COVID-19 lockdown
Youtube Resources:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_OskgZBoS4dAnVUgJVexcw
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeTVoczn9NOZA9blls3YgUg
https://www.youtube.com/user/rachelsenglish?feature=watch
https://www.youtube.com/user/podEnglish/feature
https://www.youtube.com/user/PrivateEnglishPortal?feature=watch
https://www.youtube.com/user/ESLbasics
Other Resources
Resource Guides: https://www.adultliteracyleague.org/resources/
https://www.ef.com/wwen/blog/teacherzone/self-study-resources-for-students/
Grammar instruction and practice (ALL LEVELS): https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/
Story Podcast for high levels: THE MOTH (you can listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts on your phone) https://exchange.prx.org/series/32832-the-moth-radio-hour?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIv9i38Z-26AIV6__jBx1cdg-7EAAYASAAEgJNrPD_BwE
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada Program (LINC)
The LINC program seeks to break down barriers among new immigrants and helps promote their speedy integration into the social, economic, political and cultural life in Canada.
To be eligible for LINC classes, you must be 18 years or older and one of the following:
A permanent resident of Canada
A Convention Refugee
A person whose application for Permanent Resident status is being processed in Canada and who has been informed by a letter from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada of the initial approval of your application subject to an admissibility assessment (This means you have approval-in-principle)
Our LINC classes are ongoing – they do not have start dates or end dates. You may enter a LINC class at any time.
For more information about LINC classes please contact:
Marek Kurek - LINC Manager
Tel: 416 - 536 - 4420 ext. 225
Location: 1257 Queen St. W.
Itanbi Shrestha - LINC Assistant
Tel: 416 - 536 - 1783 ext. 227
Location: 1365 Queen St. W.
Full Time Classes
| No. | LINC Level | Days and Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 - 2 | Monday - Friday 9:00am - 2:30pm | Lin Tong | 1365 Queen St. W. |
| 2 | 2 - 3 | Monday - Friday 9:00am - 2:30pm | Behrooz Bazhvand | 1365 Queen St. W. |
| 3 | 3 - 4 | Monday - Friday 9:00am - 2:30pm | Dylan Eaton | 1257 Queen St. W. |
| 4 | 4 - 5 | Monday - Friday 9:00am - 2:30pm | Carol Finnie | 1257 Queen St. W. |
| 5 | 5 - 6 | Monday - Friday 9:00am - 2:30pm | Natasza Porowski | 1257 Queen St. W. |
Part-Time Classes
| No. | LINC Level | Days and Times | Instructor | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2 - 3 - 4 Conversation | Tuesday & Thursday 2:30pm - 6:30pm | Ho Lam Sung | 1257 Queen St. W. |
| 7 | 2 - 3 - 4 Conversation | Tuesday & Thursday 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Ho Lam Sung | 1257 Queen St. W. |
| 8 | 4 - 5 - 6 Conversation | Tuesday & Thursday 6:30pm - 8:30pm | Dylan Eaton | 1257 Queen St. W. |
| 9 | Literacy | Monday, Wenesday, & Friday 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Dylan Eaton | 1257 Queen St. W. |
CNC – Care for Newcomer Children
The Parkdale Intercultural Association operates a CNC (Care for Newcomer Children) centre in each of its locations to provide free long-term and short-term unlicensed child care for parents who are enrolled in LINC classes, workshops or who are receiving settlement services from PIA. These CNC centres are open to children from 12 months to 12 years old.
Our Hours:
Monday to Friday - 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Tuesday and Thursday - 2:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Our Professional Standards
Our qualified and experienced child care staff have received professional training (diplomas or certificates) from the ECE (Early Childhood Education) program of Ontario. Our CNC programs implement the childminding criteria established by CMAS (Childminding Monitoring Advisory and Support) and provide a multicultural, supportive, all-inclusive and enriching early learning environment that protects the health and safety of newcomer children.Our CNC programs follow a play-based curriculum that encourages discovery, creativity and exploration. Our daily program is designed to help children learn and grow in positive ways. In addition to activities, children in our programs receive nutritious snacks and, when appropriate, have nap times.
Our Child Care Philosophy
We believe:
All children have the right to live and learn in an equitable society.
That play is the work of children. Our staff implements a play-based child-centred curriculum and daily routines that reflect values universally recognized in the field of early childhood education and allow children to make connections and extend what they already know in creative ways as they develop personally, socially and emotionally.
It is important to encourage discovery, creativity, development and exploration in a safe, respectful, yet stimulating environment.
