Learner Pathways to Continuous Learning

"When we joined Family Book Club, I wanted to help my son and to bring more learning into our life. This program showed me that small things we do every day can help our children learn and grow… We try new things and have wrote poems, made comic book, asked questions while reading, and made guesses before reading the next chapter… This program has helped us read more and make literacy goals. I have SO many goals for myself now too." – Centre for Family Literacy | Program: Family Book Club

"Before coming to Canada, I had no English foundation… Since joining the Daily English program in ASSIST, things started to change. I began to take the initiative to learn and do my homework… My confidence has increased significantly. Even my son noticed my improvement. He told my husband that I can now answer English questions without using Google Translate… This experience is not just about learning a language. It feels like a light that shines and builds my confidence and courage." –  ASSIST | Program: Daily English

" When I joined I had very limited Math skills. It was a big point of anxiety and shame for me… I started with learning the absolute basics to build the foundation I hadn't had before and I've been working through the material slowly with my tutor… It's also been a really great feeling being able to learn the skills I didn't get to grasp as a kid and its given me confidence to try to learn more things… I can't believe that math has become something I look forward to each week… I am getting close to being able to complete the math portion of the firefighter's test with flying colours…, which is exciting." –  PALS | Program: Tutoring Program

"My experience in this class… was excellent because [the instructor] taught in ASL [American Sign Language ASL]. It was very easy for me to understand the information and follow the lessons. Learning in ASL made the class more accessible and helped me feel confident participating… I was highly motivated throughout the class because I really wanted to pass the learner's license test.. One of the best parts of the class was participating in role-modeling activities and completing mock tests… These activities helped me build confidence and prepare for the actual test… I am proud of my accomplishment of passing the learner's license test and obtaining my learner's license. I am grateful for the support and guidance [my tutor] provided throughout the program."  – Connect Society | Program: ASL Class 7 training

"I am walking away with such a healing. I had a dream months ago of being here with my grandmothers telling me I need to come and I chickened out last time. But came and the aunties and community here moved me to tears and I feel grateful to have been given the opportunity to have this experience and not having the barrier of paying to access this. I feel so healed and grateful and will be back to finish my moccasins." – Dickinsfield Amity | Program: Kistehiteh Kimeskanam

"I want to have strong English and feel confident when I communicate with my children's school… I feel my talking in English very strong, and I am ready to answer all the doctor's questions. Before I am scared if the doctor asks me… I feel confident when I call any office through the phone and ask or answer the question, I'm very happy with that… I feel like myself very strong and very confident when I speak with them. I have a lot of new words. I use it with [my kids]. [They] told me, mom you're getting better very quick… I am very happy what I reached now for English."  – E4C | Program: English Conversation Circle 

"Before I would just say I can't speak English. Now I can have conversations… Now that I am in the class I became confident. Last week I was able to cancel an appointment over the phone. I used words that I learned in class. Before I liked face to face, because I could use hand movements. I didn't like the phone because it was just listening. But I was able to cancel my appointment over the phone. I am proud of myself when I can do things for myself in English." – E4C | Program: English Conversation Circle 

"Before I started this English course, I had many problems in my daily life. I couldn't understand even simple things, for example when a cashier spoke to me in a shop. I often felt nervous and confused… Now everything is much better. I understand more English in everyday situations… This course really helped in my daily life. I feel more confident and independent now." – LCES | Program: EAL for Adults

"My English foundation was very weak. Before taking this course, I couldn't even order a cup of coffee by myself at Vancouver International Airport. Now I don't think that would be a problem. I also know better how to greet people and start conversations politely. It feels wonderful!" – ASSIST | Program: Daily English Level 3