Pathways to Communication: Empowering Newcomers Through English Language Learning
2022-09-12 - 2026-06-30
Are you a newcomer to Canada? Do you want to speak English better? Do you want help finding a job? Come to this English language learning class and:

Get better at listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English
Learn about everyday activities
Learn about talking to the doctor
Practice interview questions and answers
And more!

Family Book Club
2022-09-13 - 2026-06-30
The Family Book Club program offers fun, hands-on literacy, language, and number activities for you and your children ages 4 – 6 years. We meet once a week for 10 weeks in a row. You will learn to help your child love reading and writing, develop a positive relationship with your child, and learn new ways to read with your children. We will read and talk about books. You will build your own reading, understanding, vocabulary, writing and number skills through activities that help you share books with your children.

Daily English for Beginners
2022-09-14 - 2024-06-30
Do you want to get better at reading, listening, and having conversations in English? Come to this class and learn about our city and community, transportation and road safety, health and wellness, jobs and work, and money and banking.

Reading and Writing for Life Goals (English and Francophone)
2022-09-15 - 2026-06-30
Do you want to read and write better? We can help you with things like

knowing what sounds letters say
basic everyday vocabulary (like going to the doctor or shopping)
spelling
sentence making
pronunciation

We will help you figure out your goals and make a plan so you can reach them.

Reading and Writing for Employment Goals (Francophone)
2022-09-15 - 2026-06-30
Do you need to get better at reading and writing for your job? You will learn how to:

Write a resume and cover letter
Send good emails
Use clear and professional writing
Search for jobs online using key words
Use workplace vocabulary
And more!

Basic Digital Skills (English and French)
2022-09-15 - 2026-06-30
How do you get online? How can you stay safe online? What can you do online? In this class you will learn how to use a computer, the internet and other tech. You will learn to

use a computer and other devices
search for jobs
get places on the internet
use programs to write and print
do things online with other people
decide what is good information
and more!

Indigenous Digital Storytelling
2022-09-15 - 2026-06-30
Basic Digital Skills for Life Goals focuses on developing adult literacy skills for Indigenous students with a focus on basic digital skills. Regardless of computer experience, participants will have the opportunity to develop typing, web browsing and basic program skills. Participants will have access to computers and the internet that will allow them to practice their skills at home and in the community; if they do not own devices, laptops will be provided at no extra cost. Participants will be introduced to digital storytelling and have the opportunity to write and publish personal reflections on their self-made blogs.

Reading and Writing for Phonemic Awareness (English)
2022-09-15 - 2026-06-30
Do you want to read and write better? In this class you will work on:

Vocabulary
Spelling
Reading
Sight words
Making sentences
Knowing what sounds letters say

Reading and Writing: Civics (English)
2022-09-15 - 2026-06-30
Do you want to read and write better? In this intermediate class you will work on:

Vocabulary
Spelling
Reading
Grammar
Writing

On topics like:

Canada’s system of government
Canadian Values
Charter of Rights Freedoms
Treaties in Canada
Local stories

Reading and Writing: Grammar (English)
2022-09-15 - 2026-06-30
Do you want to write better? In this class you will work on:

Punctuation
Spelling
Grammar
Capitalization
Making sentences
And more!

English Language Learning Beginner
2022-09-15 - 2026-06-30
Do you want to get better at English? In this class you will improve your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. You will discuss topics like shopping in the grocery store, asking for help, making small talk and more.

English Language Learning Intermediate
2022-09-15 - 2026-06-30
Do you want to get better at English? In this class you will discuss topics like shopping in the grocery store, asking for help, making small talk and more. You will learn:

Vocabulary
Grammar
Reading
Making sentences
Speaking and listening
And more!

ECALA AGM 2022
2022-09-21 17:30 - 18:30 (America/Edmonton)
Date: Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Time: 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Where: Online
Facilitator: Debbie Clark, ECALA Executive Director
Description:
The ECALA Annual General Meeting is designed to provide an opportunity to share highlights of our collective work and the positive impact on learners’ lives. ECALA staff will share the new Learner’s Page and PD Registration process connected to ECALA’s website. Staff and board members will be participating from Treaty 6 territory home of many First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples.

The Agenda and meeting materials outlined in the ECALA Bylaws will be sent to registrants at the end of August.
Click here to register.

English Conversation Circle
2022-09-26 - 2026-06-30
Do you want a safe place to meet other people and practice your English skills? Join E4C’s English Conversation Circle! You will be able to work on your English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills, while learning more about Canadian culture. You will learn about:

Jobs
Canadian citizenship
Canadian holidays and traditions.
And more!

Digital Literacy Learning Beginner - Intermediate
2022-09-26 - 2024-06-30
Do you want to learn how to use a computer or learn new skills? Come to this class and learn how to use a computer to learn about the community activities, filling in forms, email, transportation, health and wellness, jobs and banking.

ELL Daily Literacy Workshops
2022-09-26 - 2026-06-30
Our Daily Literacy workshops will help you practice English skills and learn more about how to help your children be happy and healthy. You will meet other parents and discuss topics like:

Reading books with children
Registered education savings plans
Healthy eating
Games
Cooking
And more!

Daily English for Beginners (Level 1) - A New Start
2022-09-26 - 2026-06-30
This course is for learners with very little or no English (pre-CLB). You will learn basic words and simple sentences for everyday life. We will provide lots of practice to help you grow. You will feel better about speaking English by the end of this level.

Daily English for Beginners (Level 2) - Survival English
2022-09-26 - 2026-06-30
This course helps learners with basic English skills (pre-CLB to CLB1) continue to grow. You will learn vocabulary and phrases for:

Shopping
Work
Daily conversations
And more!

Daily English for Beginners (Level 3) - Daily Life and Work
2022-09-26 - 2026-06-30
This course is for learners with basic English skills (CLB 1–2). Do you want to speak and understand English better for work and daily life? By the end of the course, you will learn useful English for day-to-day life and feel ready to use it.

ELL Essentials (Level 1) - New Learner's Journey
2022-09-26 - 2026-06-30
Learn English for day-to-day life in a beginner-friendly class. You will learn:

Shopping
Directions
Small talk
And more!

ELL Essentials (Level 2) - Bridging Course: Advancing from Foundations to Proficency
2022-09-26 - 2026-06-30
Are you a CLB 2-4 learner? In this class you will learn more words, practice grammar, and speak English more easily for day-to-day life. You will learn:

Greetings
Asking for directions
Reporting a problem
Small talk
Making reservations
And more!

ELL Essentials (Level 3) - A Progressive Pathway to Proficiency
2022-09-26 - 2026-06-30
Ready to take your English to the next level? This course is for learners at CLB 4 – CLB 6. Boosts vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills with real-life topics. You will learn English for:

Work
Travel
Small talk
Sharing opinions
Jobs interviews
Making reservations
And more!

ELL Intensive (Level 3) - Building Confidence and Proficiency for Life and Work
2022-09-26 - 2026-06-30
Ready to take your English to the next level? This course is for learners at CLB 5 – CLB 7. Boosts English skills in daily life and work. You will learn English for:

Sharing opinions
Work reports and emails
Job interviews
Problem solving at work
Career planning
And more!

Digital Literacy Learning Class
2022-09-26 - 2026-06-30
Ready to take your English and Digital skills to the next level? You will learn:

Mouse and keyboard skills
Getting onto the internet
Emails
Internet safety
And more!

Deaf Immigrant Women's ASL/ELL
2022-09-26 - 2026-06-30
In this class you will:

improve your English skills
learn American Sign Language (ASL)
understand Canadian culture
hear about community programs and resources in Edmonton
and more!

Daily Literacy
2022-09-28 - 2026-06-30
In these sessions, you will be able to meet other parents while learning fun ways to practice English skills and help your children be happy and healthy. You will discuss topics like:

Reading books with children
Registered education savings plans
Healthy eating and cooking
Sensory play and games
and more!

Learning our Indigenous History
2022-09-30 - 2026-06-30
Do you want to know more about your Indigenous history? Do you want to learn some Cree? Do you want to get better at writing in English and using everyday math skills? Come to one, two, or all of the workshops to find out more about:

Tobacco Tie Teachings
Turtle Island
Tipi Pole Teachings
Medicines and Medicines Bags
Dreamcatchers
Beading
Dancing
Drum and Rattle
Bannock Making
Indigenous Nutrition
Talking Stick
Moss Bag Teachings

Basic Digital Learning Skills for African Seniors
2022-10-03 - 2024-06-30
Do you want to learn how to use your computer or smart phone? Do you want to find things on the internet, connect with family online, and send emails? Come to our Basic Digital Learning skills for African Seniors course. In this course you will learn how to use

WhatsApp and other texting
Emails
Social media like Facebook
Video conferencing like Zoom
YouTube
Websites for online shopping
And more!

Elder Kerrie Moore, Trauma and Resilience
2022-10-03 09:00 - 12:00
Date: Monday, October 3, 2022
Time: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Online
Facilitator: Elder Kerrie Moore
Description:
Trauma is passed down for seven generations. Trauma is a repetitive experience that creates behaviours and beliefs which continue epigenetically creating behaviours that are continually expressed. Unless we experience a new positive repetitive behaviour our brain will continue with the old negative behaviours. This workshop will address Trauma and the historical negative patterns which create intergenerational Trauma.
We will also explore changing our brain and healing methodologies through an Indigenous and wholistic framework. In order to support resilience within an Indigenous worldview, a wholistic way of knowing will be identified.
Click here to register.

ECALA Onboarding New Staff (Morning)
2022-10-04 09:00 - 12:00
Date: Tuesday, October 4, 2022
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Online
Facilitator: Leanne Rempel & Marnie Rempel Friesen, ECALA Grant Liaisons
Description:
Are you a new staff member (manager, coordinator, ED, or instructor) at an ECALA-funded agency? We want to meet you! Come join us online for an introduction to who ECALA is, what ECALA does, and how ECALA can support you.
We plan to go over:

ECALA Guidelines
A brief introduction to Outcomes, Measurements, and Evaluation (OME)
ECALA Professional Development Opportunities
Networking and meeting new staff in your field
Anything else you would like to add!

We can’t wait to meet you! Click here to register.
Please note that this PD is specifically for ECALA grant recipients.
