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A self-paced program designed to develop reading skills. The program has six levels from Elementary to Advanced, with 10 units at each level. Each unit focuses on a specific reading skill such as skimming texts, reading critically or vocabulary building, which are organized around one or more texts such as articles, advertisements, emails, poems, etc. The program also works on other skills such as listening practice, essay writing and discussion activities. Exercises are marked and scored and readers can track their progress.
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Mango Languages offers 40 online language learning courses for English speakers and 15 English courses for non-English speakers. Each course has 100 lessons. In each lesson, the students see text and hear dialog that they are invited to repeat.
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Mauril is a new, free digital platform to help clients learn English and French.
- 100% Canadian French and English
- Exercises designed for all levels
- Progress at your own pace
- A wide range of stimulating, entertaining , and captivating content from CBC/Radio-Canada
- Improve oral comprehension and integrate language knowledge in everyday life
- Feel more confident using French or English in any context
Getting started with Mauril is easy. Download the app on Apple and Android mobile phones and tablets, or use the website version. Simply create a profile and access your learning journey from any device, whenever and wherever you wish!
The platform is called Mauril to pay tribute to the Honourable Mauril Bélanger, the former Ottawa-Vanier MP who championed official languages in Canada. It is financed and endorsed by the Government of Canada, this new tool is designed and deployed by CBC/Radio-Canada, in collaboration with a committee of pedagogical experts..
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Pronunciator is unique in offering personalized courses in any of 163 languages, and instruction in any of 144 home languages, ESL courses, audio lessons, American and Mexican Sign Languages. Pronunciator also includes ProCitizen, comprehensive preparation for the Canadian citizenship test. Users have unlimited, simultaneous, remote access.
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Through the “Learning Guides and More” section in American English or Canadian English, respectively to access ProCitizen : US or ProCitizen: Canada
- ProCitizen: Canada! With over 100 instructional videos, and over 500 practice questions, this course provides a comprehensive preparation for the Canadian Citizenship Test. Topics include Rights and Responsibilities; Canada's History; How Canadians Govern Themselves; Federal Elections; the Justice System; Canadian Symbols; Canada's Economy; Canada's Regions; and the Oath of Citizenship.
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The Road to IELTS - Academic module provides an introduction, advice and tutorials, as well as interactive practices and simulated mock tests. These will help people prepare for the IELTS academic exam for higher education or professional registration in an English-speaking environment.
See the IELTS Academic syllabus for detailed information.
The OPL also offers the IELTS General Training Module.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular English language test for higher education and global migration.
There are two types of IELTS test: the IELTS Academic and the IELTS General Training.
Both tests provide an assessment of four language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking.
The IELTS Academic measures whether your level of English language proficiency is suitable for an academic environment or professional registration. It reflects aspects of academic language and assesses whether you’re ready to begin studying or training.
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The Road to IELTS- General Training module provides an introduction, advice and tutorial, as well as interactive practices and simulated mock tests. These will help people prepare General Training test for immigration, secondary education, work experience or training programs in English speaking countries.
You can run the program on mobile as well as tablet, desktop and laptop.
See the IELTS General Training syllabus for detailed information.
OPL also offers the Academic Module.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular English language test for higher education and global migration purposes.
There are two types of IELTS test: the IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training.
Both tests provide an assessment of four language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking.
The IELTS General Training measures English language proficiency in a practical, everyday context. The test focuses on basic survival skills in broad social and workplace contexts.
The IELTS is also a requirement for migration to Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK.
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ESL program that helps students improve their reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary and grammar skills in five levels.
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Free and unlimited online courses in French. Learn languages, sewing, singing, coding for kids, watch documentary films, and more! Find audiobooks, BD (graphic novels), as well as games such as sudoku and crossword puzzles.
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