回复: 关于LINC和ESL之外的英语学习资源讨论
接下来要谈关于图书馆的ESL资源。其实对于新移民来说图书馆是一个极其重要且有用的资源，可不是所有人都意识到并充分利用了这一资源。包括我在内，仍然在不断的学习和摸索中。不过有一点可以肯定：你在图书馆花的时间越多，所得必然越丰厚。
以下是一些相关信息：
ESL Coffee and Conversation
Come to the library to meet new people, share stories and practice your English conversation skills!
People of all ages and backgrounds are welcome to participate in this drop-in program. The program provides a relaxed environment for English learners to practice speaking and listening in English.
This is a drop-in program, so no registration is required.
ESL Coffee and Conversation is now offered at 7 branch locations around Calgary, including:
Please refer to the Adult Program Guide or visit
Programs and Classes for information about times and dates.
无需注册、预约。适合刚落地的移民朋友。
ESL Conversation Club (Intermediate Level)
Register in this 8-week program designed to improve your English language abilities!
The program is for intermediate-level English language learners. Classes will focus on speaking and listenining in English. Participants will discuss interesting topics related to life in Calgary and Canada. Click on
Programs and Classes from the Calgary Public Website to register.
比前面那个程度要略高些，需要注册。
ESL Library Tours
Are you new to the library? Come in for a library tour!
Library Tours for newcomers to Canada and ESL learners are designed to introduce learners to library materials, programs and services. The information in the tours can help newcomers to better integrate and settle into Canadian society.
To book a tour, visit your local library branch or call 403-260-2600. For tours at the Central Library location, visit the 5th floor (Diversity Services) or call 403-774-7252.
这个有意思。没有去过图书馆或者还没有办卡的朋友，可以预约一次有人讲解的图书馆之旅，了解图书馆的资源和其他相关情况。据说，经常还会送办卡的coupon。。。。。。
ESL Teen Talk
ESL Teen Talk is a program for newcomer teens to practice their English language skills and enjoy fun activities in a safe and friendly environment. This program allows teens to make friends and strengthen their English language skills.
This program is geared toward teens between the ages of 10-14.
To register for this program, please call 403-260-2620 or register by clicking on
Programs and Classes from the Calgary Public Website to register.
家有teenage的新移民家长，如果正在为孩子的语言程度进展忧心的话，不妨尝试一下这个program。
Language Learning Lab
The Language Learning Lab is located on the 5th floor of the Central Library. The Lab provides audio equipment and language learning materials that are designed to improve various English language skills, such as pronunciation, vocabulary, listening and speaking. Customers also have the opportunity to learn new languages.
Mango Languages
Mango Languages offers a fast, easy, and effective way to learn a foreign language, including English. All
Calgary Public Library cardholders are able to access Mango Languages online free-of-charge!
一个对持图书馆卡者免费的在线语言学习网站。
Homework Help
Summary: Students meet in small groups with trained volunteers for homework help and fun literacy activities. Grades 3 to 6
Audience: Kids - Ages 8 to 12
Locations: Country Hills Crowfoot, Forest Lawn, Shawnessy, Village Square
由志愿者对学龄儿童进行家庭作业辅导的项目。
Homework Club for New Canadians
Summary: If you are a new Canadian student in grades 1 to 9, come after school for homework help. Help with English is available for grades 10 to 12. Presented by the Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth. Funded by the United Way and the City of Calgary Family and Support Services. For more information, call 403-999-1370.
Audience: Kids & Teens
Thorn-Hill, Village Square
这也是一个家庭作业的辅导项目，但是主要针对新移民家庭。
Reading Buddies
Summary: Teen volunteers and Library staff provide one-on-one reading support and fun literacy activities for readers in Grades 1 to 3.
Audience: Kids & Teens - Ages 5 to 8
这也是一个超好的项目，由志愿者对儿童进行阅读辅导。我自己的感受，阅读是一切学习的基础。一个有良好阅读习惯和阅读冲动的孩子，不知要给父母省多少心！
Learning Advantage
Volunteers work one-on-one with adult learners to achieve individual goals in reading, writing and numeracy.
Reading, Writing and Math
Flexible meeting dates and times
Free with a Calgary Public Library card
Available at 18 Libraries
Continuous enrollment
Call 403-260-2729 for more information
LearningAdvantage@CalgaryPublicLibrary.com
这是一个成人项目，一对一的辅导。
还有好多类似于给小孩子讲故事、教老年人学习电脑等等项目就不再赘述了。登录图书馆网站：
http://calgarypubliclibrary.com/ ， 上面什么都有。当然最好的办法还是亲自去一趟图书馆！
赞！
