Catherineshen 说:
谢谢所有楼上回复的。
1)有关ESL和LINC,我还真不知道他们有些什么区别了,为什么回提供2种语言培训,哪种更好一点??
3) 我年纪不是太大,但是千方百计移民到一个完全陌生的加拿大,除了为了欣赏异国的风光,更主要还是为了享受一下那种生老病死都有保障的完善的保障体系。可是,现在看来要享受所有的福利并不是那么简单的。还真有点失落感,毕竟还要付出很多。
Catherineshen:
看来你和我一样啊,都是问题儿童。
1、我给你查了一些资料。
LINC, Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
主要对象是新移民,教的是everyday english and life skills you need to participate in canadian society, 比如有上银行、看病、找工组、购物、租放用得着得英语。
LINC对公民和移民都是免费的。
特点是:
*practical training in spoken and written English
*practice in a variety of settings, inside and outside of the classroom
*computer-assisted language learning
*attention to your needs
*frendly, helpful professors
*access to advanced educational opportunities
*certificate earned reflects high standards of learning
ESL, English as a Second Language
主要对象是外国学生,教reading, writing, listening, speaking, pronunciation and grammar,没说是免费的。
特点是:
*especially designed for international students and visitors to Canada
*qualified professional instructors who provide personal guidance in all skill areas
*up-to-date computer-assisted language laboratory
*attention to your needs
*fun and informative social activities
*access to college libraries and counselling services
总的来说,我理解LINC和ESL的区别是侧重不同,LINC要比ESL浅。
还有一个免费课程叫LBS, Literacy and Basic Skills, 不是教语言的,是一个tuition-free academic upgrading program。主要学communications, mathematics, computer literacy skills and career development/ employability skills。符合要求就可以上。
2、不要沮丧,年纪既然不大,至少一共熬10年吧。我听说有一个老太太,60岁被女儿办团聚移民到加拿大后,还一直在衣厂里打工,剪线头。今年她就够10年了,也可以享受养老金了,就这样数额也不算少,还不错呢!又或者你可以去魁省,那里起码上大学都发补贴(不用还的),能享受的就先享受上再说。