Learner Resources
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Canada
The Canadian Encyclopedia - An online encyclopedia about Canada.
(www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=HomePage&Params=A1)
Canadian Corner - Canadian citizenship test by topic plus several short readings about Canada
(www.linchomestudy.ca/online/eaonline/CanadianCorner/index.html)
Canadian Citizenship Test - A powerful tool to help prepare for Canadian citizenship. Know what to expect when you write the test plus practice questions.
(v-soul.com/)
CBC Becoming Canadian: Citizenship - A practice Canadian citizenship test. Click on take our Canada quiz.
(www.cbc.ca/news/becomingcanadian/self_citizen_quiz.html#)
Citizenship Study Materials for Newcomers to Manitoba - a self-study guide for English learners who want to become Canadian citizens
(www.ealmb.ca/mod/resource/view.php?id=80)
Welcome to Canada: What you should know - Information on what newcomers should know about Canada.
(www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/welcome/index.asp)
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Canadian Corner - Canadian citizenship test by topic plus several short readings about Canada
(www.linchomestudy.ca/online/eaonline/CanadianCorner/index.html)
Canadian Citizenship Test - A powerful tool to help prepare for Canadian citizenship. Know what to expect when you write the test plus practice questions.
(v-soul.com/)
CBC Becoming Canadian: Citizenship - A practice Canadian citizenship test. Click on take our Canada quiz.
(www.cbc.ca/news/becomingcanadian/self_citizen_quiz.html#)
Citizenship Study Materials for Newcomers to Manitoba - a self-study guide for English learners who want to become Canadian citizens
(www.ealmb.ca/mod/resource/view.php?id=80)
Welcome to Canada: What you should know - Information on what newcomers should know about Canada.
(www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/welcome/index.asp)
Community
Anna's House - A resource for parents of children 5 and under and /or expecting a child.
(www.annashouse.ca/)
Jake Epp Library - Information on reading material and programs for all ages and interests.
(www.jakeepplibrary.com/)
Steinbach Arts Council - A community organization offering classes such as painting, drama, languages, dance, etc. for all ages.
(steinbachartscouncil.ca/index.html)
(www.annashouse.ca/)
Jake Epp Library - Information on reading material and programs for all ages and interests.
(www.jakeepplibrary.com/)
Steinbach Arts Council - A community organization offering classes such as painting, drama, languages, dance, etc. for all ages.
(steinbachartscouncil.ca/index.html)
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Computer
Absolute Beginner's Guide - An interactive guide to basic computer skills.(www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/abbeg/abbeg.shtml)
The ESL Computer Book - A workbook that gives a basic introduction to the Internet.
Typing practice - online free typing program
(sense-lang.org/typing/)
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(sense-lang.org/typing/)
Dictionaries
Dictionaries - A link to a list of many useful dictionaries for learners of English. Find them on the left side of the webpage.
(sense-lang.org/typing/)
The Internet Picture Dictionary - A picture dictionary with different categories and some activities.
(www.pdictionary.com/)
Visual Dictionary Online - A picture dictionary with definitions and audio pronunciation.
(visual.merriam-webster.com/index.php)
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(sense-lang.org/typing/)
The Internet Picture Dictionary - A picture dictionary with different categories and some activities.
(www.pdictionary.com/)
Visual Dictionary Online - A picture dictionary with definitions and audio pronunciation.
(visual.merriam-webster.com/index.php)
Driving Tests
Manitoba Public Insurance - Driving Quizzes - Practice writing the driver’s test.
(www.mpi.mb.ca/dr_quiz/StartDrivingQuiz.asp?L=E)
Manitoba Public Insurance - Driving Tips - Short pieces of information on a variety of driving safety issues.
(www.mpi.mb.ca/english/dr_tips/60sec.html)
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(www.mpi.mb.ca/dr_quiz/StartDrivingQuiz.asp?L=E)
Manitoba Public Insurance - Driving Tips - Short pieces of information on a variety of driving safety issues.
(www.mpi.mb.ca/english/dr_tips/60sec.html)
Education
Adult Learning and Literacy - information on getting help with reading and math or obtaining your Grade 12.
(www.edu.gov.mb.ca/ael/all/index.html)
Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks - A national test that helps place adult learners in the right English Language program.
(www.language.ca/)
Literacy Partners of Manitoba - Offers help with reading, writing, math and high school diploma . Download Write-On! Magazine from the About Us tab.
(manitobaliteracy.com/)
Hanover School Division - Information on all schools in Hanover School Division.
(www.hsd.ca/)
Red River College - Steinbach Campus - Information on Red River Community College at the Steinbach Campus.
(www.rrc.mb.ca/index.php?pid=412)
Seine River School Division - Information on all schools in the Seine River School Division.
(srsd.mb.ca/)
Sunrise School Division - Information on all schools in Sunrise School Division.
(www.sunrisesd.ca/Pages/default.aspx)
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Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks - A national test that helps place adult learners in the right English Language program.
(www.language.ca/)
Literacy Partners of Manitoba - Offers help with reading, writing, math and high school diploma . Download Write-On! Magazine from the About Us tab.
(manitobaliteracy.com/)
Hanover School Division - Information on all schools in Hanover School Division.
(www.hsd.ca/)
Red River College - Steinbach Campus - Information on Red River Community College at the Steinbach Campus.
(www.rrc.mb.ca/index.php?pid=412)
Seine River School Division - Information on all schools in the Seine River School Division.
(srsd.mb.ca/)
Sunrise School Division - Information on all schools in Sunrise School Division.
(www.sunrisesd.ca/Pages/default.aspx)
Health and Safety
Infohealth Guide - Phone numbers and email addresses to health services in Manitoba.
(www.gov.mb.ca/health/guide/8.html)
Interactive Health Tutorials: Medlineplus - Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for a variety of diseases and conditions. Also learn about surgeries, prevention and wellness. Each tutorial includes animated graphics, audio and easy-to-read language. There is also an informative tabs on drugs and supplements.
(www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html)
South Eastman Health - Information on hospitals and health programs in the southeast region of Manitoba.
(www.sehealth.mb.ca/)
Water Safety - Important information on keeping safe around water including boating.
(www.gov.mb.ca/healthyliving/hlp/injury/watersafety.html#.ULExeIVLphA)
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Interactive Health Tutorials: Medlineplus - Learn about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment for a variety of diseases and conditions. Also learn about surgeries, prevention and wellness. Each tutorial includes animated graphics, audio and easy-to-read language. There is also an informative tabs on drugs and supplements.
(www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorial.html)
South Eastman Health - Information on hospitals and health programs in the southeast region of Manitoba.
(www.sehealth.mb.ca/)
Water Safety - Important information on keeping safe around water including boating.
(www.gov.mb.ca/healthyliving/hlp/injury/watersafety.html#.ULExeIVLphA)
Learning Strategies
Learning Strategy Options - Explore these options to find strategies of learning and using a language that match your interests, strengths and challenges.
(www.studygs.net/langlearn.htm)
Learning Strategies - First plan how you want to learn and then use the list of strategies to use for speaking, listening, reading, writing, pronunciation, etc.
(www2.elc.polyu.edu.hk/CILL/strategy.htm)
Strategies for Learning English - Information on important strategies for learning English
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(www.studygs.net/langlearn.htm)
Learning Strategies - First plan how you want to learn and then use the list of strategies to use for speaking, listening, reading, writing, pronunciation, etc.
(www2.elc.polyu.edu.hk/CILL/strategy.htm)
Strategies for Learning English - Information on important strategies for learning English
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Math and Numeracy
AAA Math - On line practice for kindergarten to Grade 8 students.
(www.aaamath.com/)
ABE Math Classroom - List of websites with help and activities to improve math skills.
(www.nwlincs.org/NWLINCSWeb/abemath.htm)
Free Math Worksheets - Easy math worksheets.
(www.mathfactcafe.com)
Math Activities - After school activities for elementary kids to help them memorize their math facts.
(www.hiphiphooraymagazine.com/page6.html)
Math for Kids - Math games online and printable worksheets from pre-kindergarten to Grade 5.
(www.kidzone.ws/math/index.htm)
That Quiz - Math Test Activities - Practice quizzes on math, geography and science.(www.thatquiz.org/)
World of Math Online - Help and practice for students.
(www.math.com/)
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ABE Math Classroom - List of websites with help and activities to improve math skills.
(www.nwlincs.org/NWLINCSWeb/abemath.htm)
Free Math Worksheets - Easy math worksheets.
(www.mathfactcafe.com)
Math Activities - After school activities for elementary kids to help them memorize their math facts.
(www.hiphiphooraymagazine.com/page6.html)
Math for Kids - Math games online and printable worksheets from pre-kindergarten to Grade 5.
(www.kidzone.ws/math/index.htm)
That Quiz - Math Test Activities - Practice quizzes on math, geography and science.(www.thatquiz.org/)
World of Math Online - Help and practice for students.
(www.math.com/)
News
Best of the Reader - Download easy to read stories and newspaper articles with activities.(bestofthereader.ca/)
Canada Immigration - Information and advice in all areas of life for immigrants to Canada.
(canadianimmigrant.ca/)
Learning English with CBC Manitoba - Learn English using CBC news articles.
(www.cbc.ca/manitoba/eal/)
My Steinbach - Local news and information for South East Manitoba.
Weather forecasts.
(www.mysteinbach.ca/)
Steinbach Online - Local news and information for South East Manitoba.
Weather forecasts.
(www.steinbachonline.com/)
Back_to_TopCanada Immigration - Information and advice in all areas of life for immigrants to Canada.
(canadianimmigrant.ca/)
Learning English with CBC Manitoba - Learn English using CBC news articles.
(www.cbc.ca/manitoba/eal/)
My Steinbach - Local news and information for South East Manitoba.
Weather forecasts.
(www.mysteinbach.ca/)
Steinbach Online - Local news and information for South East Manitoba.
Weather forecasts.
(www.steinbachonline.com/)
Reading
ABE Reading Classroom - A selection of activities to improve reading skills. There are activities for children, adults and teachers.
(www.nwlincs.org/NWLINCSWeb/aberead.htm)
Adult Learning Activities - A variety of adult learning activities to build up reading and life skills.
(www.cdlponline.org/)
ESL Reading Comprehension Practice - A large selection of reading material for all levels.
(www.r-go.ca/esl_reading_comprehension.htm)
Learning English with CBC Manitoba - Learn English using CBC news articles.
(www.cbc.ca/manitoba/eal/)
Short Stories - Free stories for intermediate ESL learners. Each story is followed by vocabulary and grammar practice, a cloze, a crossword, and a dictation. Level: CLB 4+
(www.eslfast.com/index.htm#A)
Study Zone from University of Victoria -- Study Zone is made up of different levels with language topics for each level. Each topic includes lessons in reading, grammar and vocabulary to help learners imporve their English.(www.nwlincs.org/NWLINCSWeb/aberead.htm)
Adult Learning Activities - A variety of adult learning activities to build up reading and life skills.
(www.cdlponline.org/)
ESL Reading Comprehension Practice - A large selection of reading material for all levels.
(www.r-go.ca/esl_reading_comprehension.htm)
Learning English with CBC Manitoba - Learn English using CBC news articles.
(www.cbc.ca/manitoba/eal/)
Short Stories - Free stories for intermediate ESL learners. Each story is followed by vocabulary and grammar practice, a cloze, a crossword, and a dictation. Level: CLB 4+
(www.eslfast.com/index.htm#A)
(web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/courses/elc/studyzone/)
TOPICS Online Magazine - Online magazine of learners’ opinions and ideas from around the world.
(www.topics-mag.com/index.html)
TV 411 - TV411's mission is to help adults gain the basic reading, writing, math, and science skills they need to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals.
(www.tv411.org/)
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Settlement Services
Eastman Immigrant Services - Important information for newcomers to South East Manitoba.(www.eastmanimmigrantservices.com/)
Finding a Home - Information for newcomers about buying a home, renting an apartment and looking after a home.
(www.cmhc.ca/newcomers/)
Immigrate to Manitoba - Information to help get you settled, look for jobs and learn English.
(www.immigratemanitoba.com/)
Living in Manitoba - Information on life in Manitoba for women
Ombudsman Manitoba - Information on personal right such as rental, health and privacy protection.
(www.ombudsman.mb.ca/sitemap.htm)
Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba, Inc. - Focuses on improving the lives of women in Manitoba.
(www.pcwmanitoba.ca/)
Welcome to Canada: What you should know - Information on what newcomers should know about Canada.
(www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/welcome/index.asp)
Back_to_TopFinding a Home - Information for newcomers about buying a home, renting an apartment and looking after a home.
(www.cmhc.ca/newcomers/)
Immigrate to Manitoba - Information to help get you settled, look for jobs and learn English.
(www.immigratemanitoba.com/)
Living in Manitoba - Information on life in Manitoba for women
Ombudsman Manitoba - Information on personal right such as rental, health and privacy protection.
(www.ombudsman.mb.ca/sitemap.htm)
Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba, Inc. - Focuses on improving the lives of women in Manitoba.
(www.pcwmanitoba.ca/)
Welcome to Canada: What you should know - Information on what newcomers should know about Canada.
(www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/welcome/index.asp)
Speaking and Listening Skills
5 Minute English Lessons - short self-study English lessons with explanations and exercises.(www.5minuteenglish.com/)
English Listening Lounge - Listen to different people talk about their interests and answer the questions. There are different levels.
(www.englishlistening.com/)
English Listening Online - A large selection of video clips from around the world that improve listening skills
(elllo.org/)
English Pronunciation - Watch and listen to the sounds of the English language.(international.ouc.bc.ca/pronunciation/)
English with Jennifer - An online ESL teacher who presents excellent pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar lessons.
Learning English with CBC Manitoba - CBC news broadcasts lessons designed for intermediate learners of English.
(www.youtube.com/user/JenniferESL)
Pronunciation with Rachel - Improve your English pronunciation using videos.(www.rachelsenglish.com/)
Randall's ESL lab - Listen to audio conversations and answer quizzes.
(/esl-lab.com/)
Sounds of English - Practice specific sounds of the English language.(www.soundsofenglish.org/pronunciation/sounds.htm)
U.S.A Learns - Improve reading, speaking and listening skills with interactive lessons for all levels of English learners.
(www.usalearns.org/index/welcome.cfm?CFID=11045785& CFTOKEN= 66084091 &jsessionid=3c30700c0156e200b3f479c72b477b52746f)
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English Listening Online - A large selection of video clips from around the world that improve listening skills
(elllo.org/)
English Pronunciation - Watch and listen to the sounds of the English language.(international.ouc.bc.ca/pronunciation/)
English with Jennifer - An online ESL teacher who presents excellent pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar lessons.
Learning English with CBC Manitoba - CBC news broadcasts lessons designed for intermediate learners of English.
(www.youtube.com/user/JenniferESL)
Pronunciation with Rachel - Improve your English pronunciation using videos.(www.rachelsenglish.com/)
Randall's ESL lab - Listen to audio conversations and answer quizzes.
(/esl-lab.com/)
Sounds of English - Practice specific sounds of the English language.(www.soundsofenglish.org/pronunciation/sounds.htm)
U.S.A Learns - Improve reading, speaking and listening skills with interactive lessons for all levels of English learners.
(www.usalearns.org/index/welcome.cfm?CFID=11045785& CFTOKEN= 66084091 &jsessionid=3c30700c0156e200b3f479c72b477b52746f)
Vocabulary
English Vocabulary (For ESL Students) - Activities to improve your vocabulary.
(www.manythings.org/e/vocabulary.html)
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Work
Career Development - Click on the Newcomers tab at the top of the page. Resources and information to help newcomers to Manitoba get their trade qualifications recognized, start their own businesses, find employment.(www.manitobacareerdevelopment.ca/CDI/)
Career Stories from Newcomers to Manitoba - These are career stories of immigrants who have successfully integrated into Manitoba's workforce. They talk about their experiences in their own words. They share their success stories to help you build your own success in Manitoba.
(immigrantsandcareers.mb.ca/)
Employment Standards - Information on what the work standards are for Manitoba.
(www.gov.mb.ca/labour/standards/)
English for Work - English for different occupation with vocabulary and conversation skills.
(www.englishclub.com/english-for-work/index.htm)
Essential Skills and Work Habits in Work, Learning and Life - List of reading, speaking, computer, numeracy and thinking skills needed in a work situation.
(skills.edu.gov.on.ca/OSPWeb/jsp/en/WLL/WLL_splash.jsp
Immigrants and Careers - Get advice from immigrants who know what it takes to succeed in Manitoba.
(immigrantsandcareers.mb.ca/)
Medical English Worksheets - English lessons on medical terms and procedures in the hospital.
(www.hospitalenglish.com/)
SAFE Manitoba - Resources and information on safe work practices and your rights as a worker.
(safemanitoba.com/)
Working in Canada- A government guide to job oopportunities, wages and skill you need for a specific job. Check out the future of a specific job.
(www.workingincanada.gc.ca/home-eng.do?lang=eng)
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(www.gov.mb.ca/labour/standards/)
English for Work - English for different occupation with vocabulary and conversation skills.
(www.englishclub.com/english-for-work/index.htm)
Essential Skills and Work Habits in Work, Learning and Life - List of reading, speaking, computer, numeracy and thinking skills needed in a work situation.
(skills.edu.gov.on.ca/OSPWeb/jsp/en/WLL/WLL_splash.jsp
Immigrants and Careers - Get advice from immigrants who know what it takes to succeed in Manitoba.
(immigrantsandcareers.mb.ca/)
Medical English Worksheets - English lessons on medical terms and procedures in the hospital.
(www.hospitalenglish.com/)
SAFE Manitoba - Resources and information on safe work practices and your rights as a worker.
(safemanitoba.com/)
Working in Canada- A government guide to job oopportunities, wages and skill you need for a specific job. Check out the future of a specific job.
(www.workingincanada.gc.ca/home-eng.do?lang=eng)
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Writing
Spelling Rules - A more complete list of spelling rules.
(www.dyslexia.org/spelling_rules.shtml)
Spelling - Practice spelling. Make your own spelling list. Great for any level.
(www.spellingcity.com/)
Spelling it Right - Improve your English spelling. Activities to do online or print out.
(www.spelling.hemscott.net/)
Writing Help - Tips to help you write well. Intermediate to Advanced levels.
(www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/writing.php)
(www.dyslexia.org/spelling_rules.shtml)
Spelling - Practice spelling. Make your own spelling list. Great for any level.
(www.spellingcity.com/)
Spelling it Right - Improve your English spelling. Activities to do online or print out.
(www.spelling.hemscott.net/)
Writing Help - Tips to help you write well. Intermediate to Advanced levels.
(www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/writing.php)
