Canada

Canadian Citizenship Study Guide

A useful website that uses videos, reading, quizzes and user interaction to teach all the information that appears on Canadian Citizenship tests.

Canadian Citizenship Test

A powerful tool to help prepare for Canadian citizenship. Know what to expect when you write the test plus practice questions.

Welcome to Canada: What you should know

Information on what newcomers should know about Canada.

Help With Permanent Card Renewal

Replace or renew your permanent resident card online.

Help With Applying for Canadian Citizenship

Get help applying for Canadian citizenship and apply online.

Community

Steinbach Family Resource Centre

A resource for parents of children 5 and under and /or expecting a child.

Jake Epp Library

Information on reading material and programs for all ages and interests.

Steinbach Arts Council

A community organization offering classes such as painting, drama, languages, dance, etc. for all ages.

Computer

Punctuation and Capitalization

Practice punctuation and capitalization using a word processing document.

Typing Practice

A free online typing program and speed test.

Business Keyboarding Skills

Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Levels

Dictionaries

The Internet Picture Dictionary

A picture dictionary with different categories and some activities.

Visual Dictionary Online

A picture dictionary with definitions and audio pronunciation.

Education

Adult Learning and Literacy

Information on getting help with reading and math or obtaining your Grade 12.

Area School Divisions

Information on all schools in the local school divisions.

Borderland: Altona, Vita, Sprague and surrounding areas
Hanover: Steinbach and surrounding area
Red River Valley: Morris, Oak Bluff, St Pierre and surrounding areas
Seine River: La Broquerie, Ste Anne, Ste Adolphe and surrounding areas
Sunrise: Dugald, Anola, Beausejour, Lac du Bonnet and surrounding areas

Red River College - Steinbach Campus

Information on Red River Community College at the Steinbach Campus.

Health and Safety

Southern Health

Information on hospitals and health programs in the southeast region of Manitoba.

Learning Strategies

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.

Math and Numeracy

AAA Math

Online practice for kindergarten to Grade 8 students.

Math Fact Cafe

Easy math worksheets.

Math for Kids

Math games online and printable worksheets from pre-kindergarten to Grade 5.

That Quiz - Math Test Activities

Practice quizzes on math, geography and science.

World of Math Online

Help and practice for students.

News

Canadian Immigrant

Information and advice in all areas of life for immigrants to Canada.

My Steinbach

Local news, information and weather forecasts for South East Manitoba.

Steinbach Online

Local news, information and weather forecasts for South East Manitoba.

Reading

Adult Learning Activities

A variety of adult learning activities to build up reading and life skills.

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+

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 improve their English.

TV411

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.

Settlement Services

Eastman Immigrant Services

Important information for newcomers to South East Manitoba.

Immigrate Manitoba

Information to help get you settled, look for jobs and learn English.

Ombudsman Manitoba

Information on personal right such as rental, health and privacy protection.

Provincial Council of Women of Manitoba, Inc.

Focuses on improving the lives of women in Manitoba.

Speaking and Listening

English Listening

Listen to different people talk about their interests and answer the questions. There are different levels.

English Listening Online

A large selection of video clips from around the world that improve listening skills.

English with Jennifer

An online ESL teacher who presents excellent pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar lessons.

Rachel’s English

Improve your English pronunciation using videos.

Randall's ESL Lab

Listen to audio conversations and answer quizzes.

Talk English

Learn the basics of speaking and listening to English to Intermediate levels of speaking and listening. Topics include everyday English and work-related speaking exercises. Pronunciation lessons are also included.

Vocabulary

Idiom Site

A list of sayings that native speakers often use.

Work

Career Development

Resources and information to help newcomers to Manitoba get their trade qualifications recognized, start their own businesses, find employment.

Employment Standards

Information on what the work standards are for Manitoba.

English for Work

English for different occupations with vocabulary and conversation skills.

Hospital English Worksheets

English lessons on medical terms and procedures in the hospital.

SAFE Work Manitoba

Resources and information on safe work practices and your rights as a worker.

Writing

Grammar and Writing

A guide to grammar and writing at the sentence, paragraph and essay levels of writing. Also included are grammar quizzes, PowerPoint presentations, sample forms for letters, resumes, agendas, etc., and other helpful resources for writing.

Punctuation Help

Rules on punctuation marks (quotation marks, colon and semi-colon marks, etc.)

Spelling City

Practice spelling. Make your own spelling list. Great for any level.

Writing Help

Tips to help you write well. Intermediate to Advanced levels.