The Government of Canada offers free Language Instruction for Newcomers (LINC) classes. Many Community Adult Learning Programs across Alberta offer English as a Second Language (ESL) classes and other language learning opportunities. Contact these organizations directly for more information.
English Language Classes
Online:
Drops offers a free premium subscription for one year. The service is also working to add the Ukrainian language to the mobile application. In the subscription application you need to indicate your data, the language you want to learn, as well as answer the question “What is a palianytsia?”
LingQ not only painted the logo in the colors of the Ukrainian flag, but also provides free access for Ukrainians to all functions of the service. Contact their support center to get it. The service also makes learning the Ukrainian language free for everyone.
Preply canceled the commission for Ukrainians. The service also helps displaced Ukrainians learn foreign languages by organizing video calls with volunteer teachers.
Duolingo provides free access to the premium version for Ukrainians. They are also working to make Duolingo English Test free and donate to Ukraine all the advertising revenue received from people who study Ukrainian in the application.
Ling App makes the application free for Ukrainians for six months. The application provides 60 languages, including those most needed by displaced persons — Polish, Slovak, Hungarian, etc.
Coursera made its program for higher education institutions free for Ukrainian students and universities. Other users from Ukraine can also take most of the courses for free.
Conversation & Workplace English Webinars for Waitlisted LINC Students – weekly webinars that focus on helping learners improve their English for their everyday lives in the community, at school, and at the workplace. Learners can sign up for one webinar each week. The webinar link will be provided once registration is complete.
In Person:
The Language Assessment, Referral, and Counseling Center (LARCC)
8212 – 118 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta, T5B 0S3
Phone: (780) 424-3545
Learning and Community Enrichment (LACE)
8212 – 118 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5B 0S3
Phone: (780) 424-3545
Link to Catholic Social Services directory that offer various educational services and ESL classes (both funded and at a price)
https://larcc.cssalberta.ca/Directory/PgrID/2579/PageID/1
English classes and basic computer skills Mondays to Thursdays 9-12pm
Women Conversation circle : Tuesdays 1-3pm
English for Employment Program
538 107 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5H 0T7
Phone: (780) 423-1973
E-mail: mchb@mchb.org
Edmonton Mennonite Center for Newcomers
Language Instruction of Newcomers to Canada (LINC) is a free English language training program.The program is funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).
Zige Tesfaslasie
Phone: (780) 423-9678
E-mail: ztesfaslasie@emcn.ab.ca
Edmonton Immigrant Services Association
ESL Classroom and Program Center
Floor 2, 11314-107 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 1E2
Phone: (780) 474-8445
LINC students must get a language placement score first.
***Before you register for LINC you must get a language placement score first. Make an appointment at the Language Assessment Referral and Counselling Centre (LARCC) at Catholic Social Services (CSS) for a placement test. After the test is complete, students will receive a LINC card with a score for Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing.
Register for LINC by visiting their office
820 Saddleback Road, Edmonton, AB T6J 4W4
Phone: (780) 429-3112 ext. 221, 222, 223
General ESL and Specialized Classes
*40% discount for Ukrainian refugees
Phone: (780) 944-0792
Email: info@cci-lex.ca
The Community Learning Network (CLN) is a provincial non-profit association and registered Canadian charity.
Many locations across Alberta
To find a location near you click here
202, 5000-50 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6C2
Phone: (403) 346-8818
Email: admin@carefornewcomers.ca
Dawe Branch – Red Deer Public Library
56 Holt Street, Red Deer, Alberta, T4N 6A6
Adult Literacy Program Manager
All Mysko-Henke (English/ Ukrainian/ Russian)
Phone: (403) 346-2533
The Community Learning Network (CLN) is a provincial non-profit association and registered Canadian charity.
Many locations across Alberta
To find a location near you click here
The Community Learning Network (CLN) is a provincial non-profit association and registered Canadian charity.
Many locations across Alberta
To find a location near you click here
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society
LINC free-of-charge, federally funded program for permanent residents and convention refugees. Phone the numbers below to register
Natalia – Daytime: (403) 817-6476
Christine – Evenings: (403) 817-6490
The Immigrant Education Society (TIES)
1723 40 Street SE, Calgary, AB T2A 7Y3
Phone: (403) 235-3666
Taber & District Adult Learning Association
ESL Drop-In Centre
5317 50 Street Taber, AB
Phone: (403) 223-1191
Edmonton and Northern Alberta:
Edmonton Immigrant Services Association
Floor 2, 11314-107 Ave, Edmonton, Alberta T5H 1E2
Phone: (780) 474-8445
Central Alberta:
202, 5000-50 Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta T4N 6C2
Phone: (403) 346-8818
Email: admin@carefornewcomers.ca
CARE Language provides free translation and interpretation services for those who apply and qualify. Clients need their Permanent Resident Card or Immigration Document showing their date of arrival, country of birth/origin, and immigration category to register.
This program includes the translation of documents, such as:
Calgary and Southern Alberta:
Calgary Catholic Immigration Society
Banafsheh Ashrafi – Coordinator of Interpretation and Translation service Direct: (403) 514-8335 – Cell: (403) 606-6985
Email: bashrafi@ccisab.ca
For the CCIS branches in Brooks and High River that offers translation services please contact Laleh Mousavi at lmousavi@ccisab.ca
