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Discover Canada is the official study guide from the Government of Canada. Download the book, or listen online. Practice test questions on pages 52-53.
Find more settlement resources for immigrants and refugees at NewToBC and job information for professionals at Skilled Immigrant Information Centre.
Get help finding work, housing, and starting your new life in Canada.
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Libraries in countries around the world can be quite different. To help newcomers understand libraries in BC, NewToBC developed and translated a one-page description of BC libraries into 29 different languages.
Join us for book clubs and conversation circles. Practice your English with free, fun, and friendly group setting
Find low cost or free services and activities in Surrey.
Find out which languages are available at your local branch.
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Learn basic English skills needed for daily tasks. Practice doing activities and using learning tools. 10 users at one time.
Explore careers, plan your education, and jumpstart your job search. Includes career match assessments, a resume builder, and a national database of post-secondary education options. (Aussi disponible en français).
Learn about Canadian citizenship and how to apply. Earn badges as you study for your test and take practice quizzes.
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Learn to recognize and pronounce the 43 sounds of English through audio, video, and interactive activities. 10 users at one time.
Online learning with courses taught by world experts. Learn new software, business strategies, algebra and more. App available.
Learn languages online. In addition to foreign languages, you can also learn English as a Second Language. App available.
Improve your English and French language skills with content from CBC and Radio-Canada. Watch and listen to clips, answer questions, and measure your progress. App available.
More than 7000 newspapers and magazines in 60 languages from 120 countries. Find the Vancouver Sun, The Guardian, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, the Walrus, and Toronto Life. App available.
Prepare for the IELTS Academic test. Track your progress on practice exams and use interactive activities, advice, and tips on question types. 10 users at one time. Not available on IE 11.
Prepare for the IELTS General test. Track your progress on practice exams and use interactive activities, advice, and tips on question types. 10 users at one time. Not available on IE 11.
Complete career and personality quizzes, get personalized results, and use that information to plan the next steps in your career.
See a full list of our digital resources.