English and French Practice Groups for Newcomers
Special Program Spotlight
ECC for Job Seekers — New!
Looking for work in Canada? Our English Conversation Circle for Job Seekers is just for you! This five-session, cohort-based program is designed to help newcomers improve communication for job interviews and workplace success.
What You’ll Practice:
- Interview Skills – Practice answering real interview questions and build confidence speaking about your strengths.
- Get Feedback – Receive helpful advice from our facilitator and peers on how to improve your tone, body language, and answers.
- Understand Canadian Work Culture – Learn how Canadians communicate at work, and how to make a great impression with employers.
- Network with Peers – Share ideas and tips with other newcomer job seekers in your group.
This series helps you stand out in the job market—with stronger language, better cultural understanding, and more confidence.
Ready to Practice and Connect?
Pre-register for English Conversation Circles for Job Seekers
It’s free, it’s online, and it’s open to all newcomers in Canada.
Let’s build your language skills—together.
Events Calendar
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Looking for an opportunity to practice your conversational skills in English? Join our friendly conversation groups to improve your speaking skills and make new friends from the comfort
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Looking for an opportunity to practice your conversational skills in English? Join our friendly conversation groups to improve your speaking skills and make new friends from the comfort of your home or anywhere with internet access live practice with a volunteer in a small group sharing your experience and learning from others.
Event Language: English
Attendance Method: Virtual
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/3Q8FP3pA3x
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If you are a newcomer planning to continue your education in Ontario, Do you know, How the Post-Secondary Education system works in Ontario? What is Post-Secondary Education (Universities, Colleges, Apprenticeship, Skilled Trades
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If you are a newcomer planning to continue your education in Ontario, Do you know,
- How the Post-Secondary Education system works in Ontario?
- What is Post-Secondary Education (Universities, Colleges, Apprenticeship, Skilled Trades and Bridging Programs)?
- What are the Education Pathways available to you?
- How do you choose the right Programs & Career Options?
You are invited to join this session to learn about: Special programs and services designed to help newcomers succeed Resources to explore careers and education pathways Step-by-step guidance on how to apply Tuition, scholarships, grants, and other funding options Connect your previous education and experience to Canadian standards Helpful resources.
Language: English.
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If you are an International Medical Student (IMG) studying for Medical Council of Canada exams looking for guidance and resources interested in networking with other IMGs looking for
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If you are an International Medical Student (IMG) studying for Medical Council of Canada exams looking for guidance and resources interested in networking with other IMGs looking for opportunities to study together or wish to become a Volunteer Mentor studying for Medical Council of Canada exams Please join our IMG study group/NAC OSCE
Event Language: English
Attendance Method: Virtual
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/9N7H7dXid6
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Free Weekly Study Group led by professionals in the nursing field. You will be able to: navigate the pathway to become a nurse network with other healthcare professionals study together for Qualifying Exams, including
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Free Weekly Study Group led by professionals in the nursing field.
You will be able to:
- navigate the pathway to become a nurse
- network with other healthcare professionals
- study together for Qualifying Exams, including RN/RPN exams
- get hands-on guidance and resources
- achieve your goal through mutual support
Event Language: English
Attendance Method: Virtual
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/B8BuJryrrm
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Practice your English by discussing books and sharing your thoughts. Interested? Follow 4 steps to join us. Register for the session. Receive the link to a free e-book
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Practice your English by discussing books and sharing your thoughts. Interested? Follow 4 steps to join us. Register for the session. Receive the link to a free e-book or video clip. Read/listen/watch at your own pace. Join the live meetup through Zoom led by a librarian. Simple Book. Great story. Meaningful Sharing. In collaboration with Vaughan Public Libraries.
Event Language: English
Attendance Method: Virtual
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/kBC64rKZ0s
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If you are an International Medical Student (IMG) studying for Medical Council of Canada exams looking for guidance and resources interested in networking with other IMGs looking for
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If you are an International Medical Student (IMG) studying for Medical Council of Canada exams looking for guidance and resources interested in networking with other IMGs looking for opportunities to study together or wish to become a Volunteer Mentor studying for Medical Council of Canada exams Please join our IMG study group/NAC OSCE
Event Language: English
Attendance Method: Virtual
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/9N7H7dXid6
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Looking for an opportunity to practice your conversational skills in English? Join our friendly conversation groups to improve your speaking skills and make new friends from the
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Looking for an opportunity to practice your conversational skills in English? Join our friendly conversation groups to improve your speaking skills and make new friends
- from the comfort of your home or anywhere with internet access
- live practice with a volunteer in a small group
- sharing your experience and learning from others.
In collaboration with Markham Public Library.
Event Language: English
Attendance Method: Virtual
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/3Q8FP3pA3x
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If you are an International Medical Student (IMG) studying for Medical Council of Canada exams looking for guidance and resources interested in networking with other IMGs looking for
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If you are an International Medical Student (IMG) studying for Medical Council of Canada exams looking for guidance and resources interested in networking with other IMGs looking for opportunities to study together or wish to become a Volunteer Mentor studying for Medical Council of Canada exams Please join our IMG study group/ MCCQE1
Event Language: English
Attendance Method: Virtual
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/9N7H7dXid6
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本次讲座旨在帮助长者及其家庭照顾者全面了解安大略省的长者照护服务体系，提升大家对相关资源的认识与运用能力。 内容涵盖： 介绍安大略省长者照护服务体系 讲解居家照护、社区支持及喘息服务 说明服务申请流程与评估方式 分享支持家庭照顾者的相关资源 帮助长者及家人规划合适的照护安排等 Language: Mandarin.
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本次讲座旨在帮助长者及其家庭照顾者全面了解安大略省的长者照护服务体系，提升大家对相关资源的认识与运用能力。 内容涵盖： 介绍安大略省长者照护服务体系 讲解居家照护、社区支持及喘息服务 说明服务申请流程与评估方式 分享支持家庭照顾者的相关资源 帮助长者及家人规划合适的照护安排等
Language: Mandarin.
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Looking for an opportunity to practice your conversational skills in English? Join our friendly conversation groups to improve your speaking skills and make new friends from the comfort
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Looking for an opportunity to practice your conversational skills in English? Join our friendly conversation groups to improve your speaking skills and make new friends from the comfort of your home or anywhere with internet access live practice with a volunteer in a small group sharing your experience and learning from others In collaboration with Vaughan Public Libraries through Library Settlement Partnership.
Event Language: English
Attendance Method: Virtual
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/BHt5LCfjdF
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If you are an International Medical Student (IMG) studying for Medical Council of Canada exams looking for guidance and resources interested in networking with other IMGs looking for
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If you are an International Medical Student (IMG) studying for Medical Council of Canada exams looking for guidance and resources interested in networking with other IMGs looking for opportunities to study together or wish to become a Volunteer Mentor studying for Medical Council of Canada exams Please join our IMG study group/ MCCQE1
Event Language: English
Attendance Method: Virtual
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/9N7H7dXid6
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Looking for an opportunity to practice your conversational skills in French? Join our friendly conversation groups to improve your speaking skills and make new friends: from the comfort
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Looking for an opportunity to practice your conversational skills in French? Join our friendly conversation groups to improve your speaking skills and make new friends: from the comfort of your home or anywhere with internet access live practice with a volunteer in a small group sharing your experience and learning from others.
Event Language: French
Attendance Method: Virtual
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/hC9TQKzmAJ
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Join our “Everyday Life Tips for Newcomers in Canada” workshop to learn practical, essential tips that make settling into Canada easier and more confident. 欢迎参加《新移民加拿大日常生活小贴士》讲座！ 本讲座将带您快速了解在加拿大生活中最实用、最常见的日常知识。 从交通、医疗到银行服务，我们会一步步带您熟悉本地生活方式。 如果您刚来加拿大，不知道如何办证、如何找资源，这场讲座一定能帮到您。 内容轻松实用，没有艰深理论，都是“今天听、明天就能用”的小技巧。 无论您是个人还是全家移民，都欢迎加入一起交流、学习与分享。 让我们帮助您更快融入加拿大，生活更轻松、更安心！ In
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Join our “Everyday Life Tips for Newcomers in Canada” workshop to learn practical, essential tips that make settling into Canada easier and more confident.
欢迎参加《新移民加拿大日常生活小贴士》讲座！ 本讲座将带您快速了解在加拿大生活中最实用、最常见的日常知识。 从交通、医疗到银行服务，我们会一步步带您熟悉本地生活方式。 如果您刚来加拿大，不知道如何办证、如何找资源，这场讲座一定能帮到您。 内容轻松实用，没有艰深理论，都是“今天听、明天就能用”的小技巧。 无论您是个人还是全家移民，都欢迎加入一起交流、学习与分享。 让我们帮助您更快融入加拿大，生活更轻松、更安心！
In collaboration with Markham Public Library.
Language: Mandarin.
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Looking for an opportunity to practice your conversational skills in English? Join our friendly conversation groups to improve your speaking skills and make new friends from the comfort
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Looking for an opportunity to practice your conversational skills in English? Join our friendly conversation groups to improve your speaking skills and make new friends from the comfort of your home or anywhere with internet access live practice with a volunteer in a small group sharing your experience and learning from others.
Event Language: English
Attendance Method: Virtual
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/3Q8FP3pA3x
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If you are an International Medical Student (IMG) studying for Medical Council of Canada exams looking for guidance and resources interested in networking with other IMGs looking for
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If you are an International Medical Student (IMG) studying for Medical Council of Canada exams looking for guidance and resources interested in networking with other IMGs looking for opportunities to study together or wish to become a Volunteer Mentor studying for Medical Council of Canada exams Please join our IMG study group/NAC OSCE
Event Language: English
Attendance Method: Virtual
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/9N7H7dXid6
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This session will provide a comprehensive introduction to the Ontario driver’s licence system, including: Overview of the Ontario driver’s licence system Introduction to the written knowledge test (G1) and road tests (G2
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This session will provide a comprehensive introduction to the Ontario driver’s licence system, including:
- Overview of the Ontario driver’s licence system
- Introduction to the written knowledge test (G1) and road tests (G2 & G)
- Key requirements, procedures, and preparation tips
- How to exchange a foreign driver’s licence in Ontario
- How previous overseas driving experience can be credited
- Important rules and expectations for driving safely in Ontario
- Helping newcomers build a strong foundation for safe and responsible driving
Language: English.
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Free Weekly Study Group led by professionals in the nursing field. You will be able to: navigate the pathway to become a nurse network with other healthcare professionals study together for Qualifying Exams, including
Event Details
Free Weekly Study Group led by professionals in the nursing field.
You will be able to:
- navigate the pathway to become a nurse
- network with other healthcare professionals
- study together for Qualifying Exams, including RN/RPN exams
- get hands-on guidance and resources
- achieve your goal through mutual support
Event Language: English
Attendance Method: Virtual
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/B8BuJryrrm
Time
Event Details
If you are an International Medical Student (IMG) studying for Medical Council of Canada exams looking for guidance and resources interested in networking with other IMGs looking for
Event Details
If you are an International Medical Student (IMG) studying for Medical Council of Canada exams looking for guidance and resources interested in networking with other IMGs looking for opportunities to study together or wish to become a Volunteer Mentor studying for Medical Council of Canada exams Please join our IMG study group/NAC OSCE
Event Language: English
Attendance Method: Virtual
Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/9N7H7dXid6