Language & Communication

Sign up for free LINC classes (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada). Childcare and transit help are often included.

Most public libraries run free, drop-in English conversation circles: low-pressure practice with no homework or test.

Point your phone's camera at any sign, letter, or menu. Translation apps read printed text instantly, no typing needed.

Drop-in conversation circles focused on everyday English, no registration required.

Surrey-based English practice paired with a wider community connections program for newcomer families.

Simon Fraser University's Surrey campus runs casual English conversation groups open to the community.

Free, in-person conversation clubs for adults at multiple skill levels, with a focus on connection, not grammar drills.

A province-wide network of free, self-paced English lessons for beginner to intermediate learners.

No sign-up needed: drop in to MOSAIC's weekly English classes to start practising right away.

Settlement information translated into dozens of languages, useful for family members who aren't ready to read in English yet.

Public libraries across BC host newcomer language programs and multilingual collections, all free with a library card.

Most BC libraries offer free access to language-learning apps like Mango Languages with just a library card.