Conversation Circles – Centre for Skills

Newcomer Conversation Circles

Welcome to the Free Newcomer Conversation Circles program, where making friends and getting to know your community is just the beginning.

This program is designed to help you improve your English skills while providing valuable insights into day-to-day life in Canada and in your community.

Building Better Futures

Client Testimonials

The ELT course is very helpful for our newcomers, which is a great platform for us to get familiar with the Canadian culture of the workplace and improve our English language. It’s so nice to talk with the Employment Specialist Mr. Ryan Thompson, who is very professional in Employment Market. My Enhanced Language Training teacher- Angela Spadafora was so amazing! She is always energetic and I love her clear and powerful voice. She is extremely thorough and well-organized in her class.…

Zhonghua Guo Burlington, ON

Skilled Trades Exploration for Newcomers Hi Tracy, I hope you’re doing well. I wanted to reach out and stay in touch, and also to say thank you for the Business English portion of the Machining for Newcomers program at the Centre for Skills Development. You did an amazing job teaching the course, and I truly appreciate the time, patience, and effort you put into helping us improve our communication skills, especially in a professional and technical environment. Your lessons on…

Raghav Burlington, ON

It happened! I have completed the ELT course with Angela Spadafora, Ryan Thompson, Lara Lyn Young. My first learning experience in Canada! This course from Centre for Skills Development was a fantastic opportunity not only to improve my English but also to gain valuable insights into the Canadian job market. On top of that I met amazing people and had a wonderful time in a new environment! A huge THANK YOU to my teachers for their support and knowledge.I am…

Irina P. Burlington, ON

Join us to build meaningful connections, enhance your language proficiency, and gain a deeper understanding of your new home. Newcomer Conversation Circles program offers a welcoming environment for all newcomers and is fully funded by the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.