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English Language Centre
Settle into your community and get comfortable in both professional and personal environments with programs designed to improve every aspect of your English.
Sharpen your English language skills
Enjoy an easier transition into the labour market and into everyday Canadian life with MITT’s English as a Second Language (ESL) programs.
You’ll work closely with experienced instructors who teach listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in relevant situations.
ESL classes use Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB), Portfolio-Based Language Assessment (PBLA) models, and an MITT ESL model known as Pathways 2 Education & Employment (P2EE). The P2EE ensures that employment and education are regularly included in all language learning.
Programs
Choose the option that best suits your schedule, location, and needs.
Get the support you need
You can receive and access a variety of different resources and tools while attending the English Language Centre, helping you get the most out of the program.
Counsellors
Get personal help adjusting to your new life with information, services, and programs that are designed to help newcomers adapt to a new culture.
Computer lab
Take advantage of an interactive class that uses computer- and web-based resources to reinforce language learning through research, presentation preparation, and more.
ESL classes
Build confidence in all of your English language skills—such as speaking, listening, reading, and writing—to make the most out of living and working in Canada.
Daytime
| Part-Time Remote or In-Person Delivery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Class schedule | Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. | |
| Level | CLB 1 to 4 | |
| Location | Erin Campus (609 Erin Street) and Scurfield Campus (67 Scurfield Boulevard) | |
Classes for families
Learn and improve your English in a supportive, understanding environment and in a way that helps support your lifestyle, schedule, and family situation.
Mom and Baby Class
Bring your child (12 months or younger) with you to class for the day and learn English at the same time. The classroom offers all the learning tools needed and various necessities (cribs, changing table, toys, comfortable seating, etc.).
| Part-Time In-Person, Remote and Blended Delivery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Class schedule | Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. | |
| Level | CLB 1 to 4 | |
Parent and Child Class
Study remotely at home so you can improve your English skills while also looking after your children. This online option helps you practice properly and connects you to others in the community online.
| Part-Time, Remote Delivery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Class schedule | Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. | |
| Level | CLB 1 to 4 | |
To attend these classes you need a referral from the Winnipeg English Language Assessment and Referral Centre (WELARC).
Manufacturing Production Worker program (REDI)
You can improve English language skills and prepare yoruself for entry into the workforce at the same time with this beneficial program. It provides you with all the proper educational resources as well as a pathway into employment as a production worker with manufacturing companies in Manitoba.
Program structure
This program is part of the Refugee Employment Development Initiative (REDI), a joint effort between MITT and Opportunities for Employment (OFE). It’s designed in two phases: first, you’ll build sector-specific language skills at MITT, focusing on the English you’ll need to succeed in a manufacturing environment. Then, with OFE, you’ll take part in occupation-specific training that prepares you for real opportunities in the workforce.
| Full-Time In-Person Delivery | ||
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| Program structure | Phase one: language training 10 weeks at MITT English Language Centre (609 Erin Street, Winnipeg, MB) Phase two: employment training Up to eight weeks at OFE (294 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB) |
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| Class schedule | Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | |
| Level | CLB 1 to 4 | |
| Requirements | Please bring the following with you on your first visit to MITT:
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Program highlights
In this program, you will:
- Learn important language and communication skills for employment in a Canadian company
- Gain confidence through daily language practice, workplace culture lessons, and teacher feedback
- Develop the essential skills and technical skills needed to succeed in a manufacturing company in Manitoba
- Get help and support for school, work, and home life from a dedicated team of specialists including educational assistants, counsellors, employment coaches, and more
Applying to the Manufacturing Production Worker Program
To apply to the program, you can:
Fill out the form, give us a call at 204-989-7746, or visit the MITT English Language Centre at 609 Erin Street, Winnipeg, MB
Please bring the following with you on your first visit to MITT:
- Landing Papers, Permanent Resident (PR) Card, or Work Permit
- Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- WELARC Referral or LINC certificate
Manufacturing Production Worker Program (REDI) - Interest Form
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After attending ESL classes at MITT, Paulina completed her professional training at a beauty school in Winnipeg. She now runs her own salon.