Book Club for Newcomers
Helping newcomers connect with each other and practice speaking EnglishBook Club for Newcomers
The Multicultural Department’s Community Connections Program offers several programs to support newcomers to Canada as they progress along their settlement processes within their new community.
For higher-level English learners, the Community Connections’ Book Club has been a unique opportunity to practice English and connect with other newcomers of similar interests. We offer two sessions per year and as a group, we work through a novel together, reading a small amount each week, then meeting weekly to discuss.
For people who are learning English, reading a novel is a very effective way to consolidate the language learning. As one reads, there is context to the new vocabulary and the brain is making constant connections! The Book Club is also an amazing way for newcomers to connect with each other and share meaningful discussions in a fun, low-pressure environment.
All services are free.
Eligibility
- Adult newcomers to Canada
- Permanent Residents
- CLB 4 (and higher) is recommended
To Register
Call or email Lata:
604-866-5970
Lata.Aggarwal@Archway.ca.
Dates and Times
July 5th – August 23rd, 2023
- Wednesdays from 7:00pm – 9:00pm
For more details about the sessions, download the flyer here.
“It was interesting for me to share ideas with other members in the session. Their reflections were informative and helped me to get the idea of the story more deeply.”
Previous Book Club Selections
“Book Club is very useful for me to learn new vocabulary and grammar.”
Contact Info
Hours
July 5th to August 23rd, 2023
Tuesdays 7:00pm-9:00pm
Address
Archway Community Services
2420 Montrose Ave
Abbotsford, BC V2S 3S9
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