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Studying for the Canadian Citizenship Exam?

Discover Canada is the official study guide from the Government of Canada. Download the book, or listen online. Practice test questions on pages 52-53.

Political Information for Surrey, BC & Canada

Find more settlement resources for immigrants and refugees at NewToBC and job information for professionals at Skilled Immigrant Information Centre.

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Settlement Services

Are you an immigrant to British Columbia? Get help settling into Surrey and connecting with local services.

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Road to IELTS - Academic

Prepare for the IELTS Academic test. Track your progress on practice exams and use interactive activities, advice, and tips on question types. 5 users at one time. App available. Not available on IE 11.

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ESL Book Clubs

Come practice reading, speaking, and listening in English. Readers of all levels are welcome.

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ESL Book Club Kits

Practice your English with your friends! Kits contain 10 books and 10 CDs, plus reading, discussion, and author guides.

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Community Services

Find low cost or free services and activities in Surrey.

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English Conversation

Practice speaking English in a fun and comfortable place.

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My Canada

Get ready for the Canadian citizenship exam. Includes practice tests and study materials.

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Rosetta Stone

Improve your English or learn one of 30 different languages with this fun and intuitive learning tool. App available. z

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Learning Express

Comprehensive range of practice tests and tutorial courses. Pick up new computer skills, get ready for the citizenship exam and more.z

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Need help? Contact the Manager, Multicultural Services:

Ravi Basi

Phone: 604-598-7411

rkbasi@surrey.ca

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Technology

Technology Help

Tue Feb 19 | 10:00 am Newton Library
Careers

Settlement Services for Newcomers

Tue Feb 19 | 1:00 pm City Centre Library

ESL Book Chat

Tue Feb 19 | 1:00 pm Fleetwood Library

Settlement Services for Newcomers

Tue Feb 19 | 1:00 pm Strawberry Hill Library

English Conversation Program

Tue Feb 19 | 7:00 pm Strawberry Hill Library
Reading and Writing

ESL Book Club

Wed Feb 20 | 1:00 pm City Centre Library

Online Resources

Practice English and computer skills, get ready for the citizenship exam, or read newspapers from around the world. We have great tools for learning and enjoyment.

 
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Career Cruising

Explore the world of work, or research a career change. Includes career profiles, employment guide, job postings and more.

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Learning Express

Comprehensive range of practice tests and tutorial courses. Pick up new computer skills, get ready for the citizenship exam and more.z

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Lynda.com

Online learning with courses taught by world experts. Learn new software, business strategies, algebra and more. App available.

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My Canada

Get ready for the Canadian citizenship exam. Includes practice tests and study materials.

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PressReader

More than 1000 newspapers in 40 languages from 84 countries.  The Globe and Mail is available in-library only. App available.z

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Road to IELTS - Academic

Prepare for the IELTS Academic test. Track your progress on practice exams and use interactive activities, advice, and tips on question types. 5 users at one time. App available. Not available on IE 11.

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Road to IELTS - General

Prepare for the IELTS General test. Track your progress on practice exams and use interactive activities, advice, and tips on question types. 7 users at one time. App available. Not available on IE 11.

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Rosetta Stone

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