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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.

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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.

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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.

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Need help? Contact the Manager, Multicultural Services:

Ravi Basi

Phone: 604-598-7411

rkbasi@surrey.ca

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Settlement Services for Newcomers

Mon Nov 19 | 3:00 pm City Centre Library

English Conversation Program

Tue Nov 20 | 11:30 am Newton Library

Settlement Services for Newcomers

Tue Nov 20 | 1:00 pm City Centre Library
Reading and Writing

ESL Book Club Boot Camp

Wed Nov 21 | 1:00 pm City Centre Library

Settlement Services for Newcomers

Wed Nov 21 | 3:00 pm City Centre Library
Careers

Resume Checkup

Wed Nov 21 | 3:00 pm Newton 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.

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Lynda.com

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Rosetta Stone

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

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