YWCA English Language Skills Development (ELSD), formerly LINC, offers no-cost English classes to women.  


What does this program offer?

  • friendly classes where women learn language needed in everyday life to help with tasks from renting an apartment to buying groceries
  • a comfortable, women-only space
  • no cost child-minding for children 6 months to 6 years of age
  • qualified and experienced instructors
  • guest speakers, social events and class field trips
  • computer-based language training
  • conversation circles to help improve pronunciation and communication skills
  • English testing to make sure students are placed in the right class
  • TTC fare for eligible participants 

Who is this program for?

  • women over 18 years of age who speak little or no English and are permanent residents or convention refugees
  • women who have completed an ELSD assessment

When?

Schedule of classes

Levels 0-3            Monday to Friday                  9am-noon

Levels 3-6            Monday to Friday                  9am-2:30pm


Where?

222 Dixon Rd., Suite 307 (at Islington Ave.)


Who do I contact?

Beverly Justin, YWCA ELSD Coordinator
416.242.3939 x302
bjustin@ywcatoronto.org


Links

YWCA JUMP (settlement support)
Skills Development Centre
Women's Employment Centre