Events › Life in Canada Café

“Life in Canada Café” offers adult newcomers a friendly and familiar setting to practice English and gain a better understanding of life in Canada. Each session begins with a cup of coffee and casual group conversations—just like chatting with friends—followed by an engaging discussion on practical topics related to everyday living in York Region. Participants will develop their language skills and local knowledge in a fun, relaxed, and welcoming environment

• Program Objectives:
  • Utilize coffee chats as a relaxed and natural setting to enhance participants’ English speaking and listening skills.
  • Engage learners with practical and relevant topics, including smart shopping, Canadian weather and skincare, popular foods and dining experiences, seasonal activities, and major Canadian holidays.
  • Foster newcomer settlement by integrating English language learning with opportunities for meaningful community connection and engagement.

• Program Eligibility:
  • Newcomers who are Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees and Live-in Caregivers.
  • Target participants: Newcomers ages from 18 – 55 years
  • Group size: 12–14 participant

The session is brought to you in collaboration with the Cross-Cultural Community Services Association (TCCSA) and will be facilitated in English.