Free ESL & Computer Classes @ The UBC Learning Exchange

UBC’s Learning Exchange is a community engagement initiative based in the Downtown Eastside area of Vancouver.

The Learning Exchange brings volunteers from the UBC community-n students, staff, faculty and alumni to inner city schools and non-profit organizations where they can contribute to community programs while learning more about inner city issues.  As much as possible, the volunteer work of students is integrated into academic course work, an approach called Community-Service-Learning.

Through its Storefront Programs, the Learning Exchange offers free learning opportunities and resources to people who live and work in the Downtown Eastside and other inner city neighbourhoods.  The storefront programs include opportunities to learn how to use computers and the Internet, an innovative ESL program and other programs and events designed to inspire people to become life-long learners.

Afternoon Computer Drop-In.

The Computer Drop-In Program provides free public access to computers Tuesday to Friday from 1:00-5:00pm.

The Learning Exchange is part of a coalition of Downtown Eastside (DTES) organizations offering computer access that has been funded through Industry Canada’s Community Access Program./

In collaboration with the UBC Library, the Learning Exchange offers library resources at their Main Street Storefront.

Resources include: Access to the UBC Library journal articles, subject databases, e-books and more.

* Take-home internet search guides on topics like employment, health and e-learning tutorials.

* Subject searches for professional working t Downtown Eastside non-profit organizations & public schools.

ESL Conversation program supported by HSBC bank Canada.

The ESL Conversation program offers free small-group English conversation sessions to low-income immigrants.  Sessions are offered Monday to Thursday and last 1.5-3 hours.

The conversation sessions are facilitated by local Downtown Eastside residents who receive training and support to enable them to share their language skills and knowledge about Vancouver.

Information for Immigrants.

If you are an adult immigrant or refugee (over 18 years old) and would like to take part in the program to improve your English conversation skills, please call 604 682 6921.

Information for Volunteers.

If you are a Downtown Eastside resident who is interested in becoming an ESL Conversation Facilitator please call 604 408 5183.

Computer Skills Program supported by HSBC Bank Canada.

Basic Computer skills.

Basic computer skills workshops are for individuals who have little or no previous experience  with computers.  The components of the workshops include: orientation to computers, typing skills, Microsoft Word, internet and email.

Tuesday mornings 9:30-11:30am.

Advanced Computer Skills.

The advanced computer skills workshops are for individuals who have basic knowledge of computers and are interested in advancing their skills.  The three different workshops are: Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel plus advanced Microsoft Word.

Thursday mornings 9:30-11:30am.

Computer tutorial Sessions.

Participants in the computer skills programs can attend tutorial sessions where they can get one-on-one support as well as practise what they have learned in the workshops.

Monday mornings 9:30-11:30am.

The UBC Learning Exchange is located ar 612 Main Street, Vancouver.

Phone: 604 408 5164.

http://www.learningexchange.ubc.ca

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