General ESL and Literacy Program Information
Go to: Directory of Literacy Services in BC
Select Coquitlam, then you can choose from a selection of local programs including ESL programs; Aboriginal programs; skills upgrading/high school completion; and reading, writing and math
Tutors for Adult Learners/ESL Adults
CPL has a small group of tutors who work with adults attending beginner level Transitions/ESL classes at Coquitlam Continuing Education. For more info, contact Janice at the library, phone: 604 937-4140
Coquitlam Continuing Education has a list of tutors (fee-based, standard rates), phone: 604 936-4261
The library does not keep a list of private tutors
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English Practice Groups
Looking for a friendly and fun place to practice your English, meet new friends and learn more about your local community? Join this free, drop-in program at various locations across the Tri-Cities. There is no need to pre-register, simply go to a group which suits you. There is no scheduled start date. You can join at any time!
English Practice Groups for Winter & Spring 2012 (print this list)
Monday
9:30 - 11:30 pm
Tri-City Transitions Society
2420 Mary Hill Road
Port Coquitlam
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Friendship Manor
#114-1160 Johnson Street
Coquitlam
This is a senior's group for those 50 years and older.
10:30 - 12:00 pm
Miller Park Community School
1600 King Albert Avenue
Coquitlam
12:30 - 2:30 pm
SHARE Mountain View Family Resource Centre
699 Robinson Street, Coquitlam (at Smith Avenue)
Free child-minding is available at this group.
12:30 - 2:30 pm
Central Elementary School
2260 Central Ave., Port Coquitlam
7:00 - 8:30 pm
City Centre Branch - Coquitlam Public Library
3001 Burlington Drive, Coquitlam
Tuesday
1:00 - 2:30 pm
SHARE Family Resource Centre
Clarke Street - Port Moody Office
2615 Clarke Street, Port Moody
12:30 - 2:00 pm
Port Coquitlam Recreation Complex
2150 Wilson Avenue, Port Coquitlam (Wilson Centre)
Wednesday
10:30 - 12:00 pm
(For Beginner learners of English)
Friendship Manor
114 - 1160 Johnson Street, Coquitlam
For seniors 50 years and older.
12:30 - 2:00 pm
Pinetree Community Centre
1260 Pinetree Way, Coquitlam
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
(For Intermediate to Advanced learners of English)
Friendship Manor
114 - 1160 Johnson Street, Coquitlam
For seniors aged 50 years and older.
3:30 - 5:30 pm
SHARE Mountain View Family Resource Centre
699 Robinson Street, Coquitlam (at Smith Avenue)
Free child-minding is available at this group.
Closed from February 1 - March 7, 2012
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Poirier Branch - Coquitlam Public Library
575 Poirier Street, Coquitlam
Thursday
10:30 - 12:00 pm
Terry Fox Library
2470 Mary Hill Road, Port Coquitlam
Friday
9:30 - 11:00 am
Port Moody Library
100 Newport Drive, Port Moody
10:00 - 11:30 am
City Centre Branch - Coquitlam Public Library
3001 Burlington Drive, Coquitlam
Saturday
10:00 - 12:00 pm
Place Maillardville
1200 Cartier Avenue, Coquitlam
Free child-minding is available at this group
10:30 - 12:00 pm
City Centre Branch - Coquitlam Public Library
3001 Burlington Drive, Coquitlam
For more information, please call Shae Viswanathan at SHARE, 604-936-3900 (local 161), or email Shae.Viswanathan@sharesociety.ca. These groups are coordinated by Share Family and Community Services in partnership with School District 43, Coquitlam Public Library, Fraser Valley Regional Library (Terry Fox Branch) and Port Moody Public Library, with support from Glen Pine Pavillion and Vancity.
Language Lab Computers
New Canadians can access even more English language skills through our language labs, available at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library.
Four language lab computers are available, and are equipped with headphones, microphones and software that will assist users to learn and develop their English language skills. The software is designed to help beginner, intermediate and advanced ESL speakers improve grammar, conversation and pronunciation skills, as well as learn vocabulary, idioms and language skills for the new TOEFL-IBT.
Language Lab computers are a free service and are available during regular library hours. Computers and headphones can be reserved at the circulation desk of either branch, in person or by telephone. If you are interested in learning more about the software available, or registering for a class visit, please contact Janice Williams, Adult Services Librarian, at 604-937-4140.
The Library is extremely grateful to the City of Coquitlam, through the Community Capital Fund, for their financial support.
