By Chris Brown

College offering new English language learning opportunities

Oct 26, 2022 | 9:43 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Medicine Hat College is offering a new avenue for English language learning this fall.

The college is introducing Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC), meant to complement existing language learning available through community agencies in Medicine Hat. It also builds an important bridge for people who want to better their English skills to pursue education or employability goals.

Shalla Shaharyar, Pathways to Success program manager, says that through LINC, “students will not only be able to interact more effectively with others in the community and at work, but they will also be able to pursue college programming, if they are interested.”

LINC focuses on reading, writing, listening, speaking, and digital skills and supports the development of professional skills and career preparation. It offers Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Levels 5- 8, which cover intermediate and advanced instruction.

Intake is ongoing, so students can enter the program at any time throughout the year and courses are in person on the Medicine Hat campus. LINC is open to permanent residents aged 17 or older and funded by the federal government at no cost for approved students. LINC programming is also available at MHC’s Brooks Campus.

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For more information, or to register, call 403-504-3617 or email info@mhc.ab.ca