Southern Ontario Cooperative of ESL Ministries
By Darcy MacCallum Just a few months ago, immigration was a priority issue in Canada and around the world. People were concerned about refugee numbers, international student visas, how immigration and housing impact one another, and many more issues–often discussed with very negative overtones. In late October Minister Marc Miller announced the Trudeau government’s plan […]
We recently asked ChatGPT about the top 20 needs experienced by immigrants in the GTA, and how individuals and churches can help. Here are the lists they come up with. What do you think? Send your comments and thoughts to eslministries@gmail.com Here are the top 20 needs commonly reported by immigrant and settlement communities in the […]
By Brenda Noble “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” (Lamentations 3:22-23) I don’t know what it’s like where you live, but where I live the summer transforms the city into a different world. Neighbours who hid from […]
Will your online or in-person ESL program continue throughout the summer? If so, here are some resources related to themes about summer. There may be opportunities to go on outings with your students; you may talk about travel; and it may still be good to talk with your students about summer in Canada, Canada Day, […]