The EAL Volunteer Tutor program offers language support to immigrants through tutor matches and conversation circles. You tutor an immigrant in a one-on-one setting, and/or teach a group of immigrants in a conversation circle, once a week for 2-hours. No previous teaching experience is required, we provide tutoring resources and training sessions.
We match you with a learner based on:
•Location
•Availability
•Preferences
•Learner’s English level
•Learning goals and structure
EAL Volunteer Tutors help learners with their learning goals, such as:
EAL literacy skills
•Conversational English for daily life
•Writing and grammar
•English for Academic Purpose
•IELTS, CELPIP and any other test preparation
•Citizenship Test preparation
•Written test preparation for driver’s license
•Basic computer skills
EAL Conversation Circle facilitators provide:
•An opportunity to practice speaking English in a casual and stress free environment
•Networking with other participants
•A diverse learning environment
•Information about community resources and social events
Immigrant Settlement Association of Nova Scotia 6960 Mumford Road, Suite 2120 Halifax, Nova Scotia B3L 4P1
Sylvia Calatayud scalatayud@isans.ca Preferred Contact: Email
