Description
Community Access to Literacy and Learning (C.A.L.L.) in Abbotsford matches volunteer tutors with adults who want to improve their reading, writing, basic math, basic computer, or English speaking skills. We help individual meet their goals for basic literacy, quality of life, employment, and self sufficiency.
Newcomers are also given the opportunity to improve their English while learning about life in Canada.
Hours of operation:
Monday: 10 AM-3 PM; 4:30-9:30 PM
Tuesday: 10 AM-3PM
Wednesday: 10 AM-3 PM; 4:30-9:30 PM
Thursday: 10 AM-3 PM
Friday: 4:30-9:30 PM
Please note: We are closed each day from 12 noon-1 PM. Evening and weekend hours are subject to flexibility. Please call to confirm.
General Info
FOR LEARNERS: C.A.L.L. provides FREE one-on-one tutoring for adult literacy, English language, basic math, and/or computer skills.
You will also: meet new people, learn more about Abbotsford (if you are new to Abbotsford), learn more about Canada and Canadian society (if you are new to Canada).
FOR VOLUNTEERS: This program needs the help of dedicated and caring volunteers to fulfill its mission.
C.A.L.L. offers training and ongoing support to its volunteers. Learners meet with their volunteer tutors 2-4 hours per week.
RESOURCES FOR LEARNERS & TUTORS:
General Websites:
http://www.nald.ca/
National Adult Literacy Database
literacy.bc.ca
Resource library available to all in BC
mcedservices.com
Multicultural education services. On-line lessons.
gcflearnfree.org
Free on-line classes in many subjects including money management.
tv411.org/index.shtml
Reading, writing, jobs, vocabulary, math, rulers, credit cards, learning, health & more.
bbc.co.uk/skillswise
Learning modules on language, numeracy, computer skills, workplace and games and also has a section for tutors.
litwomen.org/learn.html
Website for women learners:
the wclc.ca/edge
The Learning Edge is an on-line newspaper for adult learners.
nwt.literacy.ca/northernedge
The Northern Edge is an on-line newspaper for adult learners.
westcoastreader.ca
BC newspaper (on-line & published) for the adult learner.
Spelling Websites:
pdictionary.com
An basic internet picture dictionary with spelling activities and word games.
woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/games/mag/spelling.html
Practive word families.
literacytools.ie/welcome.cfm
Print & online games.
aaaspell.com
Hear & spell for all grades.
Vocabulary Websites:
vocabulary.co.il
Play games. Subjects include: animals, food, kitchen, transportation, vegetables & music. Easy, medium & hard levels.
Writing Websites:
studioarts.net/calligraphy.italic.hwlesson.html
Print out letters to practice writing. Menu on left side of page.
www2.actden.com/writ_den/index.htm
Writing skills (sentences, paragraphs). More advanced site. Beginners need tutor support.
geocities.com/fifth_grade_tpes/complete.html
How to write complete sentences. Practice worksheets to print. Large font & easy to understand.
Math Websites:
aaamath.com
Easy math. Activities by grade level and topicc. Mostly drill & skill. Practice basic math, money, measurement, fractions & more.
aplusmath.com
Good drill and basic math practice. You can make your own flashcards & worksheets or play games.
mathisfun.com
Drills & activities for a variety of math.
Reading Websites:
starfall.com
Children's site - very basic.
magickeys.com - on-line stories
ALMD ESLSAP - Tutor Training modules
http://www.mytrainingbc.ca/eslsap/training
Non-profit organization category, Abbotsford, British Columbia
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V2T 4V6 Canada
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