https://youtu.be/6yzUz28gIaw In Winnipeg, where over 100 languages are spoken, the ability to communicate goes far beyond grammar or vocabulary. It shapes how people belong, connect, and contribute to their communities. For newcomers like Natalia Almeida, Lina Gonzales, and Camila (Kami) Contreras, the journey of learning English has been more thanContinue Reading
At the Manitoba Museum, a new free digital initiative is bridging the cultural learning gap. The game Anishinaabemowin with the Amik introduces players to 21 animals in Anishinaabemowin, also known as the Ojibwe language, through a series of engaging levels designed for learners of all ages. Tashina Houle-Gaywish, Head ofContinue Reading
Full-blown festivities were underway at Winnipeg’s Earl Grey School as students, staff, and community members celebrated a major milestone for Spanish speakers. Proclaimed by the Province of Manitoba, April 23 will now be recognized as Spanish Language Day. Nataly Ponce, Director of Canadá Habla Español (CANHE) Manitoba, says they haveContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/PBGxESKnvTs Carolina Moreno Velosa is a seasoned CELPIP instructor who understands the challenges newcomers face when navigating language tests in a new country. Her extensive experience has made her a valuable resource for those looking to improve their English proficiency and successfully pass language assessments. Carolina shares her journey andContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/cNrzBN1lk-c Genny Sacco-Bak, a passionate podcaster of Coffee with Genny B, an instructor at the University of Winnipeg, and a seasoned speaker, has a profound impact on her students, especially international ones. Genny’s journey is driven by her love for teaching and her desire to help newcomers adapt to CanadianContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/5lRTQrOCsII The largest school division in Winnipeg is enthusiastic about offering Tagalog instruction to its students. The Manitoba Association of Filipino Teachers initiated the Filipino bilingual program, which started last September 2023 at Meadows West School. Paul Ong, vice principal of Meadows West School and Loreta Genota, a Filipino bilingualContinue Reading
https://youtu.be/jP2SCIkFmXc Moving to a new country often comes with a whirlwind of emotions and challenges, one of the most significant being the language barrier. On Community Hour, Gabriela Mendes Garcia and Ana Luiza, two students who moved to Canada, discuss their experiences with learning and adapting to English. Gabriela recallsContinue Reading
