About Us

Welcome to Learn English

This website is for students learning English and teachers, including those in the LINC program (Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada).

You can:
Learn new words and practice everyday topics.
Study at your own pace.

Teachers can:

Find high-quality resources for classes.

This new website is called Learn English (previously Janis’s ESL)

You can use this website if you are studying in a class or learning on your own.

What you will find

Lessons and videos for ISSofBC students

We have lessons and videos so you can learn English for everyday life in Canada.

These lessons are for beginner levels (CLB 1-4).
Some lessons are only for ISSofBC LINC students and teachers (and require a password).

ISSofBC Students

English Language Learning (ELL) links

You can also find helpful English practice activities. They are organized by topic and skill.

  • Vocabulary (new words)
  • Listening
  • Conversation
  • Reading
  • Grammar

All the links are in one place, so you do not need to search for them.

ELL Links
ISSofBC LINC Program

Learn English with ISSofBC

Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

ISSofBC offers free English classes through our Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC) program for eligible newcomers to Canada at Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB) levels 1–4.

For learners at CLB level 5 and above (intermediate to advanced), including newcomers and internationally trained professionals, continue your learning journey with affordable, high-quality English classes at our Language and Career College (LCC) — recommended by 99% of students.

Find an ISSofBC English Class

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