Understanding your child’s school report card is an important part of being involved in their education. As a parent in Canada, you may receive a report card several times during the school year. It provides valuable information about your child’s academic progress, classroom participation, learning skills, strengths, and areas that need improvement. However, if English

Communicating with your child’s teacher is an important part of supporting your child’s education in Canada. Parents and teachers work together to help children learn and succeed. However, these conversations can feel challenging when English is not your first language. In this week’s Weekly Four-Skill English Challenge, you will practise useful English for talking to your

Welcome to Week 15 of the Weekly Four-Skill English Challenge!  This week, you will learn useful English for attending a school open house. You will practise meeting your child’s teacher, asking questions, and understanding classroom expectations. Why Is a School Open House Important? For many newcomer parents in Canada, communicating with teachers can feel challenging. You may

Welcome to Week 14 of the Weekly Four-Skill English Challenge!  This week, we will focus on understanding your child’s school day and learning the English vocabulary you need to communicate confidently with teachers and school staff in Canada. Starting school in a new country can be an exciting experience for children and their parents. However, if English is

Welcome to Week 13 of the Weekly Four-Skill English Challenge!  This week, you’ll practise English for reporting a child’s absence from school. Whether your child is sick, has a doctor’s appointment, or needs to stay home for another reason, you need English to communicate clearly with the school and provide important information. In this challenge, you’ll practise