Resources for the Classroom
for Skills and Language for Work
This section includes resources (lesson plans, curriculum, readings, videos, podcasts, online tools, etc.) to use in class.
ABC LifeLiteracyCanada. (2021). Upskills for work resources. https://upskillsforwork.ca/resources/
Alberta Workforce Essential Skills (AWES). (2021). Diversity and Inclusion [Video playlist]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb5jNH9sU42Hcml9w0AgE4WZTjaSdG5cN
Alberta Workforce Essential Skills (AWES). (2021). Working faster, working safer . [Video playlist]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb5jNH9sU42GWqXUvaCnOP2RMnVzFYtsp
Alberta Workforce Essential Skills (AWES). (2017). Workforce participation workbook 1 CLB 3 to 5. (2017). https://awes.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/AWES-Workforce-Participation-Workbook-1-2019.pdf
Alberta Workforce Essential Skills (AWES). (2017). Workforce Participation Workbook 2 CLB 6 to 8. https://awes.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/AWES-Workforce-Participation-Workbook-2-2019.pdf
Alberta Workforce Essential Skills (AWES). (2018). Language and skills for careers in food processing.
http://awes.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/AWES-Language-and-Skills-for-Careers-in-Food-Processing-2019.pdf
Alberta Workforce Essential Skills (AWES). (2019). Working faster, working safer CLB 1–2. https://awes.ca/working-faster-working-safer-clb-1-2/
Alberta Workforce Essential Skills (AWES). (2019). Newcomers and the workplace [Video playlist]. YouTube.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb5jNH9sU42GbTPTeCA4rvQrh-GWKhIyR
Alberta Workforce Essential Skills (AWES). (n.d.) Skills for work courses. https://awes.ca/blog/skills-for-work/
Alberta Workforce Essential Skills (AWES). (n.d.). Resources.
https://awes.essentialskillsgroup.com/?p=resources
ALIS. (2001–2021). Tools and resources. https://alis.alberta.ca/tools-and-resources/
ALIS. (2001–2021). Easy reading job profiles. https://alis.alberta.ca/inspire-and-motivate/easy-reading-job-profiles/
Bow Valley College. (2016). In the workplace: An intermediate integrated skills textbook. https://globalaccess.bowvalleycollege.ca/OER/BVC/In-the-Workplace/
Bow Valley College. (2018). Here to help: Workplace communication skills for food services. https://globalaccess.bowvalleycollege.ca/our-research/applied-research-projects/here-help-workplace-communication-skills-food-services
Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA). (2021) Resources. https://www.ciwa-online.com/
Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA). (2010). Customer care for housekeepers: Training materials for hotel housekeeping staff. http://www.en.copian.ca/library/learning/ciwa/housekeepers/housekeepers.pdf
Canadian Gaming Centre of Excellence. (2012). Essential skills for the gaming industry. http://library.copian.ca/series/essential-skills-gaming-industry
Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks. (2013). Canadian Language Benchmarks: Can Do statements for employment. https://www.language.ca/product/can-do-statements-for-employment-pdf-e/
Fantino, A. M. (2016). Cultures at work: Intercultural communication in the Canadian workplace. The Muttart Foundation. https://muttart.org/publication/cultures-at-work-intercultural-communication-in-the-canadian-workplace/ (This resource can also be accessed at this link: https://volunteeralberta.ab.ca/app/uploads/Cultures-at-Work-Ana-Maria-Fantino-2006-2.pdf)
Government of Canada. (2016). Vocabulary building workbook. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/essential-skills/tools/vocabulary.html
Government of Canada. (2021). Skills for success. https://www.canada.ca/en/services/jobs/training/initiatives/skills-success.html
Government of Canada. (2021). Skills for success: Assessment and training tools. https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/essential-skills/tools.html
Government of Canada. (2021). Essential skills profiles. https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/essentialskills
Government of Canada. (2021). Welcome to the essential skills indicator!
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/programs/essential-skills/tools/online-indicator.html
NorQuest College. (2010). Common ground: English in the workplace.
https://www.norquest.ca/about-us/centres-and-institutes/colbourne-institute-for-inclusive-leadership/completed-projects/common-ground-guide-to-english-in-the-workplace-phase-2.aspx
NorQuest College. (2011). Online workplace integration language resources (OWLs).
https://www.norquest.ca/about-us/centres-and-institutes/colbourne-institute-for-inclusive-leadership/completed-projects/online-workplace-integration-language-resources.aspx
NorQuest College. (2014). Navigating the interview.
https://www.norquest.ca/about-us/centres-and-institutes/colbourne-institute-for-inclusive-leadership/completed-projects/navigating-the-interview.aspx
NorQuest College. (2015). Diversity at work: Web-based simulation activities.
https://www.norquest.ca/about-us/centres-and-institutes/colbourne-institute-for-inclusive-leadership/completed-projects/diversity-at-work-web-based-simulation-activities.aspx
NorQuest College. (2015). Critical incidents for intercultural communication in the workplace.
https://www.norquest.ca/about-us/centres-and-institutes/colbourne-institute-for-inclusive-leadership/completed-projects/critical-incidents-for-intercultural-communication-in-the-workplace.aspx
NorQuest College (2019). Essential skills assessment tool.
https://www.norquest.ca/research-innovation/research/research-projects-at-norquest/linc-works/essential-skills-assessment-tool.aspx
NorQuest College (2019–2021). LINC works curriculum materials.
https://www.norquest.ca/research-innovation/research/research-projects-at-norquest/linc-works/curriculum-materials.aspx
NorQuest College. (n.d.). Pragmatic patterns for business: Resources for EAL instructors.
https://www.norquest.ca/about-us/centres-and-institutes/colbourne-institute-for-inclusive-leadership/completed-projects/pragmatic-patterns-for-business-professional-language-competencies/eal-instructors.aspx
NorQuest College. (n.d.). Building workplace community and communication and soft skills.
https://www.norquest.ca/about-us/centres-and-institutes/colbourne-institute-for-inclusive-leadership/completed-projects/pragmatic-patterns-for-business-professional-language-competencies/eal-learners.aspx
Petit, L. (n.d.). Workplace safety and health in basic language: A collection of safety and health resources for the Canadian Learning Benchmark 1–3 audience. https://immigratemanitoba.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/workplace-safety-and-health-basic-language-clb_toc-and-resources.pdf
Skills Compétences Canada (2021). Skills for Success. https://www.skillscompetencescanada.com/en/program/skills-for-success/
Skills for Success Quebec (2022). https://skillsforsuccessquebec.com/
Toronto Catholic District School Board. (2010). Chapter 4: Looking for a job/job search strategies. In LINC 5–7 Classroom Activities Volume 1. https://settlementatwork.org/resources/linc-5-7-classroom-activities-volumes-1-2 (Or see the online interactive version of those materials here: https://www.settlementatwork.org/lincdocs/linc5-7/look.for.job/index.html)
Tutela. (2021). https://tutela.ca/PublicHomePage
Winnipeg School Division Adult EAL Program, & Manitoba Immigrant Integration Program. (n.d.). Essential skills activities.
https://moodle.tutela.ca/eallessons4essentialskills.ca/index.html
Winnipeg School Division Adult EAL Program, & Manitoba Immigrant Integration Program. (n.d.). Embedding the essentials: Can Do checklist.
https://moodle.tutela.ca/eallessons4essentialskills.ca/can_do_checklists.html