Arrivals in English provides essential, everyday English to newcomers adjusting to life in their local community. Aimed at Beginner-level learners, the program is organized around practical activities such as meeting people, registering with a doctor and opening a bank account.
Lifelong Learning
Online Resources
Brainfuse: HelpNow
On-Demand, One-to-One Online Homework Help:
Homework help has never been easier. Brainfuse offers live-tutoring to students (K-12) in math, science, reading, social studies, history, geography and language arts. Other services include writing labs, diagnostic testing and individualized flash card creation for studying.
G1 Driver’s License Tests
Take the first step to becoming a new driver in Ontario. Learn the rules of the road and traffic signs and prepare for your G1 license test with G1.ca, which offers practice tests just like the real test. Note: G1.ca is not affiliated with Drive Test and the Ministry of Transportation.
Gale Courses
Want to learn a new skill? Gale Courses provides more than 360 six-week long, online programs taught by college instructors. New courses begin each month, and lessons are assigned twice a week, enhanced with images, videos, and games to support varied learning styles.
Get started by watching this online tutorial.
Investing Academy
Whether you’re new to investing and want to get started or are simply looking for new ways to get smarter about your money, these virtual courses can help you.
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning offers thousands of online courses taught by industry experts. Users can learn in-demand tech skills, increase business knowledge and enhance creativity. Courses are offered in French, German, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese and Spanish. Note: Enter Aurora Public Library's LinkedIn Library ID: aurorapl when using the LinkedIn Learning App on a mobile device.
Get started by watching this online tutorial.
Mango Languages
Always wanted to learn a language? Check out Mango Languages! With seventy languages to choose from, Mango Languages uses a wide variety of exercises and learning activities so learners can pick up on new vocabulary, improve pronunciation, and boost their cultural IQ.
Get started by watching this online tutorial.
Niche Academy
Niche Academy is a video learning solution with ready-to-use tutorials and a platform that allows learners to go at their own pace. Video tutorials include: Ancestry, Pressreader, Linked In Learning, Gmail and more!
Road to IELTS: Academic
Road to IELTS is the official preparation course for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), one of the most popular ESL tests in Canada. You’ll find interactive activities, practice tests with answers, study guides and more to help you prepare for the IELTS Academic Test, which is meant for ESL learners applying for higher education or professional registration.
Road to IELTS: General Training
Road to IELTS is the British Council’s comprehensive, 100% online IELTS preparation program. It includes over 300 interactive activities, 13 videos giving advice and tutorials, 40 practice tests — everything your candidates need to get a great IELTS score!