PBLA



Download - Language Companion - Literacy

Download - Language Companion, Stage 1

Download - Language Companion - Stage 2

Here are some websites that can used as reminders about our PBLA practice in the classes (both in person & digital) 

Downloadable Resources From CCLB Centre 

February 2025 

Achēv announced the launch of the National LINC Curriculum Guidelines! Funded by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada, the NLCG is a practical and comprehensive tool for LINC instructors and administrators seeking to develop a modernized LINC curriculum for EAL literacy to CLB 8.

LINC Guidelines - Click here for the full list

New for January 2025

The following PBLA-compatible modules are available on Avenue. If you cannot find them on the Course Builder, you can request them from your mentor. There are more added each month. 

Grocery Shopping (CLB 1L-2L)
Dealing with Emergencies (CLB 1L-2L)
Finding a Place to Live (CLB 1L-2L)
Numbers (CLB 1L-2)
Canadian Money (CLB 1L-2)
A Calendar (CLB 1L-2)
A Child’s Education (CLB 1L-2L)

Saving Money When Shopping (CLB 1)
Back-to-School Shopping (CLB 1-2)
Work and Pay (CLB 1-2)
Personal Banking (CLB 1-2)
Insurance (CLB 1-2)
Finding a Place to Live (CLB 1-2)
Dealing with Emergencies (CLB 1-2)
A Child’s Education (CLB 1-2)
Safety at Work (CLB 1-2) 
Reporting a Lost/Stolen Bank Card (CLB 1-2)

Canada: Provinces and Territories (CLB 2-4)

Canada: Population (CLB 3-4)
Work and Pay (CLB 3-4)
Internet and Phone Scams (CLB 3-4)
Online Banking (CLB 3-4)
Choosing a Bank Account  (CLB 3-4)
Dealing with Household Problems (CLB 3/4)
At the Walk-In Clinic (CLB 3-4)
Reporting a Lost or Stolen Bank / Credit Card (CLB 3-4)
Getting Around a City (CLB 3-4)
Shopping for Groceries (CLB 3-4)
Making Requests in the Workplace (CLB 3-4)

Canada: Indigenous Peoples (CLB 3-5)
Canada: People and Diversity (CLB 3-5)
Taxes in Canada (CLB 3-5)
Online Shopping (CLB 3-5)

Avoiding Scams and Fraud (CLB 5-6)
Dealing with Issues in the Community (CLB 5-6)
Dealing with Common Health Issues (CLB 5-6)
Giving and Listening to Presentations (CLB 5-6)
Roles and Responsibilities in Workplace Meetings (CLB 5-6)
Giving and Receiving Advice (CLB 5-6)
Shopping Online (CLB 5-6)
Preparing to Attend a Workplace Event (CLB 5-6)
Participating in a Brainstorming and Problem-Solving Meeting (CLB 5-6)
Developing Academic and Research Skills (CLB 5-6) **new Sept. 2022

Workplace Culture (CLB 5+)
Workplace Laws and Policies (CLB 5+)
Instructions and Procedures at Work (CLB 5+)
Making Requests at Work (CLB 5+)
Participating in Meetings (CLB 5+)
Participating in Online Meetings (CLB 5+)
Resolving Conflicts at Work (CLB 5+)
Reading Product and Service Reviews (CLB 5+)
Getting Information From Tables, Charts and Graphs (CLB 5+)
Reading News and Feature Articles (CLB 5+)
Taking Notes While Reading (CLB 5+)
Taking Notes While Listening  (CLB 5+)

Asking For & Receiving Feedback in an Annual Performance Review (CLB 7-8)
Arranging a Workplace Event (CLB 7-8)
Participating in Workplace Meetings (CLB 7-8)
Job Interviews (CLB 7-8)
Understanding and Giving Presentations about Workplace Safety (CLB 7-8) 

RECOMMENDED PBLA LINKS

Games and Quizzes, Settlement ESL, General ESL 
PBLA & LINC Activities 1-7 - Practical PBLA
PBLA Tools & Checklists - AMSSA British Columbia
Module & Lesson Plans - Government of Manitoba
PBLA - Misc Classroom Templates


LANGUAGE COMPANION WORKSHEETS

The following are general worksheets you can use for any page in the binder. Use the physical binder in the classroom or the digital binder (link at top) with an online classroom. 

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