Programs & Courses
English as a Second
Language (ESL) Courses
As a beginner, you can develop your English skills to get your CBC
proficiency levels in just a little over a year!
50 K
Successful learners
400 +
Language tutors
Pedagogical expertise
90%
Test Success Rate
with a proven track record
Meet Your Tutors
Using our portal, you can be paired with our experienced tutors: professionals that have helped over 25,000 Government of Canada employees achieve their goals. We can help you too!
Find Your Perfect TutorLRDG is
A leading language provider with the resources and staff to meet the needs of ESL students across Canada
Since 2002, we have been innovators in the language industry, which is why we have become the leading language training provider to the Government of Canada.
Our online language training is different from traditional classroom training. In contrast to the way teaching English as a second language is approached in secondary schools and higher education institutions, we focus on the individual needs of each learner.
Through an active, hands-on approach, our online training gives individuals and small groups the ideal environment to develop their second language skills. Our pioneering language training focuses on individual needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all approach, which has helped thousands of people read, write and speak English with great proficiency.
Our curriculum can help YOU and YOUR TEAM in all aspects of English language learning.
What You Get with the Course
- 24/7 access to interactive online learning materials in your portal
- Tutors available from 7am to 11 pm EST.
- Oral comprehension and speaking activities
- Create a schedule with your private language tutor that fits into your everyday life
- Pedagogical support throughout your whole process
- Quality control for user satisfaction
- Progress tracking of each student, with a personalized and elaborate report after each session with a tutor
- Weekly conversation hubs to prepare you for your SLE exam or for your everyday work challenges
- FREE SLE Simulation tests throughout your studies
Did you know ?
On top of that, you get a team of four continuously guiding you and supporting you towards language learning success. They are:
A personal tutor
A Pedagogical Advisors
A Customer Success Agent
A product specialist
FAQs
ESL (English as a Second Language) classes are designed to tutor non-native English speakers and help them improve their reading, writing, and oral proficiencies.
Our English as a Second Language (ESL) programs are designed for Canadian public service employees, managers, candidates for bilingual positions, and anyone looking to improve their English skills in a professional setting.
Our courses meet the language proficiency standards required in the public service, while addressing the realities of working in a bilingual environment.
Whether you are a beginner or aiming to achieve the BBB or CBC level, our programs adapt to your current level and career goals.
- The full-time ESL program offers an intensive learning pace, ideal for those who wish to make rapid progress through a highly structured schedule.
- The part-time program offers greater flexibility, making it easier to balance learning with work and personal commitments.
Your choice will depend on your availability, your linguistic objectives, and the timeframe you have to complete the SLE assessment. In both cases, you benefit from full access to our learning platform, personalized follow-ups, and the support of our experienced tutors.
Learners enroll in ESL sessions or tutoring sessions for various reasons, including personal and professional reasons. In Canada, official language laws require government employees to be proficient in both English and French, in order to serve the public in both official languages.
In an ESL class, learners should expect tutoring to build off of the current language level they are capable of. For LRDG, this means learners are evaluated and provided a personalized learning path and timeline to achieve their specified bilingualism goals.
ESL classes can be administered in a variety of formats, including one-on-one training, group lessons, or delivered through an online platform.
Our ESL courses are designed to strengthen your language skills in listening comprehension, oral expression, and written communication, while specifically preparing you for the Second Language Evaluation (SLE) required for bilingual positions.
The goal is to help you achieve the CBC level by focusing on the key competencies assessed in the official exams. Through specialized content, hands-on exercises, and realistic test simulations, you progress at your own pace toward a strong command of English in a professional environment.
For more details, check out our section on Second Language Evaluation Preparation.
Our tutoring sessions are available in one-on-one or small group formats, led by specialized ESL tutors. Each session is scheduled based on your availability and integrated into a personalized learning plan tailored to your needs.
Sessions focus on developing specific skills such as oral communication, professional writing, or grammar mastery, all directly aligned with the ESL evaluation criteria.
Our tutors provide continuous support and adapt the content over time to help you reach your linguistic goals efficiently.
Getting started is simple: schedule an initial discovery call with our team. After this meeting, we will recommend a personalized training plan that matches your profile, objectives, and deadlines.
This initial evaluation is completely commitment-free and allows you to explore whether a full-time or part-time program best fits your situation.
Our advisors are here to guide you toward the solution best suited to your learning journey.
What our graduates say
At LRDG they are kind, caring, and supportive, yet not afraid to correct you, which is great! I’m very satisfied with the progress I’ve made with LRDG. When speaking with my partner and his family whom are francophone, they have noted there is an improvement in my proficiency and confidence.
- Selin | Shared Services Canada ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Military Family Services (MFS) has been working in partnership for over four years with LRDG. The whole LRDG team has played a huge role in the modernization of adult second language training for Canadian Armed Forces families. Their language programs are adaptable and of high quality. The program delivery allows military families to learn in the comfort of their homes. This helps increase their confidence with speaking, where the local language is not their first language.
- Lisa Vaters | Military Family Services ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I am now capable of participating in meetings all in French, leading presentations, and giving employee trainings with no problems. Both tutors I had were very good in guiding me and helping me advance. They were very supportive and very accommodating. I also liked the ease of accessing and tracking your learning information.
- Katia | Shared Services Canada ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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