New Canadian EnglishEveryday English for life in Canada
Free lessons for newcomers. Follow Sam through real situations at the doctor, the pharmacy and the bank. Listen to the conversation, learn the key phrases, then practise out loud.
How every lesson works
The same four steps as the videos, so you always know what comes next.
- ListenHear a real conversation, first slowly, then at normal speed.
- LearnStudy the most useful phrases, explained in simple English.
- RepeatSay each phrase out loud after Maya.
- Your turnAnswer the questions yourself, then compare with Sam.
Lessons
Start anywhere. Each lesson has audio for every line and phrase.
Talking to Your Doctor
At the Pharmacy
Opening a Bank Account
Renting an Apartment
Good to know in Canada
Short tips from each lesson.
You can visit a walk-in clinic without an appointment. Bring your health card, and expect to wait. Say: "I'd like to see a doctor, please."
Pharmacists can check and treat some common problems, like pink eye or a cold sore. The visit is free with your health card. Ask: "Can the pharmacist look at this?"
You have the right to open a basic bank account, even with no job or credit history. You just need acceptable ID, and you don't need a Social Insurance Number for a basic account.
Watch the lessons on YouTube
Animated videos with Sam and Maya. New lessons are on the way.