Steps Canadians can take to feel more confident when dealing with money
This short video is one in a series prepared by ABC Life Literacy Canada to mark the inaugural Financial Literacy Week, observed from October 30 to November 5, 2011. The videos feature Gail Vaz-Oxlade, a financial writer and television personality who serves as ambassador for Financial Literacy Week.
This document is one of nine modules that make up “Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners,” developed by the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA).
This document is one of nine modules that make up “Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners,” developed by the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA).
In this module, the authors discuss the difference between medical emergencies and nonemergency health issues; provide exercises and activities to show learners how to recognize medical emergencies; and explain how to respond effectively.
This document is one of nine modules that make up “Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners,” developed by the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA).
In this module, the authors offer exercises and activities to help learners understand how to fill out medical forms and provide personal information and family history to health professionals.
This document is one of nine modules that make up “Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners,” developed by the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA).
In this module, the authors explain various signs and medical terminology a learner might encounter while looking for a particular facility in a hospital. They have included activity sheets to reinforce what is being taught.
This document is one of nine modules that make up “Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners,” developed by the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA).
In this module, the authors provide a variety of exercises and activities to help learners ask questions, seek clarifications and answer questions likely to be asked by doctors.
This document is one of nine modules that make up “Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners,” developed by the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA).
In this module, the authors discuss how and why to make medical appointments and provide practice activities to help learners book appointments independently.
This document is one of nine modules that make up “Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners,” developed by the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA).
This document is one of nine modules that make up “Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners,” developed by the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA).
In this module, the authors discuss the need to recognize symptoms and get treatment promptly at the appropriate facility. They have also included activity sheets and a glossary to help the facilitator explain new vocabulary.
This document is one of nine modules that make up “Health Talk: A Health Literacy Curriculum for English Language Learners,” developed by the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association (CIWA).
