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  1. 1Everyday Basics - Greetings & Small Talk
  2. 2Everyday Basics - Time, Dates & Calendars
  3. 3Everyday Basics - Numbers, Prices & Quantities
  4. 4Everyday Basics - Asking for & Giving Directions
  5. 5Everyday Basics - Making Plans & Appointments
  6. 6Housing & Home - Renting an Apartment (Ads, Viewings, Applications)
  7. 7Housing & Home - Lease Terms, Deposits & Rent Increases
  8. 8Housing & Home - Utilities & Bills (Hydro, Internet, Gas)
  9. 9Housing & Home - Repairs, Maintenance & Work Orders
  10. 10Housing & Home - Strata/Condo Rules & Building Notices
  11. 11Neighborhood & Services - Mail, Packages & the Post Office
  12. 12Neighborhood & Services - Recycling, Garbage & Compost
  13. 13Neighborhood & Services - Community Centres, Libraries & Programs
  14. 14Neighborhood & Services - Safety, Noise & Bylaws
  15. 15Neighborhood & Services - Lost & Found, Reporting Issues (311)
  16. 16Transportation - Public Transit (Buses, SkyTrain, Compass)
  17. 17Transportation - Rideshare, Taxis & Carshare
  18. 18Transportation - Driving Basics, Insurance & Car Service
  19. 19Transportation - Biking & Walking Around the City
  20. 20Transportation - Delays, Cancellations & Complaints
  21. 21Food & Dining - Groceries, Markets & Food Labels
  22. 22Food & Dining - Restaurants, Reservations & Takeout
  23. 23Food & Dining - Dietary Needs (Vegan, Halal, Gluten-Free)
  24. 24Food & Dining - Coffee Culture & Café Orders
  25. 25Food & Dining - Tipping, Splitting Bills & Payment at Restaurants
  26. 26Shopping & Money - Paying, Refunds & Exchanges
  27. 27Shopping & Money - Sales, Discounts & Price Matching
  28. 28Shopping & Money - Online Orders, Delivery & Pick-Up
  29. 29Shopping & Money - Banking, Debit/Credit & E-Transfers
  30. 30Shopping & Money - Budgeting, Subscriptions & Recurring Charges
  31. 31Work & Career - Job Ads, Applications & Resumes
  32. 32Work & Career - Interviews, Offers & Onboarding
  33. 33Work & Career - Workplace Roles, Tasks & Tools
  34. 34Work & Career - Schedules, Overtime, Breaks & Time Off
  35. 35Work & Career - Workplace Etiquette, Feedback & Performance
  36. 36Health & Wellness - Booking a Doctor, Walk-In & Telehealth
  37. 37Health & Wellness - Pharmacies, Prescriptions & Over-the-Counter
  38. 38Health & Wellness - Symptoms, Tests & Lab Requisitions
  39. 39Health & Wellness - Dental, Vision & Allied Health
  40. 40Health & Wellness - Mental Health & Community Supports
  41. Education & Family - Schools, Registration & Parent Emails
  42. 42Education & Family - Daycare, After-School & Camps
  43. 43Education & Family - Report Cards, Meetings & Field Trips
  44. 44Education & Family - Parenting, Playdates & Activities
  45. 45Education & Family - College, Certificates & Continuing Ed
  46. 46Government & Forms - IDs, SIN, MSP & Health Coverage
  47. 47Government & Forms - Taxes, Receipts & Deductions (Basics)
  48. 48Government & Forms - Permits, Applications & Proof of Address
  49. 49Government & Forms - Voting, Civic Terms & Public Holidays
  50. 50Government & Forms - Emergency Services (911 & Non-Emergency)
  51. 51Weather & Environment - Seasons, Forecasts & Clothing
  52. 52Weather & Environment - Wildfire Smoke, Heat & Air Quality
  53. 53Weather & Environment - Snow, Ice & Storm Preparedness
  54. 54Weather & Environment - Parks, Trails & Outdoor Safety
  55. 55Weather & Environment - Sustainability & Energy Use at Home
  56. 56Tech & Communication - Mobile Plans, Data & Wi-Fi
  57. 57Tech & Communication - Emails, DMs & Phone Calls
  58. 58Tech & Communication - Apps, Accounts & Two-Factor Login
  59. 59Tech & Communication - Online Safety, Scams & Privacy
  60. 60Tech & Communication - Printing, Scanning & Document Sharing
  61. 61Social Life & Culture - Invitations, RSVPs & Hosting
  62. 62Social Life & Culture - Polite Requests, Offers & Favors
  63. 63Social Life & Culture - Compliments, Thanks & Apologies
  64. 64Social Life & Culture - Small Disagreements & Problem-Solving
  65. 65Social Life & Culture - Holiday Traditions & Celebrations in Canada
  66. 66Travel & Leisure - Booking Trips, Hotels & Vacation Plans
  67. 67Travel & Leisure - Airports, Security & Boarding
  68. 68Travel & Leisure - Tourist Info, Museums & Attractions
  69. 69Travel & Leisure - Sports, Gyms & Fitness Classes
  70. 70Travel & Leisure - Events, Tickets & Seating
  71. 71Canadian Life - Provinces, Cities & Regional Words
  72. 72Canadian Life - Food Culture & Local Products
  73. 73Canadian Life - Indigenous Acknowledgements & Place Names (Respectful Use)
  74. 74Canadian Life - Workplace Diversity & Inclusion Language
  75. 75Canadian Life - Everyday Politeness & “Canadianisms”
  76. 76Functional Language - Giving Opinions & Reasons
  77. 77Functional Language - Agreeing, Disagreeing & Softening Language
  78. 78Functional Language - Requests, Offers & Suggestions
  79. 79Functional Language - Describing Problems & Asking for Help
  80. 80Functional Language - Complaints, Solutions & Follow-Up
  81. 81Grammar-in-Use - Common Phrasal Verbs for Daily Life
  82. 82Grammar-in-Use - Collocations with “Make/Do/Take/Get/Have”
  83. 83Grammar-in-Use - Quantity Words (some/any/much/many/a lot)
  84. 84Grammar-in-Use - Degrees & Comparisons (too/enough/very/quite)
  85. 85Grammar-in-Use - Time Markers & Sequencing (first/next/then/finally)
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Lesson 41 of 852 min read

Education & Family - Schools, Registration & Parent Emails

Enrol kids in Canadian schools, understand catchments and documents, write clear parent emails, and ask about buses, ELL supports, and classroom routines—polite, practical language.

Words (Core Vocabulary)

  • school district / catchment / boundary school
  • enrol / register / placement / waitlist
  • French Immersion / ELL (English Language Learner) / resource teacher
  • kindergarten / elementary / middle / secondary
  • transcript / report card / proof of address / birth certificate
  • immunization record / medical form / emergency contact
  • school supplies list / agenda / classroom newsletter
  • transportation / school bus / bus pass / route
  • PAC / PTA (Parent Advisory Council) / fundraiser / field trip
  • before/after-school care / pickup authorization

Phrases (Ask, submit, clarify)

  • I’d like to register my child for Grade [X] at [school]—what documents are required?
  • We live at [address]—is this our catchment school?
  • Could you confirm start/end times and drop-off/pickup routines?
  • Does the school offer ELL support or French Immersion?
  • Who should I contact about the bus route and pass?
  • Attached are proof of address and immunization records.

Writing a parent email

  • Subject: Question about Grade 3 registration—[Child’s Name]
  • Hello [Teacher/Office], I’m writing to confirm documents for registration and ask about before/after-school care availability. Thank you!

Contextual Examples (Natural, everyday)

  • Office call: **I’m new to the district—**how do I register, and are there spots at our catchment school?
  • Email to teacher: **Hi Ms. Lee—**could you share the school supplies list and PE days?
  • Bus question: Which stop serves [street], and what time is pickup?

Collocations & Phrases (bold the key words)

Registration

  • check your catchment
  • submit documents
  • provide proof of address
  • complete the medical form
  • join a waitlist

School info

  • confirm start/end times
  • review the newsletter
  • request ELL support
  • apply for French Immersion

Communication

  • email the office/teacher
  • attach records
  • ask about bus routes
  • cc both parents/guardians

Canadian Cultural Context (How to sound natural & polite)

  • Registration usually needs proof of address, birth certificate, and immunization.
  • Schools share info by newsletters, agendas, and email; short, polite emails are appreciated.
  • PAC/PTA organizes events and fundraising—families are welcome to join or volunteer.

Extra Mini-Patterns (plug-and-play)

  • Catchment check: “We live at [address]—is [school] our catchment and are there spaces for Grade [X]?”
  • Docs send: “Attached are my child’s birth certificate and proof of address—anything else needed?”
  • Bus: “Who do I contact to set up a bus pass and see the route?”
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