For this 30 minute chat, you’ll start with a few questions about money and banking in Canada. Then, try out one Ellii exercise together.

Using Ellii

We use a platform called Ellii for learning resources. You can get access to the following learning materials by joining our Ellii classroom. Its easy and free.

Join here, click “I’m new”, and enter our class code KWQ47N. The resource will then be available!

Ellii Student Login Page - (Formerly ESL Library)

Start here!

Let’s start with some simple questions to get the conversation going:

  1. 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: Do you have a bank account, and a credit card in Canada? How did you choose a bank?

    💡 Fun Fact: Do you know the names for a one-dollar coin and a two-dollar coin in Canada? Do you know where the name of a one-dollar coin comes from?

  2. 🌍 Student asks: How do I check my credit score in Canada, and why is it important?

  3. 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: Do you use online banking services? Do you prefer an online or traditional banking system?

  4. 🌍 Student asks: What financial advice would you give to newcomers to help manage their money effectively in Canada?

  5. 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: With savings in Canada, have you thought about how to invest them?

  6. 🌍 Student asks: What is the best way to save money on everyday expenses in Canada? Are there any discount programs or loyalty cards that can help save on groceries and other purchases? Which ones do you find most useful?

  7. 🇨🇦 Canadian asks: You should be aware of some common financial scams or frauds in Canada. For example, fake job offers that ask for payment to secure a position, phishing emails pretending to be from banks requesting personal information, and overpayment scams where you receive a fake check and are asked to refund the excess amount. Here are some scams that I have come across in Canada. (Examples)

  8. 🌍 Student asks: What should I know about taxes in Canada? Are there any resources to help newcomers with tax filing? How do you file your taxes every year?

Exercises: Fun and interactive lessons you can go through together!

We’ve also broken these down by Easy, Medium, and Hard exercises.

🇨🇦 Canadians: Remember, we don’t expect you to be teachers. Work on the exercises with your buddy, and lean-in to help when they’re struggling.

🌍 Students: You know your levels: CLB 1-3 can do Easy, 4-6 Medium, and 7+ should do Hard!

Easy: