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Line 60: − == Second Languages and Remote Working == − − Maintaining a second language is challenging when remote working. You are isolated from your colleagues and away from your normal work environment. It’s more challenging to practice. − Finding ways to learn or maintain a second language may be different now, but there are still ways the Government of Canada is supporting the effort. − − '''Online Learning Resources''' − − The Canada School of Public Service (CSPS) announced that all classroom courses onsite events and in person programs are suspended until further notice. To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the CSPS has made available virtual events and online courses, including self paced required training and language maintenance tools. − − The School offers free, online self-assessment tools, and online language learning including self-directed evaluation simulations and interactive tools designed to improve oral and written comprehension, pronunciation, grammar, written expression and fluency in the second official language. − − Find out what is on offer here: [https://cepublic.myschool-monecole.ca/ct.asp?id=588B67D46F6D2FEFFB01F2E1A815DA4D22FE662395134602B5459457EDFDCAD4DE412900D4611D978810B352FE53C249DA08DCE111FC488A336B27B6B227D4B1&ct=4aeUsy0AAABCWmgzMUFZJlNZe1eFLAAADBmAAAOAEC%2flTMAgACGqaNqb1T9I1NP1QpkxMgyM9cl2LSMIvkPI1XV6Q%2bjeatI1ThsSj%2bLuSKcKEg9q8KWA Learning path for maintaining your second language] − − '''Second Language Self Assessment''' − − The Public Service Commission (PSC) also offers online self-assessment tests for written expression and reading comprehension so you can practice before you take official second language tests. − These tests give you an idea of the level (A, B or C) you might attain on the official test, provide unofficial results, are various lengths and duration and are available online. − [https://cepublic.myschool-monecole.ca/ct.asp?id=9DF994ADFCA5CBD164B8C655D69259C0B76E14555B3E474F31CE676B46A027952F46152EB936E76B1048F83B84625B60FD94F4AD19DEAD2AFDDB2C2CA546B0C0&ct=4aeUs30AAABCWmgzMUFZJlNZEbOt2gAAHRmAAAOAED%2fn34AgAGoaGqNHkJk0MhDQSfqmnpAAd3iAfY19Q4MmqYfbLY6IwLhUMcT5ssxTxkK3TBIp1%2bWbGqbpIafJGg2Z8OJ1vKuPYSEF1JslpDfLs3cDSZFPxdyRThQkBGzrdoA%3d Self-assessment tests in your second language] − − '''Remote Language Testing''' − − Human resources specialists and others can learn more about second language testing during Covid-19. The Public Service Commission developed online testing as a temporary measure to help departments staff bilingual positions while the situation related to COVID-19 is ongoing. This includes second language interview guides and test for written expression and reading comprehension. − − [https://www.canada.ca/en/public-service-commission/information-human-resources-specialists/new-second-language-tests-covid19.html Covid-19 Second language Tests] − − '''Covid-19 Glossary in Two Languages''' − − COVID-19 is a global situation and it requires vocabulary that is understood by everyone. In Canada, this means consistent terminology in both official languages. To make it easier, a glossary was created as a tool for language professionals and communicators where you will find terms from the fields of medicine, sociology and politics, among others. − − [https://cepublic.myschool-monecole.ca/ct.asp?id=AAD18DC61A403F4D3F0525D5AA73E5C2FB473C77D13FCA02B495D0F7E012A97D3F7EF058EB1403CA1FB0C152963752F2033FC0B93FD6F8B147275B1EAF7B8D9F&ct=4aeUsz8AAABCWmgzMUFZJlNZneyRfgAADhmAAAOgMD7n34AgAFRQABoGTIRCep6TxNBDGgueWVOlSlB8DW6rHBxsX%2fYfA45DG3FtO1zKxTqlgFKMhfQGrHxdyRThQkJ3skX4 New glossary on the COVID-19 pandemic] −
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We all have a favourite holiday song. Create some needed variety with a virtual team playlist. Everyone contributes one song to build a playlist, team members can download songs from their own favourite music platform.
We all have a favourite holiday song. Create some needed variety with a virtual team playlist. Everyone contributes one song to build a playlist, team members can download songs from their own favourite music platform.
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