LLEARN Book Club
The LLEARN (Love Learning English And Reading Novels) is a book club designed for English as a Second Language learners.
Do you need to live in Canada to participate? No!
We will have meetings on Zoom every week, so you can practice your reading, listening, and speaking skills. These meetings are a lot of fun!
Why should you join? What do you get out of it?!
- You get to practice your English skills with some old & new friends!
- help with your pronunciation
- strengthening your reading skills
- being more comfortable speaking in front of others
- expanding your vocabulary, learning new words
- enhancing your listening skills
- improving your English in a safe learning environment
- having fun while growing your skills
- becoming more confident
- learning from the best teacher in the world! Haha!
How much does it cost?
$15 / 3 months ;)
Let me know if you are interested!
We started with Winnie the Pooh, but since then we've read others!
Below you can see some of the other books we read!
Upcoming!
The Joy Luck Club - Amy Tan
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan is a novel that explores the complex relationships between Chinese-American daughters and their immigrant mothers. Told through interconnected stories, it delves into themes of cultural identity, generational conflict, and the power of storytelling. Each woman’s journey reveals struggles with tradition, loss, and self-discovery, highlighting the emotional bonds that both unite and divide them. The novel offers a moving portrait of family, resilience, and the search for belonging across two cultures.
The Little Prince -
Antoine de Saint Expery
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is a poetic tale about a young prince who travels from planet to planet, meeting curious characters and learning life lessons along the way. Through his encounters, the story explores themes of love, loneliness, friendship, and the loss of innocence. Told through the eyes of a pilot stranded in the desert, it blends whimsy with deep philosophical insight. It's a timeless fable that speaks to both children and adults about what truly matters in life.
The Secret Garden -
Frances Hodgson Burnett
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett is a classic novel about a lonely, spoiled girl named Mary Lennox who is sent to live with her uncle in a gloomy English manor. There, she discovers a hidden, neglected garden and begins to bring it back to life with the help of new friends. As the garden flourishes, so do Mary and those around her, healing emotionally and physically. The story is a heartwarming exploration of transformation, friendship, and the restorative power of nature.
the curious incident of the dog in the night-time
- Mark Haddon
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon follows Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old boy who is brilliant at math and lives with behavioral and social challenges, likely on the autism spectrum. When he discovers a neighbor’s dog has been mysteriously killed, he sets out to solve the case, uncovering unexpected truths about his own family along the way. Told from Christopher’s unique perspective, the novel offers an insightful, often humorous look at how he navigates a confusing world. It’s a compelling story about trust, truth, and finding one's place.
