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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by QSola: 11:51am On May 02, 2018 |
Madir: Its like you move every month. Stop fooling yourself just advertise using the proper medium 10 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Canadianfly: 1:09pm On May 02, 2018 |
Asinkwa: Lol. I was going to ask too why TheCongo2 engaged him when simply writing he's not Nigerian would've ended the guy's ramblings. Then again knowing TheCongo2, he enjoys indulging people 8 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Canadianfly: 1:10pm On May 02, 2018 |
Asinkwa: LMAO. Hahahaha. Y'all won't kill me this morning 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Tojued: 1:33pm On May 02, 2018 |
gulpreet: Bless you brother(or sister). Bless you! 2 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by lovetree: 3:13pm On May 02, 2018 |
hello house. Please I have a question concerning the catholic French school. I have an almost 5 year old and I will totally love it if she can attend a school where she'll learn how to speak French fluently, but my concerns are; 1) Will she accepted by school since she does not understand French at all and she won't be starting from Kindergarten. 2) Just need your opinion...In case she gets accepted into any French school, will she be able blend well into the system without affecting her grades, as she wont understand what is being taught at first till she understands the language. Thanks a lot |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by WoodcrestMayor(m): 4:02pm On May 02, 2018 |
A very hot afternoon to us in Naija and a cool morning to the Canadians Abeg,I dey find accomodation.How have you been able to navigate the numerous and unattainable criteria (payment stubs,admission letters and reference letter from former landlord). I just need a one bedroom with my bathroom and toilet to myself.Is that too much to ask for? For those who have navigated these murky waters,kindly give pointers.Man is landing soon 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nogen: 4:59pm On May 02, 2018 |
Canadianfly:Your children are in English community, So they will speak English very well. You need not fear. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maziude: 5:41pm On May 02, 2018 |
Today na English vs French ... una just dey make me laugh. I remember while growing up in Nigeria, the rule in my house then was, "No English". Other local languages accepted. We dey steal the english sef yarn for house. I think every family has the right to choose what rocks their boats but if you (and/or your kids) have the opportunity to learn a new language, take the chance- the future too big wella. Me, I dey vex sef say my french never strong reach sef. By the time my french strong e go be - Igbo, Yoruba, Urhobo, Pidgin, English, Chinese and French. 21 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by reavealhidden: 6:08pm On May 02, 2018 |
maziude: Actually the laugh was @ the bold....hehehehehe! 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maziude: 6:14pm On May 02, 2018 |
reavealhidden: Boss, abeg define this your laugh... e be like mockery... |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Tojued: 6:18pm On May 02, 2018 |
maziude: I envy your language skills. Well-done. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 6:32pm On May 02, 2018 |
maziude: Mazi 1 of Ottawa. Tuale Sir! 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maziude: 6:47pm On May 02, 2018 |
Tojued: Boss, wetin man go do na? at all at all na winch... |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maziude: 6:48pm On May 02, 2018 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maziude: 6:48pm On May 02, 2018 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TheCongo2: 7:49pm On May 02, 2018 |
lovetree: In regard with question 1, I would be tempted to say she will be accepted. But, one thing I have learned through exchanging with people on Nairaland is that the rules may applied differently from one school board to another one. So, it is best for you that you contact the school where you want to send your daughter to and ask them the question you have posted. As far as your daughter been able to blend in, I would say that you have nothing to worry. For the most part, children have no issue with adjusting into a new environment and picking up a new language. A score of children come to North America yearly from places where English isn't spoken, but in no time they become fluent in English . One thing I always tell everyone is to enroll a child in English HIGH School. This will ensure that the kid get prepare to go to University in the States or in Canada without facing the TOEFL wahala. 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by TEECANN: 10:26pm On May 02, 2018 |
Canadianfly: CF, what magic have you and oga been using to make them speak Igbo? How are you doing it? The mistake we made as new parents then was to expose them too early to English TV cartoon...and to make matters worse, myself and wifey though we speak Yoruba, it doesn't come to my wife naturally and our day to day conversations is mixed with English & Yoruba overlapping. What Congo said is so true- TV is a powerful language tool for the young minds- they are 6+ now and I'm fighting tooth and nail to make them speak Yoruba- downloaded Yoruba app on their tablets, try to speak it and interpret it to them, morning greetings is asked to be said in yoruba etc- I'm just getting to understand the full effect of those early years when they couldn't even speak but were watching the English cartoon- now people ask me whether we had always lived "abroad" because when they talk, you'll naturally conclude that they were born and bred in the US...intonation, manner of speaking and all! I really am fearful that they may loose out on Yoruba...by the time we land in Canada. Any suggestions good people? Could it too late for my kids to speak Yoruba? Lagos living is not helping matters- staying in apartment with minimal interactions with other kids- no assurance that the neighbours' kids even speak the language sef! I feel so helpless! It will all end in praise IJN! 3 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nobody: 11:13pm On May 02, 2018 |
TEECANN: I'm in my early 30's, I can't speak Yoruba fluently despite both parents being Yoruba. It didnt kill me. They will be fine 13 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by gretop(m): 11:57pm On May 02, 2018 |
Finally, 281 pages in my bag with enough screenshots for future reference. I deserve some ACCOLADES. Seniors in the house, I hail una 15 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by eddycross(m): 12:08am On May 03, 2018 |
Are you single? If yes, please go to Kijiji, Short let rentals. Even if it's only for 3 months, it will definitely help. As a single person, whether Male or Female, you can't go wrong here. Most of them do not want couples, talk less families. I tried. https://www.kijiji.ca/b-short-term-rental/gta-greater-toronto-area/c42l1700272 WoodcrestMayor: 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Beeea: 12:50am On May 03, 2018 |
TEECANN: 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by kachikapor(m): 3:13am On May 03, 2018 |
as in ehn... this peaceengine has no chill at all. I have to give it to theCongo2 for being so cool about everything. Was actually expecting a sh*tstorm! Asinkwa: |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by kachikapor(m): 3:30am On May 03, 2018 |
Well said Mazuide... My wife and i landed in Montreal and while i found a job before landing, most of the jobs my wife has been applying to asks for fully bilingual applicants. Most of the people we meet here are trilingual and the like and you get to see first hand how this has exposed them to the rest of the world. We've finally decided she'll take the full time french courses being offered free of charge by the govt( they actually give you an allowance for taking the course full time) while i try to take part time courses. What little french we learned in high school has been long forgotten, wish i'd paid more attention .So i'd say, if you or your children have the opportunity to learn a new language, please take it.Especially being in this new environment...the opportunities are endless. maziude: 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Moravia: 6:33am On May 03, 2018 |
wengerly: Hello Bro, I’m landing on Friday noon 12:20, the person I arranged earlier just told me he won’t be able to. Pls can you do me this favor? 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by maternal: 6:41am On May 03, 2018 |
Canadianfly: Where do you live? English can't disappear in Canada honestly. 4 Likes |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by wengerly(m): 8:08am On May 03, 2018 |
Moravia: Buzz me on alagbaj@yahoo.com let's arrange. Cheers 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Rexofungus: 11:48am On May 03, 2018 |
Is there anyone in Victoria, British Columbia here? I can not stay here without having Nigerians to gist with ohhh I also need help with getting accommodation and jobs. I will be with my daughter (she's 16) Thanks!! |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Marvi4real: 12:50pm On May 03, 2018 |
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Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by ttmacoy: 2:35pm On May 03, 2018 |
Speaking French to them doesn't necessarily mean they will lose English but will be bilingual, and as you live in Quebec it may give them more opportunities in the future. Nogen: 1 Like |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by kazchick(f): 2:52pm On May 03, 2018 |
Dear Team, Please what are the pre-arrival agencies apart from ACCES that someone can contact for employment mentor-ship and employment connections. I want to maximize my pre-arrival opportunities that would help me land well and get a job in the shortest possible time. Apologies if I did not use the right words but I hope you get the drift. @canadafly, I miss your blog posts 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Living In Canada/Life As A Canadian Immigrant by Nogen: 4:40pm On May 03, 2018 |
ttmacoy: Oga, I live in an environment where day to day activity is done in French. Abi, You live here with me? 2 Likes 2 Shares |
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