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English Lesson | Greetings, Introductions and Goodbyes

Join us for a Free English Lesson about Greetings, Introductions, and Goodbyes. Making a good first impression is important and can make the difference in

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Want to test your grammar with other English learners from all over the world?

In this lesson, we go through 20 questions testing your grammar,

About Us

Right Start Newcomer Services is a small business located in Kjipuktuk, Mi’kma’ki (Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada) that is 100% focused on helping new Canadians learn English, make connections, and find success in Canada.

With over 20 years of experience in English language instruction and settlement orientation, Right Start owner, Ian Shepherd has helped thousands of newcomers improve their English, make connections, and get the information they need to be successful.

Unlike many immigrant service providers in Canada, we do not receive any government funding.