Cheryl Best, Foot Care Nurse
Native Language: English
English Assessment: Not assessed using the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB)* assessment.
Recommendation: Because she is a native English speaker, language skills have not been a barrier to Cheryl's success. She uses her excellent English skills every day. Verbal skills are important for teaching clients about how to care for their feet and for making them feel comfortable with small talk.
Skills in writing and working with documents are important for maintaining charts and billing. Reading skills are important for keeping up with new developments in her professional field.
For more information on language assessment, see Communication Skills in USEFUL LINKS.
*Note: The CLB is used across Canada as the basis for language assessment and teaching. In Manitoba all the government-funded Adult English as an Additional Language (EAL) programs use the CLB. Many post-secondary educational institutions such as Red River College also recognize CLB test results for program admission.