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'''''Learning about the Law: Expanded Edition''''' from [[People's Law School]] provides information for newcomers | '''''Learning about the Law: Expanded Edition''''' from [[People's Law School]] provides information for newcomers and others about the laws in British Columbia and Canada. | ||
We tried to keep the language easy, but some parts may still be hard. The words that are in italics are defined in the section, [[What the Words Mean in Learning about the Law|What the Words Mean]]. | We tried to keep the language easy, but some parts may still be hard. The words that are in italics are defined in the section, [[What the Words Mean in Learning about the Law|What the Words Mean]]. | ||
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This publication brings into one volume several People's Law School booklets: | This publication brings into one volume several People's Law School booklets: | ||
*''Learning about the Law: Fundamentals of Law, Criminal Law, Civil Law'' | *''Learning about the Law: Fundamentals of Law, Criminal Law, Civil Law'' | ||
*''Learning about the Law: Family Law, Young People and the Law, Older People and Elder Law'' | *''Learning about the Law: Family Law, Young People and the Law, Older People and Elder Law'' | ||
*''Learning about the Law: Working in BC, Renting a Home'' | *''Learning about the Law: Working in BC, Renting a Home'' | ||
*''Consumer Law'' | |||
*''Driving in BC'' | |||
*''Paying Taxes in BC'' | *''Paying Taxes in BC'' | ||
*''Scams to Avoid'' | *''Scams to Avoid'' | ||
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==Law-related ESL lessons available online== | ==Law-related ESL lessons available online== | ||
[[File:clicklawwikibookslogo.png|frameless|link=|right|300px]]This publication contains readings that form part of lesson modules for English language classes for newcomers to Canada and British Columbia. The | [[File:clicklawwikibookslogo.png|frameless|link=|right|300px]]This publication contains readings that form part of lesson modules for English language classes for newcomers to Canada and British Columbia. The Law-Related ESL Lessons are available online at wiki.clicklaw.bc.ca. Instructors will find lesson modules on legal topics that affect newcomers, including downloadable instructional packages at varying Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels, together with assessment tools. The lessons are considered samples and instructors are encouraged to modify the lessons to meet the needs of their English as a second language learners. | ||
== Acknowledgements == | == Acknowledgements == | ||
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For more information on learning about the law, public legal education events or referral services, visit publiclegaled.bc.ca. | For more information on learning about the law, public legal education events or referral services, visit publiclegaled.bc.ca. | ||
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: | :1433 - 1130 W Pender Street | ||
:Vancouver, BC | :Vancouver, BC V6E 4E4 | ||
:604-331-5400 | |||
: | :[mailto:info@peopleslawschool.ca info@peopleslawschool.ca] | ||
: | :[http://www.peopleslawschool.ca www.peopleslawschool.ca] | ||
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