About the SLE

The Second Language Evaluation (SLE) is the official assessment used by the Public Service Commission (PSC) to determine employees’ proficiency in their second official language.
It measures three skill areas:

  • Reading Comprehension

  • Written Expression

  • Oral Interaction

How We Prepare You

Our SLE preparation program provides:

  • Practice tests replicating real PSC exam formats

  • Time management techniques for each section

  • Grammar and syntax review aligned with government standards

  • Oral coaching for fluency, pronunciation, and comprehension

  • Personalized learning plan based on your last PSC results

Levels Covered

  • Level A – Basic communication in work-related contexts

  • Level B – Sustained interaction with limited support

  • Level C – Complex communication in official meetings and writing

SLE Strategy Sessions

We offer strategy workshops covering:

  • How to interpret PSC question patterns

  • Techniques for improving written precision and argumentation

  • Simulated oral interviews with real feedback

Delivery Formats & Flexibility

Virtual Learning (Canada-wide)

All our training programs are offered through secure online platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet).
Each class is interactive and includes:

  • Real-time oral practice

  • Shared workspaces and writing correction tools

  • Screen-shared grammar explanations and vocabulary review

  • Progress tracking

In-Person Training (BC and Ottawa)

We provide in-person sessions for:

  • Government employees in British Columbia

  • Visiting federal employees in Ottawa

  • Departments with custom training contracts

Scheduling

We understand public service work schedules and offer:

  • Early morning sessions (7–9 AM)

  • Midday and lunch-hour sessions

  • Evening and weekend classes for flexibility

Course Customization

Departments can request:

  • 4-week, 8-week, or 12-week modules

  • Group or individual learning

  • Progress reports every 4 weeks

  • Bilingual instructors familiar with government culture

Partnerships & Standing Offers

Partnering with the Government of Canada

Verbal Link Institute participates in Standing Offer solicitations and provides virtual and in-person language training services under federal procurement streams.

Contract Options

We work with:

  • Federal and provincial departments

  • Municipal administrations

  • Crown corporations and agencies

Our Social Mission

As a Benefit Company (C3), part of our profits support:

  • Free language lessons for francophone immigrants in BC

  • Employment integration for bilingual newcomers

  • Partnerships with African universities to address Canada’s French teacher shorta

Beyond the ordinary

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