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Whether you're starting from scratch, improving your skills, or maintaining your language proficiency while OUTCAN, explore training opportunities and resources designed to support learners of all ages.

Learning Licenses

Supporting children, youth, and families in building language skills for learning, connection, and future opportunities.

  • LRDG Self-Directed Learning Program
    • Self-directed, self-paced language learning
    • Available in French or English
    • 16-module online curriculum
    • Aligned with Government of Canada A, B, and C linguistic levels


    Eligibility: Priority is reserved for CAF family members (18 years and older).
    Where capacity exists, other CFOne cardholders can register.
     

    How to Register: 
    CAF family members can register for the online learning program in two ways:

    1. If you have a CFOne card, fill out the LRDG Registration form through CFOne (you will be required to sign in to your CFOne account); or
    2. If you do not have a CFOne card, contact the MFS US Program Specialist, Ashley Young, via email at young.ashley@cfmws.com.
  • Rosetta Stone Beginner Level
    • Ideal for beginner English or French learners
    • Interactive, guided language learning
    • Learn English, French, or the language of your posting location
    • Minimum engagement: 1 hour per month


    Eligibility:

    • Available to CAF family members 18 years and older
    • For English, French, or host community language learning
    • Engagement Requirement: 1 hour per month


    How to Register:
    Contact the MFS US Program Specialist, Ashley Young, via email at young.ashley@cfmws.com. Host community language requests may require proof of screening or a posting message.

  • Rosetta Stone for Kids
    Rosetta Stone for Kids makes language learning fun and engaging through interactive, age-appropriate lessons that help children build confidence in listening, speaking, reading, vocabulary, and pronunciation. The flexible, self-paced program can be accessed online from home or on the go, making it easy to support language learning during relocations and transitions.


    Eligibility:

    • Available to school-aged CAF dependants under 18 years old
    • For English, French, or host community language learning
    • Engagement Requirement: 1.5 hours per month


    How to Register:
    Contact the MFS US Program Specialist, Ashley Young, via email at young.ashley@cfmws.com

Supplemental Resources


The Language Portal of Canada
Access free tools to improve your knowledge of English and French. Polish your writing skills with our quizzes, contribute to the Our Languages blog, and explore a selection of language-related Canadian links.

Tutoring for Dependant Children
CAF members may request private tutoring for a dependant child in the second official language, up to a maximum of 50 hours per school year. To request this allowance, employees must complete a Proposal FSD 34 Education Allowance and attach a letter from the tutor detailing the proposed dates, hours and costs of tutoring. Contact CEMGEE@forces.gc.ca for more information.