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English as a Second Language
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To help learners and teachers of English as a Second Language, all Kitchener Public Library locations offer a wide selection of language learning materials.
Topics include vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, reading, communication, grammar, idioms as well as TOEFL, IELTS, and other English tests.
English Conversation Circles
Practise your English speaking skills and meet new people while we talk, listen, learn, and laugh about life in Canada.
Find English Conversation Circles:
Improve Your English Online
Pronunciator
Learn over 80 languages with self-directed lessons, videos and more. Create a free account to track your progress.
Pronunciator ProCitizen Canada
An interactive course for newcomers preparing to take the Canadian Citizenship Test. You must have a Pronunciator account to take this course.
Road to IELTS
Designed to help people learning English with Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, Road to IELTS helps exam candidates with every aspect of test preparation.
Literacy Reads on Libby
Search the Catalogue
If you are using the library catalogue to look for ESL items, the following searches will help:
- English language textbooks for foreign speakers
- English language sound recordings for foreign speakers
- English language self-instruction
- English language spoken English
- English language study and teaching
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These lists of books and other materials may help you in your learning:
 Beginner ESL |
Learn about Canada |
| Beginner ESL Fiction |
Listening Skills |
| CELPIP Practice |
Picture Dictionaries |
| IELTS Practice |
Pronunciation Practice |
| Intermediate ESL Fiction |
Workplace ESL |
Need more info?
We welcome ESL teachers and tutors to bring their students for a library tour. For more information, or to book a tour, contact librarian Erica Dudszus.
Phone: 519-743-0271 x230
Email: edudszus@kpl.org