ESL Resources
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Kitchener is an increasingly diverse city with approximately one quarter of its population born outside Canada. This means that there are many people whose first language is not English.
To help learners and teachers of English as a Second Language, Main and all of the community libraries have a selection of books, CDs, audiocassettes, videos, and CD-ROMs.
Topics include vocabulary, pronunciation, listening, reading, communication, grammar, idioms as well as TOEFL and other tests of English. Dictionaries are available for loan and for use in the reference section of the library.
Please do not hesitate to ask the staff for help in finding the materials.
If using the KPL catalogue to find language learning items, the following SUBJECT searches will find most titles:
English Language Learning Tools
Transparent Language Online
A comprehensive language learning tool, featuring grammar and speaking lessons for over 70 languages including ESL English.
Use In Library | Use Outside Library
Resource Guides
The staff at the Kitchener Public Library have created helpful resource guides for people who are learning English as a Second Language. These guides are listed on the right-hand side of the screen.
Library Tours
Tours of the library can be arranged by ESL teachers for their students by contacting InfoLink at 519-743-7502, or e-mail askkpl@kpl.org.
