English as a Second Language

To help English as a Second Language students and teachers, 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

Practice your English speaking skills and meet new people while we talk, listen, learn and laugh about life in Canada.

Find an English conversation circle at KPL

Conversation circles in the community (PDF)

Pronunciator

Learn over 80 languages! Set up a free Pronunciator account to track your progress.

Use inside or outside library

Pronunciator ProCitizen Canada

An interactive course to help newcomers prepare for the citizenship test. You must have a Pronunciator account to take this course.

Use inside or outside library

Road to IELTS

Prepare for the IELTS test with reading, writing, speaking and listening exercises.

Use inside or outside library

Find ESL materials

I want to find...	Try this...
Stories at my level	Canadian benchmark level 1 2 3 4 5 6 or 7 Essential skills 1 or 2, 3
Beginner English	Beginner ESL
Intermediate English	Intermediate English Spoken English
Listening and Pronunciation	ESL pronunciation skills Listening Speaking English sound recordings
IELTS, TOEFL, CELPIP Preparation	IELTS TOEFL CELPIP
Grammar	English Grammar - Problems, exercises, etc
Picture dictionaries	Picture dictionaries, English
Workplace English	Workplace English
Resources for teaching ESL	ESL teaching Teachers and tutors

Tour the library!

We welcome ESL teachers and tutors to bring their students for a library tour, or we can visit your ESL class.

For more information, or to book a tour, contact librarian Erica Dudszus.

Email: erica.dudszus@kpl.org

Phone: 519-743-0271 ex 216

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English as a Second Language

English conversation circles

Find ESL materials

Tour the library!