ESL Materials

Every Library location has a ESL materials suited for your learning level.

We call it the 'Literacy Collection.' This collection includes books, CDs, DVDs and electronic resources.

Materials found in the Literacy Collection focus on:

• Easy reading for practice
• Grammar
• Writing
• Vocabulary
• Spelling
• Pronunciation, speaking and listening
• Test preparation
• Reading comprehension
• Citizenship

All of the books in our ESL collection have Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced stickers on them. Look for the sticker to find a book at your reading level!

ESL Programs at the Library — Adult

ESL Coffee and Conversation

• All skill levels are welcome
• No registration is required
• Coffee and tea are provided!
  
  

ESL Conversation Club (Intermediate Level)

• 8-week program
• Improve your English conversation skills
• Intended for intermediate-level English learners

Great Reads for ESL Learners

• Learn more about finding English books at your reading level
• Learn about fiction and non-fiction materials suited to all reading types
  
  

If you like these programs, you might also like:

• The Easiest Book Club Ever! program

ESL Programs at the Library — Youth

ESL Teen Talk

ESL Teens and Tweens practice English with friends their own age!

• Games, friends, snacks, and prizes!

• If you or your child are between the ages of 10 - 14 and would like to register, click here.

If you are a teen and would like to volunteer to help with this program, click here.

ESL Book-Club-in-a-Bag

• Great for the classroom or a group of friends.
• Each kit has 10 copies of a book and guidelines on how to start a book club!
• Available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced learners.

For those wanting to try a book club for the first time, try CPL's Easiest Book Club Ever!

E-Library Resources

	Mango Languages Online language learning courses for 45 languages. Also includes English language learning in 15 languages.
	Learning Express Practice tests & answers for elementary through college age. Entrance exams, math, grammar, GED, job search and more. Now featuring practice for the Canadian Citizenship Test.

Helpful Links

Assessing your Language Level

• Immigrant Language and Vocational Assessment Centre (ILVARC)

ILVARC services are available by appointment only.

Call (403) 262-2656

ESL Programs in Calgary

• Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada (LINC)

• Immigrant Services Calgary ESL Directory

  Information on all ESL Services in Calgary.