ESL Resources

ESL Collection

The Vancouver Public Library has a large English as a Second Language (ESL) Collection that includes books, compact discs, computer software, videos, and DVDs. These materials are available both at the Central Library in the Literature & Social Science Department on Level 3, and at other branches. Some of the areas covered by this collection include: grammar, conversation, idioms, listening, reading, vocabulary, and language test preparation (e.g. TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, etc.) There are also ESL Book Club Sets which can be used for book discussion groups with ESL students. The ESL Collection at Central Library also includes books and magazines for ESL instructors.

ESL Learning Centres

ESL Learning Centres for people studying English as a Second Language operated by Vancouver Community College instructors are located at several branch libraries -- Central, Britannia, Champlain, Hastings, Mount Pleasant, Renfrew, and South Hill. Hours vary. Please visit the ESL Learning Centres page for more information.

ESL tours

Tours of the Literature & Social Science Department's collection and facilities can be arranged for ESL instructors and for groups of ESL students. Please call 604-331-3738 for more information.

There is also an ESL Self-Guided Tour available in a quiz format.

ESL Schools

To find out about ESL Schools in Vancouver, you can go to the Languages Canada website and click on Approved Programs, where you can search by city/province and program. Languages Canada is an agency that promotes quality, accredited English and French language training in Canada.

Links

The Literature & Social Science Department has compiled a list of useful English as a Second Language websites. Included are links to sites on grammar, teaching, and TOEFL.