At the Library

Books with conversation topics

Books with high interest for adult readers

English Pronunciation Guides

Test Preparation Materials
We have a selection of study guides and preparation materials for English proficiency tests, such as TOEFL, IELTS or TOIEC. To see a listing of available materials, click on the test names above, or do a keyword search in the catalogue using the name of the test as your search word.

Programs

Meet once a week with a volunteer mentor to practice English conversation. Apply here.

We offer many more programs for newcomers such as ESL classes and conversation circles. View them here

Online Resources

Canadian Newcomer
An online magazine for new immigrants with current news stories, information on settlement, education, employment and life in Canada.

Culturegrams
Learn the history, culture and customs of each Canadian province, as well as many other countries. View photos and maps, and learn about the people and places around the world! Try it here.

Mango LanguagesLearn a language online at your own pace! Mango Languages includes courses for learning English as well as many non-English languages. There are basic courses for travelers, or more in-depth courses to take you beyond the basics. Mango Languages can be accessed from home. Try it here.

Learning Express
Practice tests, exercises, and skill-building courses to help you with citizenship,aptitude and employment tests including TOEFL, LSAT, MCAT, Can. Armed Forces, RCMP. Try it here.

Little Pim
Mango Languages for kids - an online language learning system for ages 0-6. Try it here.

In the Community

Applied Language Associates
Provides specialized part-time English language and culture instruction to individuals, small groups, corporate employees and institutions.

Culture Works (Western University & King's College)
An ESL course for foreign students which allows direct entry into the University of Western Ontario upon completion. 

Fanshawe College ESL
Fanshawe College offers year-round opportunities for students from around the world to learn English. Start dates every month. Prepare for standardized English testing. Enrol in the General Arts and Science Diploma after ESL. Consider homestay with a Canadian family.

London Language Institute
LLI specializes in ESL programming and preparing students for high school and post secondary studies. LLI also works with clients hoping to increase their English abilities for work opportunities in Canada and abroad. LLI also offers a TESOL certificate program and TOEFL preparation courses.

Nancy Campbell Collegiate Institute - ESL
Our ESL program helps young people become confident in their new language and happy in a North American setting. Students (Grades 1 - 10) complete the ESL program while taking classes similar to their English-speaking peers.

TESL London
The local affiliate organization of TESL Ontario, the provincial assocation for ESL teachers. Includes links for both instructors and learners. An online magazine for learners of English.

London Cross Cultural Learner Centre
The Centre offers settlement counselling to new immigrants as well as employment counselling, social support, advocacy and assistance in accessing local medical, educational and social services, job search workshops, resettlement assistance and a volunteer matching program called the Host Program. Free English language classes are available to immigrants and refugees through the LINC program.

Websites

BBC Learning English
Materials for intermediate to advanced ESL learners from the BBC World Service. Uses simplified news stories to present English in context. Quizzes, videos and other interactive resources are available.

Dave's ESL Cafe
Self-described as "the Internet's meeting place for ESL/EFL students and teachers from around the world." This site contains quizzes for students, help with idioms and slang, teaching tips, discussion forums, web links and more.

Learning English with the CBC
New Canadians can build their English skills by watching and listening to interesting stories from the archives of CBC television and CBC radio. The radio and TV stories have lesson plans with study exercises to help students learn English.

Settlement.org
Information and resources for immigrants to Ontario. Topics include recreation, employment, health, ESL and social services. There is a useful "Ontario by Region" section, helping you to find out more about a specific area or city.

TESL Canada
For teachers of English as a Second Language. Jobs (mainly worldwide), publications, conference information and links to provincial branches.