Learn English - ESL

Come to the library for classes to learn English. You can also take home ESL books, videos, CDs and more to practice. It's all free and not just for students.

There is even a language lab on the 5th floor of the Toronto Reference Library you can use multimedia ESL kit.

ESL teachers can also bring classes for library tours; ask at your local branch for details.

ESL Classes Taught in English Only

Barbara Frum

Classes offered September to June
Beginner and Intermediate
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Co-sponsor: Toronto District School Board

Brookbanks

Classes offered September to June
High Beginner/ Low Intermediate
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1 – 3 p.m.

Cedarbrae

Classes offered September to June
Basic
Wednesdays & Fridays, 10:30 a.m. –1:30 p.m.
Co-sponsor: Toronto Catholic District School Board

Dawes Road

Classes offered from September to June
For information call: 416–396–3820.
Intermediate
Tuesdays – Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Co-sponsor: Toronto Catholic District School Board

Downsview

Classes offered September to June
For information call: 416–338–4300.
Beginner/Intermediate
Mondays – Fridays, 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Beginner/Intermediate
Mondays – Thursdays, 12 noon – 2:30 p.m.
Beginner
Evenings, Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:15 – 8:15 p.m.
Co-sponsor: Toronto District School Board

Fairview

Classes offered September to June
Registration required. For information call: 416–395–5750.
Beginner/Intermediate/Advanced
Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Co-sponsor: Toronto District School Board

Goldhawk Park

Malvern

Mount Dennis

North York Central Library

Classes offered September to June
For information call: 416–338–4300.
Beginner
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Beginner
Mondays, 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Intermediate
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Advanced
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Co-sponsor: Toronto District School Board

Parkdale

Classes offered September to June
For information call: 416–338–4300.
Beginner/Intermediate
Mondays – Fridays, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Co-sponsor: Toronto District School Board

Pleasant View

Classes offered September to June
Beginner/Intermediate
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Co-sponsor: Toronto District School Board

Sanderson

Classes offered September to July
Intermediate
Mondays – Fridays, 9:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Co-sponsor: Toronto Catholic District School Board

York Woods

Classes offered September to June
For information call: 416–395–9794.
Advanced Conversation
Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 12 noon
Co-sponsor: Toronto District School Board

ESL Classes – Bilingual Instruction

Agincourt

Classes offered September to June
Mandarin/English for Seniors
Fridays, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
For information call: 416–502–2323 ext 240
Co-sponsor: Carefirst

Hillcrest

Classes offered September to June
Mandarin/English for Seniors
Wednesdays, 1 – 3 p.m.
Co-sponsor: Toronto District School Board

Riverdale

Classes offered September to June
Cantonese/Mandarin/English
Low Beginner and Beginner
Mondays to Thursdays, 12:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Co-sponsor: Toronto District School Board and Eastview Neighbourhood Community Centre
Mid-Beginner
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 12 noon
Co-sponsor: Toronto District School Bard

New ESL Study Books, Videos and CDs

1. 
   Preparation for the English as a second language evaluation
2. 
   Listening advantage by Kenny, Tom.
3. 
   Mystery in London by Brooke, Helen.
4. 
   A murder is announced by Collins, Anne, 1952 June 25-
5. 
   The mirror crack'd from side to side by Collins, Anne, 1952 June 25-
6. 
   Stories of survival by Beddall, Fiona.
7. 
   The Bourne supremacy by Maule, David.
8. 
   The king of torts by Rice, Chris.
9. 
   Sherlock Holmes short stories by West, Clare.
10. 
    Chemical secret by Vicary, Tim, 1949-
11. 
    Preparation for the English as a second language evaluation
12. 
    Listening advantage by Kenny, Tom.
13. 
    Mystery in London by Brooke, Helen.
14. 
    A murder is announced by Collins, Anne, 1952 June 25-
15. 
    The mirror crack'd from side to side by Collins, Anne, 1952 June 25-

Preparation for the English as a second language evaluation

Listening advantage
Kenny, Tom.

Mystery in London
Brooke, Helen.

New TOEFL, TOEIC and Other English Exam Study Guides

1. 
   Direct to FCE by Norris, Roy.
2. 
   IELTS masterclass by Haines, Simon F. E.
3. 
   Complete PET by Heyderman, Emma.
4. 
   First certificate language practice by Vince, Michael.
5. 
   KET for schools testbuilder by Dymond, Sarah.
6. 
   FCE testbuilder by Harrison, Mark.
7. 
   PET for schools testbuilder by Aravanis, Rosemary.
8. 
   New proficiency testbuilder by Harrison, Mark.
9. 
   Testbuilder for TOEFL iBT by Vittorio, Pamela.
10. 
    First Certificate by Osborne, Charles.
11. 
    Direct to FCE by Norris, Roy.
12. 
    IELTS masterclass by Haines, Simon F. E.
13. 
    Complete PET by Heyderman, Emma.
14. 
    First certificate language practice by Vince, Michael.
15. 
    KET for schools testbuilder by Dymond, Sarah.

Direct to FCE
Norris, Roy.

IELTS masterclass
Haines, Simon F. E.

Complete PET
Heyderman, Emma.