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English as a Second Language at the Centre

The ESL Collection consists of both an extensive reference collection and a circulating collection. More than 3,500 books are available for borrowing. In addition, new materials arrive regularly.

The Languages Centre offers a wide ranging collection to anyone learning or practicing English: It includes books and/or audio materials in the following categories:

• Conversation
• Easy Readers
• ESL through Pictures
• Grammar
• Idioms
• Job-related English
• Listening Skills
• Pronunciation
• Reading Improvement
• Spelling
• Tests – TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS, MELAB
• Vocabulary
• Writing Skills
• Resources for Teachers

English Proficiency Tests

Many employers and academic institutions require a passing grade on English tests. The Languages Centre provides practice tests or other materials to help you prepare for:

• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
• TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication)
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System of Education Australia)
• MELAB (Michigan English Language Assessment Battery)
  

To make an appointment to use learning facilities for language self-instruction, contact the Languages Centre at:

Toronto Reference Library
5th Floor
416-393-7157

If you're new to Canada and would like to find out about multicultural services click the link below.

Questions? Contact Answerline.

[About Languages Centre] [Reference Material] [Learning a Language]
[Specialized Services] [FSL at the Centre] [Books in 100 Languages] [Multilanguage Guide]


Updated: January 28, 2008

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