English As a Second Language Resources Available for Loan from Literacy BC Provincial Literacy Resource Centre Last update: April 2009
Here are some of the ESL resources available for loan, by mail, to anyone in BC. There is no cost for borrowing books. You can learn more about the library and search the library catalogue on the Web at http://www.literacybc.ca/PLRC/ResourceCentre.php.
Contact Literacy BC to borrow these and other resources:
Telephone 604-684-0624 or toll free in BC 1-888-732-3234. Fax 604-684-8520
Email library@literacy.bc.ca
Adult ESL/literacy : from the community to the community : a guidebook for participatory literacy training. Writtenby Elsa Auerbach. Mahwah, N.J.: L. Erlbaum Associates, 1996. [428.34 A38]
This guide contains seven sections: an introduction; a detailed description of the program and its features; information on the project structure and participants; the approach to training taken in the program's training components; the transition from training to teaching; evaluation approach and methods; and project results.
Adult ESOL pedagogy: a review of research, an annotated bibliography and recommendations for future research. (Online resource) By David Barton and Kathy Pitt. London: NRDC, 2003. Available at http://www.nrdc.org.uk/publications_details.asp?ID=7#
This report reviews research into the learning of English in classroom settings by adult speakers of other languages (ESOL).
Approaches to adult ESL literacy instruction. By J. Crandall and J.K. Peyton (eds.) McHenry, Ill: Center for Applied Linguistics and Delta Systems, Co., 1993. [428.3407 A66]
This book describes a variety of teaching methods for adult ESL literacy.
Creating a bridge: a snapshot of ESL literacy in Ontario : executive summary. Toronto, ON: Ontario Literacy Coalition, 2007. [428.34 C743 2007 v. 3] Also available online at http://www.nald.ca/library/research/bridge/cover.htm
This report offers a summary of both the research and the recommendations stemming from the 2006 study of ESL literacy in Ontario. Brief summaries of the literature review, real life implications, and challenges and needs of learners, practitioners, and programs and recommendations may be applicable to ESL literacy programs across Canada.
Also available: Creating a bridge: a snapshot of ESL literacy in Ontario : a research project. Toronto, ON: Ontario Literacy Coalition, 2007. [428.34 C743 2007 v.1] Creating a bridge: a snapshot of ESL literacy in Ontario : symposium proceedings. Toronto, ON: Ontario Literacy Coalition, 2007. [428.34 C743 2007 v.2]
Effective teaching and learning: ESOL. (Online resource) By Mike Baynham et al. London: NRDC, 2007. Available at http://www.nrdc.org.uk/publications_details.asp?ID=89#
This British study takes an in-depth look at effective practice in the ESOL classroom.
ESL and literacy: finding common ground, serving learners’ needs. (Onlineresource) Montreal: The Centre for Literacy of Quebec, 2008. Available at http://www.nald.ca/library/research/esl_lit/est_lit.pdf
This literature review looks at the segment of the immigrant population who are not literate in their native language. This paper also addresses issues such as the training and working conditions of teachers, instructional strategies, assessment, and policy.
Language or literacy? Stories of second language learners in adult basic education. Edited by Robin Millar. Winnipeg, MB: Centre for Education and Work, 2008.[428.34 M55 2008]
The book contains nine case studies of interactions between learners and practitioners across all of Canada. Recommendations are made as to how the process and system can be improved.
Learning to read in a new language (2nd ed.). By Eve Gregory. Los Angeles, CA: Sage, 2008. [428.3407 G74 2008]
This book offers a practical reading program – an ‘Inside-Out (starting from experience) and ‘Outside-In’ (starting from literature) approach to teaching. While it is focused on teaching children, there is valuable information for teaching adults as well.
Linkages: connecting literacy and English as a Second Language: discussion paper: what do we know about the connections between literacy and English as a second language in Canada? By Sue Folinsbee. Ottawa: Movement for Canadian Literacy, 2007. [VF Folinsbee 2007] Also available online at http://www.nald.ca/library/research/mcl/linkages/linkages.pdf
This discussion paper highlights and summarizes Canadian research over the last 5 to 7 years in terms of key themes, issues, gaps and needed strategies on connections between literacy and ESL.
Literature review of ESOL for learners with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. By Derrick Armstrong. London, UK: National Research and Development Centre for Adult Literacy and Numeracy, 2003. [VF Armstrong 2003] Also available online at http://www.nrdc.org.uk/publications_details.asp?ID=13
This literature review provides background information on adult English as a second language learners who are also learning disabled, i.e. deaf, hard of hearing, blind, dyslexic, physically handicapped, have learning difficulties or have mental health difficulties.
Canadian language benchmarks: literacy placement tool: volume 1: foundation and phase 1. Ottawa, ON : Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks, 2005. [428.34071 C36 2006 v.1]
The Literacy Placement Tool (LPT) is intended to be used by practitioners and instructors as a tool for administering, scoring, recording and reporting the results of LPT assessments in adult ESL programs. The first volume is designed to help identify adult ESL learners who might benefit from placement into an ESL literacy class.
Canadian language benchmarks: literacy placement tool: volume 2: phase 2.
Ottawa, ON : Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks, 2006. [428.34071 C36 2006 v.2]
The second volume is designed to help assessors, workplace trainers and literacy practitioners to make informed decisions about an adult ESL literacy client's literacy needs.
Canadian language benchmarks 2000: English as a second language—for adults. Written by Grazyna Pawlikowska-Smith. Ottawa, ON: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks, 2005. [428.071 C35 2005] Also available online at http://www.language.ca/display_page.asp?page_id=254
The general aim of the benchmarks is to describe accurately where the learner's ability to
use English places him or her within the national descriptive framework of communicative language.
Canadian language benchmarks 2000: ESL for literacy learners.
Written by Linda Johansson, the Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks, Manitoba Dept. of Labour and Immigration, and National Literacy Secretariat. Ottawa, ON: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks, 2001. [428.34071 C36] Also available online at: http://www.language.ca/display_page.asp?page_id=255]
The Benchmarks lay out the progression of reading, writing and numeracy skills for ESL adults who have little or no literacy skills in their first language. The Benchmarks are divided into a pre-reading and writing phase called the Foundation Phase, followed by Phases I-III.
Integrating CLB assessment into your ESL classroom. Written by Tara Holmes. Ottawa, ON: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks, 2005.
This guide is intended to help Adult ESL teachers integrate the Canadian Language Benchmarks into their classrooms through assessment of learners on a day-to-day basis.
Relating Canadian Language Benchmarks to essential skills: A comparative framework. Ottawa, ON: Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks, 2005. [428.0076 R45 2005] Also available online at http://www.nald.ca/library/research/rclbes-e/rclbes-e.pdf
This comparison of domain descriptions in the CLB 2000 and in the Reader's Guide to Essential Skills Profiles is intended to assist practitioners in selecting Essential Skills resources and workplace materials that are relevant and accessible to newcomers and immigrants attending ESL and FSL classes.
SAM, Summative assessment manual for teachers. Volumes 1 & 2: Canadian Language Benchmarks 1-4. Developed by Grazyna Pawlikowska-Smith. Ottawa, ON : Centre for Canadian Language Benchmarks, 2007. [428.34071 S86 2007 v. 1 & v.2]
These manuals serve as a tool for ESL teachers to assess achievement in adult ESL students whose
reading/writing difficulties do not arise from their literacy needs in their first language.
Arrival survival Canada : a handbook for new immigrants. By Naeem "Nick" Noorani and Sabrina Noorani. Don Mills, Ont.: Oxford, 2008. [362.84 N66 2008]
This is a guide to life in Canada covering different subjects such as opening bank accounts, creating a credit history, and understanding the school systems. This book teaches readers about Canadian culture, giving solutions to the most common newcomer problems.
Read the ELMO review at https://www.elmoreviews.ca/product_view.php?id=375 .
A beginning look at Canada. Written by Anne-Marie Kaskens. Scarborough, Ont. :Prentice-Hall Canada, 1998. [428.64 K127]
Short readings on Canada's geography, history, people and government are followed by comprehension questions and exercises designed to develop reading skills. Read a review at http://www2.literacy.bc.ca/pub/Bulletin/spring00/page4.htm .
British Columbia. By Jill Foran. Victoria, BC: Weigl, 2004. [917.110715 F67 2004]
This short book describes and explains the symbols of BC (flag, coat of arms, official mace), emblematic plants, animals and minerals, and other special features.
British Columbia. By Jill Foran. Victoria, BC: Weigl, 2008. [917.110715 F67 2008]
This book presents a brief description of the environment, history, industry, tourist attractions, arts, sports, and cultures of BC.
Canada from eh to zed. Written by David DeRocco and John F. Chabot. Virgil, ON: Full Blast Productions, 1994. [428.64 D47]
This series consists of 4 volumes each with 26 short, self-contained articles, and each starting with a different letter of the alphabet. There are also questions and activities.
Canadian citizenship practice test. (Online resource) Richmond, BC: Richmond Public Library, 2008. Available at http://www.yourlibrary.ca/citizenship/ .
This practice test consists of over 100 multiple choice questions based on A Look at Canada, 2007 edition.
Canadian holidays series. Victoria, BC: Weigl, 2003. Easter. By Jill Foran. [394.2667 F67 2003] Victoria Day. By Jill Foran. [394.262 F67 2003] Canada Day. By Heather Kissock. [394.263 K57 2003] Thanksgiving. By Jill Foran. [394.2649 F67 2003] Remembrance Day. By Jill Foran. [394.264 F67 2003] Christmas. By Jill Foran. [394.2663 F67 2003]
“Each colourful volume reveals fascinating facts about the history, traditions, symbols, and
celebrations of each of the Canadian holidays.”
Learning about the law: British Columbia’s laws and legal system. 10th ed. By Ann Hinkle et al. Vancouver, BC: Vancouver People’s Law School, 2008. [349.711 H56 2008] Also available online at http://www.publiclegaled.bc.ca/snapfiles/Publications/Learning%20about%20the%20Law%20Final.pdf
"This booklet is a basic introduction to some important laws for people in BC who are learning to read and write English. It describes laws which apply to important life activities."
Life in the family: a newcomer’s guide to parenting issues in Canada: curriculum for ESL classes. (Online resource) By the BC Institute Against Family Violence, 2002. Available at http://www.nald.ca/library/learning/newguide/cover.htm
This curriculum, designed for ESL teachers to use with adults who have recently come to Canada, provides information and resources about parenting and discipline issues.
A look at Canada. 2007 edition. (Online resource) By Citizenship and Immigration Canada, 2007. Available online at http://www.cic.gc.ca/EnGLIsh/resources/publications/look/index.asp .
This booklet is designed to help immigrants prepare to become Canadian citizens.
A newcomer’s introduction to Canada. (Online resource) By Citizenship and Immigration Canada, 2006. Available online at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/pub/newcomer.pdf
Written for newcomers, this guide explains what documents immigrants will need to bring, what to expect the first few days and weeks, how to find a place to live, get a Social Insurance Number and a health-care card, and find a job. It also lists services available from immigrant-serving organizations across Canada and contains introductory information about Canada. It offers basic information for planning, but is not a detailed guide.
Our home and native land : Canada geography. Written by Sonja Schild. Vancouver, BC: Smart Toys, 1999. [912.71 S34]
Reproducible for class use, this resource is a "fun" way for students to learn Canada's geography. Focus is on teaching students the basics of Canadian geography by using illustrations, charts, games and maps.
English as a second language : literacy and parenting skills (LAPS/ESL) : facilitators' guide and participants' material. By Elaine Cairns and Laureen MacKenzie. Calgary: Alberta Vocational College, 1996. [649.58 C35]
This program is designed for people from other cultures, to help facilitate their family’s adjustment to Canada..
A guide for family literacy E.S.L. : an outcomes-based curriculum for family literacy educators and administrators. Developed and written by: Kathleen Holloway, Mary Ann Phillips, Sylvan Rainwater, Sonia Patricia Vertner, Nancy Monroe, Don Prickel. Oregon Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development, 2001. [649.58 G85].
This guide is designed to help family literacy educators, program administrators and curriculum specialists implement outcomes-based learner-centred instruction.
LINC-Parenting program: manual and curriculum guidelines. Developed by Toronto District School Board, 2000. [649.58 L58 2000]
Designed for use with newcomers with infants and young children, LINC has been shown to be effective for improving literacy of parents and children.
Life in the family: a newcomer’s guide to parenting issues in Canada: curriculum for ESL classes. (Online resource) By the BC Institute Against Family Violence, 2002. Available at http://www.nald.ca/library/learning/newguide/cover.htm
Look under Newcomer & Citizenship Resources for a full description.
Parenting for academic success: a curriculum for families learning English. By Janet M. Fulton et al. Louisville, Ky.: National Center for Family Literacy, 2005. [649.58 F85 2005]
This 12 unit curriculum is designed for parents who are non-native speakers of English with children in kindergarten through grade three. It is also appropriate for parents of younger children.
911 for literacy: teacher’s guide. By Donna Bowler. Vancouver, BC: successintesl, 2009. [428.64 B69 N56 2009]
This teacher’s manual is designed for a one-month unit on emergencies for mixed literacy or low one classes. It includes readers, student workbook, audio CD, copy masters as well as the teacher’s guide.
Adult ESOL core curriculum. Edited by Andrew Steeds. London, UK: Basic Skills Agency, 2001. [428.3407 S744 2001] Also available online at http://www.dfes.gov.uk/curriculum_esol/
This detailed British ESOL core curriculum is organized by level across the four skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Sample teaching and learning activities are provided.
Adult ESL literacy resource: survival guide for instructors. (Online resource) By Janet Massaro. Vancouver, BC: ELSA Net, 2004. Available at http://www.elsanet.org/pdf/literacy_guide.pdf
The purpose of this guide is to support ESL instructors who have literacy learners in their classes. This guide was written for instructors who are TESL/TESOL trained, have some experience in community-based adult ESL programs and are familiar with current ESL teaching methods.
Airport for literacy. By Donna Bowler. Vancouver, BC: successintesl, 2008.[428.64 B69 A47 2008]
This teacher’s manual is designed for a one-month unit on airports for Literacy/low 1 level students. It includes readers, student handouts, CDs and activity masters.
All about literacy : a how to book for classroom teachers of literacy level adult ESL. Written by Sandra Price-Hosie. Victoria, BC: Trafford, 2005. [428.34 P75]
This practical book is written for classroom teachers of ESL literacy. In addition to strategies and exercises, the book maintains that understanding the learner is essential.
Banking for literacy. By Donna Bowler. Vancouver, BC: successintesl, 2008. [428.64 B69 B36 2008]
This teacher’s manual includes four readers plus student handout and activity masters for a one-month unit on banking for literacy/low 1 level students. CDs, activities and techniques, as well as sample lesson plans are included. Read the ELMO review at https://www.elmoreviews.ca/product_view.php?id=423 .
English-as-a-second language tutor training kit : a learner-centred approach to tutoring adult ESL learners : facilitator training manual. By Myrina Rutten-James. Regina, SK :Regina Public Library, 2003. [428.34 R88 2003] Also available online at http://www.nald.ca/library/learning/ttk/ftm/TTKFTM.pdf. The accompanying tutor training manual is also available online at http://www.nald.ca/library/learning/ttk/ttm/ttkttm.pdf
A program designed to give tutor trainees basic tools for tutoring ESL learners.
English : no problem! Literacy book. (3 volumes: Literacy Teacher’s Edition, Literacy Workbook, Literacy Book). Written byElizabeth Minicz and Marcia L. Taylor.NY: New Readers Press, 2004. [428.3407 M56 2004 Teacher's edition ]
This series, for adult and young adult literacy-level learners, includes a student book, a teacher's edition, and a workbook. Vocabulary acquisition and listening skills are the central focus. Additional information available at http://www.enp.newreaderspress.com.
Read the ELMO review at https://www.elmoreviews.ca/product_view.php?id=349
ESL Bingo. (Game) By Donna Bowler. Vancouver, BC: successintesl, 200?
For ESL bingo, students need to know both cardinal and ordinal numbers (first, second…) plus east, west, and money amounts.
ESL (ELL) literacy instruction: a guidebook to theory and practice.By Lee Gunderson. New York: Routledge, 2009. [428.34 G96 2009]
This comprehensive text provides both ESL and mainstream teachers with the background necessary to plan and implement reading programs that match the needs and abilities of their students.
ESL for agricultural workers – low beginner and upper beginner.By Leonna Thiessen and Joan Berndt. Abbotsford, BC: Gladwin Language Centre, 2008. [428.34 T55 2008a & 2008b]
These two binders are comprised of lessons designed specifically for new ESL learners working in agriculture and horticulture industries.
Food dialog card game.(Game) By Donna Bowler. Vancouver, BC: successintesl, 200?
This interactive game is adaptable to any level from literacy to level 3.
Frontier College : a toolbox for ESL tutors : An instructional guide for teaching English as a second language to newcomers. By Marlene A. Pionteck. Toronto, ON: Frontier College Press, 2000. [428.3407 P66 2000] Also available online at http://www.nald.ca/library/learning/toolbox/cover.htm
The ESL Tutor Toolbox is designed to provide tutors/teachers with practical lesson activities that can be adapted and/or expanded depending on the student’s interest, goals and prior knowledge.
A guide for tutoring adult ESL students. Prepared for the Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Advanced Education and Job Training by Jennifer House and Myrna Rabinowitz. Victoria, BC, 1991. [428.3407 H68]
This manual introduces tutors to the process of tutoring and stresses a learner-centred process.
Housing for literacy (& low 1) : teacher’s guide. By Donna Bowler. Vancouver, BC: successintesl, 2009. [428.64 B69 H68 2009]
This book covers three topics: furniture and rooms, housing problems, and a new apartment. It contains a teacher’s guide, the student book, student readers, 2 practice CDs and teacher handouts including copy masters for the readers, supplementary exercises, and game and activity masters.
I speak English : a guide to teaching English to speakers of other languages – listening, speaking, reading, writing. 4th ed. By Ruth Johnson Colvin. Syracuse, NY: Literacy Volunteers of America, 1997. [428.34071 C65 1997]
This book is presented in a practical manner, so that volunteers with no previous teaching experience can teach effectively. The lesson plans and checklists will save much time for tutors.
Listen to the loon : an intermediate listening program (Kit) By Joan White. Don Mills, Ont. :Oxford, 1997. [KIT 428.34 W487 Student's Book]
A Canadian listening program for intermediate to advanced ESL students. Students learn about the history, geography, and people of Canada while developing their listening skills.
Literacy sub package.(Kit) By Donna Bowler. Vancouver, BC: successintesl, 2009
This package, designed for substitute ESL literacy teachers, contains lesson plans, activities, handouts, picture cards, a game and sample reader with copy master.
Longman ESL literacy student book, 3rd Edition. By Yvonne Wong Nishio. New York: Longman, 2006. [428.34 N57 2006]
This book offers a basic introduction to English for students who are not ready for a Level 1 course. It is useful for teachers looking for materials to use with students or looking for ideas to develop their own teaching materials. Read the ELMO review at https://www.elmoreviews.ca/product_view.php?id=346 .
Our home and native land : Canada geography. Written by Sonja Schild. Vancouver, BC: Smart Toys, 1999. [912.71 S34]
Look under Newcomer & Citizenship Resources for a full description.
Practitioner toolkit: working with adult English language learners. Designed and written by The National Center for Family Literacy and The National Center for ESL Literacy Education at the Center for Applied Linguistics. Louisville, KY: NCFL, 2004. [428.3407 P73 2004] Also available online at http://www.nald.ca/library/research/practool/practool.pdf
This resource is designed to give support to adult education and family literacy instructors who are new to serving adult English language learners and their families in rural, urban, and faith- and community-based programs. There is a focus in ESL and family literacy.
Spelling fusion : an interactive dictionary of spelling and word use. (CD-ROM)
Hurstbridge, Victoria : Protea Textware Pty Ltd, 2006. [CD ROM 428.107 P76 2006]
This is an interactive dictionary of spelling and word use. Useful for beginning to intermediate levels.
The spelling toolbox: workbooks 1, 2 and 3. By Linda Kita-Bradley. Edmonton, AB: Grassroots Press, 2002. [428.107 K58 2002 Bk.1, Bk. 2, Bk. 3]
This spelling workbook aims to help adult beginner spellers develop a strategy-based approach to spelling.
Staying afloat: Life skills and English for ABE/ESL college students.
By Donna Barreca and Margaret Hepler. Vancouver, BC :Vancouver Community College, 2000. [428.64 B37].
A life skills and English guide for ESL and ABE students. It contains many handouts and suggested activities. Read an ELMO review at https://www.elmoreviews.ca/product_view.php?id=222
Success in… (Series). By Donna Bowler. Vancouver, BC: successintesl, 2008.
Success in seeing the doctor [428.64 B69a 1997]
Success in emergencies [428.64 B69b 1997]
Success in shopping for food [428.64 B69c 1997]
Success in going to the hospital [428.64 B69d 1997]
Success in airport check-ins [428.64 B69e 2008]
Success in customs and immigration [428.64 B69f 2008]
This series of books designed for ESL students presents opportunities to use literacy skills in practical situations. Accompanying CDs contain “Listen and Repeat” sections for student practice.
Success in … Teacher’s guide and activity book. [428.64 B69 2008]
This teacher’s guide includes students’ book information, teaching hints, follow-up suggestions, worksheets and activity masters. The teacher’s CD has additional songs and exercises.
Success in pronunciation for Levels 1 & 2: student workbook. Success in teaching pronunciation to Levels 1 & 2: teacher’s manual. Written by Donna Bowler. Vancouver: successintesl, 2008. [421.52 B69 2008 Workbook and 421.52 B69 2008 Manual]
This set of pronunciation lessons helps students learn to “see a new word, say a new word”.
Teaching adults: an ESL resource book. Developed by Laubach Literacy Action. Syracuse, NY: New Readers Press, 1996. [428.3407 T43 1996]
For new or experienced ESL tutors or teachers, this book includes background information on principles of second language acquisition and the process of learning a new culture.
Themes from rural life : a resource book for adult literacy and ESL. Written byDan and Ellen Friesen; illustrations by John Morrall. Roblin, MB : L.E.A.R.N. (Lifelong Education for Adults: Reading & Numeracy), 1998. [370.91734 F75] Also available online http://www.nald.ca/library/learning/Theme2/index.htm
A farm-based language-learning resource for use in a rural literacy or ESL class.
Through the lens of social justice: using The Change Agent in adult education. Edited by Andy Nash. Boston, MA: New England Literacy Resource Center/World Education, 2006. [374.015 T57 2006]
"The Change Agent" is a publication designed to be used as a teaching tool for civic liberties in intermediate-level ESOL, ABE, GED and adult diploma classes. This book is presents a collection of The Change Agent's best pieces and a guide for educators in how to use the paper.
Read an ELMO review at https://www.elmoreviews.ca/product_view.php?id=372
Verbs for beginners dialog card game. (Kit) By Donna Bowler. Vancouver, BC: successintesl, 2008? [428.3407 B69 ]
This interactive game is adaptable to any level from literacy to level 3.
Walk a mile: the immigrant experience in Canada: Episode 2: Language. (DVD)
National Film Board of Canada, 1999. [DVD 305.8007 W35 1999 disc 2]
Through interviews with new Canadians and supporting dramatizations, this episode looks at the trials and successes of newcomers struggling to learn one or both of Canada’s official languages.
Weather for literacy: I’m so cold: teacher’s guide. By Donna Bowler. Vancouver, BC: successintesl, 2009. [428.64 B69 W43 2009]
This unit focuses on weather and shopping for winter clothes.
Workplace ESL instruction : interviews from the field. By Miriam Burt. Washington, DC :Center for Applied Linguistics, 1997. [331.2592 B87]
This book discusses issues such as securing funding, customizing curricula, demonstrating results, and developing a professional workforce for service delivery.
Amazing 2! :Canadian newspaper stories. Written by Susan Bates. Scarborough, Ont.: Prentice-Hall Allyn and Bacon Canada, 1997. [428.64 B37]
The twelve newspaper stories in this book have been rewritten in two levels of simpler English for ESL classes. All stories are of Canadian content. Each story is followed by exercises; answer key included.
A beginning look at Canada. Written by Anne-Marie Kaskens. Scarborough, Ont.: Prentice-Hall Canada, 1998. [428.64 K127]
Look under Newcomer & Citizenship Resources for a full description.
British Columbia. By Jill Foran. Victoria, BC: Weigl, 2004. [917.110715 F67 2004]
Look under Newcomer & Citizenship Resources for a full description.
British Columbia. By Jill Foran. Victoria, BC: Weigl, 2008. [917.110715 F67 2008]
Look under Newcomer & Citizenship Resources for a full description.
Canada from eh to zed. Written by David DeRocco and John F. Chabot. Virgil, ON: Full Blast Productions, 1994. [428.64 D47]
Look under Newcomer & Citizenship Resources for a full description.
Canadian Government series. Edited by Don Wells. Calgary, AB: Weigl, 2005. The Canadian identity. [428.64 C36 2005 n.4] Canada’s system of government. [428.64 C36 2005 n.6] Canadian citizenship. [428.64 C36 2005 n.3] Canada’s road to independence. [428.64 C36 2005 n.2] Canadian unity. [428.64 C36 2005 n.5] Canada and the global village. [428.64 C36 2005 n.1]
Look under Newcomer & Citizenship Resources for a full description.
Canadian holidays series. Victoria, BC: Weigl, 2003. Easter. By Jill Foran. [394.2667 F67 2003] Victoria Day. By Jill Foran. [394.262 F67 2003] Canada Day. By Heather Kissock. [394.263 K57 2003] Thanksgiving. By Jill Foran. [394.2649 F67 2003] Remembrance Day. By Jill Foran. [394.264 F67 2003] Christmas. By Jill Foran. [394.2663 F67 2003]
Look under Newcomer & Citizenship Resources for a full description.
Earthlinks : celebrating biological and cultural diversity. By the Association for the Promotion and Advancement of Science Education. Vancouver :APASE, 1995. [363.7 E3]
Designed for use in intermediate to advanced English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, this manual provides the student with basic knowledge of the connections between humans and their natural surroundings.
ESL activities online. (Online resource) Mississauga, ON: Centre for Education & Training, 2006. Available at http://www.tcet.com/EAOnline/index.html .
This website offers a number of interactive exercises and quizzes for ESL learners. “Canadian Corner” includes readings on Canadian topics and test questions for the Canadian citizenship test. Other activities include practice with grammar, idiom, punctuation, and prepositions.
ESL classics : songs for learning English. (CD + workbook) By Maureen Stewart. Toronto, ON: Maureen Stewart, 2006. [428.34 S749 2006 Student Bk. CD]
This CD of classical music is designed to be used with the student workbook. Each of the nine songs is covered by a unit in the workbook, focusing on specific grammatical structures and themes. The accompanying exercises focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Learn to drive: a driver education resource. (Workbook, test booklet & CD-ROM) Swift Current, SK: Cypress Hills Regional College, 2006. [629.283 C9a,b,c 2006]
The workbook and testing resource have been written in plain English with many graphics that will appeal to ESL/ESD/Literacy learners. Learners are encouraged to use the workbook along with the CDROM. Read the ELMO review at https://www.elmoreviews.ca/product_view.php?id=203 .
Readers by Donna Bowler. Vancouver, BC: successintesl, 2008.
Bill has a cold [428.53B693 200?]
Donna takes the skytrain [428.64 B695 200?]
Poison! [428.64 B692 200?]
Sam goes shopping [428.64 B691 200?]
Jerry has the flu [428.64 B694 200?]
This series of readers are intended for low-level beginner ESL learners. Each reader includes a story, a list of new words, and an accompanying CD for home practice.
Special Canadian communities series. Victoria, BC: Weigl. The Chinese in Canada. By Heather C. Hudak. (2005) [971.004951 H83 2005] The French in Canada. By Heather C. Hudak. (2005) [971.004114 H83 2005] Germans in Canada. By Tina Schwarzenberger. (2006) [971.00431 S39 2006] Jewish people in Canada. By Frances Purslow. (2006) [971.004924 P87 2006] The Métis in Canada. By Heather C. Hudak. (2006) [971.00497 H83 2006] Ukrainians in Canada. By Heather C. Hudak. (2005) [971.00491791 H83]
This series traces how individual cultural groups settled in Canada, the customs and traditions they
brought with them, and the contributions made to Canadian society.
r Very easy true stories : a picture-based first reader. By Sandra Heyer. White Plains, NY :Addison Wesley Longman, 1998. [428.64 H4363]
The 14 selections in this workbook are intended for ESL students and students with beginning level literacy skills. Each selection consists of pre-reading to identify basic vocabulary found in the story, picture-based formats for reading the story and a series of comprehension exercises. Read the ELMO reviews at https://www.elmoreviews.ca/product_view.php?id=374
NALD
In addition to these and other resources available for loan, be sure to check the National Adult Literacy Database (NALD) at www.nald.ca for many full-text resources.
Contact Literacy BC to borrow these and other resources:
Telephone 604-684-0624 or toll free in BC 1-888-732-3234. Fax 604-684-8520
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