All Guides: English as a Second Language (ESL): Listening &amp; Speaking

Listening & Speaking

Do you need help with your listening and speaking skills? Try one of these great resources.

Books

Books are available in hardcopy and digital formats. For hardcopy books about listening and speaking skills, go to PE 1128. Ask library staff for help.

Listening & Speaking Search

Databases

Listen to popular and classic novels, videos, and more to improve your listening skills.

Audiobook Collection This link opens in a new window
Hundreds of interesting audiobooks on all topics.
Curio This link opens in a new window
Thousands of programs and documentaries from CBC Canada and Radio-Canada.
NFB Education: National Film Board of Canada This link opens in a new window
Great films from National Film Board of Canada’s online video database.

Videos

These videos focus on conversational English. Listen carefully and feel free to stop the video and practice the phrases.

Simple English Series
Listen and practice English conversation
Basic English Series
Practice real life English.
Family & Consumer Sciences Videos
Learn skills for everyday life, in English

Youtube Channels

Here are some of our favourite YouTube Channels:

Podcasts

Here are some of our favourite ESL podcasts. Listen and learn!

Websites & Apps

Here are some of our favourite free sites for learning and practicing listening and speaking in English.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

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