Research Guides: English as a Second Language (ESL): Reading & Writing

You can find information, books, and websites to help you learn.

All Gale Databases This link opens in a new window
Access over 40 individual reference and archival databases.
Canadian Encyclopedia This link opens in a new window
Provides Canadians and others with accurate, updated information about our people and country.
Canadian Newsstream This link opens in a new window
Current and historical Canadian newspaper access. Includes Globe & Mail and Edmonton Journal (updated daily).

Read Library Books by CLB level
Here are some eBooks you can read online! Click on the tab for your CLB level and choose a story.

Breaking News English
This is a site of current world news stories with ESL listening and reading activities.
(Sean Banville)
CNN 10
Explaining global news to a global audience: This is the mission of CNN 10, a 10-minute news show that appears as a daily digital video on CNN.com.
ELC Study Zone Reading Practice
Choose a story and complete exercises to practise reading comprehension.
English for Everyone
This site offers accurate and concise English language skill building resources for a range of ability levels. Worksheets and quizzes cover reading comprehension, verb tenses, etc...
Learning English Online: Writing
Click on one of the links to practice writing and comprehension.
ReadForward
This resource assesses a reader's skills, and allows them to build on their skills through simple reading exercises and activities.
(Bow Valley College)

NorQuest College Library