English Language Learners
Wondering about how to learn English? EPL has classes, events and collections to help you master the English language.
Family Language Kits
Each Family Language Kit has: a CD and book set, a picture dictionary and picture books. Children and caregivers can have fun learning English together using these kits.
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New to Edmonton?
Are you new to our city or know someone who is? We have many free online services and resources to help new Edmontonians get settled.
Talking Pen Bilingual Kits
Kits include the PENpal, dual language picture books and a dictionary. Kits are available in Spanish, Arabic, French, Mandarin and Punjabi.
Road to IELTS - Academic Edition
Academic format is for those who want to study or train in an English-speaking university or institutions of higher and further education.
The Edmonton Public Library offers free classes to help you learn and practise English.
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Searching EPL.ca in Persian (Farsi) جستجو در سایت کتابخانه
Learn how to use the library's website in Persian/Farsi راهنمای جستجو در سایت کتابخانه به فارسی
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Borrow a guidebook from our collection.
Language Learning
Or take an English Language test using one of these online resources.
ELL - Test Resources
International English Language Training System (IELTS)
IELTS is a standardized test that Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) recognizes as proof of English language ability for immigration.
Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP)
The CELPIP is an English language assessment tool which measures listening, reading, writing and speaking skills.
Canadian Language Benchmarks Online Self Assessment Test
This self-assessment is for people who are learning to speak English as a Second Language (ESL). Based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks.
ELL Instruction Providers
- Cultural Connections Institute—The Learning Exchange
- Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers' Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada
- NorQuest College English Language Intensive
- NAIT English as a Second Language
- University of Alberta's English Language School
- MacEwan University's English as an Additional Language
- Solomon College
