English Language Learners K-12

Listed below is a selection of books (print and online) related to pronunication and listening.  To find additional books (print or online)   try some of the subject headings listed below.  To do this, use the search box on the left, enter a heading from the list below and select "Subject Browse" from the drop down menu list 

• English Language Spoken English
• English Language Textbooks for foreign speakers
• English Language Pronunication
• Listening study and teaching

BookFlix  Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration. ( A password is required to login, please ask at the Education Library Circulation Desk 343-8718 or edlib@lakeheadu.ca)

Tumblebook Library  is a collection of electronic animated, talking picture books with fiction, non-fiction and foreign language titles for children. The Tumblebook collection includes read alongs (chapter books) ebooks, puzzles and games and TumbleResources for teachers and students.

TumbleBookCloud is a collection of videos and chapter books in categories which include: Ebooks, Read-Alongs, Graphic Novels, Videos (from National Geographic!), and Audio Books suitable for middle school and high school grades. Lesson plans and quizzes accompany the books.

International Children's Digital Library  Provides free access to high-quality children’s books from around the world in different languages, including Arabic, Afrikaans, Danish, English, Farsi and beyond.

Open Culture: The best free cultural & educational media on the web  This collection provides a list of free educational resources for K-12 students (kindergarten through high school students) and their parents and teachers. It features free video lessons/tutorials; free mobile apps; free audiobooks, ebooks and textbooks; quality YouTube channels; free foreign language lessons; test prep materials; and free web resources in academic subjects like literature, history, science and computing. This newly-released list is a work in progress.