Research Guides: ELLA Subject Guide: Finding Books & Audiovisual Materials

Finding Books

Keyword	Subject
ESL	English second language -- Study and teaching English as a second language English as a foreign language / EFL English language -- Textbooks for foreign speakers
ESL DVD	English language -- Spoken English
Writing for ESL students	English second language and writing
Daily routine	Life skills guides
TOEFL	Test of English as a Foreign Language
IELTS	International English Language Testing System
English tests	English language -- Examinations
Learning a language	Second language learning Second language acquisition
Teaching ESL / TESL	Second language instruction English language learning strategies English second language -- Study and teaching
CELPIP	Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program

Quick link to OneSearch
OneSearch is search platform that searches multiple EBSCO databases at one time, as well as the library catalogue. It does not include some of the other databases with Canadian content (eg. CBCA).

Films on Demand This link opens in a new window
Collection of over 10,000 films available in streaming format.
Subject: Anthropology, Biology, Business, Criminology, Geography, Health & Medicine, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology and more.
Curio.ca This link opens in a new window
Streaming audio and video content from CBC and Radio-Canada. Provides access to thousands of programs and documentaries with English and French-language content. *Due to licensing restrictions some Curio content may be unavailable outside of Canada.
Subject: All subject areas including art, business, current events, law, education, health, history, sciences etc.
National Film Board This link opens in a new window
Offers a range of documentaries, dramas and historical films, with a Canadian emphasis.
Subject: General.

Academic Video Online (AVON) This link opens in a new window
Academic Video Online (AVON) is an online streaming media service that delivers more than 60,000 video titles.
Subject: All subject areas.