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LPI, LET and TOEFL Test Preparation

This guide will help you find resources, in Langara Library or the Bookstore, to study for either the LPI (Language Proficiency Index), the LET (Langara English Test) or TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

LPI         LET        TOEFL       Other helpful books / Subject Headings

To find out if a copy of one of the following books is in the Library click on the title of the book. The link will take you to the title in the Library catalogue. You can scroll down the screen to 'Copies/Holdings information' to find out if a book is in the library or signed out.

Guides to LPI (Language Proficiency Index)

Preparing to write the Language Proficiency Index  (2004)

LB 2357 E5 P74 2004 Reserve Book
(1st floor)
3 hour loan

6 copies

Reference Desk
(1st floor)

Use in Library only 2 copies
Bookstore - copies for sale
The LPI Workbook Two

LB 2357 E5 P74 2000 WBK ESL Resources
(1st floor)
2 week loan 1 copy
Reference Desk (1st floor) Use in Library only

1 copy

3rd floor 2 week loan 1 copy
Bookstore - copies for sale
LPI Workbook

LB 2357 E5 P74 1995 WBK 1997 3rd floor 2 week loan 2 copies

Guides to LET (Langara English Test)

Guide to the LET

PE 1114 L35 K54 2008 ESL Resources
(1st floor)
2 weeek loan

1 copy

Reserve Book
(Behind Check Out Desk)

3 hour loan 4 copies
Reference Desk
(1st floor)
Use in Library only 2 copies
Bookstore - copies for sale

Guides to TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

TOEFL and IELTS kits
Langara Library has many kits which usually consist of a workbook and CD-Rom. These are all shelved in the 1st floor ESL Resources area and can be borrowed for 2-weeks. See example kit below and click on the link following it to get a list of all ESL kits at Langara.

How to prepare for the TOEFL ESL Resources - 1st floor 2 week loan

1 copy

other TOEFL and IETLS kits

Books
The following books at Langara Library are mostly available on the 3rd floor for a 2-week loan period. There is one book located at the Reference Desk which has an accompanying CD-ROM shelved in the 1st floor Media area. And, there is one book on Reserve which you can sign out for 3 days.

The Official guide to the new TOEFL iBT/ETS (2006)

Reference Desk (book) +
Media (cdrom)

Use in Library only 1 copy
How to prepare for the TOEFL test (2001) ESL Resources
(1st floor)
2 week

1 copy

TOEFL for dummies (1999) ESL Resources
(1st floor)
2 week loan 1 copy
The best TOEFL test book (1988) ESL Resource
(1st floor)
2 week loan

1 copy

English grammar digest (1984)
3rd floor
2 week loan
1 copy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other helpful books

Perfecting your second language: instruction and practice in essay writing and English usage for college and university entry-level students

LB 2357 E5 P47 1993 Reserve Book
(1st floor)
3 hour loan

2 copies

Bookstore - copies for sale
Reading your way into English and learning about Canada: essays and exercises to improve reading and writing skills

PE 1121 R423 2003 3rd floor 2 week loan

1 copy

Bookstore - copies for sale

Subject Headings


Use the following subject headings in the Library catalogue to find other ESL study guides at the Library.

Help

If you have questions about any of the the resources listed contact:

  • Ask a librarian - reference help by phone, email, chat, or in the library


Langara College, Library Systems January 20, 2011
E-mail comments to: libsys@langara.bc.ca