Subject Guide for ESL Learning and Teaching English

ERIC

Use the subject heading: English Second Language. Narrow the results with these terms "teaching methods," "grammar," "reading instruction" or "second language instruction"

MasterFILE Premier

Use the subject heading: English language--Study & teaching--Foreign Speakers". Narrow the results with these terms "United States," "teachers," or "second language acquisition".

Directory of English As a Second Language

http://www.cal.org/topics/ell/

This site provides useful links for students and teachers of ESL.

Self-Study Quizzes and Activities for Students Learning English

http://www.aitech.ac.jp/~iteslj/quizzes/

These quizzes and activities help students practice English language skills.

Dave's ESL Cafe

http://www.eslcafe.com/

This site is for teachers, tutors, learners, and anyone interested in ESL. There is an "idea cookbook, forums and job links for teachers; quizzes and lessons on pronunciation, slang and prasal verbs for students.

English Club

http://www.englishclub.com/

Lots of fun can be found on this site including forums, games, quizzes, chat, help and penpals.

The Internet TESL Journal

http://iteslj.org/

This site offers articles, research papers, lesson plans, classroom handouts, teaching ideas and links for ESL teachers.

ESL Gold: English Study and Learning Materials

http://www.eslgold.com/

Teachers and self-motivated students will benefit very much from this Web site.

English Conjunctions

http://www2.gsu.edu/~wwwesl/egw/bryson.htm

Learn to use conjunctions on this lively Web site.

Language Learnng Library

http://www.languagelearninglibrary.org/index.htm

Your Resource for learning a variety of languages.

Type Spanish-language characters

http://www.spanishnewyork.com/spanish-characters.html

Spanish Characters and Accent marks on an English keyboard

USA Learns

http://www.usalearns.org/index/welcome.cfm?CFID=847894&CFTOKEN=36552887&jsessionid=2c307520d1c7227c1e5a30624f102e127f42

These programs, developed by the California Department of Education, emphasize basic skills such as reading, writing, math, English language competency and problem-solving.

The American Heritage Thesaurus for Learners of English

Joyce LeBaron

428.1 L49am

This Thesaurus is designed specifically for learners of English as a Second Language. It covers more than 6000 synonyms and provides example sentences.

Ethnologue: Languages of the World

Edited by Raymond G. Gordon

r400 E84

Ethnologue is a valuable resource, offering color "language maps" and information on literacy rates, official and national languages, non-indigenous languages, deaf population, and language attitudes.

Kiss, Bow or Shake Hands: How to Do Business in Sixty Countries

Terri Morrison

395.52 M834k

Intended for business users, this resource can help anyone understand how people from different culters perceive information. Easy to read and navigate. The cultural orientation sections, cultural notes, and protocol sections are expecially useful for cross-cultural communication.

NTC's Dictionary of Everyday American English Expressions

Edited by Judith Siefring

r423.1 S741nd

This guide is a collection of more than 7000 idiomatic or other troublesome American phrases. It covers everythng from talking to a doctor to ordering in a fast-food restaurant, as well as expressing personal feelings and making polite conversation.

The Oxford Dictionary of Idioms

Edited by Judith Siefring

r423.13 O98

This easy-to-use resource offers over 5000 idioms, explaining the origins of metaphoric phrases, similies, sayings and proverbs from throughout the English-speaking world. The thematic index is especially helpful.

ESL/EFL Teaching: Principles for Success

Yvonne S. Freeman

418.007 f877e

Whole Language for Second Language Learners

Yvonne S. Freeman

418.007 F877w

Conversation Strategies

Mario Rinvolucri

428.24 R476g

Favorite Games for FL-ESL Classes

Margaret S. Woodruff-Wielding

418.007 W86f

Grammar Games: Cognitive, Affective, and Drama Activities for EFL Students

Mario Rinvolucri

428.24 R478.24 R476g

Easy English: Basic English for Speakers of all Languages

COM 428 E139

This is a compact disc.

English for New Americans: Everyday Life

VID 428 E582

This video is part of a series covering different real life situations.

Practice and Improve Your English Plus

CAS 428 M52p

English for the Real World

COM 428 E583

Adult Literacy: Focus on Limited-English-Proficient Learners

ED 1.2:Ad 9

http://opac.tulsalibrary.org/search/t?SEARCH=Adult+literacy+focus+on+limited+English+

Teaching Adults with Limited English Skills: Progress and Challenges

ED 1.2:Ad 9/4

http://opac.tulsalibrary.org/search/t?SEARCH=teaching+adults+with+limited+english