ESL (English as a Second Language) Subject Guide LRC@TCC

Scope: To provide help with learning English with an emphasis on English as a second language.
Call number areas to browse: PE 1-3729
Keywords to search:English, language, grammar, phrases, pronunciation, ESL, composition and exercises, idioms, TEFL, TESL
Subjects to search (Library of Congress):
English language--Study and teaching--Foreign speakers, English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers, Test of English as a Foreign Language--Study guides.

Books in our catalog: 
Gale Virtual Reference Library (r)
Mosaic II, a Reading Skills Book
(PE1128 .W392 1990)
Preparation for the TOEFL : Test of English as a Foreign Language
(PE1128 .S927 1995)
NBC Handbook of Pronunciation
(PE1137 .E52 1991)

Library Resources:
Education Research Complete

Internet Resources: 

National Center for ESL Literacy Education, the only national information center focusing on the language and literacy education of adults and out-of-school youth learning English, works to support those providing such services.

ESL Cyber Listening Lab [Windows Media Player, Real Player] Developed by an educator with a series of experiences spent educating persons in the art of learning English, this website provides a multimedia experience for those seeking to learn the language. The focus on the site is most definitely on developing users’ listening skills, and it provides dozens of helpful audio features that quizzes students on topics such as renting an apartment, understanding credit cards, and making doctor’s appointments.

ESL Gold [Real Player, pdf] materials are thematically organized into categories such as “Speaking”, “Listening”, “Reading”, and “Writing”. Within each of these sections, visitors can take a look through topical resources that compartmentalize different more digestible themes, such as “Topics for Writing” or “Organizing and Composing”. As might be expected, visitors can also find materials for beginning, intermediate, or advanced level students.

Dave's ESL Cafe - A great collection of ESL sites.

English as a Second Language Home Page Contains a lightly annotated directory of links in categories including: Listening and Speaking; Reading with Understanding; Grammar and Writing; ESL-related Information; English Language.

TOEFL Online The official Web site for Test of English as a Foreign Language programs and services.

Interesting Things for ESL Students A fun study site for students of English as a Second Language.

From Google Links to sites for Grammar and Vocabulary, Idioms and Slang, Listening and Speaking and Reading and Writing.