English Language Learners (ELL): Language Learning Help
A guide for locating resources for ELL and faculty teaching ELL courses.
Library Resources for English Language Learners
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Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's English DictionaryCall Number: Oxford, King Ready Ref. PE1628 .M354 2008 -
English Grammar for ESL Learners by Call Number: Middletown & Hamilton PE1128 .S9774 2013 / Oxford Ground Floor, IMC, Books PE1128 .S9774 2005 -
Perfect Phrases for ESL - Conversation Skills by Call Number: Oxford PE1128 .E57 2013 -
The Oxford Dictionary of Catchphrases by Call Number: Oxford, King Reference PE1689 .F37 2002 -
McGraw-Hill's Conversational American English by Call Number: Hamilton & Middletown PE2839 .S634 2011 -
English in Conversation by Call Number: Hamilton & Middletown PE1131 .B76 2009 -
Perfect Phrases for ESL Everyday Situations by Call Number: Middletown PE1131 .G37 2013 -
Basic English by Call Number: Hamilton PE1128 .L335 2009 -
McGraw-Hill's Essential ESL Grammar by Call Number: Hamilton PE1128 .L4568 2008 -
Pronounce It Perfectly in English by Call Number: Hamilton, non-book PE1137 .Y38 2005
Online Translators
These online translators are free to use and can help you to translate websites, documents, and text in English, Chinese, Spanish, French and more.
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Google TranslateTranslate websites, documents & text into 52 languages, ranging from Afrikaans to Yiddish.
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Dictionary.com TranslatorTranslate English, Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Portuguese, Italian and other languages for free online!
Pronunciation and Grammar Online
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English Pronunciation PodcastsWide range of topics, including how Americans speak English, long & short vowels, sentence structure, etc.
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TalkEnglish.com Pronunciation TipsExplanations, instructions, and audio files to help you pronounce sounds of letters correctly.
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Merriam-Webster Perfect PronunciationAnother source that offers explanation, instruction, and audio files to help you pronounce sounds correctly.
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Guide to Grammar and WritingOrganized by level & skill, Grammar Guide includes Word & Sentence Structure & Essay / Research Paper.
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BBC SkillwisePractical Literacy Skills including Sentence Structure, Word Grammar, & Reading/Writing.
Transparent Language Online
Transparent Language Online is a language learning resource, offering speaking, typing, listening, and vocabulary practice in 100+ languages, including for ESL students. Transparent Languages can be used via computer, smart phone, or tablet; both iPhone and Android devices are supported.
Note: Patrons must create a free account at the site to use this resource.