Subject Guides
English for Multi-Linguals (EML) Library Guide
Useful information for EML students about how to use the library and do research for your classes.
Guide Contents
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General Resources
- Activities for ESLQuizzes, tests, exercises and puzzles to help you learn English as a Second Language (ESL)
This project of The Internet TESL Journal (iteslj.org) has thousands of contributions by many teachers. - English Language Centre Study ZoneThe Study Zone is for students of the English Language Centre (ELC) at the University of Victoria. ELC teachers create the English language lessons and practice exercises. The site is designed for our adult English language learners, but all are welcome to read the lessons and use the exercises.
- ESL Help DeskYour hostess taught English beginning in 1976, in Spain. From 1977 on, she taught in the United States, first in New Jersey, then in Philadelphia, then in New York City. Our lessons come from years of teaching young adults and adults in college ESL and remedial writing classes. They come from years of tutoring non-English speakers living in the United States in literacy programs. With a M.Ed. in English Education and English as a Second Language, your hostess has taught English as a Second Language and Remedial Writing for more than 25 years.
- 5 Minute EnglishLearning English as a second language (ESL) is not always easy, but it should be fun. 5 Minute English has been designed to give you short and easy explanations and exercises.
- Dave's ESL CafeAfter teaching around the globe and completing my MA in Linguistics in 1995, Dave Sperling created Dave's ESL Cafe as a meeting place for ESL + EFL teachers and students from around the world. Explore and enjoy!
- Interesting Things for ESL StudentsThis web site is for people studying English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as a Foreign Language (EFL). There are quizzes, word games, word puzzles, proverbs, slang expressions, anagrams, a random-sentence generator and other computer assisted language learning activities. Even though the primary focus is for ESL, native English speakers may also find some interesting things on this site. This site is non-commercial and has no advertising. TESL/TEFL teachers may want to recommend this site to their students.
- BBC Learning EnglishAs part of the BBC World Service, BBC Learning English has been teaching English to global audiences since 1943, offering free audio, video and text materials to learners around the world.
- American EnglishAmerican English is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English language and culture. This website provides a variety of engaging materials and resources for teachers' professional development and for students in the classroom. Both teachers and students will find new ways to practice English and learn more about the United States.
- ESL Writing Online Workshop from Excelsior OWLThe Excelsior OWL is a great resources for writing in general, but this page is especially helpful for EML students.
- ESL DeskESL/EFL activities to learn English Language
Activities
- Free RiceThe site donate rice for every question you get correct; includes English vocabulary questions as well as other subjects.
Grammar Resources
- English IdiomsThe Cambridge dictionary defines an idiom as a group of words in a fixed order that have a particular meaning that is different from the meanings of each word understood on its own: For example
To "have bitten off more than you can chew" is an idiom that means you have tried to do something which is too difficult for you.We have offered you a list of commonly used idioms from A to Z.
Listening Practice
- ESL LabRandall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab has been providing online English listening comprehension activities for ESL and EFL learners since 1998. Visit Randall’s other Web sites at DailyESL.com, EZslang.com, and Trainyouraccent.com for more language practice.
- English Language Learning BitsListen to audiobooks, news stories, short stories, songs and radio dramas. Choose between faster or slower listening speeds and read along with the texts of the stories and songs. For intermediate and advanced learners.
- English CenterPractice sounds by watching videos and recording videos of your own voice.