Clicking on each assignment brings up handouts and examples of learning assignments for ESL patrons to familiarize themselves with how to locate information.
Terms that ESL students are commonly taught while learning English. Words included in the glossary are relevant to grammar, TESOL, TOEFL, pedagogy, and jobs.
Manythings.org has a variety of activities for ESL students, in particular the read alongs on this page that allow students to associate the sound with the word.
A collection of resources for ESL students, including language references, teacher resources, tests, articles, discussion forums, and tools and resources.
Investigates the confusion that ESL students have regarding academic plagiarism. The article covers the varying definitions of plagiarism and how it is a Western concept. Opens in a PDF.
Excellent website with links to examples of narrative essays and worksheets. The site (www.eslflow.com) also includes links and resources to help ESL users with compare and contrast essays, descriptive essays, and letter writing, among others.
Concise video to help ESL students write essays. Slideshow presentation of main ideas is shown beside the video of the speaker, allowing users to associate the spoken words with the written words.
Extensive language website hosted by BBC. Visitors can choose what language they are interested in learning and learn essential phrases. This site would be useful for a librarian to learn basic phrases in order to initiate a conversation with an ESL patron.
Dozens of online writing classes at levels from beginning to advanced, developed by professional and published writers. Various courses offered for ESL students ranging in price from $50-$85. Other courses include technical writing and academic persuasion. Upon completion students can earn a certificate.
A study conducted in New Zealand university libraries measuring how library resources and information services are promoted to international/ESL students. Opens in a PDF.