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Every now and again, a book comes along that should be compulsory reading. This is one of those books. It is designed for students for whom English is a second language and plan to study in an English speaking country, however all students can benefit from reading relevant sections of this book. Furthermore, the authors demonstrate a thorough knowledge of this topic and an empathic understanding of the problems confronting students from a variety of countries.

Gateways to Academic Writing is a fully integrated program for students who are writing in English is one that I would recommend for anyone looking for a book that covers all the bases. I cannot find anything that needs to be added to this comprehensive coverage of writing, whether the student is using English as a first or subsequent language.

Two case studies on how preperation for post-secondary writing can differ for students and the resulting consequences.

A list of helpful resources for learning English for Spanish speakers.

Published by the Canadian Federation of Students, this 2-page 2008 publication gives information about why the cost is higher for them than for Canadian citzens, and the cost of tuition of universisites across the country. Opens in a PDF.

ALISON is delighted to present over 600 hours of interactive English Language Courses which will help you attain further qualification on well-known global English language qualifications such as FCE, ESL, ESOL, IELTS and TOEFL. Our interactive English language courses feature audio, native speakers, and opportunities to practice your English. If you are learning or teaching English as a second language, or if you want to improve your ability to speak, write or read the English language, you are welcome to spend many hours of study here! These English language resources are most useful for those learners who have a basic knowledge of English language but want to improve their overall abilities and understanding. For those of you who make strong progress with our free English learning resources, we offer you some very interesting courses on English literature. Finally, if you believe you are ready to use English in your workplace, why not take our Business English Test!

A free site for adults for learn and improve on writing, reading, speaking, and life skills.

Book review of "Case Study Research in Applied Linguistics" by Patricia A. Duff. Essential reading for anyone planning to undertake a case study in any humanities area, but especially good for Applied Linguistics

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.

Recources for ESL speakers on phonics.

Suggestions and strategies for international students on how to deal with culture shock.

Analysis of library services for international students in the UK as reported by the Society of College, National, and Academic Libraries. Opens in a PDF.

Tips from Owl Purdue Writing Lab on how to write for a North American business audience.

Extensive list of resources for Spanish speakers to practice English.

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.

A collection of resources for ESL students, including language references, teacher resources, tests, articles, discussion forums, and tools and resources.

Tips to help ESL students get the writing process started.

Hosted by the Seminole Community College, this webpage has numerous audio resources that guide listeners as they learn proper pronounciation, as well as quizzes for people at varying levels of ENglish comprehension.