Academic-Related ESL Resources

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

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YouTube video from Rebecca Linquist that can help ESL students learn how to neutralize their native accents and speak with clarity.

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.

I work with adult migrants and they live with their non-English speaking families. Therefore, unlike children of native English speaking families, these adults are not surrounded by rich English words that are full of meaning. We might say to a child "put your toys away" and they won't understand, so we do it for them. However, we started doing it when they were 8 months old, and after a few more months, they understand what it means.

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.

Features dozens of audio clips of people from across America and Canada reading the same phrase. This site can be used to teach students about how accents can affect pronounciation. Also includes pheonitc transcription. Students may also find that listening to audio clips of English phrases spoken by Europeans may be applicable/useful to their situation.

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.

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.

A collection of resources that can help students who are new to Canada. Includes links to cultural and language clubs, articles, information about jobs, etc.

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

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.

Terms that ESL students are commonly taught while learning English. Words included in the glossary are relevant to grammar, TESOL, TOEFL, pedagogy, and jobs.

Published in Reference Services Review, this study examines the relationship between international/ESL students and library services. Opens in a PDF.

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.

An Australian study on the IT needs of international/ESL students.