Critical Understanding: English as a Second Language (ESL)

(Open Education Database) Learning a new language is always daunting, especially when that language is as full of weird rules and contradictions as English. Even native speakers sometimes have trouble mastering the nuances of tense and grammar. Fortunately, if English is not your first language, there are a variety of ESL resources online to help you master the English language.

(The Internet TESL Journal) Quizzes, 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.

(Maryville University) Learning a new language can be difficult at any age, but this is especially true with studying English. This guide is intended to help you find information for yourself or someone you know who is hoping to learn English.

(EnglishClub) Free resources for learning and teaching English, including lessons, games and videos. Some items require a free subscription.

(New York Public Library) Find online activities to learn and practice English.

(Bellevue University) Bellevue University LibGuide for ESL and international students

(ESL Gold) All materials on ESLgold.com are free of charge and organized by skill and level for quick and easy access. Including help with grammar, listening, reading, pronunciation, etc.

(Intensive English USA) Intensive English USA is a leading source of information for international students who are researching English language study opportunities in the United States. Intensive English USA Online serves as an interactive database that international students and educational advising centers can access to find intensive English programs throughout the United States.

(BBC) English learning resources from the BBC (note: this is British English).

(Portland Community College) Practice your grammar and vocabulary! Check below for listening, reading and games.

(Dave's ESL Cafe) Hi everyone! My name is Dave Sperling and I'm the founder of Dave's ESL Cafe. After teaching around the globe and completing my MA in Linguistics in 1995, I created Dave's ESL Cafe as a meeting place for ESL + EFL teachers and students from around the world. Explore and enjoy!

(ETS) The premier test of academic English communication

Alexander Street Video
Learning a language is hard. So we're here to help by making it fun! Watch our videos to practice grammar, listening, speaking, pronunciation and vocabulary. We like to learn by playing games and having fun, so watch what we do and then try it yourselves!

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Global English helps English speakers and learners improve the clarity of their phonics, enhance the grammar of their spoken English, master the parts of speech, and boost their writing skills.