LibGuides: Writing Basics: Grammar: English as a Second Language

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An online research management platform including a bibliography composer and note-taking features.
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NoodleTools is a resource that allows students to evaluate resources, build accurate citations, archive source material, take notes, outline topics, and prepare to write. it generates accurate MLA, APA, and Chicago/Turabian references with options to annotate and archive lists of documents. It offers a visual 'tabletop' to manipulate, tag and pile notecards, then connect them in outlines to prepare for writing.
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Use this resource if you are looking for an all-in-one resource to assist with note-taking, citations, and pre-writing projects.

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English as a Second Language Resources

Advanced English grammar for ESL learners by Lester, M.
Call Number: PE1112 .L44 2017
ISBN: 9781260010862
McGraw-Hill Education
English for everyone: English vocabulary builder by Booth, T.
Call Number: PE1449 .E54 2018
ISBN: 9781465474407
DK Publishing
English grammar for ESL learners by Swick, E.
Call Number: PE1128 .S9774 2013
ISBN: 9780071807371
McGraw-Hill
English verbs & essentials of grammar for ESL learners by Swick, E.
Call Number: PE1128 .S9776 2009
ISBN: 9780071632294
McGraw-Hill
Grammar made simple for ESL writers by Rochford, R. A.
Call Number: PE1128 .R6335 2010
ISBN: 9780757575174
Kendall Hunt Pub. Co.
The official guide to the TOEFL test by Lester, M.
Call Number: PE1128.O44 2017
ISBN: 9781260011210
McGraw-Hill Education
Accompanying CD available at Circulation Desk
TOEFL pocket vocabulary
Call Number: PE1449 T64 2018
ISBN: 9781506237343
Kaplan Publishing

Advanced academic grammar for ESL students by Haider, R. A.
Publication Date: 2021
Open Textbook Library
Advanced community college ESL composition: An integrated skills approach by Perez, E., Behseta, P., & Rae, J.
Publication Date: 2020
Open Textbook Library
College ESL writers: Applied grammar and composing strategies for success by Hall, B., & Wallace, E.
Publication Date: 2018
Open Textbook Library
Essential English grammar and communication strategies: Intermediate level by Wallwork, A.
ISBN: 9783030956127
Publication Date: 2022
ProQuest Ebook Central
Expand your English: A guide to improving your academic vocabulary by Hart, S.
ISBN: 9789888390991
Publication Date: 2017
ProQuest Ebook Central
Pedagogical grammar for ESL made easy by Eng, T. K.
ISBN: 9789674612641
Publication Date: 2019
Ebooks in EBSCOhost
Thesis and dissertation writing in a second language: A handbook for students and their supervisors by Paltridge, B., & Starfield, S.
ISBN: 9781351690676
Publication Date: 2019
ProQuest Ebook Central
Writing an academic paper in English: Intermediate level by Wallwork, A.
ISBN: 9783030956158
Publication Date: 2022
ProQuest Ebook Central

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Extra English practice
Alexander Street Video - Series
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!
Learning English
ProQuest Video - Series
Three short videos covering how to talk about your hobbies, what you eat for breakfast, and how to use adverbs.
Standard deviants school ESL series
Films on Demand - Series
A series of ESL learning videos covering pronouns, adjectives, prepositions, possessives, and more. Click on the link to see the full list of videos. Each video is about 27 minutes long.

Internet Videos - Freely Available Online

Many of these videos are from channels that have many different lessons on English grammar. To see other videos, click on the video link to access the video in YouTube, then click on the channel name, or, if available, scroll through the playlist that comes up on the right side of the screen.

Activities for ESL Students
(The Internet TESL Journal) Includes over 1,000 quizzes, exercises, and puzzles to help students studying English as a Second Language (ESL). The activities are contributed by teachers and include grammar and vocabulary activities.
Dave's ESL cafe
(ESL Cafe) Resources for ESL teachers and students. Includes quizzes, slang, idioms, grammar lessons and much more! There is also a forum board for English Language Learners along with a job and resume posting site for the teachers.
English grammar exercises
(ESL Lounge) Welcome to our grammar exercises section, a great place for anyone looking to refine their understanding of English grammar. Whether you're just starting out or seeking to polish your skills, our carefully written exercises, at levels from Beginner to Advanced, offer a practical and interactive way to improve your English grammar.
English language practice websites
(Yale University - Center for Language Study) This site offers quizzes and additional practice sets for students in all areas of grammar and at all levels
ESL Gold: English study and learning materials
(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.
ESL practice tests 15
(GrammarBank) A collection of free English grammar practice tests.
Games to learn English
(Games to Learn English) This is a free site for students to learn English online. There is a selection of games that students can use to practice learning English in a fun way.
Multicultural academic program: Interactive ESL practice
(Portland Community College) Grammar and vocabulary interactive quizzes provided by Portland Community College.
Interesting things for ESL students
(ManyThings.org) Full of "word games, puzzles, quizzes, slang, proverbs," American English pronunciation exercises, and more to help individuals learn English. Some lists are designed for Japanese speakers.

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