English as a Second Language

Below are links to various Internet sites. Please note that the presence of a link to an online resource does not represent an endorsement of that site by GGU. We provide these links simply as a starting point to explore the vast resources of the Internet. The sites that are listed above are individually responsible for the content and accuracy of the information found in their sites.

Grammar/Writing Web Sites

• Bartleby
  Internet publisher of literature, reference and verse providing students, researchers and the intellectually curious with unlimited access to books and information on the web, free of charge.
  
  
• Guide to Writing/Grammar Resources Sites
  Features links to over 40 websites.
  
  
• Texas A&M University Writing Center
  Help on a variety of topics, you can read them and print them out from the Web.
  
  
• Jane Straus
  Easy-to-use reference guide and workbook is now available as an online resource. Guide for writers, proofreaders, editors, managers, clerical staff, teachers, and students. Use this site to find the answers to your questions concerning proper English grammar and punctuation.
  
  

English as a Second Language Web Sites

• Language Learning Laboratory Excellent starting point for ESL learners who want to learn English through the World Wide Web. Topics include listening and speaking, reading, writing, links to other ESL sites on the web, and ESL learners' home pages.
  
  
• Okanagan University College
  Offers a number of online courses for ESL students. Two courses will help students prepare for international English tests (Test of English as a Foreign Language - TOEFL; Test of English for International Communication - TOEIC). In addition, they offer a pronunciation and listening courses. Advanced technology (e.g., Macromedia Shockwave) is required.
  
  
• Curricular Resources
  In English as a Second Language features a number of links to Internet sites, which contain information and/or other links related to Language Arts.
  
  
• "Ask an Expert"
  Page has about 100 links to specialists in the field who can serve as a valuable source of curricular expertise for both students and teachers. Questions/answers on ESL may be found in our "All Subjects" section at the top of the page, the "English/Language Arts" section, the "English Grammar" section, the "ESL Section", as well as the general "Reference" section.
  
  
• Karin Cintron's
  Advice for students wishing to learn English is to "practice, practice, practice." With this in mind, she has developed a wide range of ways for students to use her web site for practice. Activities available on her web site (and/or through external links) include: interactive quizzes, real time chats, discussion groups, opportunities to talk about popular themes (e.g., music, movies), and e-pals.
  
  

The purpose of the section below is to introduce students to a select list of links that they will find immediately interesting and useful. These may not be all of the very best sites, but these are definitely some of the best. We have not included sites that are difficult to navigate or are cluttered with advertising. All pages listed here, with the exception of one, have no advertising.

• A meta-list
  of links to sites that are oriented toward ESL students and teachers.
  
  
• At the LinguaCenter
  explore English grammar and vocabulary, learn about American holidays and cultural events, practice your listening comprehension, and read articles written by ESL learners and submit your own work.
  
  
• A Word A Day
  
  
• Meeting Place
  for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World.
  
  
• Read, write, speak, listen to
  and take quizzes on business English