ESL Research Guide: General Sources

Dave’s ESL Cafe

Are you learning English as a second language and finding it confusing? This site offers many links on lots of different aspects of language acquisition. You can also find links to forums and chats to help improve your speaking skills.

English as a Second Language

A starting point for ESL learners who want to study English through the Web, periodically updated by Rong Chang Li. Lots of resources for listening, speaking, reading and writing. You must have a soundcard and some kind of sound engine on your machine to get the best use out of this page.

English as a Second Language

Links to online resources for students and learners of English as a Second Language funded by the National Institute for Literacy.

Purdue OWL: ESL Students

The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) is especially helpful for finding second language writing resources, including writing exercises and tips on writing for particular audiences.

TESL/TEFL/TESOL/ESL/EFL/ESOL Links

Links of interest to students & teachers of English as a Second Language, maintained by the Internet TESL Journal.

Topics: An Online Magazine for Learners of English

In this online magazine, “Learners of English as a second language express their ideas and opinions on topics of interest to them.” Includes a wide variety of international perspectives on travel, food, learning English, movies, books, family, customs, and more.

UNC Writing Center English Language Support Resources

Offers a comprehensive list of resources for navigating an academic environment, such as how to write emails and academic reading strategies, as well as a number of links to phonetics guides, word lists, and dictionaries.