Let's learn English! Our library has great materials for you to study English as a second language (ESL). This page will guide you to the Library's ESL resources and trustworthy websites.

Book Recommendations

ESL Beginner

English Verbs

Writing Better English

Book Bridges ESL Students

The American Accent Guide

Writing American Style

Articles from Our Databases

This is a list of research articles about ESL for in depth reading. Literary Reference Center is a great place to start your research.

• Anxiety and Speaking English as a Second Language by Woodrow, L (2006)
• Writer Identity and ESL Learners by Fernstein, L. A. (2008)
• Literature-based ESL Program Works by Gonzales, P. C. (1996)

Multimedia Materials

• Easy English (Book on CDs): This series teaches basic English for speakers of all languages.
• American Accent Training (Book on CD): A guide to speaking and pronouncing American English for everyone who speaks English as a second language.
• Learning English (DVDs): Ideal for those who are new to English, this set provides lots of practice in the basics of listening, reading, and writing.
• English as a Second Language (DVDs): In this series, each program  covers vocabulary as well as a different part of speech including pronouns, prepositions, and adjectives.

Language Materials

Inglés Para Latinos

跟李伯伯 學英文

Văn phạm Anh văn

その英語

ESL Classes Near You

• Sunnyvale Adult and Community Education 
• DeAnza College ESL 
• Santa Clara Adult Education 
• Stanford Continuing Studies 

Blogs & Websites

• ETS-English Language Learning: The official website for the TOEFL® test and the TOEIC® test.
• Activities for ESL Students: Quizzes, tests, exercises and puzzles to help you learn English as a second language.
• Purdue Online Writing Lab: Different materials for ESL students including resource pages, handouts, and exercises.
• ESL Cafe: This is a popular blog managed by Dave Sperling who is an instructor in the ESL program at California State University, Northridge, CA.
• ESL Podcast Blog: You can download an ESL podcast to listen to it on your computer or on a MP3 music player. You can also subscribe their podcasts.
• ESL Cyber Listening Lab: You can find ESL listening tips and downloadable files.