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Sources for English as a Second Language (ESL)

Textbooks for foreign speakers of English and guides to writing business English and technical English in the MIT Libraries' collection; also includes online guides to ESL materials and grammar.

A Communicative Grammar of English
Geoffrey N. Leech and Jan Svartvik

3rd edition of English language grammar.

English Simplified: Grammar, Punctuation and Mechanics, Word Choice, Paragraphs and Essays, Research Writing and Documentation, ESL Tips
Blanche Ellsworth and John A. Higgins

9th edition of English language grammar, with ESL tips.

Understanding and Using English Grammer: Chartbook: A Reference Grammar
Betty Schrampfer Azar

3rd edition. Includes exercises. Another copy available in the Humanities stacks.

American Perspectives: Readings on Contemporary U.S. Culture
Ed. Susan Earle-Carlin and Colleen Hildebrand

Reader on U.S. 20th century civilization.

English in Today's Research World
John Swales and Christine B. Feak

Academic writing for non-native speakers of English.

Guides to Business and Technical English

Style: Ten Lessons in Clarity and Grace
Joseph M. Williams

7th Edition of guide to business and technical English.

Writing for Business Audiences
Mary Ellen Guffey

Language-Learning Tapes

Language Learning and Resource Center (LLaRC)
MIT

The MIT Libraries do not collect language-learning tapes. The LLaRC supports the use of educational technology in the teaching and learning of foreign languages at MIT. Look in the LLaRC catalogue (subject = ESL) for materials available there.

Online Help with ESL

Online Writing Lab (OWL)
Purdue University

ESL resources, handouts and exercises.

Online Directory for ESL Sources
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition

This directory provides an online reference for useful ESL resources primarily for teachers and students.

Self-Study Quizzes for ESL Students
Internet TESL Journal

Online Assistance with Grammar

The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
Jane Strauss

Answers to questions concerning proper English grammar and punctuation.

Guide to Grammar and Writing
Capital Community College Foundation

Search for answers to questions about grammar and writing.

For more materials in the MIT Libraries, do a "Subject begins with" search in Barton on English Language -- Textbooks for Foreign Speakers.