English for Multilingual Students
Is English your 2nd, 3rd or 4th language? These resources may be useful.
English Language Dictionaries
- Merriam-Webster Collegiate® Dictionary in Britannica This link opens in a new windowAmerica’s largest, most comprehensive dictionary is revised for today’s students.
- Oxford English Dictionary This link opens in a new windowWidely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language.
Free Library Tools
- PrepStep This link opens in a new windowMake a free account. Download free grammar ebooks and practice with online tutorials.
eBooks - CLICK IMAGE TO CONNECT
21st Century American English Compendium by ISBN: 9780884003168Publication Date: 2006-03-07A quick reference to the American language.
English Made Easy Volume Two by ISBN: 9780804845250Publication Date: 2016-03-29Picture and text combine to provide easy access to the vocabulary, grammar and functions of English as it is commonly used in a comprehensive range of social situations.
English Vocabulary Elements by Call Number: eBookISBN: 9780195168020Publication Date: 2007-02-17A set of several hundred vocabulary elements that English borrowed, directly or indirectly, over the past fifteen hundred years, from Latin and Greek.
Free Websites
- American English Dictionary for Students of ESL, EFL, and the TOEFL TestThis learner's dictionary from Merriam-Webster's includes a dictionary, vocabulary quiz from current events, word of the day, pronunciation practice, and more.
- English Club-VocabularyThis English Club site offers vocabulary resources for English words and expressions.
- 5 Minute English-VocabularyThis website provides 5 minute lessons on English vocabulary
- ESL America-VocabularyThis webpage offers a variety of resources focused on English vocabulary.
- Cram.comThis website allows students to study existing vocabulary flashcards organized by language or or create your own flashcards.
- 20-Minute ESL LessonsThis website provides English vocabulary audio lessons to help students understand and use vocabulary in everyday life.
- ThoughtCo. English for Business and WorkThis website includes English vocabulary related to business and the workplace as well as English job interview tips.
- VocabolyThis website allows you to download a free trial of Vocaboly 3.0, vocabulary building software, where each word is given along with its meaning, phonetic symbol, and pronunciation. Quizzes are provided as well to test your skills.
- English Club Vocabulary QuizzesThis website provides quizzes on English words covering a variety of vocabulary such as idioms, slang, and sports words.