ESL (English as a Second Language)
ESL Resources
Greater Pittsburgh Literacy Council - Free ESL instruction for adults.
AIU: Adult ESL Program - The Allegheny Intermediate Unit's Adult ESL program seeks to help non-English speakers learn American English.
ProLiteracy - Students can find an ESL program anywhere in the U.S.
Welcome Center for Immigrants and Internationals - Located in Squirrel Hill, the welcome center helps ESL students with issues such as job placement and housing.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service - Education section provides information for citizenship study.
ESL Instructor Links
ESL Cafe - For both instructors and students.
One Stop English - Part subscriber-only, there are a lot of useful instructional materials and a methodology section.
Breaking News English - Lessons on current events.
English Zone - resources for grammar, vocabulary, idioms, pronunciation and other basics like signs and money.
UsingEnglish.com - reference, test and teacher resources sections.
ESL Student Links
Mango Language - online language learning tool that teaches conversation skills for ESL speakers.
Activities 4 ESL - grammar and vocabulary quizzes with downloadable podcasts.
Voice of America - current even radio clips for English learners.
Internet Picture Dictionary - Simple website for learning basic vocabulary.
ESL Podcasts - download and listen to podcasts for free.
ESL Lab - Listening exercises by learning level.
Focus English - Listen to native speakers. Learn useful idioms, common words and phrases.
