English as a Second Language

ESL Resources

• Literacy Pittsburgh - free ESL instruction for adults
• ProLiteracy - resource for students to find an ESL program anywhere in the U.S.
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service - Education section provides information for citizenship study
• Welcome Center for Immigrants and Internationals - helps ESL students with issues such as job placement and housing

ESL Instructor Resources

• Breaking News (English) - a site with lessons on current events
• English Zone - access resources for grammar, vocabulary, idioms, pronunciation and other basics like signs and money
• ESL Cafe - a website for both instructors and students
• One Stop English - useful instructional materials and methodology resources (partial subscriber only)
• UsingEnglish.com - provides reference, test and teacher resources sections

ESL Student Resources

• Activities for ESL - access grammar and vocabulary quizzes with downloadable podcasts
• ESL Lab - access listening exercises by learning level
• ESL Podcasts - download and listen to podcasts for free
• Focus English - Listen to native speakers and learn useful idioms, common words and phrases
• Internet Picture Dictionary - review learning basic vocabulary
• Mango Language - an online language learning tool that teaches conversation skills for ESL speakers
• Voice of America - a current event radio clips for English learners