These sites are jointly recommended and maintained by librarians at Westminster Public Library and Front Range Community College Library.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL)
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Absolute
Beginners English
http://esl.about.com/library/beginner/blabsolute_intro.htm
This site is for people who speak no English at all. It utilizes a 20 point program to get students up and running with basic communication skills.
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English
for Beginners
http://esl.about.com/cs/beginner/
Site includes beginning English basics, grammar review, vocabulary, reading, writing, reference, quizzes, and an online course.
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Dave's ESL
Cafe
http://www.eslcafe.com/
An interactive site for teachers and students.
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English
Zone
http://www.english-zone.com/
Good basic site for learning English. It includes grammar, verbs, vocabulary, reading, writing, idioms, and more.
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Key News
http://www.keynews.org/
A newspaper for new English readers.
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Online
Directory of ESL Resources
http://www.cal.org/caela/tools/index.html
This site is a directory of web sites for ESL teachers and students.
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National
Coalition for Literacy
http://www.national-coalition-literacy.org/
This organization's function is to raise public awareness about the problem of adult literacy, to raise money, and to provide referrals to those in need.
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National Institute
for Literacy
http://www.nifl.gov/
Federal organization that provides information about adult literacy and support the development of literacy services so people can develop essential basic skills. Also works to improve literacy services to adults with learning disabilities.
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Self-Study
Quizzes for ESL Students
http://iteslj.org/quizzes/
Quizzes for new English readers.
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Please send comments and suggestions to drhodes@cityofwestminster.us
Updated: 12/19/07