Here you can find resources and information about language learning help available to you at CESL. The Resource menu has many links to improve your listening, reading, speaking and writing. You can also find out about the Independent Reading Program, or discover the Student Learning Center. If you need any help, contact Sumayya Granger (sracy@arizona.edu) and find out what else you can do to become a successful English student.
Online English Practice Resources
Grammar Resources
All of these grammar websites are good for levels 1 – 7.
- http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises_list/alle_grammar.htm
- http://web2.uvcs.uvic.ca/elc/studyzone/grammar.htm
- http://www.englishpage.com/grammar/index.html
- http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/sitemap1.html
- http://www.eslcafe.com/grammar.html
- https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar
- http://www.esl-lab.com/grammarquizzes.htm
- http://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/grammar-exercises.html
- https://word.tips/grammar/
Listening Resources
- Listen to traditional music and learn about American culture
- Listen and read scary stories
- Listen and quiz yourself!
- Listen and read articles with 3 levels of difficulty.
- Listen and read real radio reports.
- Practice dictation with song and recordings.
Reading Resources
- Read articles published by other English students.
- Read news articles and test your understanding.
- Read short articles about your interests.
- Read free English literature, including books, short stories, and poetry.
- Read an easier version of the classic TIME magazine.
- Read comics and explore English humor.
- Read online magazines.
Speaking Resources
- Pronunciation: Rachel's English.
- audioBOOM: Record your own stories and post them!
- hitRECORD: Make videos and upload them for people to watch.
- Many things: Daily listen and repeat practice.
- My Language Exchange: Find an online speaking buddy.
- Automated feedback on your pronunciation
Writing Resources
- Find out tips to improve your writing, especially in the English as a Second Language section.
- Learn about writing an effective paragraph.
- Learn about writing effective essays.
- Use these prompts to get creative with your writing.
- Writing Activities for English Language Learners (thank you, Isabella!)
- Thesaurus tool to find synonyms
Study Skills:
CV, Resume, Statement of Purpose, and Scholarships
If you need some help creating your CV, resume or statement of purpose, whether you're applying for graduate school or a new job, these resources can help! There is also a resource for finding scholarships for English language learners.
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/641/01/
This resources discusses the differences between a CV and a resume, while also describing what to include in a CV.
http://gradschool.cornell.edu/career-services/resumes-and-cvs
This resources has some great example CVs, as well as many tips for building the perfect CV for your graduate school application.
http://www.grad.illinois.edu/sites/default/files/pdfs/cvsamples.pdf
This resources has a description of the sections you need to include in your CV.
https://www.princetonreview.com/grad-school-advice/statement-of-purpose
Princeton Review has some great tips about how to get started on your statement of purpose letter.
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/969/01/
OWL Purdue has several resources for writing your statement of purpose.
http://www.statementofpurpose.com/essay_samples.html
This website has some good examples of statement of purpose essays for a variety of fields.
https://novoresume.com/career-blog/cv-vs-resume-what-is-the-difference
Blog post covering the difference between a CV and Resume
https://www.onlinecolleges.me/resources/esl-ell-student-resources/
Website with information on scholarships
TOEFL, IELTS, and GRE Resources
The TOEFL and IELTS exams are very difficult tests. Use these recources to practice at home. Also, there is TOEFL program on the computers in the library that provide even more practice tests!
https://custom-writing.org/blog/how-to-prepare-for-toefl-in-10-days-the-complete-guide
The website provides a 10-day guide on preparing for the TOEFL.
https://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/prepare
The ETS website is the best place to start for TOEFL prep. They have a study planner and lots of example test questions.
https://magoosh.com/toefl/2017/best-free-toefl-resources/
Magoosh has some resources that you have to pay for, but their online blog is free. They also have an app you can download for free to practice TOEFL vocabulary.
https://www.youtube.com/user/TOEFLtv
ETS has a youtube channel with tons of tips and practice!
https://www.englishclub.com/esl-exams/ets-toefl-practice.htm
EnglishClub also has some useful TOEFL exercises, especially if you are just getting started with studying for the TOEFL.
https://www.ielts.org/about-the-test/sample-test-questions
The official IELTS website is a great palce to start sutdying for the IELTS. You can familiarize yourself with the types of questions you will have to answer.
http://www.roadtoielts.com/testdrive/
The British Counsil has an online course that can help you prepare for the exam, including up to 30 hours of preparation materials if you have already registered for the exam.
http://www.ieltsbuddy.com/
This site provides some graet free materials to help you practice!
https://www.mometrix.com/academy/gre-practice-test/
GRE Practice Tests
https://www.onlinemastersdegrees.org/student-resources/ultimate-gre-prep-guide/
GRE information and practice
