English as a Second Language Clinic: Resources

The ESL Center has a number of resources including a small library of books and materials.  Please feel free to come by and use our library.  

NIU Online Resources:

• http://www.niu.edu/isfo/ - NIU's International Student and Faculty Office
• http://www.writingtutorial.niu.edu/writingtutorial/ - NIU's site for writing assistance

External Online Resources (in no particular order):

• http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/678/01/ - The OWL Purdue site has a number of useful links for writing and grammar
• http://a4esl.org/ - A collection of web resources for primarily grammar and writing.  Maintained by The Internet TESL Journal
• http://www.manythings.org/ - A collection of games and practices
  
• http://www.eslcafe.com/ - A networking site for both ESL students and teachers
• http://users.elite.net/runner/jennifers/hay.htm - "How Are You?" in over 425 languages! 
• http://www.chompchomp.com/menu.htm - Grammar Bytes! - Extensive descriptions of Standard American English grammar terms and usages, includes handouts and practices.
• http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/ - BBC Skillwise - Standard British English grammar instruction.
• http://www.eflnet.com/ - Eflnet - Comphrensive website including Grammar, Listening, Phrasal Verbs, Reading and Vocabulary.
• http://www.eslfast.com/robot/ - Easy Conversations for ESL/EFL Beginners
• http://www.brainpopesl.com/ - BrainPOP ESL - An animated educational site for ESL students of all ages.