The Internet TESL Journal. (2013) For Teachers of English as a Second Language. (accessed November 8, 2017). http://iteslj.org/.
This site has varying lesson plans and activities, including ideas for a first class, encouraging learner autonomy, business English and teaching culture.
OUC International Okanagan University College. (2007). English Pronunciation and Listening. Kelowna, B.C.: Okanagan University College. (accessed November 8 2017). http://international.okanagan.bc.ca/pronunciation/
This site offers guides on tricky pronunciations, with videos and examples for all the different sounds described.
ESLGold. (2014-2015). Arlington, VA: ESLGold.com. (accessed November 8, 2017. http://www.eslgold.com/.
This is a more professional site, geared toward teaching English to adults and older students. It has sections on grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Gordon, Stephen, Cam Lirette and Thomas Lavelle, eds., Chris Gunn, ill. (2014). Lanternfish. (accessed November 8, 2017). http://bogglesworldesl.com/.
This site is mainly geared toward TESOL for kids, though there are some resources for adults. It has everything from lesson plans to holiday worksheets, songs to flash cards.
Lee, Ron C. (1994-2015). English as a Second Language. (accessed November 8, 2017). http://www.rong-chang.com/
This site provides activities for both beginner and intermediate level learners. The activities include conversations, stories, grammar practice, and other exercises.
Davis, Randall. (1998-2015). Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab. (accessed November 8, 2017). http://www.esl-lab.com/.
This site contains audio/video segments and comprehension quizzes on a myriad of topics of varying lengths and abilities.
UsingEnglish.com Ltd. (2002-2015). UsingEnglish.com. (accessed November 8, 2017). http://www.usingenglish.com/.
Also more professional, this site has resources on a variety of areas, including quizzes, irregular verbs references, lesson plans, and handouts.
Wise Old Sayings ESL Resource Guide. (accessed November 8, 2017). http://www.wiseoldsayings.com/esl-guide/
Students or teachers of ESL can find some worthwhile links that will help ESL students develop their English language academic skills. Within this collection are over 40 helpful resources that include general resources, self-study links, ESL lesson plans, learning strategies, games, blogs and more.
Compiled by Michelle, a student at TMU, October, 2013.
Last updated November, 2017.
Axtell, Roger E. (1995). Do’s and Taboos of Using English Around the World. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. [428 Ax78d, 1995]
Offers insight and advice concerning: differences between American English and world English, social conventions, and appropriate phrases in contexts. An English learner would probably find this information useful, particularly in preparing to travel to English-speaking countries.
Blaisdell, Thomas C. (1930). Ways to Teach English. New York: Doubleday, Doran & Company Inc. [420.7 B578w]
Both theoretical and practical areas of teaching self-expression, accuracy, and appreciation are dealt with. It is applicable to teaching both native speakers and ESL learners. The appendixes include practical ideas and an outline of work by grades.
Graves, Kathleen. (2000). Designing Language Courses. Canada: Heinle & Heinle Publishers. [418.0071 G785d, 2000]
This book is specifically designed for teachers creating a curriculum, either long term or short term. It deals with context, forming goals, assessing needs, adapting textbooks, and designing assessments.
Law, Barbara and Mary Eckes. (2000). The More-Than-Just-Surviving Handbook: ESL for Every Classroom Teacher. Canada: Portage and Main Press. [428.007 L41m, 2000]
This book is designed for ESL teachers as they prepare for teaching, including strategies for beginning the class and building literacy in writing, reading, speaking and listening.
Pyle, Michael A. and Mary Ellen Munoz. (1991). TOEFL Preparation Guide. Nebraska: Cliffs Notes.
This is designed for helping students study to pass the Test of English as a Foreign Language. It includes an analysis of the exam, mini practices, full length practice tests, and sample essay questions.
Richards, Jack C. and Theodore S. Rodgers. (2001). Approaches and methods in Language Teaching. New York: Cambridge University Press. [418.0071 R391a, 2001]
This book is overall theoretical, but each section includes sample lessons based on a particular theory of teaching. It is built to encompass learning any language, but is applicable to TESOL. There are also lists of more resources.
Snowball, Diane and Faye Bolton. (1999). Spelling K-8: Planning and Teaching. York, ME: Stenhouse Publishers. [428.1 Sn61s, 1999]
This book, though written with native speakers in mind, would work well for TESOL at the intermediate level for all ages because it deals with things like homophones, plurals, apostrophes, and compound words. Most material can be reproduced without violating copyright laws.
Tankesley, Karen. (2005). Literacy Strategies for Grades 4-12: Reinforcing the Threads of Reading. Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. [ Available Online]
This source is designed for 4th-12th graders, focusing on improving literacy, but it can be extremely helpful in teaching ESL students of all ages to read in English as well. See pages 49-65, 79-107, 117-146, 158-164, and Appendix A for practical classroom activities.
Ur, Penny. (1988). Grammar Practice Activities. Cambridge University Press. [428.2 Ur1g, 1988]
This book is about what teaching grammar looks like and the various activities a teacher can use to build a concept of correct grammar. The resources in this book are designed to be copied, and can be reproduced for the classroom without violating any copyright laws.
Weaver, Constance. (1996). Teaching Grammar in Context. Portsmouth, NH: Boynton/Cook Publishers. [428 W379t 1996]
Most of the book is concerned with the reasons and theory behind teaching grammar, but the ideas are very applicable and the appendix even includes sample lessons.
Compiled by Michelle, a student at TMU, October, 2013.
Last updated November, 2015.
