ESL

PUBLICATIONS (top of page)
Approaches to Adult ESL Literacy Instruction, JoAnn Crandall and Joy Kreeft Peyton, Editors
	web: http://www.cal.org/ncle/books/approach.htm
This book is available from the NCLE Series on ESL Literacy at the above web site. In Approaches to Adult ESL Literacy Instruction, experienced adult ESL educators describe five successful approaches to teaching ESL to adults. Each chapter provides theoretical basis for the given approach.
Computer Education for Language Learning (CELL)
	web: http://www.ed.gov/pubs/EPTW/eptw4/eptw4b.html
A program of computer-assisted English-as-a-Second-Language instruction designed to increase the English reading and language arts competencies of Limited English Proficient (LEP) elementary school students. Approved by PEP for LEP students with intermediate oral English proficiency levels in grades 1-5.
Talking Shop: A Curriculum Sourcebook for Participatory Adult ESL, by Andrea Nash, Ann Cason, Madeline Rhum, Loren McGrail, and Rosario Gomez-Sanford
	web: http://www.cal.org/ncle/books/talking.htm
This book is available from the NCLE Series on ESL Literacy at the above web site. Written for teachers by teachers, this book clearly illustrates the participatory process in action . The authors address issues such as including learners in shaping the curriculum, redefining student and teacher roles, promoting native language literacy, and encouraging critical thinking.
TESOL Publications
	Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages,Inc. 1600 Cameron Street, Suite 300 Alexandria, VA 22314-2751 USA phone: (703) 836-0774 fax: (703) 836-7864 e-mail: tesol@tesol.edu web: http://www.tesol.edu/pubs/index.html
This site features links to many great ESL resources. Look for the following publications: TESOL Journal TESOL Matters TESOL Quarterly
INTERNET (top of page)
ESL on-line
	web: http://www.eslonline.com/
ESL taught over the Internet in a friendly and intuitive environment. Learn and practice English on your schedule, at your pace,and have fun.
ESL Online Distance Learning Course
	web: http://compuhigh.com/info/
This program offers students the ability to learn English at their own pace using the Real Audio Grammar Lessons. Real Audio Grammar Lessons allows students to listen to the reading of each lesson while they follow the written word.
The National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education
	web: http://www.ncbe.gwu.edu/index.htm
The National Clearinghouse for Bilingual Education (NCBE) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education's Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs (OBEMLA) to collect, analyze, and disseminate information relating to the effective education of linguistically and culturally diverse learners in the U.S. NCBE provides information through its World Wide Web site and produces a bi-weekly news bulletin, Newsline, and manages a topical electronic discussion group, NCBE Roundtable.
SOFTWARE / VIDEO (top of page)
All-In-One Multimedia Language Course For ESL and EFL Learners
	web: http://www.ala-usa.com/software/alalaba.htm
Introducing English Mastery™ , ALA's newest and most comprehensive set of CD-ROM titles specifically written and designed for ESL students to significantly improve their English language skills.
The ELLIS Suite
	web: http://www.cali.com/ellis_suite.html
ELLIS provides a virtual language experience for ESL/EFL/bilingual learners at all levels. The ELLIS curriculum combines graphics, full-motion video, digitized sound and voice recording, animation, and text in a comprehensive and user-friendly environment.
English Discoveries Personal Edition
	4213 South 94th Street Omaha, NE 68127 phone: (800) 955-5570 fax: (402) 592-2017 web: http://www.edsoft.com/
Individuals can use this multimedia course that makes it fast, fun and easy to learn a foreign language or English as a Second Language. The program includes intensive practice in reading, writing, listening, speaking, vocabulary and grammar with pronunciation models. For beginners tot he most advanced students.
ESL Renegades
	4213 South 94th Street Omaha, NE 68127 phone: (800) 955-5570 fax: (402) 592-2017 web: http://www.edsoft.com/
Help your ESL students master common problems in English. This program is for the ESL student who has mastered some conversational English. Identifying grammar errors, usage errors, spelling errors and more are included in this program.
ESL TOEFL Prep
	4213 South 94th Street Omaha, NE 68127 phone: (800) 955-5570 fax: (402) 592-2017 web: http://www.edsoft.com/
400 multiple choice questions designed to prepare intermediate and advanced ESL students for written TOEFL. Macintosh requires System 7.0 or greater.
Sound Sentences
	4213 South 94th Street Omaha, NE 68127 phone: (800) 955-5570 fax: (402) 592-2017 web: http://www.edsoft.com/
This learner centered program breaks away from traditional language instruction. Instead of formal concentration on verb forms and basic vocabulary, students meet everyday English with colloquialism they will hear in real life situations. They reinforce their knowledge of sentence structure while acquiring the ability to communicate in daily settings.
TOEFL Mastery
	4213 South 94th Street Omaha, NE 68127 phone: (800) 955-5570 fax: (402) 592-2017 web: http://www.edsoft.com/
TOEFL Mastery is a CD-ROM based English language evaluation software package and an accurate TOEFL score indicator for ESL students. Teachers can use this flexible program to identify a students areas of English language weakness.