log inhelp

 | 

  • If you are citizen of an European Union member nation, you may not use this service unless you are at least 16 years old.

  • You already know Dokkio is an AI-powered assistant to organize & manage your digital files & messages. Very soon, Dokkio will support Outlook as well as One Drive. Check it out today!

View
 

ESL- English as a Second Language

Page history last edited by Valerie Neylon 8 years, 9 months ago

Welcome to the ESL Subject Guide at Daley College!

 

NOTE: Remote access to the following databases is exclusive to City Colleges of Chicago students, faculty and staff.  To access off campus, log-in with your MyCCC username and password.

 

Getting Started 

Find Articles in Databases 

Find Books in the Library 

Web Resources 

Citations and Works Cited   

 




Getting Started

 

 

Not sure what interests you? This guide will provide you with a list of databases, websites, e-books, and books that will assist you with your ESL studies.

 

 

Find Articles in Databases

 

 

 Tips for efficient searches:

  • use "advanced search” option so you can enter several search terms at the same time
  • limit results to full text so you will be able to read and cite the articles you find
  • choose article length, and publication date to meet the needs of your assignment. For example, if your instructor prefers articles over 5 pages, don't waste your time sorting through articles that are only 1 page. Limit your results!

 

 

 Useful Databases 

 

Note: Accessing databases off-campus will require students to use their MyCCC username and password.

 

Useful databases for ESL students or to use in research on ESL studies. Use these databases to find magazine and journal articles.  

  • Academic Search Complete
    • Academic Search Complete is our largest database. You can find magazine and scholarly journal articles here on a wide range of topics. 
  • English Language Learner
    • This multi-purpose information resource is designed for anyone that is new to the English language. This database will help ESL students succeed academically and in everyday life by providing assistance as they conduct research, build their background knowledge and develop study skills.
  •  Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia 
    • This database provides over 25,000 encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas. 
  • Oxford Dictionaries
    • The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is widely regarded as the accepted authority on the English language. It is an unsurpassed guide to the meaning, history, and pronunciation of 600,000 words— past and present—from across the English-speaking world. 

 

For all the databases available to CCC students, go to:

Daley College Databases

 

For Database Search Tips check out the Library Basics Search Guide: Search Tips! 

Back to Top

 EBooks

 

Daley College subscribes to Ebsco Ebooks, which can accessed from home 24 hours a day. 

 

Search the EBSCO eBook Collection

 

An example of some of our E-books, click on the cover to access the books:

 

                          

 

 

Back to Top

Find Books in the Library

 

 

The library at Daley College has hundreds of ESL books, but remember that they are located at two campuses. Either Daley or AVI.

 

ESL Books available at the Daley College Library:

                 

Call No. PE1128 .S885 2007                 Call No. PE1629 .S52 2008                            Call No. PE1128 .F795 2012 

                                                                                                                                  (note: this book is at the AVI campus)                          

 

 

Search the Library Catalog

 

Books & Articles | Course Reserves | Databases | Help | My Account

 

More search options:

Advanced Search  

Browse Search  

Search Journals by Title 

Subject Guides 

 

 

Advanced Search Tips:

  • Use the search options to your advantage! If you are searching for a nonfiction book you can search for "book" and "nonfiction," change the drop down from "AND" to "OR." This way you will get results that include EITHER term.
  • Use the options on the left of the search box the same way. Perhaps you want a book written by Charles Dickens. In the search box line, change "Any Field" to "Author" and type Charles Dickens into the search box.
  • You can also use the drop down menus below to limit your results to specific date ranges.
  • Choose books available only at Daley College or broaden your search to “Any” in the location section.
  • If books are located at another library, place a request for Interlibrary Loan by contacting a Daley College Librarian at 773-838-7669. We will contact you when your book arrives. Please allow time for delivery.

 

A subject heading search can be performed in the City Colleges online catalog using the following popular subjects: 

  • Bilingualism
  • English language
  • English language--Conversation and phrase books
  • English language--Grammar--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
  • English language--Grammar--Problems and exercises, etc.
  • English language--Idioms--Problems, exercises, etc.
  • English language--Textbooks for foreign speakers
  • English language--Usage--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
  • Language and languages
  • Language and languages—Dictionaries
  • Language and languages--Foreign words and phrases
  • Test of English as a Foreign Language Study guides

 

 

For general books about ESL, browse the shelves at the following Library of Congress call numbers:

PE1 - PE3729 in for English Language
PE1001-1693  for Modern English
PE1700-3602 for Dialects
PE3701-3729 for Slang etc. 

 

 

 

Still need help locating or finding a book, check out the Library Basics Guide: Finding Books!

Back to Top

Web Resources

 

Note: Web Resources DOES NOT require students to use their MyCCC username and password.

 

 

Learn/Practice English

  • busuu
    • busuu is the world's largest social network for language learning. Connect for free with native speakers worldwide on your computer, tablet or mobile. 
  • LiveMocha
    • Free online language learning with lessons, courses and other language-learning activities. Our fun and effective language lessons are available in 35 languages. Registration, lessons, and access to native speakers are FREE!
  • Perfect Pronunciation Exercises from Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary
    • 15 sessions, 5 exercises per session, focusing on proper English pronunciation.
  • Everyday Life  
    • Practice vocabulary and conversation in these interactive, situation-based lessons covering various aspects of everyday life.
  • ABC Pronunciary: American English Pronunciation Dictionary
    • 48 minute lesson offers video and audio showing the mouth and lips pronouncing the sound, followed by verbal instructions on how to form that sound and sentences with words that reinforce the sound. Reviews by international students are favorable.
  • USA Learns
    • "Improve basic reading, writing, speaking, and life skills." Free site. Registration required (brief form)
  • 5 Minute English
    • Short lessons to practice grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, reading, listening, and slang/idioms.
  • English pronunciation  
    • Click the word under the picture, then click the image of a speaker (beneath the copyright notice) to hear the word pronounced.
  • Many Things
    • Links to puzzles, quizzes, games, listen-and-repeat exercises, and videos for ESL learners. Scroll down to Sortable Table Content with links.
  • Adult Learning Activities  
    • Click on an image that interests you to pull up a list of audio recordings. From the list, select a recording to listen to. Then click the Listen button. After you have listened to the story, click the Activities link to test what you have learned.
  • Activities for ESL students
    • Easy, medium, and difficult quizzes to test grammar and vocabulary. Also, bilingual quizzes in English paired with 49 other languages.
  • Math, Reading, Technology  
    • Click the tab for a subject area of interest. For Reading, you have the option to be instructed in your native language (if your language is one of those offered). Technology includes tutorials on Basic Computer, Basic Internet, Microsoft Office, Facebook, and Google.
  • Expressing Time in English
  • Learn English in 3 Minutes: Asking where are you from?
    • Go to www.youtube.com and type in the search box Learn English in 3 Minutes to bring up other video lessons in this series.

 

Tools & Games 

 

 

 

Back to Top

Citations and Works Cited

 

 

Every research paper must have in-text citations and a works cited page to show the sources you used in your research!

 

  • Identify the type of citation you need. Some professors will tell you what style they prefer.
  • As you conduct research, create citations in your works cited section or bibliography.
  • When you quote, paraphrase, or reference an idea you read in someone else's work, place an in-text citation at the end of your sentence.

 

 

These websites can help you create the citations needed:

APA Format

MLA Format

Chicago Style Format

 

You can also use EasyBib to create a works cited page in MLA format.

 

 

Check out the Library Basics Guide: Citations Page for more information on citations!

 

If you need help creating your citations, feel free to stop by the reference desk and ask a librarian or call the reference desk at 773-838-7669.  

 

Back to Top

Comments (0)

You don't have permission to comment on this page.

Printable version