ESL & Language Learning: Language Learning for English Speakers
ACFPL has an extensive collection of ESL, Language Learning and World Language resources. This guide provides a sampling of the materials available on this subject. To view more visit the library or browse the catalog
Language courses developed by the Foreign Service Institute. These courses were developed by the United States government and are in the public domain.
Includes an American Sign Language dictionary and video lessons. Also has information about deaf history as well as deaf culture.
http://www.start-american-sign-language.com/
A directory of "Internet resources related to language learning, education, and use." Includes links to "online language lessons, translating dictionaries, native literature, translation services, software, language schools," and more.
An e-Learning solution that helps build language skills and provides immediate feedback to guide pronunciation based on innovative speech-recognition technology. Offers 30 languages, including English as a Second Language. Key features include: 50 hours of instruction; core lessons to build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills; focused activities to refine grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and more. Mobile app is also available.
Languages include: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, English (American and British), Filipino (Tagalog), French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Pashto, Persian (Farsi), Polish, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Spanish (Latin America and Spain), Swahili, Swedish, Turkish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.