English Language Learning (ELL) is also known as English as a Second Language (ESL).

Ancillary resourses

Study Zone (CC BY-NC-SA)

The Study Zone is for students of the English Language Centre (ELC) at the University of Victoria. ELC teachers create English language lessons and practice exercises. The site is designed for our adult English language learners, but all are welcome to read the lessons and use the exercises.

Courses

American Engish Speech (CC BY-NC-SA)

Learn how to communicate with the sounds and music of American English. Improve your pronunciation in Standard American English by dealing with the sounds of the words that you speak. NOTE: This is a course on speaking American English, not learning the English language.

Project I-DEA

The Integrated Digital English Acceleration (I-DEA) program teaches English language skills in the context of college and careers for learners who face the largest language gaps. Unlike traditional approaches — in which learners are expected to learn English before pursuing college or job-training — I-DEA teaches English in tandem with college and career skills. Students quickly learn skills relevant to their lives and careers.

Monographs

WAC and Second-Language Writers: Research Towards Linguistically and Culturally Inclusive Programs and Practices (CC BY-NC-ND)

This book looks at the differing perspectives, educational experiences, and voices of second-language writers. The chapters within this collection not only report new research but also share a wealth of pedagogical, curricular, and programmatic practices relevant to second-language writers. Representing a range of institutional perspectives—including those of students and faculty at public universities, community colleges, liberal arts colleges, and English-language schools—and a diverse set of geographical and cultural contexts, the editors and contributors report on work taking place in the United States, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Readers

Global Storybooks Portal (CC BY)

Global Storybooks is a collection of 40 stories from the African Storybook available with text and audio in English, French, and the most widely spoken immigrant and refugee languages in countries all over the world. This resource was created in order to promote literacy and language learning in homes, schools, and communities.

Textbooks

Academic ESL Grammar Books: Levels 1-5 (CC BY-NC)

A collection of English-grammar books ranging in levels from beginner to advanced.

B.C. Open Textbook Collection: English Language Learning (Various CC Licences)

A collection of open textbooks used with students learning English.

Transition with Purpose: Pathways from English Language to Academic Study (CC BY-NC)

This Open Access Textbook will guide students through their English language to academic degree studies. Part one of this textbook is a guide for moving from ESL study to academic study at a university. Part two focuses on how academic skills are used across various disciplines and is comprised of activities and assignments designed to practice these skills.