For L2 (ELL/ESL) Students
For L2 (ELL/ESL) Students
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We see the hard work you're doing, and we applaud your efforts to not only pursue higher education, but to do so in a language other than your native language.
The links below provide resources addressing the conventions of academic writing, styles of academic English, and some nuts and bolts of grammar.
But, if you have a specific question about your writing and can’t find your answer here in these resources, please feel free to to email us.
English Language Resources for L2 Students
English Language Resources for L2 Students
L2 Resources (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
A list of language resources and guides about US academic communication and culture. You'll find dictionaries, pronunciation guides, advice about talking with instructors, and more.
Multilingual Resources (Purdue OWL)
Resources for students and instructors including grammar and mechanics, practice and exercises, and workplace writing.
English grammar quizzes for multilingual writers
Quizzes and exercises to help teach English usage, grammar, and vocabulary.
A visual representation of the tenses in English.
Word and Phrasebanks
Word and Phrasebanks
500+ English Phrases (Espresso English)
A helpful list of common English phrases for all situations.
Phrases for Presentations (TJ Taylor)
A categorized list of phrases used during presentations and speeches
Academic Phrasebank (University of Manchester)
This resource provides examples of phrases you can use to define terms, compare and contrast ideas, signal transitions, and more. This phrasebank is especially helpful for students who have been told their writing is choppy or lacks flow.
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