ESL RESOURCES FOR ADULT LEARNERS: TOEFL and IELTS

TOEFL Books

IELTS Books

Watch TedTalks

TedTalks videos are a great way to improve your listening comprehesion and to learn new vocabulary.

To better understand what the speakers are saying, you have the option to turn on the subtitles at the bottom of the video.

Games can teach English language skills in a fun and effective way.

There are many language skill building games in the library catalog.

The State Department maintains a website called "American English".  This website is dedicated to teaching and learning American English language and culture.

A special page on this site contains games and activities geared towards improving the English skills of foreign students.

• VOA News Words

  Watch videos on recent events, learn vocabulary and comment.
• American English

  After choosing an article, click on the PDF link on the right side.
• TV411

  Use the blue bar across the top of the page to navigate. Videos are on the left; whole lessons are on the right.
• Purdue OWL Exercises

  Use the left sidebar to navigate to the exercises.
• NPR Audio

  Listen to news and special topics and read transcripts. Speaking speed is similar to TOEFL.
• Facebook Messenger

  Download this app to text in English with others.

• Learn 4 Good TOEFL

  Scroll down for TOEFL practice.
• Free TOEFL Practice

  Click on the sample test links on the right side.
• Test Your English TOEFL Practice

  Offers links to sample TOEFL tests.
• Exam English TOEFL Practice

  Use the right sidebar to navigate to the practice tests.

Exam English IELTS Practice