Resources for ESL Students

At West Valley College

Skills Lab (ESL 975A-D)
International Partners Program (IPP)
Computer-Assisted Writing (CAW) Lab
Library (check out the Easy Access Page)
Placement testing
Financial Aid Office
Extended Opportunity Programs and Services (EOPS)

At Mission

ESL Department

Grammar, writing, and vocabulary on the Web

Dave's ESL Cafe for grammar, idioms, and good clean fun
Randall's Cyberlistening Lab a great place to practice listening at various skill levels
Grammar Safari "hunt" for grammar items in texts
Merriam-Webster Dictionary when you're looking for the perfect word
OWL from Purdue University provides on-line handouts and explanations of a wide variety of grammar, punctuation, and writing topics
Roget's Thesaurus a great source for synonyms
Slang
TOEFL

Sources for authentic listening on the web

ABC News American Broadcasting Company
Fox Network News network
Discovery Channel
CNN Cable News Network
Discovery Channel
MTV Music Television
You Tube Amateur videos
PBS Public Broadcasting System

Area Adult Education Programs