Resources
For Students of SMU
- Materials are available for self-study by SMU students for the purpose of improving your pronunciation, listening, vocabulary and grammar skills. Feel free to browse the PONI on-line catalog for information on any of these materials.
- ESL students of SMU are matched up through the Conversation Buddy Program with a native English speaking SMU student to practice their listening and speaking skills in an informal, one-on-one setting outside the classroom. This program is made available at the beginning of each fall, spring and summer semester.
- Contact SMU’s International Center for information on various services and resources available to SMU international students (see International Student Handbook).
- Ask the "ESL Grammar Doctor" a language question by filling out the online form.
- A special collection of ESL Self-Study Materials intended for individual student use is located at the Fondren Library Information Commons.
For Educators
SMU's Simmons School of Education offers three forms of Bilingual/ESL Teacher Education: ESL Specialization, Bilingual Specialization, and Master of Bilingual Education programs. Please send an e-mail to teacher@julihui168.com for more information on these programs.
TOEFL/IELTS
Visit TOEFL for more information about the Test of English as a Foreign Language, and IELTS for more information about the International English Language Testing System. Although SMU does not offer official TOEFL or IELTS testing at this time, TOEFL Test Preparation is available at SMU.
SMU SERVICES
Graduate Writing Center, Fondren Library Red 312 (two consultants available by appointment, 30-minute sessions)
http://feeygy.julihui168.com/graduate/CurrentStudents/Graduate-Writing-Center
Fondren Library Graduate Student Services
http://feeygy.julihui168.com/libraries/fondren/services/grad
Fondren Library Workshops & Events
http://feeygy.julihui168.com/Libraries/news
Graduate Professional Development Workshops, SMU Graduate Studies
http://feeygy.julihui168.com/graduate/CurrentStudents/ProfessionalDevelopment
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity
http://feeygy.julihui168.com/Provost/CTE/Services/NCFDD
Writing Center, Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center (A-LEC) [Undergraduate only]
http://feeygy.julihui168.com/Provost/SASP/WritingCenter/ForESLWriters
Student Academic Success Programs (SASP) Services [Undergraduate only]
http://feeygy.julihui168.com/Provost/SASP
ONLINE RESOURCES
International Teaching Assistants
ITA Manuals & Videos
http://feeygy.julihui168.com/Provost/CTE/Programs/TA_Training/TAResources
http://ocw.mit.edu/resources/res-21g-001-the-user-friendly-classroom-spring-2016/videos
http://ocw.mit.edu/resources/res-21g-001-the-user-friendly-classroom-spring-2016/assignments
http://cft.vanderbilt.edu//cft/guides-sub-pages/itas
http://www.fau.edu/ctl/TA_Handbook_Iowa_State_University.pdf
http://www.edu.uwo.ca/graduate-education/lead_ta/legacy_project_2014/documents/UCDavisTA-guide-2013.pdf
Technical/Scientific Presentations
http://www.craftofscientificpresentations.com
http://www.assertion-evidence.com
Field-specific terminology with audio files
http://grad.msu.edu/tap/team/resources
Interactive Exercises
http://ucat.osu.edu/bookshelf/international/international-teacher/communication-strategies-for-non-native-english-speakers/phrases-for-classroom-interactions/
http://a4356-7217243.cluster79.canvas-user-content.com/courses/4356~120308/files/4356~7217243/course%20files/common%20student%20questions/story_html5.html?download=1&inline=1
Writing / Grammar / Vocabulary
Graduate Writing Center materials
http://writing.umn.edu/sws/quickhelp/graduate.html
http://www.gradschool.umd.edu/graduate-school-writing-center
http://www.fresnostate.edu/academics/gradstudies/graduatewritingstudio.html
Technical/Scientific Writing
http://www.craftofscientificwriting.com/lessons.html
http://web.mit.edu/me-ugoffice/communication/technical-writing.pdf
http://www.hanyangowl.org/media/textbook/engsciresearchwritingbook.pdf
http://web.mit.edu/course/21/21.guide/esl-link.htm
General Writing
http://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html
http://writing.ku.edu/writing-guides
Grammar
http://www.craftofscientificwriting.com/exercises.html
http://guidetogrammar.org/grammar/index.htm
Vocabulary
Dictionary
Oral/Aural Communication Skills
Presentations
http://www.assertion-evidence.com
http://www.toastmasters.org/Resources/Public-Speaking-Tips
http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~comcoach
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjcO2ExtHso
Pronunciation
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-MSYk9R94F3TMuKAnQ7dDg/videos
http://www.soundsofenglish.org
http://www.youtube.com/user/rachelsenglish
Listening
Integrated Skills
Videos/Media
http://www.youtube.com/user/eLeMentalEnglish/videos
http://learningenglish.voanews.com
American Life and Culture
Living in the U.S.
American Culture
http://www.edupass.org/culture
Holidays
http://www.history.com/topics/holidays
Various ESL links, slang & idioms, culture
American vs. British English
http://www.edupass.org/english/dictionary
English Tutors