Human-Languages Page
http://www.june29.com/HLP/
Extensive list of language-related resources: dictionaries, courses, software, professional organizations, employment opportunities, and translation services.

The Translator's Home Companion
http://www.lai.com/lai/companion.html
Useful site for translators, interpreters, students of foreign languages, and those in need of translation services. Includes links to grammars and dictionaries (general and specialized) in many languages, directories of translators, translation services and professional organizations. Provides information on translation software and educational resources and conferences.

Dave's ESL Cafe
http://www.eslcafe.com/
If you are learning English as a foreign language or second language, there are resources scattered about the Web, but few sites do as good a job of bringing them all together as this one. It has links for both students and teachers, including job listings.

English as a Second Language Home Page
http://www.rong-chang.com/
A good starting point for ESL learners who want to learn English through the World Wide Web. Contains a lightly annotated directory of links in categories including: Listening and Speaking; Reading with Understanding; Grammar and Writing; ESL-related Information; English Language Schools; and links to other ESL Sites.

English Exercises Online
http://www.smic.be/smic5022/
Designed for students of English as a foreign language, this site provides both online and worksheet activities teaching British English. Lessons and exercises in grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and more are included. A few are available for those fluent in Dutch only. There are related links.

The English Maze -
http://www.englishmaze.com/ is a web-based learning system for
ESL students, teachers and schools worldwide. It combines leading language learning theories with cutting edge technology to bring users a unique approach to learning English. With the English Maze, students can improve their pronunciation, speaking, reading, listening and writing skills. The site contains hundreds of hours of material, much of which is free. Comprehensive free lesson plans are also provided for ESL teachers.

ESL (English As a Second Language)
http://www.mvla.org/outreach/learnenglish.html
Selected links compiled by the Mohawk Valley Library Association that are useful to individuals who are learning English as a second language or have limited proficiency in the English language. Also of interest to TESOL and literacy instructors.

Learn English at 1-language.com ESL Center
http://www.1-language.com
Free, comprehensive ESL Site including forums, realtime chat,jobs, grammar, helplines, multi-lingual content - and much more!

National Clearinghouse for ESL Literacy Education (NCLE ) http://www.cal.org/ncle
Focuses its efforts on literacy education for adults learning English as a second language. Major content is the ERIC Digests - concise articles on topics relevant to adult ESL literacy instruction.

Parlo: Language, Culture, and Life
http://www.parlo.com/
A language site that currently features English, Spanish, and French (Italian and German are in the works) language resources in English, Spanish, and Portuguese versions. Free registration gives you access to vocabulary, lessons, articles, and discussion boards. Explore cultures through musical choices and the Parlo Magazine. Café Parlo provides opportunities to practice the language through chat rooms, message boards, and pen pals. There are also resources for teachers, including lesson plans and job opportunities.

TOEFL Online
http://www.toefl.org/
The official Web site for Test of English as a Foreign Language programs and services.

To make suggestions about this site, to report dead links, or for information related to Language resources you may contact Mr. Leone at:

William K. Sanford Town Library
629 Albany Shaker Road
Loudonville, NY 12211

Phone: (518) 458-9274
Fax: (518) 438-0988
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last updated 2/4/05