ENGLISH AS AN INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE
in the Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
http://www.library.illinois.edu/sshel/research/engintllang.html
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Location of Materials ................................................................................................................ 1
Call Numbers ............................................................................................................................ 2
Online Language Learning Tools ............................................................................................. 2
Article & Journal Databases ..................................................................................................... 2
Current Reference Works and Other Books............................................................................ 3
Historical Works ........................................................................................................................ 4
TOEFL Preparation Materials .................................................................................................. 5
Websites ................................................................................................................................... 5
Selected Journals ..................................................................................................................... 7
LOCATION OF MATERIALS
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign contains many useful resources for the study of and
research in the teaching and learning of English as a second, foreign, or international language. These
resources are primarily located in the Social Sciences, Health, and Education Library (SSHEL) and the
Literatures and Languages Library. The Curriculum Collection in SSHEL maintains a small number of
textbooks and classroom resources to aid the beginning English learner, particularly those in the
elementary or secondary grades. These materials are located under the call numbers 428.24, 428.34, or
428.64, preceded by the prefixes TEXT or CURR. In addition, the Department of Linguistics maintains a
specialized library facility, the TESL Library. The TESL Library, located in Room 3046 of the Foreign
Languages Building, is an excellent source of information on English language education. It houses
textbooks, reference material, journals, and AV equipment. More information about the TESL Library can
be found at http://www.linguistics.illinois.edu/research/tesl/ .
The location Lit & Lang refers to the Literatures and Languages Library.
 designates online books and reference material; including dictionaries, encyclopedias, and
handbooks; which can be accessed from the Library Catalog (http://vufind.carli.illinois.edu/vf-uiu/).
 designates online databases and journals; including abstract, index, article, review, and book review
databases; which can be accessed from the Online Journals & Databases
(http://openurl.library.uiuc.edu/sfxlcl3/az).
Questions? Contact SSHEL via email (sshel@library.illinois.edu), phone (217-244-1864), online
chat (http://www.library.illinois.edu/askus/), or in person (SSHEL North – Room 100 and SSHEL
South – Room 101, Main Library). Visit www.library.illinois.edu/sshel/ for more information.
Print and PDF subject guides are updated yearly. The online subject guides may be updated more
frequently.
CALL NUMBERS
DEWEY
428.34
428.64
422-423
425
427
428
428.24
SUBJECT
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
(LC)
Audio-lingual approach to learning English for non-native
English speakers
English readers for those whose native language is different
Etymology and dictionaries of standard English
Grammar of standard English
Historical and geographic variations; modern nongeographic
variations of English
Standard English usage (prescriptive linguistics/applied
linguistics)
Structural approach to learning English for non-native English
speakers
PE1131
PE1128-1130.5
PE1571-1599 (etymology);
PE1620-1630 (dictionaries)
PE1097-1116
PE1700- PE3602
PE1000.2-1693
PE1128-1130.5
ONLINE LANGUAGE LEARNING TOOLS
Online 
TELL ME MORE!.
Language training software which includes American English, British English, Dutch,
French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Spanish (Spain). Learning programs are also
suited to user needs, as the software offers Complete Beginner, Beginner, Intermediate
and Advanced levels. You will need to create an account.
ARTICLE & JOURNAL DATABASES
In addition to the numerous general and social science-related databases, the following resources
provide citations to articles and other items on English as an international language.
Online 
Education Full-Text. 1983-Present
This database indexes articles from English-language periodicals and yearbooks
published in the United States and elsewhere. Books relating to education are also
indexed. Coverage begins in 1983 with full-text coverage starting in 1996.
Complemented by Education Index Retrospective (1929-1983).
Online 
ERIC (Educational Resources Information Center). 1966-Present
ERIC is a national education database sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education.
Presently the largest education database in the world, ERIC contains over 1,000,000
citations covering research documents, journal articles, technical reports, program
descriptions and evaluations, and curricular materials in the field of education. It also
includes abstracts, citations and selective full-text.
Online 
Linguistics and Language Behavior Abstracts (LLBA). 1973-Present.
Contains article abstracts from over 1,500 journals in linguistics and related disciplines.
Also includes abstracts of books, book chapters, and dissertations.
 = Search the Library Catalog.
 = Search Online Journals & Databases.
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Online 
MLA (Modern Language Association International Bibliography). 1921-Present
(Print); 1926-Present (Electronic).
Provides a detailed bibliography of journal articles, books, and dissertations. Dates back
to the 1920s with over 2.3 million citations.
CURRENT REFERENCE WORKS AND OTHER BOOKS
Resources published after 1990. Reference sources, online or in print, include encyclopedias,
dictionaries, handbooks, and directories. These are great starting points for background information about
a specific topic.
General Resources
PE1128.A2 A534
2001
Lit & Lang
Analysing English in a Global Context: A Reader. 2001.
PE2751.P46 1994
Lit & Lang
The Cultural Politics of English as an International Language. 1994.
Online 
A Dictionary of Varieties of English. 2014.
Q.403 En19 2006
Main Reference
The Encyclopedia of Language & Linguistics. 14 vols. 2006.
PE2751.E57 1997
Lit & Lang
Englishes Around the World. 2 vols. 1997.
428.0071 F925
SSHEL Stacks
From Testing to Assessment: English as an International Language. 1994.
PE1074.7 T78 2008
Lit & Lang
International English: A Guide to Varieties of Standard English. 2008.
PE2751. 083 1992
Multiple Locations
The Other Tongue: English Across Cultures. 1992.
427 M459o
Main Reference
The Oxford Guide to World English. 2002.
PE1128.A2 S73 1993
Lit & Lang
State of the Art TESOL Essays. 1993.
420.7 T182
SSHEL Stacks
Tasks for Independent Language Learning. 1996.
Resources for Learning
PE2751.A98 2009
Undergraduate
Do’s and Taboos of Using English Around the World. 2009.
PE1068.U5 I58 2012
SSHEL Reference
Intensive English USA, 2012: The World's Most Complete Guide to English
Language Instruction in the United States. 2012
 = Search the Library Catalog.
 = Search Online Journals & Databases.
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423 Ox23 2003
Main Stacks
The Oxford-Duden Pictorial English Dictionary, with English-Arabic Index.
2003.
PE1128 .G34 2010
Undergraduate
Perfect Phrases for ESL: Advancing Your Career: Hundreds of Ready-toUse Phrases that Help You Speak Fluently, Understand "Business Speak,"
Network in the Global Workplace, Present Confidently, and More. 2010.
PE2751.J46 2003
Lit & Lang
World Englishes: A Resource Book for Students. 2003.
Resources for Teaching
PE1128.A2 V64 2015
Main Stacks
99 More Ideas and Activities for Teaching English Learners with the SIOP®
Model. 2015.
PE1128.A2 H66 2015
SSHEL Stacks
Collaboration and Co-Teaching for English Learners: A Leader's Guide.
2015.
PE1128.A2 L54 1996
Lit & Lang
Functional English Grammar: An Introduction for Second Language
Teachers. 1996.
418 H191
Multiple Locations
Handbook of Research in Second Language Teaching and Learning. 2005.
P118.2 .H359 v.2
Lit & Lang
Handbook of Research in Second Language Teaching and Learning. v. 2.
2005.
420.7 C56 v.27
Multiple Locations
Ideas for the Working Classroom: Classroom Practices in Teaching
English. v.27. 1993.
428.007 Sh73I
SSHEL Stacks
Interactive Techniques for the ESL Classroom. 1991.
420.7 Sn61m 2006
SSHEL Stacks
More Than a Native Speaker: An Introduction to Teaching English Abroad.
2006.
Online 
New Media and Perennial Problems in Foreign Language Learning and
Teaching. 2015.
HISTORICAL WORKS
Resources published prior to 1990.
General Resources
PE2751.K3 1990
Multiple Locations
The Alchemy of English: The Spread, Functions, and Models of Non-Native
Englishes. 1990.
PE2751.D57 1987
Multiple Locations
Discourse Across Cultures: Strategies in World Englishes. 1987.
PE1700.E5 1982
English as a World Language. 1982.
 = Search the Library Catalog.
 = Search Online Journals & Databases.
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Lit & Lang
PE1128.A2 E485
1985
Multiple Locations
English in the World: Teaching and Learning the Language and
Literatures. 1985.
PE1073.R4 1983
Multiple Locations
Readings in English as an International Language. 1983.
428.007 L125t
SSHEL Stacks
Teaching English Across Cultures. 1988.
Resources for Teaching
420.7 C87R 1980A
Multiple Locations
Readings on English as a Second Language: For Teachers and Teacher
Trainees. 1980.
PE1128.A2 S864
1980
Lit & Lang
Teaching English as an International Language: From Practice to Principle.
1980.
Resources for Learning
425 C62R
Multiple Locations
Reference Grammar for Students of English. (1975).
TOEFL PREPARATION MATERIALS
PE1128 .M3544 2014
Undergraduate
Barron's Essential Words for the TOEFL. 6th ed. 2014.
Online 
Check Your English Vocabulary for TOEFL: Essential Words and Phrases
to Help You Maximize Your TOEFL Score. 2012.
PE1128 .T634 2009
Undergraduate
TOEFL iBT with CD-ROM. 4th ed. 2009.
WEBSITES
Most of these sites offer general information as well as pages for both English teachers and students of
the language. Therefore, teachers and learners are encouraged to visit each of the sites. The websites
are arranged into categories indicating their primary focus. The sites contain insight into English-language
topics, activities for learning the language, general interest reading in English, teaching tools such as
lesson plans, related links to additional sites, and much more.
For English Learners
 = Search the Library Catalog.
 = Search Online Journals & Databases.
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http://a4esl.org/
Activities for ESL Students: Quizzes, tests, exercises and puzzles to
help practice English as a Second Language. This is a project of The
Internet TESL Journal and is fueled by thousands of contributions from
ESL teachers.
http://www.manythings.org/
Interesting Things for ESL Students: A compilation of quizzes,
puzzles, games, and audio and video activities to help with English
usage, American slang and proverbs, pronunciation, etc.
http://volterrefr.com/teacher.html
Volterre-Fr English & French Resources: Information on listservs and
websites for English learners.
http://www.word2word.com
/course.html
Word2Word: Free online language courses from websites in variety of
languages, including English.
For English Teachers
http://carla.acad.umn.edu/
CARLA—Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition:
From the University of Minnesota, CARLA’s mission is to study
multilingualism and multiculturalism, to develop knowledge of second
language acquisition, and to advance the quality of second language
teaching, learning, and assessment.
http://www.everythingesl.net/
EverythingESL: This website features strategies for teaching ESL
students, hot topics in the field of ESL, and lesson plans for ESL
teachers.
http://www.linguistlist.org/sp/L
angLearnESL.html
Linguist List: Contains over 100 ESL/EFL links arranged by students,
teachers, programs, and software. Available in 5 languages.
http://www.library.illinois.edu/l
lx/
Literatures & Languages Library: This University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign library is helpful for any research in the area.
For Both Teachers and Learners
http://www.eslcafe.com
Dave’s ESL Café: Designed as a place for ESL/EFL learners and
teachers to meet and share information about English, culture, TOEFL,
international teaching experiences, and many other ESL related topics.
http://www.edufind.com/
EduFind.com: Digital Education Network’s English teaching and
learning section.
http://www.ilovelanguages.co
m
Ilovelanguages Website: Formerly known as the Human Languages
Page and provided by the WWW Virtual Library. Provides links to over
2,400 international sites covering all languages. The English sites
include vocabulary training, language lessons, and translating
dictionaries. (Available in 33 languages).
http://www.intensiveenglishus
a.org/
Intensive English USA Online: This website provides information for
international students and educational advisors researching intensive
English study abroad opportunities in the United States. The site allows
 = Search the Library Catalog.
 = Search Online Journals & Databases.
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searching by program/institution and provides browsing by ESP
(English for Specific Purposes) and U.S. region/state.
http://www.tesol.net/tesl.html
Linguistic Funland TESL: Offers a variety of resources to aid
ESL/EFL teachers in finding jobs, penpals, and opportunities for
education and professional development. Also includes information
about educational opportunities for ESL/EFL students.
http://www.cal.org/jsp/ESL/esl
list.jsp
Online Directory of ESL Resources: Presented by the National
Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition and Language
Instruction Educational Programs.
http://www.rong-chang.com/
Rong-Chang Li’s English as a Second Language: Provides a
comprehensive list of web resources and tools for individuals learning
the English language. Subjects include reading, writing, vocabulary,
grammar, pronunciation, and business English.
http://www.soon.org.uk/conte
nt.htm
SOON Online Magazine: News, advice, and resources from around
the world.
http://www.tesl-ej.org/
TESL-EJ: An online journal for teaching English as a second or foreign
language.
http://iteslj.org/links/
TESL/TEFL/TESOL/ESL/EFL/ESOL Maintained by the Internet
TESL Journal: Links to culturally relevant learning tools (money, body
language, daily conversation), grammar, idioms, slang, online textbooks
and dictionaries, vocabulary, and writing.
SELECTED JOURNALS
418 An782
1980-2010: Main Stacks
2011: Lit & Lang
1980-1998: Online 
Annual Review of Applied Linguistics
Online 
Applied Linguistics
Online 
English for Specific Purposes.
Continues ESP Journal (428.05Es)
Online 
English in Africa
Online 
English Journal
420.705 ENG
1963-67, 1975: Main Stacks
1983-Current: Online
English Teaching Forum (Formerly Forum)
http://americanenglish.state.gov/
Online 
English Today: The International Review of the English Language
Online 
English World-wide: A Journal of Varieties of English
Online 
International Journal of Applied Linguistics
 = Search the Library Catalog.
 = Search Online Journals & Databases.
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Online 
Issues in Applied Linguistics
Online 
Language Acquisition
Online 
Language Learning
Online 
Language Testing
Online 
Second Language Research
Online 
Studies in Second Language Acquisition
Online 
TESL Canada Journal
428.007 T284
1992-2003: Main Stacks
1999-Current: Online 
TESOL Journal
F.428.07 T2842
1991-1999: Oak Street
TESOL Matters
Online 
TESOL Quarterly/Teachers of English to Speakers of Other
Languages
1981-Current: Online 
World Englishes
May 2015
 = Search the Library Catalog.
 = Search Online Journals & Databases.
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