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Library Guide for International Students

This guide is a collection of resources to help international students at University of Florida

Improving Your Academic English

This page includes many resources to help you improve your Academic English

English as a Second Language

Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL): Multilingual Students

A variety of tutorials and resources for ESL and multilingual students to help with developing academic writing skills across disciplines.

 

TESL Links

TESL activities and quizzes maintained by the Internet TESL Journal.

 

Visual Dictionary Online

"The Visual Dictionary is designed to help you find the right word at a glance. Filled with stunning illustrations labeled with accurate terminology in up to six languages, it is the ideal language-learning and vocabulary dictionary for use at school, at home or at work." (from: "About the Visual").

 

Phonetics: The Sounds of Spoken English, Spanish and German

This site is maintained by the University of Iowa. It offers audio and video of spoken English, as well as Spanish and German languages.

 

Oxford English Dictionary

A reference dictionary providing definitions, pronunciations, etymologies and more.

 

WordReference

A multilingual dictionary with definitions, translations, words in context, and language forums that allow you to get answers from natives.

Local English Programs

The English Language Institute offers English programs to help you use English in the academic context as well as your daily life. Find out more and apply on their website!

The UF Writing Program is here to help undergraduate students achieve their writing goals. Visit their website to learn more about their mission and the courses available to you!

The Alachua County Public Library offers a variety of resources for local English learners. Anyone with a library card can access the Transparent Language app for free. The library also provides a free "English for Families" program and maintains a list of Community English Classes and Conversation Programs available in Alachua County.

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