English as a Second Language

Links:

Conversation Partners Program

The purpose of this program is to match an American student studying one of MCC's offered foreign language with an international student who is native to that country and would like to improve his/her English. In addition, there will be mutual benefits of cultural understanding.

International Student Association

The International Student Association was created to encourage and promote goodwill among international students to increase awareness and appreciation of other cultures, and to provide an opportunity to develop lifelong friendships. ISA recognizes, honors, and learns from students who come from many countries. Activities and events include guest presenters, educational trips, leadership opportunities, social activities, and volunteer efforts.

International Education

Mesa Community College (MCC) offers international students superior academic opportunities, unique cultural experiences, and a friendly campus environment. Students enrolling here are able to complete the first two years of an undergraduate bachelor's degree program in a setting dedicated to quality teaching.

Web Links:

ESL Related:

• Dave's ESL Cafe the most popular ESL site, featuring all kinds of information, including quizzes, slang, pronunciation, etc.
• Randall's ESL Cyber-Listening Lab a listening site where students may select from mult-level and multi-topic listening activities.
• Online ESL Quizzes this central site is provided by the Internet TESL Journal, and includes links to many other sites.
• Interesting Things for ESL Students this is advertised as a "fun" study site and includes puzzles and games.
• SOON Online Magazine a free world-wide easy-English literature program.
• ESL by Rong-Chang Li an excellent ESL site with links to many other sites, including listening exercises.
• EFA - English for ALL a free site for learning English with video, lessons, quizzes, and more.

Writing Related:

• Parts of Speech definitions written by educator Lorraine C Gallagher
• Interlink Language Center grammar site with section on parts of speech and includes quizzes
• The Nuts and Bolts of College Writitng mechanics site which is useful for English 107/108 students
• Guide to Grammer and Writing this site is compiled by Capital Community College in Hartford, Connecticut
• Common Errors in English this site is designed by Professor Paul Brian, Washington State University
• Purdue's Online Writing Center online writing resources from Purdue University
• MLA - Modern Language Association Guide to Documentation an MLA guide compiled by the Capital Community College in Hartford, Connecticut

Library Websites:

• Mesa Community College Library
• Arizona State University Library

Please contact The ESL Director for comments or corrections email phone: 480-461-7367