Royce Kitts

The following resource list was created during the 2007 fall semester as a library course project. Research project findings showed that an English Language Program at a large university did not have a formal agreement with the academic library and therefore, students might benefit by using a public library. For example, the Manhattan Public Library, www.manhattan.lib.ks.us/general/index.shtml, offers a variety of English as a Second Language (ESL) and English as a Second Option Language (ESOL) resources geared towards specific nationalities and ethnic groups. The public library also offers a variety of reading materials for different reading levels, and has access to a format of book known as Adult New Readers. Adult New Readers are books that have adult subjects and themes, but they are presented in a way that new language learners can understand the stories without having to read materials that are meant for a much younger juvenile audience. Finally, the public library provides a nice quiet study environment and a few meetings rooms that students and other members of the community are free to use. Therefore, read on for a resources listing from the Manhattan Public Library, and check out your nearby public library for all types of resources including English as a second language.

Cambridge Preparation for the TOEFL test, 2002 by Jolene Gear
Cracking the TOEFL CBT, 2003 by George S. Miller
How to Prepare for the TOEFL test: test of English as a Foreign Language, 2004 by Pamela J. Sharpe
Master the TOEFL CBT, 2004 by Patricia N. Sullivan, with CD Rom
Master the TOEFL test, 2000 by Patricia N. Sullivan
Speak American: a survival guide to the language and culture of the USA, 2000 by Dileri Johnston
Speak English Like an American, 2004 by Amy Gillett
601 Words You Need to Know to Pass Your Exam, 1997 by Murray Bromberg and Julius Liebb
The Grammatically Correct Handbook, 1997 by Ellie Grossman
Painless Perfect Gramma, 1997 by Michael Strumpf
Strategies for Success: a practical guide to learning English, 2002 by H. Douglas Brown
Learning English Made Simple, 1991 by Sheila Henderson
English Made Simple, 1981 by Arthur Waldhorn
English the Easy Way, 1982 by Harriet Diamond
Painless Perfect Grammar, 1997 by Michael Strumpf
Feeling, thoughts, and dreams: writing and conversation starters for ESL and ABE, 1987 by Fran Reed
TOEFL IBT with CD Rom, 2005
The Official Guide to the New TOEFL IBT, 2007 by ETS
Everything You Need to Score High on the TOEFL, 1998 Patricia J. Sharpe

REA’s Test of English as a Foreign Language, 1995 by Richard X. Bailey, Audio book on cassette
Easy Pronunciation, 2005 by Living Language Audio book on CD
Let’s Speak Business English: a Guide for the non-native Speaker of English, 1999 by Linda Cypres, Audio book on cassette
English for the Real World, by Living Language, Audio book on CD
Easy English, by Living Language, Audio book on CD
Teach Me ….English, by Judy Mahoney Children’s Audio book on cassette
Teach Me….More English, by Judy Mahoney Children’s Audio book on cassette
Teach me… English; and Teach Me… More English, by Judy Mahoney Children’s Audio book on CD
English for New Americans, Everyday life, by Carol Pineiro, Audio book on CD
English for New Americans, Health, home and community, by Carol Pineiro, Audio book on CD
English for New Americans, Work and school, by Carol Pineiro, Audio book on CD
English Pronunciation Program, 1999 by Paulette Dale, Audio book on cassette
English Pronunciation Program, 2005 by Paulette Dale, Audio book on CD
English for Kids and the whole family, 1996 by Pamela Rand, Children’s Audio book on CD
TOEFL Practice Tests, 1995-1997, by ETS Audio book on cassette

Book Bridges for ESL students: Using young adult and children’s literature to teach ESL by Suzanne Elizabeth Reid 2002
Survival English Presents: Learning English from A to Z, by Laurie Johnson
A Conversation Book 1: English in Everyday Life, 1998 by Tina K. Carver
Feelings, Thoughts and Dreams: Writings and Conversation Starters forESL and ABE, 1987 by Fran Reed
Teaching the Bilingual: new methods and old traditions, 1974 by Frank Pialorsi
Raising Bilingual Children: a parent’s guide, 2003 by Carey Myles
A Parents’ and Teachers’ Guide to Bilingualism, 2000 by Colin Baker
Growing up with Two Languages: a practical guide, 2004 by Una Cunningham-Andersson

Big Book of Matching Exercises by John F. Chabot Full Blast Productions
The Vocabulary Diet: Book One; Book Two; Book Three by David DeRocco
The ESL Science Book by John F. Chabot
From Near and Far: Short Fiction for ESL by John Sivel
More Thematic Activities for Beginners in English by David Macdonald
The Power Drill Grammar Book by John Kooistra
The ESL Safety Book by Craig Dougherty and Robert Emigh
Digital Audiobooks for ESL learners (Available with a Kansas Library Card All residents of Kansas are eligible.)
Easy Pronunciation by Living Language, 2004
Improving Your American English Accent: Overcoming Major Obstacles to Understanding by Charlsie Childs, 2003
Instant Immersion English by TOPICS Entertainment, 2002
Instant Immersion English Grammar and Pronunciation, TOPICS Entertainment, 2003
Instant Immersion Ingles by TOPICS Entertainment, 2005
Hear-Say English by Donald S. Rivera, 2005
Dr. Blair’s Ingles in No Time
English for Spanish speakers
Secrets of Learning a Foreign Language