Student Learning Resources

General

• We Are NewYork English Learning Videos

  We Are New York is an Emmy-Award winning educational television series produced by the NYC Mayor's Office and the City University of New York. The comedic drama series is based on true-to-life stories of immigrants making their way in New York City.

• Online ESL Learning Websites

  MHCC ESL links to websites for Listening, Speaking, Writing, Reading, Pronunciation, Citizenship, Technology, and Study Tips

• EFL Net Resources

  Online activities to practice grammar, listening, reading, and vocabulary.

• English Learner Blog

  Many tips on how to improve your English.

• Interactive Picture Dictionary

  Many topics such as numbers, colors, the body, the office, religion, geography, and many more. Hover over images to hear their pronunciation and see their spelling.

Listening

• Let's Learn English

  Video course for beginners.

• InFluency Podcast

  Practice pronouncing certain words and hear tips to improve your communication skills.

• English Conversations

  Recordings and transcripts of simple conversations in English based on common topics.

• English Listening Library

  Over 3,000 free listening activities. Lessons for all levels.

• ESL Cyber Listening Lab

  Full listening lessons with quizzes and activities.

Pronunciation

• Pronunciation

  EnglishClub Pronunciation for ESL learners: lessons and resources on the way to say words in English, many with audio to listen to.

• Sounds of English

  Aims to help ESL students improve English pronunciation

• SpeechAce Free Practice

  Record yourself and compare your pronunciation.

• Practice Vowel Sounds

  Choose two vowel sounds to compare them. Listen to recordings to hear the difference between similar sounds.

• Elemental English Pronunciation Videos

  Beginner to advanced topics about pronunciation, intonation, and understanding informal speech.

Literacy

• Literacy Center- Basic Alphabet

  Practice using the computer, shapes, colors, letters and spelling

• Starfall

  Learn the alphabet, vocabulary and reading

• ESOL News Oregon

  Read the local news at your level.

• Beginner's Reading

  Short stories at all levels read out loud with images.

• All Levels Reading

  Books and stories for learners at any level. Relatable, narrated, and with images.

Computer Skills

• Typing

  Learn to type

• Technology Tutorials

  Tutorials and help with Microsoft Office software, email basics, internet basics, and online safety.

• Free Computer Courses

  Lessons with videos and subtitles about many digital topics such as email, Intro to Skype, Facebook, applying to jobs online, staying safe online, and much more.

Citizenship Resources

• Mock Interview Questions

  Practice the full citizenship interview with a partner using this worksheet.

• Civics Practice Test

  Test your civics knowledge.

• Full List of Potential Civics Questions

  View all 100 questions and answers to the civics exam.