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Books
Books at Cañada College Library
Here at Cañada we have an ESL book collection offering a range of different reading levels. We also have a collection of books Spanish language books. These collections are located at the south end of the library and can be checked out for 3 weeks with your library card. Ask library staff if you have trouble locating anything.
Digital Books from Califa
Listen to and
read books from your computer using Califa's eBooks. Read books in English, about learning English or select a language group from the menu to browse books in languages other than English.
Early Childhood Education Books (En Español)
Dictionaries
American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
Merriam-Webster Visual Dictionary
An excellent visual dictionary for those just learning English and visual learners
Oxford English Dictionary
definitions for most English language words, plus information on word origins
Encyclopedias
Nueva Enciclopedia Cumbre
Al sitio mas completo para hispanohablantes y estudiantes de la lengua espanola.
Easy-to-Read Databases
Gale's Kid's Edition K12
articles written on all subjects for elementary school student
Informe
Una coleccion de revistas hispanicas con textos completo
Student Resource Center Gold
includes primary sources, newspapers, magazines, biographies, background information, photographs, audio, and video. Use the Advanced Search to limit results to primary sources.
Medline Plus Easy-to-Read Health Information
Links to health information on common illnesses and conditions in easy-to-read language. Many of the browsable topics feature interactive tutorials. The site is available in Spanish and English and appropriate for people with limited reading skills.
Cañada College Resources
ESL Department
Learn more about Cañada College's English as a Second Language Program.
Translation Tools
Babelfish
Babelfish is an easy to use online service that will instantly translate text and websites into a variety of different languages. Remember, this service is not perfect, but it should help!
Online Learning Resources
Centre de Linguistique Appliquee
List of useful links for ESL teachers and students. About.com English Listening Quizzes
Listening quizzes for a range of learning levels. Sounds of English
Links to video clips, exercises and pronunciation lessons.
English Listening Language Lab Online
Slideshow clips, exercises and pronunciation lessons.
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