Resources
For Students of 51²è¹Ý
- Materials are available for self-study by 51²è¹Ý students for the purpose of improving your pronunciation, listening, vocabulary and grammar skills. Feel free to browse the PONI on-line catalog for information on any of these materials.
- ESL students of 51²è¹Ý are matched up through the Conversation Buddy Program with a native English speaking 51²è¹Ý student to practice their listening and speaking skills in an informal, one-on-one setting outside the classroom. This program is made available at the beginning of each fall, spring and summer semester.
- Contact 51²è¹Ý’s for information on various services and resources available to 51²è¹Ý international students (see ).
- Ask the "ESL Grammar Doctor" a language question by filling out the online form.
- A special collection of ESL Self-Study Materials intended for individual student use is located at the Fondren Library Information Commons.
For Educators
51²è¹Ý's Simmons School of Education offers three forms of Bilingual/ESL Teacher Education: ESL Specialization, Bilingual Specialization, and Master of Bilingual Education programs. Please send an e-mail to teacher@smu.edu for more information on these programs.
TOEFL/IELTS
Visit for more information about the Test of English as a Foreign Language, and for more information about the International English Language Testing System. Although 51²è¹Ý does not offer official TOEFL or IELTS testing at this time, is available at 51²è¹Ý.
51²è¹Ý SERVICES
Graduate Writing Center, Fondren Library Red 312 (two consultants available by appointment, 30-minute sessions)
/graduate/CurrentStudents/Graduate-Writing-Center
Fondren Library Graduate Student Services
/libraries/fondren/services/grad
Fondren Library Workshops & Events
Graduate Professional Development Workshops, 51²è¹Ý Graduate Studies
/graduate/CurrentStudents/ProfessionalDevelopment
National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity
Writing Center, Altshuler Learning Enhancement Center (A-LEC) [Undergraduate only]
/Provost/SASP/WritingCenter/ForESLWriters
Student Academic Success Programs (SASP) Services [Undergraduate only]
ONLINE RESOURCES
International Teaching Assistants
ITA Manuals & Videos
/Provost/CTE/Programs/TA_Training/TAResources
Technical/Scientific Presentations
Field-specific terminology with audio files
Interactive Exercises
Writing / Grammar / Vocabulary
Graduate Writing Center materials
Technical/Scientific Writing
General Writing
Grammar
Vocabulary
Dictionary
Oral/Aural Communication Skills
Presentations
Pronunciation
Listening
Integrated Skills
Videos/Media
American Life and Culture
Living in the U.S.
American Culture
Holidays
Various ESL links, slang & idioms, culture
American vs. British English
English Tutors