ESL (English as a Second Language)
Starting an ESL ministry at your church
How to start an ESL outreach ministry at your church
A guide written by Cort & Karen Miller of Central Church in the Nazarene in Shawnee, KS. This is the best and most useful resource for those interested in beginning a church ESL ministry.
Starting an ESL school at your church
Short list of advice from Presbyterian Church in America.
ICCT Learnernotes - Planning for Success in Language Learning
From Wheaton ICCT, notes for those undertaking learning a new language; the information is very helpful for those teaching it as well.
ICCT - Preparing for an ESL/EFL Teaching Ministry
Discusses preparation required before teaching ESL.
ESL Resources
Adult Education ESL Teachers Guide
Free online book about teaching ESL, including general orientation, beginning and intermediate lessons, and teaching ESL to non-literate adults.
Thompson Language Center
A wonderful collection of down-to-earth articles about English as a language, and the challenges of learning and teaching it.
ESL Resource Center
Resources & teaching ideas.
Free ESL printables for teachers
Flash cards, games, worksheets.
ESL Lesson Plans and Resources
A wide variety of links from California State U. - Northridge.
Real English
A rare, simple site where everything is free and free-access. Just great original video and thoughtful English lessons for students and teachers.
Dave's ESL Cafe
A kind of online clearinghouse for ESL teaching jobs, resources, and advice.
Tips on Teaching ESL Students to Write Well
From the U. of North Carolina writing department; mostly geared toward writing academic papers, but the pointers will apply to all non-native English writers.
Compassionate Ministry Centers with ESL classes