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When English is not your first or native language, you may sometimes be called an "English Language Learner" (ELL) or "English as a Second Language" (ESL) student. Writing in English may present special challenges if you are learning the language. Some languages, for instance, do not use articles ("a," "an," and "the"), and it can be difficult to decide when to use them in English. The Learning Commons is here to help through online resources or through tutoring services.
If your first language is Spanish, you can find resources on the Recursos para Hispanohablantes tab of the LearningExpress Library.
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This database is useful for anyone needing prep and/or practice for exams, including GED, ACT, GRE, and the US Citizenship test, or occupational certification exam prep for careers in nursing and allied health, military, law enforcement, education and various trades. You will need to create a free account to use LearningExpress Library.
There are excellent resources for learning grammar online including teachers on YouTube. These instructors break down different grammatical concepts in easy to understand ways. Below is one example of a grammar lesson from YouTube:
