This guide is tailored for ESL students, offering insights into utilizing the library effectively and accessing materials. It provides a multitude of online resources aimed at enhancing your English proficiency.
The tabs at the top will navigate you through the various resources available. If you need further assistance, please use the "Ask a Librarian" option on the left side of this guide. This chat service lets you communicate directly with El Camino College (ECC) librarians.
Library Basics: Learn to check out materials, browse the shelves, and become familiar with common library vocabulary.
ESL Reading Resources: Our collection includes English and foreign-language dictionaries, thesauruses, grammar books, vocabulary builders, easy readers, and general interest books on a wide range of topics. We also offer a variety of print magazines, journals, and newspapers. Additionally, many thousands more are accessible through the library's databases.
ESL Writing Resources: Contain everything that helps you sharpen your writing skills.
ESL Listening/ Speaking Resources: This includes ESL websites to aid your English language learning, from listening comprehension to pronunciation.
ESL Tools: They provide additional ways to practice listening, speaking, and comprehension skills.
