Resources

Listening/Speaking

TED Talks
Inspiring talks by experts in many fields. You can read the transcript while watching and listening to the speaker.  Click on the transcript to hear specific sections of the talk.

Meetup
Meet and talk with people who share your interests.

Netflix
Online movie rentals.

Pratt Writing and Tutorial Center
Make an appointment for weekly one-hour speaking meetings with a native speaker.  Free! In North Hall.

Pronunciation

Rachel's English
Helpful videos focusing on American English pronunciation.

Grammar 

TESOL-direct 
Guide to English Grammar

Grammar Bytes
Explanations, exercises, presentations, videos, and more.

Grammarist
Easy to use site with sections on usage, words, phrases, spelling, grammar, and style. 

Sheppard Software
Grammar and word games

Understanding and Using English Grammar (text book)
High Intermediate/Advanced
Intermediate


Writing 

Pratt Writing and Tutorial Center
Make an appointment and have a tutor help you weekly with writing.  Free! In North Hall.

Purdue Owl
A useful site for academic writing from the writing lab at Purdue University.

Words to Use
Lists of vocabulary organized by subject and part of speech.
 
The Write Practice
A blog that gives great ideas on how to improve your writing.

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