Introduction

This guide lists resources on English as a second language (ESL) and related topics including ESL teaching methods research on teaching and learning ESL; as well as English language dictionaries and grammar books. Most of the items listed in this guide are books, periodicals, and electronic resources (subscription databases and external websites). The physical materials which are highlighted are primarily in the Library's general collections and can be requested in the Main Reading Room. For further information on the Library's other reading rooms, see the "Using the Library of Congress" section of this guide.

Preface from The English Grammar. Made By Ben. Iohnson. England [city of printing not known], 1640. English Printing Collection. Library of Congress Rare Book and Special Collection Division.

Bernard Gotfryd, photographer. [Students learning English]. 1982. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.

Russell Lee, photographer. Spanish-American girl who is learning English with the aid of blackboard instruction. Chamisal, New Mexico. 1940. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.

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Introduction

Preface from The English Grammar. Made By Ben. Iohnson. England [city of printing not known], 1640. English Printing Collection. Library of Congress Rare Book and Special Collection Division.

Bernard Gotfryd, photographer. [Students learning English]. 1982. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.

Russell Lee, photographer. Spanish-American girl who is learning English with the aid of blackboard instruction. Chamisal, New Mexico. 1940. Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division.