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Help with Translations

You can also view this Glossary of Library Terms (275KB .pdf) that includes frequently used library terms translated into Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, & Spanish, as well as this list of Library Definitions (48KB .pdf) that explains what each term means. Both documents are borrowed from the Association of College & Research Libraries website.

Library Resources for English Language Learners (ESL / ELL)

Improve your English skills online with Mango Languages. You'll need your Miami Unique ID & password to connect to the site from off-campus. By creating a Mango account, you'll be able to work through a variety of learning exercises at the pace you need.

The resources below are available for checkout from Rentschler Library:
• Basic English
• Improve your English: English in Everyday Life
• English Vocabulary for Beginning ESL Learners
• English Grammar for ESL Learners
• Intermediate English Grammar for ESL Learners
• McGraw-Hill's Essential ESL Grammar: A Handbook for Intermediate & Advanced ESL Students
• McGraw-Hill's Conversational American English: The Illustrated Guide to the Everyday Expressions of American English
• Pronounce it Perfectly in English (Audio CD)
• Speak English Like an American: You already Speak English--Now Speak it even Better! (Book & CD set)
• Oxford Dictionary of English Idioms (Online Book; Requires Miami Unique ID & Password to Connect)

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Pronounciation & Grammar Online

• English Pronounciation Podcasts: Wide range of topics, including how Americans speak English, long & short vowels, sentence structure, etc.
• TalkEnglish.com on Pronounciation: Explanations, instructions, and audio files to help you pronounce sounds of letters correctly.
• Guide to Grammar & Writing: Organized by level & skill, Grammar Guide includes Word & Sentence Structure & Essay / Research Paper.
• BBC Skillwise: Practical Literacy Skills including Sentence Structure, Word Grammar, & Reading/Writing.

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Top Library Links for International Students

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Top Miami University Links

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