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Language Databases at RCC

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Books @ RCC

The American Way of Writing by Steven D. Stark
Call Number: PE 1408 .S6855 2019
ISBN: 9781440871368
Publication Date: 2019-08-28
This book explains the uniquely American cultural references that appear in American English for students and professionals to increase their written command of the language.
Better Sentence Writing in 30 Minutes a Day by Dianna Campbell
Call Number: PE 1441 .C27 1995
ISBN: 9781564142030
Publication Date: 1995-08-15
Essentials of English Grammar by L. Sue Baugh
Call Number: PE 1112 .B38 2005
ISBN: 0071457089
Publication Date: 2005-07-15
Clear, concise, and packed with lively examples, Essentials of English Grammar, Third Edition , fills you in on general usage rules for parts of speech, punctuation, capitalization, abbreviations, numbers, word division, spelling, commonly confused words, and much more.
Improve Your Writing Book by Pamela Rice Hahn
Call Number: PE 1408 .H29 2008
ISBN: 9781598695106
Publication Date: 2008-06-01

Internet ESL Resources for Students

Practice your English with free interactive listening lessons, reading exercises, quizzes and games.

USA Learns has four English courses to help you learn beginning and intermediate English. The courses include videos and interactive learning activities to help you practice and improve your English skills in listening comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, spelling, pronunciation, reading, writing, speaking and life skills.

Includes a list of websites will help you continue your English education online.

The exercises in this category cover a wide range of topics, but have been designed for second language writers of a variety of proficiency levels.