English Resources
Explore the resources that the IEP and NC State offer its international students. Check back frequently for new content!
Language Skills
Writing
Pronunciation
- Pronunciation practice with helpful videos
- Voice of America’s Pronunciation Guide to Names and Places in the News
Listening and Note-Taking
- Ted Talks
- Ted Ed Lessons
- Improving Listening Skills
- Basic Listening Exercises
- Listening Comprehension Videos
- Scientific American One-Minute Podcasts
- NPR Podcasts
- Abbreviations and Symbols for Faster Note-Taking
Grammar
- Language Notes by Wordsmyth
- Grammar Explanations for ESL Students
- Grammarly Handbook
- English Grammar Lessons
- Perfect English Grammar Exercises
- English Grammar Games
Vocabulary
Reading
Other Academic Skills
Time Management Strategies
- Time Scheduling Strategies
- Where does time go? Calculate how you spend your time during a typical week
- Taking Charge of Time: Strategies for Increasing Productivity
- Taking Charge of Time Handout
Study Skills
- NC State’s – Academic Success Center
- Study Skills checklist – how do you measure up?
- Study and Success Strategies