Texas State Intensive English (TSIE): Databases/Articles

Reference material that includes Dictionaries are available:

• Credo
• Oxford Language
• Oxford Reference
• Regional Dictionary
• Slang Dictionaries
• Thesauri

Thesaurus.com
Merriam-Webster Dictionary

The Alkek Library offers Language Learning Media material on the 3rd floor of the Library and Audiobooks on CD.

TOEFL:  To practice your language skills, try our language databases that offer practice tests for the TOEFL.

LearningExpress
An interactive online learning platform featuring over 770 practice tests, tutorials, and eBooks including practice exams for the TOEFL. Also includes Computer skill tutorials, workplace skills improvement, US citizenship and more.

• Click on College Admissions Test Preparation, then Prepare for the TOEFL iBT® and IELTS™ Tests
• Under College Center Plus, you'll find modules for Grammar, Writing, and Reading Skills

IELTS:  Our Language Testing databases do not cover the IELTS but practice resources can be found on the web:

Self-access.com
Free practice exercises and helpful tips for the listening, reading, and writing sections of IELTS

IELTS Practice Test
Free practice tests for listening, reading, writing, and speaking sections of IELTS. The IELTS Band Score Calculator converts these test scores into IELTS Band scores.

British Council IELTS
Descriptions, tips, and practice tasks for listening, reading, writing, and speaking sections of IELTS

ELC IELTS Practice Tasks
Descriptions, tips, and practice tasks and tests for listening, reading, writing, and speaking sections of IELT.

BBC Language Learning