E.S.L. (English as a Second Language) Program at SUNY Plattsburgh - English Bridge Program Book List

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English Bridge Program Book List

ESL090, Writing

• The Process of Paragraph Writing, 2^nd edition, Joy Reid
• Keys for Writers: A Brief Handbook, 3^rd edition

ESL092, Grammar-Editing

• Focus on Grammar: A High-Intermediate Course for Reference and Practice, Student Book A, 2^nd edition, Marjorie Fuchs & Margaret Bonner

ESL094, Listening

• Contemporary Topics 3 (Advanced), 2^nd edition, David Beglar and Neil Murray
• Impact Listening 3, Kenton Harsch and Kate Wolfe-Quintero

ESL096, Conversational English

• Strategies in Speaking, Michael Rost
• Well Said, 2^nd edition, Linda Grant

ESL098, Reading

• Developing Reading Skills, Intermediate 1, 2^nd edition, L. Markstein & L. Hirasawa
• Penguin Readers, Seven, Anthony Bruno
• Strategies for Success: A Practical Guide to Learning English, H. Douglas Brown
• Longman Advanced American Dictionary, paperback with CD-ROM

ESL102, Advanced Grammar-Edition

• Understanding and Using English Grammar, 3^rd edition, Betty Azar

ESL104, Advanced Listening

• Learn to Listen, Listen to Learn: Academic Listening and Note-Taking 2^nd edition, Roni Lebauer
• Focus on American Culture, Elizabeth Henly

ESL106, Advanced Conversational English

• Speech Communication Made Simple: A Multicultural Perspective, 2^nd edition, Paulette Dale & James Wolf

ESL108, Advanced Reading

• Bridging the Gap: College Reading, 7th edition, Brenda Smith
• Longman Advanced American Dictionary, paperback with CD-ROM

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If you would like more information about the E.S.L. English Bridge Progam, please contact

Dr. Steve Gras, Coordinator
Office: Learning Center, Feinberg 103
Phone: (518) 564-2262
E-mail: steven.gras@plattsburgh.edu

Vickie Ellis
Secretary
Office: Learning Center, Feinberg 103
Phone: (518) 564-2612
E-mail: vickie.ellis@plattsburgh.edu