Center for the Global Learner (CGL)
- Center for the Global LearnerDurham Tech's The Center for the Global Learner (CGL) creates equity and celebrates diversity by promoting language empowerment, global engagement, and intercultural understanding.
CGL also offers customized tutoring for English-learners. Contact cgl@durhamtech.edu for more information.
Transparent Language
Durham Tech students and staff have access to the language-learning app Transparent Language, which is also available as a website or smartphone app to practice on the go!
Language Learning Databases
- PrepSTEP: Core English SkillsPrepSTEP offers structured lessons and quizzes on gaining English language skills
- PrepSTEP: Prepare for the TOEFL iBT® and IELTS™ TestsPrepSTEP offers guided quizzes to common language exams such as TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
- PrepSTEP: Recursos para hispanohablantesRecursos para hispanohablantes is a part of LearningExpress Library dedicated to Spanish language speakers offering GED, American citizenship test preparation and other tools
ESL Video Resources
These video resources provided by library databases can help in the development of life-long English Language skills. Students may need to enter their Durham Tech student account information to access these resources from home.
- English at WorkThese groundbreaking programs combine psychology, linguistics and instructional design to engage learners through amusing situations, entertaining characters, interesting conversations, authentic language, strong storylines, high quality production, and practical, graded activities. These English as a Second Language (ESL) videos are idea for self-study or group lessons at work, school, college or university. Have fun learning English as it is REALLY spoken!
- Can Do EnglishCan Do English—ELL is a 10 part English-learning series.