Research Guides: TESL: Teaching English as a Second Language: Articles

Finding articles in Databases

Remember that if you are not on campus, you'll have to login in order to access these databases.

ERIC This link opens in a new window
A large education database that provides access to journal articles, dissertations, conference proceedings/papers, and unpublished research reports. Try some of these subjects to begin with:

English (Second Language)
English Language Learners
English for Academic Purposes
English for Special Purposes
Vocational English (Second Language)
Limited English Speaking
Second Language Instruction
Second language Learning
PsycINFO This link opens in a new window
Includes citations and full text of journal articles, book chapters, dissertations and technical reports. This database is a good source of information on the cognitive and psychological aspects of second language acquisition. Try some of these subjects in PsycINFO:

Foreign Language Education
Foreign Language Learning
English as a Second Language
Language Development
Computer Assisted Language Learning
CBCA Complete This link opens in a new window
A general article index that covers all Canadian aspects of education, teaching and learning. Includes articles on bilingualism, language acquisition, teacher education and other topics. Try the following terms in this database:

English as a Second Language
TESL
ESL
TESOL
Second Language Instruction
Second Language Teachers
Multicultural Education
Sociocultural Influences
Canadian Newsstream This link opens in a new window
A newspaper database that includes the full text of articles from major Canadian daily newspapers and some community newspapers.
Vancouver Sun (1912-2010) This link opens in a new window
Full-text coverage of the Vancouver Sun newspaper from its inception in 1912 to 2010. Contains full-page images of each issue.

Online TESL Journals

TESL Canada Journal
A refereed journal for researchers and teachers of ESL.

TESL E-J
An internationally recognized refereed journal and source of ESL and EFL information.

The Internet TESL Journal
Articles, research papers, lessons plans, classroom handouts, teaching ideas & useful links.

Language & Literacy: A Canadian Education E-Journal
"For educators interested in a broad range of literacy issues encompassing research and teaching in multimedia, print and oracy."

ELT Journal
"This journal links the everyday concerns of practitioners with insights gained from related academic disciplines such as applied linguistics, education, psychology, and sociology." (NOTE: Requires a current Douglas College Library login to access from off campus.)