ESL Web Directory

A reference of punctuation errors, and how to avoid them.

Help for learning and writing English. We have many different materials for English as a Second Language (ESL) students and teachers, which include resource pages, handouts, and exercises. You can also get printer-friendly and Adobe PDF versions of these handouts and exercises in our printer-friendly handouts section. You can also get a printer friendly web page or PDF version of each handout or exercise by clicking the links on each page. Over 60 other handouts and exercises concerning grammar are also available in our grammar handouts section.

Style geeks might want to check out the Chicago Manual FAQ (and not so FAQ), run by the manuscript editing department at the University of Chicago Press. With witty and informative answers to all sorts of questions, it's one of the more entertaining writing resources on the web.

You do not have to be a wizard to learn to write excellent five-paragraph essays. You do need some basic skill and practice. At this site, you will find the information you need to learn how to write the essay as well as some writing prompts to help you develop skill.

Creative writing discovery workshops for emotional healing, physical well-being, personal development and self growth. Release and expand your personal and creative potential through writing.

New Zealand's plain English writing specialists

You know what it's like, don't you? You sit down at your desk to write something, and you know exactly what you want to say, but somewhere, on the journey from the brain to the page, the message gets lost ...

Writing advice and services for aspiring fiction authors. Especially aimed at the science fiction and fantasy genres. Learn how to develop characters, use viewpoint and perfect your prose.

Outside of the body of your letter no punctuation is necessary, except for the comma after the salutation ("Dear X,") and after "Yours faithfully,". Align the address against the right hand margin or in a block with each new line starting directly under the one above.

On this web site, you can find information about the Writing Program and the courses and services that we offer. We also have a large body of resources for writers.

How to write a good book review, broken down into steps

Provides useful college writing tips for students. Features free articles on academic writing.

Writing articles and resources; how to write; how to get published.

An online community for Writers of all interests.

How to write opinion and argument essays for TOEFL, IELTS, and other English and EFL exams and tests.