• Book Lists

    3 Books ESL Students Should Read

    At American English Language School, we know that learning English happens in and out of the classroom. One way we like to encourage our students to practice their English is by reading books. This will also allow them to learn the social situations of our country as well as some slang or vocabulary practice they might not get to experience in their classroom. Here is a list of three English books for ESL learners to try.  Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom This beautifully written book is the story of a man watching his professor and mentor waste a way to disease. Through this experience the main character gets to…

  • Book Lists

    3 Books ESL Students Should Read

    Reading is such a key thing for any person to do and it is a wonderful way for a language student to practice their English outside of the classroom. Here is a list of three English books for ESL learners to try.  Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi  This beautifully illustrated and written book is the story of the author’s childhood living in Tehran, Iran. The book is a graphic novel, which allows students of all different English levels to read and enjoy this book.  The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros This book is a short novel that tells the story of Esperanza Cordero who…