The Library’s Welcome Center collections hold books, movies and kits that share dynamic stories and information. Featured films from around the world and information about citizenship and language learning aim to share a message of welcome to immigrants, visitors and newcomers to Pittsburgh.
I gathered the top circulating book titles in the Welcome Center collections at CLP – Main and CLP – Squirrel Hill, as I am always curious about what is popular in our collections. You can access these top circulating titles in the Library’s print collection and you can find similar titles in digital collections by using the access points outlined below!
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This book for English as a Second Language students covers all the fundamentals of English grammar and usage, including parts of speech and typical verb patterns in sentences. The book also features summary grammar rules, illustrative word charts and brief tests with answers to help students gauge their progress.
This book emphasizes practical use of written and spoken American-style English, rather than theory. Short quizzes for self-testing appear throughout the text; answers are given at the back of the book.
Outlines hundreds of useful words that help build skills and confidence. This title also teaches how to rapidly analyze new words and incorporate them into vocabulary.
This title gives beginner English learners easy access to the vocabulary, grammar and functions of English as it is actually used in a comprehensive range of social situations. You can also check out this title as eBook on Hoopla.
Move beyond the basics and master the subtleties of English grammar. You can also check out this title as eBook on OverDrive/Libby.