The library has a variety of print and eBooks that can help you improve your English. One example is:
Concise Dictionary of Engineering: A Guide to the Language of Engineering by
This essential reference defines the principle and most commonly used terms found in engineering documents and drawings across multiple disciplines and explains them in plain, unambiguous English. Concise Dictionary of Engineering: A Guide to the Language of Engineering also distinguishes how some terms take on different meanings in different engineering contexts--critical knowledge when working on collaborative projects with diverse elements and colleagues. Based on an edition developed for researchers and technicians at Lockheed Martin, each entry in this volume is written in clear, everyday English without confusing jargon and "techno-speak." The book is ideal for students, professional engineers, industrial personnel, managers and anyone else who requires a solid understanding of the language of engineers.
The library also provides access to online dictionaries, multimedia, and databases with English language content:
The New York Public Library has put together a list of free websites that you can use to practice your English at home.
