ESL Resources

For Students
    USALearns.org: An excellent free site for adults to learn English and improve basic reading, writing,
    speaking and life skills.  USALearns contains easy-to-understand directions and free instructional
    materials students can use on their own or with a tutor.

    Longman Dictionary of American English  Search any word using the power of the Longman Dictionary
    of Contemporary English. The quickest and easiest way to look up any word while you are working on
    the web. {www.ldoceonline.com/}

    Common Errors in English. This site simply and entertainingly explains a number of common spelling
    and usage errors in English. It was developed by Paul Brians, Professor of English at Washington
    State University in Pullman, Washington.


    Dave's ESL Café  One of the most popular ESL web sites out there.  Idioms, recipes, and quotations
    from other cultures, quizzes to test knowledge, and useful links. (www.eslcafe.com)

    English Basic   Grammar worksheets, by the dozen.  (www.rhlschool.com/english.htm)

    BBC World Service – Learning English Up-to-date news stories and information. New words are
    boldfaced and defined in articles; also there is learner-to-learner chat, audio and video available for
    listening practice.  http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/index.shtml

    Everything ESL Lesson plans, teaching tips, and resources for all levels of ESL.


    RepeatAfterUs is an award-winning online library with a huge collection of copyright-free English texts
    and scripted recordings. You can read and listen to the collection which includes selections from great
    literature including poetry, fiction and non-fiction prose, nursery rhymes and famous quotes.

For Tutors

    Web Based Lesson Plans for Adult ESOL: Lesson Plans for Adult ESOL written by classroom teachers
    in Palm Beach County "designed to be used as a starting point or spring board for the delivery of
    good sound instruction. They are specifically designed so that teachers can add their own ideas and
    activities to enhance the basic lessons."


    Adult Education ESL Teacher's Guide:  Designed for adults, the lessons and activities include:
    Beginning ESL Lessons and Accompanying Teacher Training Modules; Intermediate ESL Lessons
    and Accompanying Teacher Training Modules; and Teaching Non-Literate Adults. All materials and
    worksheets are provided.

    ESL Flow  Lesson plans on everyday activities, including basic greetings, telephone communication,
    time and money, transportation and travel, and much more. (www.eslflow.com)

    Harnessing Technology To Teach ESOl: This website help ESOL adult literacy education teachers
    and learners to use computers, television, audio and video cassettes, and other electronic technology
    to help solve learning and instructional problems.  There are also resources for ABE and GED.


    Internet TESL Journal  Online journal for teachers of English as a Second language with advice on
    lessons, teaching techniques, and activities for ESL students.

    Puzzlemaker:  Create your own crosswords, jumbles, and word searches.  Just choose your favorite
    puzzle type, enter the words to be used, and a complete puzzle is instantly created.  There are also
    vocabulary word lists on specific topics, such as holidays, to get you started.  (http://puzzlemaker.
    school.discovery.com/)

    Learning Resources: The Learning Resources website utilizes current and past CNN San Francisco
    news stories. The website is interactive, providing comprehension and other exercises related to each
    story for the student. (http://www.literacynet.org/cnnsf/)

    UK National Curricula for ESOL, Literacy and Numeracy, with associated material and  support for
    teachers, including the competencies for each skill at each level.  As well, a significant number of
    resources for working with people with a range of disabilities.  
    Other sites include:
    UK National Curricula for Literacy
    UK National Curricula for Numeracy

    NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR LITERACY: Fact about English as a Second Language Literacy.  This is a
    fantastic site with Literacy Facts about English as a Second Language in the United States including
    literacy levels of the Foreign-born Population and Speakers of English as a Second Language in the
    U.S. and Adult Participation in ESL Programs.
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