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Updated April 3, 2008
   
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Miscellaneous ESL Resources

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AforESL.org:

  • Activities for ESL Students: Require a JavaScript-enabled browser or a browser with the Flash plugin installed.
  • ESL Students Self Study Quizzes: The HTML-only version of quizzes on the AforESL site (for those who are using portable devices or computers that cannot use the Flash plugin or do not support JavaScript.)

Business English: "One-stop source for Business English. Our content was created by people with many years of corporate experience - people who actually use Business English on an everyday basis, so you know that you'll get the best, most accurate business vocabulary, phrases, expressions, and jargon." Content is divided by topic, including accounting, sales and marketing, project management, interviews, information technology (IT), and more." 04/03/08

Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL): Lots of demos at this site illustrate various ways of using new technologies to deliver CALL modules and Interactive ESL/EFL Activities. 05/02/01

Dave's ESL Cafe: "The internet's meeting place for ESL and EFL teachers & students from around the world." 10/29/06

English-Zone.com: "The best English-Learner's site on the 'net." 10/29/06

ESL students - Self-Study Quizzes: "This web site has over 1,000 activities to help you study English as a Second Language." 11/20/01

ESL-PDF.com: "One-stop source for ESL grammar and vocabulary handouts and worksheets. Our content was created by people with many years of teaching experience - so you know that you'll get handouts that adhere to high-quality standards. ...All of the worksheets are in PDF format and are arranged by category (verb tenses, articles, prepositions, etc.)" 04/03/08

Guide to Grammar & Writing: Excellent and extensive.

Learn English Feel Good.com: ESL portal with free English grammar and vocabulary exercises, printable worksheets, video-based exercises, lists of American idioms and phrasal verbs, and much more. "Your one stop site for free ESL resources. Whether you're studying English, or looking to download free worksheets/handouts for class, this website will provide you with the resources that you need. ...Whether your level is Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced, you'll find what you need to help you speak and write better English. Don't miss our video-based exercises - a great way to practice listening comprehension." 04/03/08

Phrase Finder: The meanings of idioms phrases, sayings. As well as an alphabetized index and a search engine, they're categorized under headings like Shakespeare's sayings, biblical, nautical, proverbs, euphemisms, the body, nonsense/fallacies, etc. There's also a discussion forum, a Phrases Thesaurus (kewl idea!), phrase quizzes, most-popular phrase links, 'a phrase a week'. If you're into words and phrases, this is a fun site! 3/9/07

UsingEnglish.com: This site is very rich with English Language and ESL resources! "...designed to have something for everyone with an interest in English including language teachers, students, learners and academics. Browse our Glossary of Terms, join our busy forums, download our free language software, read our articles and teacher handouts, and find useful links and information on English here." 11/10/04

Weblogs in ESL/EFL Classes ~ Evo2005: "This Yahoo group will act as a communication support tool for a six-week course online workshop in the use of weblogs in English Language Teaching. It targets teachers with some Internet skills who are interested in using blogs with their classes or as a reflective tool." 12/031/04


Podcast sites

  • English Idioms and Slang (formerly the Daily Idiom)
  • TOEFL® Podcast – Center for Educational Development
  • ESL Podcast – Center for Educational Development
  • English through Stories – Center for Educational Development
  • ESL using Archie Comics: Each comic comes with a Learning Guide that has a complete transcript of the lesson including a glossary, sample sentences, comprehension questions and cultural notes. "My name is PatC. I am a former middle school science teacher who now works for Archie Comics. I wanted to let you know about the ESL podcast I am producing on the Archie site. The podcast started out as something for students that I teach once a week (an ESL class) but I am having so much fun doing the podcasts that I am making them available for free to others." 07/31/06

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