ESOL
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(ESOL) English for Speakers of Other Languages Resources
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Gateways to the internet
About.com: English as Second Language - Offers original articles and features about English as second language, plus annotated links to selected relevant Internet resources, compiled by a subject specialist, a subject-specific bulletin board, and details of related news and events. Topics include bilingual education, computer assisted language learning, ESL software, grammar, pronunciation, reference sources and teacher training.
Blue Web'n Learning Sites Library - Set of links to a large collection of activities, tutorials, lesson plans, projects and tools aimed at the educational sector. Broad subject categories include arts, business, English, foreign language, health and physical education, history and social studies, mathematics, science, technology, vocational education, education, and community interest.
English Country School Information for Teachers of EFL / ESL - A British Council recognised English language summer school in England for children and teenagers. English lessons are combined with a programme of sports, crafts, social events and excursions.
ESLdirectory - Searchable directory of English as a Second Language Programs in operation worldwide. The newest and most popular programs are highlighted.
eViews - Subscription based educational resource for English students keen to maintain or improve their level of comprehension. Weekly interviews are available in text and audio format to enhance understanding, together with lingual exercises, a glossary of terms, and lesson plans for teachers. An archive of material is provided in a range of accents, and subscription is required.
Test of English as a Foreign Language - Sample test to evaluate the English proficiency of individuals whose native language is not English. Most people who take the TOEFL test are planning to study at colleges and universities in United States or Canada.
Online journals
Cambridge Dictionaries Online - (Online access to Cambridge International dictionaries of English, American English, Idioms and Phrasal Verbs)
Cambridge EFL online - (Web site of the University of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate, EFL Division. Full information on all of the Cambridge EFL examinations and tests)
E-Resources Available through Athens
Census
Data
CrossFire self-teach modules
(MIMAS)
Economic
and Social Data Service
Education
Media Online
ESDS
International
SCRAN
Thomson
Gale Databases
TV
Times Project 1955-1985
ZETOC-(Bl
index of articles)
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ESOL topics
Grammar
IELTS
Listening
Pronunciation
Reading
Speaking
Spelling
Vocabulary
Writing
Grammar
About.com: English as Second Language - Offers original articles and features about English as second language, plus annotated links to selected relevant Internet resources, compiled by a subject specialist, a subject-specific bulletin board, and details of related news and events. Topics include bilingual education, computer assisted language learning, ESL software, grammar, pronunciation, reference sources and teacher training.
Basic Cozy English Grammar Course - Exceptionally well-produced video series to assist all students with the logic of understanding of English grammar.
DEN Online English Grammar - Enables you to look up a range of grammatical functions eg nouns adverbs. Gives clear examples and explanations. Practice pages.
english @ home - An English grammar guide for native and non-native speakers.
English Club - Contains lessons in grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary as well as tasks in English speaking, listening, reading and writing.
English Zone - Designed to help students with their writing and research. Contains practise exercises for grammar, vocabulary, spelling and conversation.
ESL Discussion Center - Get teacher's help 24 hours a day on grammar (and other ESL- related) questions.
Grammar - This site is for EGGs (Enlightened Grammar Geeks) - lots of comments and articles about grammar, and links to other sites.
Grammar, Punctuation and Capitalisation - Grammar, Punctuation and Capitalisation.
Internet Grammar of English - An online course in English grammar written primarily for university undergraduates. It should be useful to everyone who is interested in the English language. Internet Grammar of English does not assume any prior knowledge of grammar.
Language and Learning Awareness - Topics include: accent and dialect; jargon and slang; spoken and written; grammar. Sensible explanations, examples and tasks. Split into units with useful summaries. Easy to navigate. Leaning towards EFL, so good on grammar.
Lydbury English Centre - English Grammar Clinic. Business and professional training in English is just one of the programs offered. Print out a brochure and application form from the Web.
Online English Grammar by Anthony Hughes - Thorough writing reference, this guide describes correct English grammar. Search table of contents, part of speech or keyword.
Self-Study Quizzes - Contains quizzes , practice of grammar, homonyms, phrasal verbs, vocabulary and many more.
IELTS
IELTS General Information
Cambridge EFL - Information on all the Cambridge EFL examinations and tests.
Gouk.com - FREE Internet resource for visitors to the U.K.
IELTS - International English Language Testing System - IELTS headquarters.
IELTS for Chinese students - IELTS information (in Chinese).
Resources in Language Testing - Language Tester's Guide to Cyberspace - Language Testing Information.
IELTS Help and Advice
About.com: English as Second Language - Offers original articles and features about English as second language, plus annotated links to selected relevant Internet resources, compiled by a subject specialist, a subject-specific bulletin board, and details of related news and events. Topics include bilingual education, computer assisted language learning, ESL software, grammar, pronunciation, reference sources and teacher training.
Dave's ESL Cafe Help Center - Dave' Sperling's ESL question page.
EFL and ESL Resources - Another good ESL resource links page.
English as a Second Language - ESL resource links by Rong-Chang Li.
Englishtown.com - All-inclusive English help website.
English Exercises Online - English exercises online.
ESL Partyland - Forums in English - cool (so they say).
Taking the IELTS Test - Luca Ferrini, an Italian student, offers practical advice on the IELTS test from his specially dedicated website.
University of Glasgow EFL links - Useful gateway providing links to reading, writing and grammar sites. The links also include general information for EFL students and teachers.
ELTS Quizzes
Aardvark's English Forum .com - Resources for Students and Teachers of English [ESL/EFL] - Interactive English exercises.
Embassy CES - English Language Training Worldwide - English language exercises.
English Exercises Online - English exercises online.
Englishlearner.com - English Lessons and Tests - English tests online by Elek Mathe.
Englishjet.com - the English Learning Solution - Discover your English level online.
Interesting Things for ESL Students - Quizzes and many things to do in English.
Self-Study Quizzes for ESL Students - Self-study quizzes for ESL students.
Test your English - Free English test Written by the Colchester English Study Centre.
IELTS Test Centres
IELTS Test Centres - IELTS Test Centres - worldwide.
Listening
About.com - English as a Second Language: Listening - Listening resources from About.com.
BBC Worldservice - Site contains audio and video clips of current news.
The English Listening Lounge - For learners, recordings (Real Audio format) of English speakers.
Pronunciation
About.com - English as a Second Language: Pronunciation - Pronunciation resources from About.com.
Fonetiks.org - the Online Language Laboratory - Phonetic sounds in 7 varieties of English and in many other languages - amazing!
International Phonetic Association - The International Phonetic Association.
Reading
11 Rules of Writing - This site is a concise guide to some of the most commonly violated rules of writing, grammar, and punctuation. It is intended for all writers as an aid in the learning and refining of writing skills.
About.com - English as a Second Language: Reading - Reading resources from About.com.
Arts and Letters Daily - Up-to-date articles, essays, opinions, books and news from the world of the Arts.
Learn English - The British Council website. Includes stories, poems, online dictionaries and vocabulary practice.
Learning English -BBC World Service - Learning English resources on the web.
SciTech Daily Review - Features, opinions, articles, news and books from the world of science and technology.
Speaking
About.com - English as a Second Language - Offers original articles and features about English as second language, plus annotated links to selected relevant Internet resources, compiled by a subject specialist, a subject-specific bulletin board, and details of related news and events. Topics include bilingual education, computer assisted language learning, ESL software, grammar, pronunciation, reference sources and teacher training.
The English Listening Lounge - For learners, recordings (Real Audio format) of English speakers.
Spelling
Spelling Test - 50 commonly misspelled words (and tips).
Vocabulary
About.com - English as a Second Language: Vocabulary - Vocabulary resources from About.com.
English Zone - Designed to help students with their writing and research. Contains practise exercises for grammar, vocabulary, spelling and conversation.
Self-Study Quizzes - Contains quizzes, practice of grammar, homonyms, phrasal verbs, vocabulary and many more.
Writing