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The English Professor: An English as a Second Language Site
2008-03-26 16:24:00
The English Professor: An English as a Second Language Site contains a collection of original ESL exercises and activities as well as selected links to other online ESL resources. Features: ? Grammar worksheets, with a total of 30 lessons on basic English grammar complete with answers ? Listening activities, with interviews, jokes, stories, exercises focusing on the alphabet, numbers, verbs, pronouns, basic vocabulary, as well as exercises using flashcards ? ESL/TESL links, sorted by level and subject Site URL: http://www.csdraveurs.qc.ca/theenglishpro fessor/

Isabel's ESL Site: English as a Foreign/Second Language in Secondary Educat
2008-03-25 15:29:00
This ESL site is maintained by Isabel Pérez Torres and provides various useful ESL resources for use in primary and secondary education. Teachers and students will appreciate both the exercises prepared by the author and the directories of links she provides to other ESL sites. Features: ? Exercises on grammar (parts of speech, present tenses, past tenses, future tenses, conditionals, passive voice), vocabulary (with topics for elementary, pre-intermediate, and intermediate students), pronunciation (English sounds, past simple endings), and communication and culture (dialogues, celebrities and entertainment, festivities and special celebrations) ? Online and downloadable reading comprehension and writing activities ? Special section for learning the forms and uses of English verb tenses, illustrated with funny characters ? Teaching materials, including CALL methodology resources ? Selected links to other ESL sites, categorized by topic Site URL: http://www.isabelperez.com/
More About: Reading , Culture , Writing

WordMania: Free Activities, Puzzles, Games, and Classic Books for ESL Stude
2008-03-24 16:59:00
WordMania, by Gloria Suárez Calvo, is home to an excellent collection of free activities, puzzles, and games specially produced for ESL students. Many classic books are also available for free download from the site. Features: ? Brainteasers, trivia quizzes, crosswords, Hangman games, and Word Search puzzles ? Kids' area containing easy activities with pictures for children and beginners ? Classic works of literature in downloadable ZIP format Site URL: http://www.wordmania.org/index.htm
More About: Literature , Books , Games , Free

Vocabulary Training Exercises in English, German, French, and Spanish
2008-03-21 16:10:00
These online interactive exercises are an excellent way for students to learn common words and phrases in English , German , French , and Spanish . They only need to choose their native language and the language they want to learn; the site will automatically prepare vocabulary items which they can test themselves on. Features: ? Thematic organization of vocabulary, with a wide range of topics covered: animals, food, weather, clothing, soccer, automotive, professions, computers, Europe, Canada, the hotel, the traveller, the home, the sea, the forest, business vocabulary, general vocabulary ? Special section for verbs: present tense, past tense, imperfect tense, present perfect, future tense, conditional tense, present subjunctive ? Users can create their own tests Site URL: http://www.vokabel.com/
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English Audio Files
2008-03-20 15:39:00
This audio database was created to help English learners familiarize themselves with the pronunciation and spelling of English words. It is believed that students will remember a word better if they hear and see it at the same time. Features: ? Words displayed alphabetically in table or list view ? Smart search engine capable of listing words starting with certain letters ? Separate window for the pronunciation and spelling of each word? New words added on a regular basis Site URL: http://arael.shtooka.net/swf/english/inde x.php
More About: Audio , Files , Pronunciation

Learn English with EnglishLingQ
2008-03-19 14:51:00
This is a podcast site which provides learners of English with practice in listening to authentic English and at the same time widens their knowledge of the English language as well as general subjects. Features: ? MP3 podcasts containing conversations, interviews, articles, and book excerpts ? Information on the difficulty, category, and duration of each podcast ? A range of topics covered, including business/marketing, culture, literature, vocabulary, and writing ? Full transcripts available (at LingQ.com - registration required) Site URL: http://www.englishlingq.com/
More About: Literature , Culture , Writing , Vocabulary

The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation
2008-03-18 09:44:00
Jane Straus, author of The Blue Book of Grammar and Punctuation, has put the entire contents of her book along with some other resources online for public use at GrammarBook.com. Features: ? Confusing words, grammar rules, punctuation rules, capitalization rules, and rules for writing numbers ? Interactive quizzes and tests on grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and writing numbers ? Videos on common usage problems ? Newsletter and grammar blog Site URL: http://www.grammarbook.com/
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Film Australia: Digital Learning
2008-03-17 08:37:00
Film Australia : Digital Learning offers a great selection of video clips that vividly present almost all aspects of Australian life from the 19th century to the present day. Features: ? Streaming and downloadable fullscreen video clips accompanied by background information and classroom activities ? Searchable database, which allows video clips to be retrieved by curriculum, topic, or keyword ? Teachers' notes for Film Australia programs, with summaries, activities, and discussion questions Site URL: http://www.filmaust.com.au/learning/
More About: Culture , Film

The Rice Online Writing Lab
2008-03-14 17:00:00
The Rice Online Writing Lab, which belongs to Rice University, is where students can find useful tips on how to write well and how to give oral presentations successfully. Features: ? General information on academic writing and business writing ? Practical advice on giving effective presentations, from understanding the context to selecting and using visual aids ? Answers to students' grammar and style questions, provided via email Site URL: http://www.ruf.rice.edu/%7Ericeowl/index. htm
More About: Speaking , Business English

Digital History: Using New Technologies to Enhance Teaching and Research
2008-03-13 13:45:00
Digital History : Using New Technologies to Enhance Teaching and Research is a superb collection of a wide range of materials that can be used not only by those interested in American history - the intended readers of the site - but also by students and teachers of English (ESL). Features: ? Online library with guided readings on American history from the foundation of the country to the present time ? Reference room containing articles, chronologies, glossaries, and audio/visual resources related to American history ? Multimedia and interactive resources, including digital stories, Flash movies, e-lectures, and quizzes ? Teaching resources, including lesson plans, classroom handouts and fact sheets, learning modules, and resource guides Site URL: http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/
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Study Guide Zone: Free Online Study Guides for Entrance and Professional Ex
2008-03-12 18:32:00
Study Guide Zone: Free Online Study Guides for Entrance and Professional Exams provides preparation materials for admission, licensing, vocational, and primary/secondary exams. College and study tips can also be found here. Features: ? Undergraduate/graduate admission exams covered: Accuplacer, ACT, ASSET, CAAP, CLAST, CPAt, CUNY, GMAT, GRE, HSPT, ISEE, MCAT, OAT, PCAT, PSAT, SAT, SSAT, TASP, THEA ? Licensing exams covered: CBEST, FTCE, NCLEX-RN, NCLEX-PN, Praxis ? Vocational exams covered: ASVAB, HOBET, ParaPro, TABE ? Primary/secondary exit/assessment exams covered: AHSGE, CAHSEE, CHSPE, FCAT, GED, GHSGT, TCAP ? College tips: admission process, college experience, financial aid help ? Study tips: types of learners, primed to learn, testing, study skills, classroom learning, science and technology, research papers/essay writing Site URL: http://www.studyguidezone.com/index.htm
More About: Writing , Study

The Wonderful Writing Skills (Un)Handbook
2008-03-11 17:47:00
The Wonderful Writing Skills (Un)Handbook treats English writing with such a sense of humor that even students who dislike the subject will realize it is not as 'dry' as they think. Features: ? Extensive coverage of different aspects of writing: parts of speech, sentence parts, the writing process, sentence variety, essay forms, and standard English issues ? Detailed explanation of an innovative three-step approach to writing called Learnatron, which helps students to learn writing by writing ? Ideas about learning writing, especially by using the Learnatron method Site URL: http://www.wonderfulwritingskillsunhandbo ok.com/Home
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Merriam-Webster Online
2008-03-10 17:05:00
Merriam-Webster Online , which is based on Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition, provides many useful English learning tools and resources besides the complete A-Z entries of the dictionary. Features: • Word of the Day, featuring a new word every day with its pronunciation, definition, etymology as well as an example sentence • Word for the Wise, a daily two-minute radio program on the English language • Open Dictionary, where users can submit entries not listed in the dictionary • Free daily crosswords, word games, spelling quizzes, and Word of the Day podcasts Site URL: http://www.merriam-webster.com/
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Teaching English
2008-03-07 19:46:00
Co-produced by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and the British Council, Teaching English functions both as a source of ESL teaching materials and as a place where teachers can exchange their ideas. Features: ? Professional articles on methodology, teaching resources, and the teaching of listening, speaking, reading, writing, pronunciation, and vocabulary ? Classroom-ready activities, tips, and lesson plans from contributors around the world ? Downloadable materials, including audio files, multiple choice quizzes, radio programs, books and notes, tips on teaching English to children, and resources for teaching pronunciation and using literature in the language classroom Site URL: http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/

Resources from Sussex Language Institute, University of Sussex
2008-03-06 15:28:00
The Sussex Language Institute, University of Sussex prepares many English learning resources for use by students who are participating in its courses. Independent students, however, can also access these materials for free. Features: ? Online grammar and vocabulary activities in multiple formats for pre-intermediate, intermediate and advanced students ? Study skills section, providing assistance with various matters related to reading, writing and presentation, as well as essay and dissertation samples ? Collection of downloadable 'how-to' study guides in PDF format Site URL: http://www.sussex.ac.uk/languages/1-6-7-1 .html
More About: Reading , Writing , Resources , Vocabulary

Interactive Online Listening Assistant
2008-03-05 13:41:00
The Interactive Online Listening Assistant (IOLA), which is a project of the City University of Hong Kong, provides interactive listening exercises in the form of a 12-unit online course. Features: ? 12 standalone units, each focusing on a different topic ? Pre-listening drag-and-drop vocabulary exercises with automatic pronunciation function ? A variety of interactive listening exercises ? Streaming Real and downloadable MP3 audio clips ? PDA version available Site URL: http://iola.cityu.edu.hk/

Film Education
2008-03-04 19:50:00
The UK-based Film Education is a wonderful online collection of educational resources that can be used both in teaching films and teaching English via films. The materials are designed for native speakers but can also be used effectively with ESL students. Features: ? Two kinds of resources: film specific resources, which focus on individual films, and generic resources, which deal with general matters of the film industry ? Film library containing an A-Z index of popular films, each with its study guide/notes and/or worksheets ? Downloadable PDF study materials offered for most of the films listed ? Appropriate resources for both primary and secondary students Site URL: http://www.filmeducation.org/
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Edict Net Dictionary
2008-03-03 18:53:00
The Net Dictionary , adapted by Edict Virtual Language Centre from the Princeton University WordNet lexical database, is a powerful reference tool for any users of the English language. With 24,500 Chinese translations, the dictionary should satisfy most students who find Chinese to be their first language. Features: ? Entries for more than 100,000 unique English words ? Text-to-Speech support and Web Concordancer integration, enabling users to learn pronunciation and example uses simultaneously ? Lists of verbs, adjectives, adverbs, phrasal verbs, irregular verbs, academic words, and most frequently used words ? Lists of business - banking, linguistics, pragmatics, and earth science terms ? Easy access to all entries, either via an A-Z index or by using an advanced search engine Site URL: http://www.edict.com.hk/lexiconindex/
More About: Linguistics , Vocabulary , Phrasal Verbs , Dictionaries

Reading Online
2008-02-29 13:01:00
Reading Online is an online journal of the International Reading Association (IRA). It provides professional articles that deal with a variety of subjects related to reading and teaching reading. The website can best be used by teachers working with students in the 5-18 age group. Features: ? Archive of hundreds of articles, reviews, and website recommendations published between May 1997 and June 2005 ? A-Z indexes of articles, making them conveniently browsable by title, subject, or author ? Printable versions and links to related articles provided Site URL: http://www.readingonline.org/default.asp
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ACT, Inc.: A Student Site for ACT Test Takers
2008-02-28 11:32:00
ACT, Inc.: A Student Site for ACT Test Takers offers a rich collection of ACT preparation resources that will be of much use to students contemplating taking the test. Features: ? Free practice questions, complete with answers, for English, Mathematics, Science (5 sets each) and Reading (4 sets) ? 6 sample essays for the Writing test, each illustrating a score from 1 to 6 ? ACT test-taking tips, including general tips, test day tips, multiple-choice test tips, calculator tips, and writing tips ? Descriptions of all four tests of the ACT (English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science) and the optional Writing test of the ACT Plus Writing ? A 80-page PDF booklet containing essential information on preparing for the ACT ? Guides to understanding ACT scores, choosing a college/career, and obtaining financial aid Site URL: http://www.actstudent.org/index.html

Varieties of English
2008-02-27 18:22:00
Varieties of English , by the Language Samples Project of the University of Arizona, provides phonetics/phonology lessons and explains the differences between 7 varieties of English spoken in North America. Features: ? Detailed descriptions of African-American English, American Indian English, British English, Canadian English, Chicano English (under development), dialects of the Northeast US, and Southern States English ? Lessons and exercises on phonetics, phonology, and the IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) ? Glossary of phonetics/phonology terms Site URL: http://www.ic.arizona.edu/%7Elsp/
More About: Linguistics , Pronunciation

Student News: Stories and Video from CNN.com
2008-02-26 17:24:00
Student News : Stories and Video from CNN.com provides ESL/EFL students with a special edition of CNN's news programs that can help them learn English and improve their reading and listening skills. Features: ? A variety of topics, including current events, business, technology, entertainment, sport and travel ? News guides, transcripts, quizzes and learning activities ? Teachers' cultural fact sheets and program guides ? Video news stories, podcasts, blog and daily newsletter Site URL: http://edition.cnn.com/studentnews/
More About: Reading , Culture

Study Guides and Strategies
2008-02-25 16:51:00
Study Guides and Strategies , as its name implies, provides a substantial amount of information on how best to study. Any student of any subject, whether they are preparing for an examination or not, is sure to find valuable advice here. The site is maintained by Joe Landsberger. Features: ? Areas covered: preparing, learning, studying, classroom participation, learning with others, online learning/communicating, reading skills, preparing for tests, taking tests, writing basics, writing types, research, project management, math, science and technology ? Flash-based, interactive learning games and exercises ? Translated versions in 30 other languages Site URL: http://www.studygs.net/
More About: Reading , Writing , Study

Free Sample Dialogues from wakeupenglish.com
2008-02-22 12:00:00
At wakeupenglish.com, ESL students from beginning to advanced level can find appropriate sample dialogues that show them how to speak English naturally in everyday situations. All dialogues, which are in Shockwave Flash (SWF) format, are free to access. Features: ? 5 groups of dialogues, organized according to level of difficulty and field of specialization: beginning course, practicing course, developing course, mastering course, and business course ? Each dialogue displayed on a single page with full playback controls ? Full transcripts and color illustrations Site URLs: Beginning course | Practicing course | Developing course | Mastering course | Business course
More About: Free , Speaking , Listening , Sample , Free sample

The Business Emporium
2008-02-21 19:01:00
The Business Emporium, the brainchild of Christopher Yukna, fulfills the two inter-related missions of teaching ESL business English and explaining business principles. It is the hope of the site's creator that it will satisfy not only the needs of ESL students but those of native speakers as well. Features: ? Coverage of almost every aspect of business and business English: advertising, marketing, management, finance, entrepreneurship ? A number of quizzes and exercises on business vocabulary and concepts ? Separate section on the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) with selected listening, reading and structure exercises ? Teachers' notes offered as guides to using the materials in the classroom Site URL: http://www.emse.fr/%7Eyukna/business/busi nessemporium.html
More About: Reading , Vocabulary , Listening , Business English

Interactive English Lessons from clicknlearn.net
2008-02-20 17:43:00
Students looking for an online ESL course will be satisfied with clicknlearn.net's interactive English learning units, which together form a self-contained course and will help them master the language in a most enjoyable way. Features: ? Hundreds of graded units, each focusing on a different topic ? A wide variety of Flash-based activities and exercises with sound ? Integrated approach to language learning, with reading, listening, grammar, vocabulary and cultural points covered simultaneously ? Printable handouts ready for teachers to use in classrooms Site URL: http://clicknlearn.net/
More About: Reading , Culture , Interactive , Vocabulary

Australian English at the Beach
2008-02-19 17:36:00
Australian English at the Beach contains stories and information about the beach and will be useful for students who need to familiarize themselves with the language as well as culture of Australia before going to study there. Features: ? Reading passages covering many topics related to the beach such as the Australian swimming costume ("Aussie Cozzie"), safety at the beach, dangerous creatures and first aid ? Multiple interactive activities, including quizzes, matching exercises and a crossword puzzle ? Links to other beach-related sites Site URL: http://beach.prace.vic.edu.au/index.php
More About: Culture , Australian

The HyperTextBooks by Daniel Kies
2008-02-18 16:37:00
The HyperTextBooks, textbooks in hypertext, are written by Daniel Kies for the online courses he teaches at the College of DuPage but have been put up for public use by the author. Any student interested in learning English composition and grammar can access the resources for free. Features: ? Hyperlinked textbooks used in English 1101/1102 (Composition), English 1115 (Writing for the Web) and English 2126 (Modern English Grammar ) courses ? Comprehensive coverage of fundamental points of English composition and grammar, from the writing process to writing essays and research papers, and from word classes to linguistic stylistics ? User-friendly interface, with various tools to help students make the most of the materials Site URL: http://papyr.com/hypertextbooks/
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Preparation for an American University Program: Vocabulary Workshop
2008-02-15 18:28:00
Created by Carla Caglioti for the Preparation for an American University Program at Southampton College of Long Island University, this vocabulary workshop provides students with detailed information on the roots, prefixes and suffixes used to make up English vocabulary. Features: ? Alphabetical lists of roots, prefixes and suffixes commonly used in English, all clearly explained and illustrated with example words ? Alphabetical list of words frequently tested on the TOEFL, complete with definitions and example sentences ? Full anatomy of listed words for better understanding of their formation Site URL: http://www.southampton.liu.edu/academic/p au/course/webesl.htm
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The Penguin Podcast
2008-02-14 17:26:00
The Penguin Podcast offers fortnightly podcasts featuring books and authors from Penguin Books UK, the publishing company that maintains this website. Features: ? Book extracts and author interviews in the form of MP3 podcasts, ideal for ESL listening practice ? Extra information on featured books and authors ? Possibility of having podcasts delivered via RSS and iTunes ? Archive of past podcasts browsable by date and category Site URL: http://thepenguinpodcast.blogs.com/podcas t/
More About: Literature , Listening