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3D Dictionary by maranGraphics
2008-02-13 15:50:00
This dictionary, prepared by maranGraphics Inc., is an easy-to-use, fully illustrated glossary of information technology terms. It is particularly suitable for computer novices struggling to grasp the terminology of the field. Features: ? Highly readable explanations of complex terms related to computers and the Internet ? Color illustrations to help users visualize the concepts being explained ? Easy navigation, with all entries accessible from an A-Z index on the main page Site URL: http://www.maran.com/dictionary/
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The International Dialects of English Archive
2008-02-12 14:08:00
The International Dialects of English Archive (IDEA), founded by Professor Paul Meier, is a well-organized collection of English language dialects and accents. It can be useful to ESL students, teachers and researchers as a tool to explore English pronunciation. Features: ? Dialect and accent samples of English speakers from around the world ? Archive frequently updated and conveniently categorized into the regions of Africa, Asia, Australia-Oceania, the Caribbean, Central America, Europe, the Middle East, North America and South America ? Downloadable MP3 recordings of about 4 minutes each ? Texts providing speakers' biographical data, transcripts and other notes Site URL: http://web.ku.edu/idea/index.htm
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The TOEFL-Prep Writing Practice Site
2008-02-11 17:03:00
The TOEFL-Prep Writing Practice Site was developed by F. Scott Walters and intended to provide TOEFL candidates as well as college students with practical instruction in writing formal academic essays. Features: ? 4 lessons on basic paragraph structure, paragraph coherence, basic academic essay structure, and paragraph types ? Basic paragraph structure: the topic sentence, supporting sentences, the concluding sentence, details in paragraphs, formality ? Paragraph coherence: major connectors, minor connectors, paragraph unity ? Basic academic essay structure: the introduction, the body, the conclusion ? Paragraph types: comparison and contrast paragraphs, cause and effect paragraphs Site URL: http://lrs.ed.uiuc.edu/students/fwalters/ toeflwrite.html

ESLnotes.com: The English Learner Movie Guides
2008-02-08 10:13:00
Compiled by Raymond Weschler, ESLnotes.com: The English Learner Movie Guides is tailored to the needs of advanced ESL students who wish to learn English by watching movies. It provides guides, or synopses, that help students to make the most of approximately 100 English language movies, most of them popular with movie fans. Features: ? Highly informative guides, each containing a list of major characters, a summary of the plot, explanations of vocabulary and cultural references, and discussion questions for the ESL class ? All guides and introductory essays available in the printable/downloadable formats of PDF and Word ? Weekly movie quotes and explanations of newspaper headlines Site URL: http://www.eslnotes.com/index.html
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Using English for Academic Purposes: A Guide for Students in Higher Educati
2008-02-07 18:25:00
Using English for Academic Purposes: A Guide for Students in Higher Education by Andy Gillett provides university students with practical guidelines for using English for Academic Purposes (EAP). Features: ? Listening comprehension and note-taking: introduction, advice, summarizing and note-taking, recognizing lecture structure, understanding reference, exercises ? Speaking in academic contexts: introduction, presenting a seminar paper, pronunciation, features of academic spoken English, mathematical and scientific symbols, rhetorical functions in academic speaking, working in groups, check list, exercises ? Reading skills for academic study: introduction, advice, efficient reading skills, understanding texts, summarizing and note-taking, strategies for reading academic texts, reading critically, exercises ? Academic writing: introduction, the process of writing an essay, understanding the question, researching the essay, organizing the essay, rhetorical functions in academic writin...
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Electronic Literature and Language in South East Asia
2008-02-06 13:24:00
Electronic Literature and Language in South East Asia (ELLSA), which was initiated by John Morgan and Jeffrey Taschner to cater to the needs of teachers and students in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines, provides online and downloadable lesson plans for teaching and learning English through American literature. Features: ? Two levels of lessons: American Literary Classics (The Ladder Series) and Tales of Mood and Mystery ? Uniform format for all lessons, each containing a biography of the author, a synopsis, pre-story exercises, in-story exercises, language exercises and follow-up exercises ? Download pages containing PDF and Word versions of online study materials ? Detailed self-study guides and teacher's notes Site URL: http://users.aber.ac.uk/jpm/ellsa/ellsa_i ndex.html
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The Moonlit Road: Ghost Stories and Folktales of the American South
2008-02-05 19:52:00
The Moonlit Road: Ghost Stories and Folktales of the American South contains an interesting collection of ghost stories and other strange tales which haunt Southern moonlit roads. Features: ? Stories sorted by state: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia ? Monthly feature stories, which are available in both text and streaming Real audio ? Extra information on Southern culture and folklore ? Message boards for discussion of the stories Site URL: http://www.themoonlitroad.com/
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Voices from the Smithsonian Associates
2008-02-04 17:22:00
Voices from the Smithsonian Associates is an educational website that publishes audio lectures delivered by renowned professionals on a wide range of topics. It is especially helpful for advanced ESL students seeking practice in listening to English. Features: ? 5 broad categories of subject matters: history, literature, current affairs, the performing arts and personal development ? Streaming audio, mostly in Real format ? Selected lectures recorded on audio cassettes available for purchase Site URL: http://smithsonianassociates.org/programs /start.htm
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The Speech Accent Archive
2008-02-01 16:36:00
The Speech Accent Archive , maintained by Steven H. Weinberger of George Mason University, contains speech samples of speakers of English from various language backgrounds. It is useful not only for linguists but also for teachers and students who want to study the accents of different English speakers. Features: ? Same elicitation paragraph for all speakers, which contains most of the consonants, vowels and clusters of standard American English ? Phonetic transcriptions of all samples provided, along with speakers' phonological generalizations and biographical data ? Archive browsable by native language, geographical region and native phonetic inventory Site URL: http://accent.gmu.edu/index.php
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The Many Roads to Japan: A Search for Identity
2008-01-31 20:00:00
The Many Roads to Japan : A Search for Identity , an ESL/EFL reader for learners from low intermediate level upwards, tells the story of an objector who had to face many ordeals before finding his true value in Japan. The book has been put online by its author, Robert W. Norris, for convenient access by all interested students and teachers. Features: ? Entire book available to read online and for download in PDF and HTML formats ? MP3 recordings of all nine chapters, available as podcasts ? Comprehension and discussion/essay questions after each chapter, prepared to develop students' skimming and scanning skills ? Color illustrations and links to extra resources ? Guide to using the book as classroom material Site URL: http://www2.gol.com/users/norris/roadsdow nload.html
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Heinle's Newbury House Dictionary of American English
2008-01-30 15:59:00
The online version of Heinle's Newbury House Dictionary of American English not only allows users to look up words but also provides them with activities with which to practice English. Features: ? Powerful search capabilities, allowing users to look up words that contain, start with or end with certain letters or phrases that contain certain words ? Example sentences, thesaurus entries and usage notes included besides word definitions ? Online crossword puzzles, also available in printable form and belonging to two types: Word Web puzzles, which use words from categories of related words, and Challenge puzzles, which use words from all categories ? Online quizzes, designed to offer practice in using the dictionary Site URL: http://nhd.heinle.com/Home.aspx
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Vocabulary Vulcanizer
2008-01-29 16:05:00
Vocabulary Vulcanizer, written by P. Jaeger, shows students how they can enlarge their English vocabulary by learning and understanding word parts. It is especially useful for students preparing for the verbal sections of standardized tests. Features: ? Explanations of Greek and Latin roots, followed by progress tests ? Meanings of German parts and Italian, French and Spanish borrowings ? Anatomical dissection of hundreds of music, science, social studies, sports, math and medical terms Site URL: http://membersites.namezero.com/jaegerma. nycap.rr.com/
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Lingual.net: Learning English through Movies
2008-01-28 17:42:00
Lingual.net: Learning English through Movies is a website where students learn English by watching authentic English language movies, which belong to a number of kinds. Features: ? Movie categories: Drama, animation, cine-poetry, home made, documentary, travel, commercials, home and garden ? Each movie played in a separate window with or without subtitles and accompanied by a synopsis, a comprehension quiz and a full transcript ? Users can submit their own videos Site URL: http://www.lingual.net/lingualproductitem s/index.php
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Slang City
2008-01-25 17:31:00
A.C. Kemp's Slang City is where you can find all kinds of information on adult American slang, a topic not often covered in standard textbooks. Be careful if you are offended by adult content. Features: ? Sex-related slang, taught through an interactive map of the human body and an adult slang picture dictionary ? Explanations of slang and cultural references in popular music and movies ? Illustrated guide to slang related to 'bodily functions' ? Exciting online quizzes on marijuana slang, vintage sex slang, popular musicians' names and rappers' status symbols ? Random insult generator and kids' insults ? Real English slang from graffiti, T-shirt slogans, street signs, personal ads, newspapers and many other things ? All slang words from Slang City newsletter from 2003 up to now Site URL: http://www.slangcity.com/

Jessica DeForest's GRE Preparation Materials
2008-01-24 18:00:00
Jessica DeForest of Michigan State University has prepared a collection of materials useful for students intending to take the GRE and other admission tests such as MCAT, GMAT and LSAT. Features: ? GRE vocabulary list featuring words frequently encountered on the test, their parts of speech, definitions, derived forms and example uses ? List of common Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes and root words ? Explanations of common suffixes and how they relate to parts of speech ? Easily confused words, homonyms and homophones Site URL: http://www.msu.edu/~defores1/gre/gre.htm
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LHS Writing Handbook
2008-01-23 17:07:00
This writing handbook, compiled for students of Liberty High School (LHS), contains useful reference material for any learner of English wishing to practice and improve the skill of writing. Features: ? Criteria and models for narrative, descriptive, process analysis, comparison/contrast, cause/effect and persuasive writing ? Lists of common argument fallacies, common usage problems and commonly misspelled words ? Research paper citation guide and evaluation sheet ? Personal business letter format and resume format ? Tips for answering essay questions, writing introductions and writing conclusions ? Capitalization, punctuation, diction, sentence variety, transitional words, correction symbols Site URL: http://www.liberty.k12.mo.us/hs/WB/index. html
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Languagecaster.com: English through Soccer
2008-01-22 12:43:00
Languagecaster.com: English through Soccer is the brainchild of Damian Fitzpatrick and Damon Brewster. It offers football fans a great way to learn English via the very sport they love. Features: ? Two types of football podcasts: full podcasts (about 20 minutes long) and learners' podcasts (about 8 minutes long) ? PDF worksheets with vocabulary and listening comprehension exercises, answers and transcripts ? Weekly vocabulary lists with explanations and example uses of football words and phrases ? Online quizzes and crossword puzzles for English listening, usage and vocabulary practice ? Articles written by fans about various football teams and leagues Site URL: http://languagecaster.com/
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World News Review
2008-01-21 12:06:00
World News Review , the work of the IELC (Intensive English Language Center) Learning Laboratory staff of Wichita State University, is an application that allows ESL learners to practice reading and listening to authentic news items in English. Features: ? Chronologically arranged world news stories, which students can read and listen to at the same time ? A mini dictionary that accompanies the news player and gives definitions of difficult words ? Downloadable versions, complete with scripts and comprehension questions, available for installation on users' computers Site URL: http://www.webs.wichita.edu/ielc-lab/wnr/ index.html
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Macmillan Heinemann ELT's The Bus Stop
2008-01-18 13:27:00
The Bus Stop is a resource site maintained by Macmillan Heinemann English Language Teaching to complement the two primary courses: Minibus, by Elisenda Papiol and Maria Toth, and Super Bus, by Maria José Lobo and Pepita Subirà. Features: ? Complete information on the courses and their authors ? Rich teaching resources, consisting of songs, games and flashcards in the form of downloadable MP3 audio files and photocopiable PDF worksheets and teacher's notes ? Teacher Training section, which contains selected methodology articles and practical teaching tips Site URL: http://www.the-bus-stop.net/

Pearson Longman's Fun with Grammar Download Page
2008-01-17 17:02:00
Pearson Longman currently offers Fun with Grammar : Communicative Activities for the Azar Grammar Series, by Suzanne W. Woodward, for download as a series of PDF files. You have to be registered as a member of Longman.com to access this resource. Features: ? More than 200 communicative, task-based games and activities that can be used with any grammar textbook ? 16 chapters, which contain full-page worksheets, plus introductory material, answer key, lyrics and indexes in PDF format ? Points of grammar covered: verbs, questions, nouns, pronouns, prepositions, adjectives, modals, passive voice, gerunds and infinitives, comparatives and superlatives, relationships between ideas, clauses, conditionals and wishes Site URL: http://www.pearsonlongman.com/ae/download /funwithgrammar/home.html
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Real Estate Glossaries, Dictionaries and Lexicons by Power of Knowledge
2008-01-16 13:35:00
If you are working or planning to build your career in real estate, the real estate glossaries, dictionaries and lexicons offered by Power of Knowledge will help you master the language and terminology associated with this field. Features: ? Real estate and mortgage glossaries: available in English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and German ? Real estate dictionaries and lexicons: English - French, English - Spanish, English - Italian, English - Portuguese and English - German ? Real estate and MLS (Multiple Listing Service) abbreviations ? List of, and links to official websites of, real estate and related associations Site URL: http://www.powerofknowledge.net/
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Interactive English Learning Resources from Okanagan College
2008-01-15 15:57:00
The interactive English learning resources from Okanagan College consist of a wide array of mostly multimedia lessons prepared with the ESL student in mind. Features: ? 13 pronunciation lessons (also available in MP3 and PDF formats) which comprise audio- and video-based listening, dictation and conversation exercises written to show learners how to pronounce and differentiate difficult sounds in English ? Takako's Great Adventure, a 10-episode story for listening and reading practice, accompanied by vocabulary exercises and comprehension questions ? Chalk 'n Talk, a video series on problematic aspects of English grammar including the gerund, the passive voice, the causative, the conditionals and the subjunctive ? Culture Shock: A Fish Out of Water, a 13-paragraph illustrated reading text with study notes and tips ? The online study companion to the 1992 DVD Of Mice and Men ? Explanations of Betty Azar's Understanding and Using English Grammar Site URL: http://www.international.o...
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Ellie's English: Learn English and Laugh
2008-01-14 14:47:00
Although it has not been updated for a while, Ellie's English is a nice website which contains many fun resources designed to help intermediate and advanced students, as the title goes, 'learn English and laugh.' Features: ? Listening passages that deal with everyday topics in a humorous way ? Audio lessons on phrasal verbs and modal verbs, accompanied by text ? Explanations of many popular idioms and phrasal verbs ? Diary entries and ESL website reviews Site URL: http://www.elliesenglish.com/index.php
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Test Preparation Materials from MBA Center
2008-01-11 14:55:00
The MBA Center offers a selection of test preparation materials for TOEFL, TOEIC, GMAT and TAGE-MAGE. Registration is required to access these resources. Features: ? Online diagnostic tests for TOEFL iBT (Internet-based), TOEFL PBT (paper-based), TOEIC pre-2007, TOEIC Listening & Reading, TOEIC Speaking & Writing, GMAT, TAGE-MAGE and American English grammar ? Study materials consisting of abstracts from the MBA Center TOEFL Study Book, GMAT lessons and TAGE-MAGE math review ? Test prep information on IELTS, GRE, SAT, LSAT and CFA ? Test prep courses, services and products Site URL: http://www.mba-center.net/
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Muskingum College's CAL Learning Strategies Database
2008-01-10 17:43:00
The CAL Learning Strategies Database by the Center for Advancement of Learning at Muskingum College is a wonderful collection of information on learning styles and strategies specially developed for students, teachers, counselors and parents. Features: ? General-Purpose Learning Strategies: attention and learning, encoding and retrieval, group and cooperative learning, memory, monitoring, motivation, note taking, organization, problem solving and critical thinking, questioning, reading comprehension, test anxiety, test preparation, test taking, time management, writing and proofreading ? Content-Specific Learning Strategies: accounting, anthropology, art, biology, business, chemistry, computer science, economics, education, English, foreign languages, general science, geography, geology, history, interdisciplinary, math, music, philosophy, physical education, physics, political science, psychology, religion, sociology, speech communication, theater ? High-School to College Learning ...
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WordCount: Tracking the Way We Use Language
2008-01-09 15:49:00
WordCount: Tracking the Way We Use Language is an expertly designed site that lists 86,800 most frequently used English words in order of commonness. Based on the 100 million-word British National Corpus, the site ensures users an accurate representation of contemporary spoken and written English. Features: ? 86,800 words arranged linearly and scaled to reflect frequency of usage ? Possibility of moving the list backward and forward to view one word at a time ? Tools for checking the rank of any word and finding words by rank Site URL: http://www.wordcount.org/main.php
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Centre for Independent Language Learning of Hong Kong Polytechnic Universit
2008-01-08 17:39:00
The Centre for Independent Language Learning (CILL), which is part of the English Language Centre of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, provides on its home page excellent materials that ESL students looking to learn English online can make good use of. Features: ? Lessons, exercises and activities on major skill and knowledge areas of English: listening, speaking, reading, writing (including letter writing), pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary ? Extensive coverage of EAP (English for Academic Purposes), EIW (English in the Workplace) and EPP (English for Professional Purposes) ? A-Z index of all materials for effective reference ? Links to multiple online dictionaries and thesauruses ? Separate pages listing recent updates and most popular contents Site URL: http://elc.polyu.edu.hk/cill/default4.htm
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Wordwizard: For Lovers of the English Language
2008-01-07 15:03:00
Wordwizard, founded by Rufus Miles, is a forum where English learners can ask questions about word origins, usage and writing as well as discuss other topics related to the English language. Features: ? An advanced search engine to help locate answers to previously asked questions ? New questions answered by voluntary contributors on a regular basis ? Databases of historical diaries, famous insults, new words (coinages), quotations and slang expressions ? E-Poetry and E-Prose sections, which are collections of well-known poems and prose written English Site URL: http://www.wordwizard.com/index.htm
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Resources and Tools from Department of Phonetics and Linguistics, Universit
2008-01-04 10:26:00
The Department of Phonetics and Linguistics , University College London offers on its website many useful resources and tools for learning English, all of which are freely accessible. Features: ? KS3 grammar for ages 12-14 with explanations of terms and teaching suggestions ? Materials related to Estuary English, which is the English spoken in and around London, and Word Grammar, a theory of language structure initiated by Richard Hudson ? Tutorials on, among other subjects, phonetics and hearing ? Guides to using the International Phonetics Association (IPA) alphabet of phonetic symbols ? Software for studying and manipulating audio ? Speech Internet Dictionary, which provides definitions of terms used in phonetics, phonology and related sciences ? Categorized and searchable database of English pronunciation tips of the day ? Index of online study skills resources Site URL: http://www.phon.ucl.ac.uk/resource/index. html
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TESL-EJ: Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language
2008-01-03 12:31:00
First published in 1994, TESL-EJ is an electronic journal specializing in providing news and information in the field of teaching English as a second/foreign language. Its rigorously checked articles and reviews are highly valued by many readers from around the world. Features: ? Articles discussing various aspects of teaching English as a second/foreign language (TESL/TEFL) and linguistics ? Reviews of English as a second/foreign language (ESL/EFL) books, web sites and software ? Convenient tools to retrieve information, which consist of alphabetical indexes of all articles by title and author, a list of all past issues and a search engine ? PDF versions available for recent issues Site URL: http://www.tesl-ej.org/
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