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The University of Victoria's Hypertext Writer's Guide
2008-05-07 17:13:00
The University of Victoria's Hypertext Writer's Guide is a comprehensive handbook of writing and literature that can be used for regular reference by both university students and professional writers. Features: ? Systematic introduction to all levels of writing: choosing and using words; writing clear sentences; developing and ordering paragraphs; planning, organizing, and presenting essays ? Assistance with writers' frequent tasks: acknowledging sources, preparing summaries, presenting arguments logically ? Review of the basics of grammar ? Glossary of literary terms (alphabetical and by category) ? Guide to marking symbols and grades Site URL: http://web.uvic.ca/wguide/welcome.html
More About: Literature , Writing , Grammar

Funbrain.com's Translator Alligator
2008-05-06 16:48:00
The Translator Alligator is a game by Funbrain.com that aims to teach basic English vocabulary to children and beginning learners of English whose native language is Spanish. Features: ? 4 levels of play: 1) choose the correct Spanish word, 2) spell the correct Spanish word, 3) choose the correct English word, and 4) spell the correct English word ? Tested words grouped into different categories: school, around the house, traveling, numbers and months, animals, people, food ? Answers provided instantly Site URL: http://www.funbrain.com/lang/index.html
More About: Vocabulary

The Medical Terminology Website of the University of Hong Kong
2008-05-05 11:17:00
For students majoring in Chinese medicine, dentistry, medicine, medical engineering, and nursing, the Medical Terminology website of the University of Hong Kong is a useful resource that provides word lists and vocabulary-building exercises designed to familiarize them with essential medical terms. Features: ? Explanations and alphabetical lists of common medical prefixes and suffixes ? Illustrated exercises for practicing medical word roots ? Multiple-choice self-assessment quizzes on general medical and dental terminology (with pre-test quizzes in PDF format) ? Guide to pronunciation of medical terms ? Searchable medical glossary, which provides definitions, IPA transcriptions, and audio pronunciations of medical terms Site URL: http://ec.hku.hk/mt/
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Chalk and Talk: The Old Fashioned Way to Teach!
2008-05-02 10:02:00
Chalk and Talk : The Old Fashioned Way to Teach! is the online reproduction of Brian Rhodes' in-class lectures on English grammar. It contains video lessons in which the teacher explains grammatical points using the traditional 'chalk and talk' method. Features: ? Highly interactive video lessons, allowing learners to listen to explanations, read lesson summaries, see extra examples, and access exercises at the same time ? Diverse types of exercises: cloze, matching, multiple choice, mixed words ? Clarification of many problematic points of English grammar: verb tenses, the gerund, the passive voice, the causative, sense verbs (perception verbs), reduced clauses, the conditionals, the subjunctive, sentence connectors Site URL: http://international.ouc.bc.ca/chalkntalk /
More About: Chalk , Grammar , Listening

Longman Exams Resource Library
2008-05-01 10:25:00
Longman Exams Resource Library provides teachers and students with a range of materials which they can use to teach and prepare for TOEFL, TOEIC, and Cambridge exams (IELTS, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE). Features: ? Exam descriptions, interactive activities, and study tips for students ? Techniques for teaching students how to do multiple choice questions and improve memory ? Directories of related Longman coursebooks Site URL: http://www.pearsonlongman.com/exams/
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ELSA Activities from Vancouver Community College
2008-05-01 08:18:00
This collection of ESL activities was prepared by instructors from Vancouver Community College for students participating in the English Language Services for Adults (ELSA) programs, which teach basic English to adult newcomers to Canada. The exercises take a variety of forms: multiple-choice, short-answer, gap-filling, matching, and crossword. Features: ? Vocabulary exercises (literacy & level 1/2): aches and pains, action verbs, Canada's provinces & territories, Canada's provincial capitals, Canadian money, classroom objects, colours, everyday clothes, family & people, feelings & emotions, parts of the body, vegetables, fruits, fast food, seafood, places in the community ? Vocabulary exercises (level 2/3): collective nouns, jobs, job adjectives, job applications ? Grammar exercises (level 1/2/3): grammar review, hope/wish, make/do, used to/be used to/get used to, either/neither/both, either...or/neither...nor/both...and/not only...but also ? Gambits (idiomatic ex...
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Visual Dictionary Online
2008-04-29 20:47:00
Co-produced by Merriam-Webster and QA International, the Visual Dictionary Online is the perfect reference tool for students and professionals, providing definitions of terms and illustrations of objects from almost all aspects of life. Features: ? 15 themes: astronomy, Earth, plants and gardening, animal kingdom, human being, food and kitchen, house, clothing and articles, arts and architecture, communications, transport and machinery, energy, science, society, sports and games ? 20,000 terms and 6,000 full-color illustrations ? Audio pronunciations for all terms ? Weekly vocabulary-building games Site URL: http://visual.merriam-webster.com/index.p hp

Pronunciation Lessons from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technolo
2008-04-28 19:46:00
The Language Centre of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has developed a series of pronunciation lessons, which can be accessed at its website, with a view to helping students, especially those from China, learn English pronunciation and understand International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols. Features: ? 20 lessons on major aspects of English pronunciation: syllables, consonants, consonant clusters, vowels, rhythm, word stress, sentence stress, word linking, intonation ? Practice tasks for 20 lessons, plus 19 extra exercises ? Audio guide, with example words, to IPA symbols used in transcriptions of English sounds Site URL: http://lc.ust.hk/~material/pl/index.html
More About: Pronunciation , Lessons

Idiom Quizzes Based on Stories from American History
2008-04-25 15:53:00
These quizzes, which are given in the form of gapped dialogs, are based on Myrtis Mixon's Stories from American History and test students' knowledge of some common English idioms. Features: ? 9 idiom quizzes related to American history: Juan Ponce de Leon, Pocahontas, the Witches of Salem, Dolley Madison, Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), Johnny Comes Marching Home Again, the Chinese Strike Against the Railroad, the Arrest of Susan B. Anthony, the Roosevelts ? Answers provided instantly, along with explanations of correct idioms Site URL: http://fog.ccsf.edu/~jfowler/idiomchoices .html
More About: Quizzes , American History

Lauri's ESL Website
2008-04-24 18:32:00
At this website, constructed by Lauri Fried-Lee, ESL students at beginning and intermediate levels can find many stimulating lessons and exercises specially written to help them consolidate their command of English. Features: • Explanations of grammatical points and self-study quizzes • A selection of reading passages, followed by comprehension questions • Various listening activities, focusing on individual sounds, American English, telephone conversations, and everyday conversations • Samples of students' responses to writing topics Site URL: http://fog.ccsf.cc.ca.us/~lfried/
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The Michigan Corpus of Academic Spoken English (MICASE)
2008-04-23 13:50:00
The Michigan Corpus of Academic Spoken English (MICASE) is a unique database of contemporary English as it is spoken in academic settings. The corpus can be used by teachers, researchers, and all those interested in EAP (English for Academic Purposes). Features: • 200 hours (1.8 million words) of academic speech, representing the faculty, staff, and students, both native and non-native, from across the University of Michigan • 152 transcripts, which can be browsed or searched using a number of criteria • Approximately 70 streaming sound files, categorized by speech event type • Research information and ESL/EAP teaching materials related to the corpus Site URL: http://lw.lsa.umich.edu/eli/micase/index. htm

Paradigm Online Writing Assistant
2008-04-22 13:12:00
Paradigm Online Writing Assistant , by Chuck Guilford, is a free online guide to writing in English. This handbook provides both students and professional writers with practical tips on the writing process and different types of essay writing. Features: • Explanation of the steps of writing: discovering what to write, organizing your writing, revising your writing, editing your writing • Discussion of various essay types: informal essays, thesis/support essays, argumentative essays, exploratory essays • Information on how to document sources Site URL: http://powa.org/my/index.php

Internet for International Communication
2008-04-21 12:21:00
Internet for International Communication is a course that trains ESL students in the basic use of the Internet, which is essential in this age of online learning. The course was designed by Bill Pellowe, with instruction given in English. Features: ? Full course contents (5 chapters plus projects) ? Lesson notes and lesson plans for teachers ? Handouts to use in the classroom Site URL: http://www2.gol.com/users/billp/course/
More About: Internet , Study Skills

CBC - ESL: Learning English with the CBC
2008-04-18 13:30:00
CBC - ESL is designed by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) to help new Canadians develop their English language skills and extend their understanding of Canadian culture. The site can also be used by any ESL students who need extra practice in using English. Features: ? 10 video lessons prepared for students at different levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced) and focusing on different topics related to Canada ? Each lesson to be completed in 3 stages (before you listen, while you listen, after you listen) with a variety of activity types, including multiple choice, matching, blank filling, and true/false ? Transcripts for all video clips Site URL: http://www.cbc.ca/ottawa/esl/index.html
More About: Culture , Learning , Listening

Wired for Books: Poems, Stories, Plays, Essays, Lectures, and Interviews fo
2008-04-17 11:52:00
Maintained by Ohio University, the award-winning Wired for Books offers a stunning collection of audio interviews with major 20th-century writers as well as narrations of classic and modern literary works. Features: ? CBS author interviews by Don Swaim, presented uncut and listed in alphabetical order ? Audio versions of Beatrix Potter's stories (also available in text and pictures), Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Rudyard Kipling's stories, Grimms' fairy tales, and Shakespeare's plays and poems ? Recitations of modern poems, stories, and essays by their own authors ? Readings and lectures of writers featured at the Ohio University Spring Literary Festival Site URL: http://wiredforbooks.org/
More About: Literature , Interviews , Stories , Poems

Funbrain.com's Grammar Gorillas
2008-04-16 11:06:00
With Funbrain.com's Grammar Gorillas , it is really fun for ESL students, especially children, to learn the parts of speech used in English. If they identify the correct part of speech in a sentence, they will win the gorillas a banana. Features: ? Two levels of games: beginner level, which only tests nouns and verbs, and advanced level, which tests nouns, verbs, adjectives, adverbs, interjections, prepositions, conjunctions, and pronouns ? Brief guide to all parts of speech ? Explanations provided for wrong answers Site URL: http://www.funbrain.com/grammar/index.htm l

Definr: Incredibly Fast Dictionary
2008-04-15 13:51:00
Definr is a free dictionary that does its job well and fast. It is a project of Christian von Kleist and is based on Princeton's WordNet 2.0. Features: ? Each word or phrase defined on a separate page with its own URL (handy for insertion into online documents) ? Synonyms and antonyms provided where possible ? Word of the Day tool, which provides a new word every day, complete with a quotation illustrating its usage Site URL: http://definr.com/
More About: Vocabulary , Fast , Dictionary , Dictionaries

American Memory from the Library of Congress
2008-04-14 12:45:00
American Memory , maintained by the Library of Congress , is home to superb collections of digital materials that document American history. Available in multiple formats, these materials can be of great use to any ESL students wanting to further their knowledge of American culture. Features: ? Collections browsable by topic (advertising, African American history, architecture/landscape, cities/towns, culture/folklife, environment/conservation, government/law, immigration/American expansion, literature, maps, Native American history, performing arts/music, presidents, religion, sports/recreation, technology/industry, war/military, women's history), as well as by time period, and by place ? Materials available in a variety of formats: maps, manuscripts, motion pictures, sheet music/song sheets, photos/prints, sound recordings, books/printed texts ? Special section for teachers, with lesson plans, activities, feature presentations, and other resources Site URL: http://memory.loc.gov/am...
More About: Literature , Reading

Wayne Magnuson's English Idioms
2008-04-11 12:05:00
English Idioms , the well-known book by Wayne Magnuson, provides explanations of common idioms, sayings, and slang in the English language. This online version has been made available to cater to the needs of readers who do not have access to the printed book. Features: ? English idioms listed in alphabetical order with definitions and examples ? Cross-references to idioms with similar meanings ? Lists of idioms containing specific key words and idioms explained by specific key words Site URL: http://www.english-idioms.net/wm/main.cgi
More About: English , Slang

Xah Lee's English Vocabulary
2008-04-10 11:34:00
English Vocabulary is one of several interesting websites authored by Xah Lee. It provides comprehensive word lists that ESL students and candidates of examinations such as the SAT or GRE would find useful. Features: ? Over 5,000 words sorted by category: SAT words, GRE words, words used by writers, words with hyphenation, combination words, familiar words with unfamiliar meanings, words of foreign origin, slang words, informal words, arcane words, similar words ? Examples showing how the words are actually used in speech and writing Site URL: http://xahlee.org/PageTwo_dir/Vocabulary_ dir/vocabulary.html
More About: English , Slang

CollegeBoard.com: Home of the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, AP, and CLEP
2008-04-09 12:33:00
For candidates of the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, AP, and CLEP, CollegeBoard.com should be the first destination in their online preparation journey. Not only does the site, being the home of these tests, provide official testing information but it is also the place where students can practice online for the tests. Features: ? Information on the tests and how to register (online registration tool for the SAT) ? SAT question of the day, official SAT practice questions, and official SAT practice test with answer explanations ? Practice questions for the PSAT/NMSQT (critical reading, math, and writing skills) ? Study/test-taking tips and previously administered free-response questions for the AP ? Demo software to practice computer-based CLEP Site URL: http://www.collegeboard.com/testing/
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Monash University's Language and Learning Online Site
2008-04-08 19:55:00
Language and Learning Online , designed by Monash University, provides a number of online tutorials and interactive exercises specially developed to help students improve their academic performance. Features: ? Resources categorized by subject: reading, writing, speaking, listening, study skills, and grammar ? Quick guides (downloadable as PDFs) to key aspects of learning at university: starting university, effective study, academic writing, presentations, referencing, examinations, postgraduate study, and Australian culture ? Guides to writing in specific disciplines: art and design, arts, business and economics, education, engineering, information technology, law, medicine, pharmacy, and science Site URL: http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/ind ex.xml
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Longman ELT Adults Resource Library
2008-04-07 19:05:00
This online library is home to a large collection of free materials for students and teachers of English, prepared by the renowned publisher Pearson Longman. Most of the materials have been adapted from Longman course books and are downloadable as PDFs. Features: ? Students' quizzes, exercises, activities, and worksheets designed to practice vocabulary (including idioms), grammar, and reading ? Teachers' resources sorted by level: beginner, elementary, pre-intermediate, mid intermediate - high intermediate, intermediate, upper-intermediate ? Tips to help teachers enhance the quality of their teaching ? Links to ELT sites and organizations worldwide Site URL: http://www.pearsonlongman.com/adult/
More About: Reading , Library , Vocabulary , Resource , Grammar

English Phonetics and Phonology for Non-Native Speakers
2008-04-04 20:00:00
English Phonetics and Phonology for Non-Native Speakers , which is authored by David Brett, provides many stimulating exercises on English pronunciation and phonetics/phonology. Features: ? Covers vowel sounds, the articulation of speech sounds, aspects of connected speech, word and phrasal stress, silent letters, phonemic transcription, and intonation ? Flash-based, sound-integrated exercises accompanied by illustrated lessons ? Online Unicode phonemic typewriter, capable of producing IPA symbols ready to insert into texts Site URL: http://davidbrett.uniss.it/phonology/page %20with%20frames2.htm
More About: English , Linguistics , Pronunciation

The NCELTR Style Guide
2008-04-03 18:28:00
The NCELTR Style Guide is a detailed guide to stylistic procedures followed by NCELTR (National Centre for English Language Teaching and Research) Publishing at Macquarie University - Sydney, Australia. Features: ? 6 separate sections, each focusing on one major stylistic aspect: section 1 - the issues of print and/or electronic publishing, section 2 - structure, section 3 - style, section 4 - preparation of manuscript, section 5 - electronic editing and publishing, section 6 - the production process ? Tree layout for convenient browsing and quick access to relevant contents ? Useful for writers, editors, proofreaders, designers, and publishers Site URL: http://www.nceltr.mq.edu.au/publications/ style/index.html
More About: Writing

The English-to-American Dictionary: A Guide to British Slang
2008-04-02 17:16:00
The English -to-American Dictionary explains British slang words and provides their American equivalents. It is especially useful to Americans who are going to visit or study in Britain. Features: ? Alphabetical index of all entries on homepage, allowing them to be conveniently accessed ? Category index, which lists slang related to clothing; everyday speech; food, drink and drinking; people; sex; travel/transport/cars; science/technology/nature; the body/medicine; insults; sport; appliances; places; events; weights and measures ? Extra information on the geography and currency of the UK, Cockney rhyming slang, and crackpot American date formats Site URL: http://english2american.com/
More About: Culture , Guide

BBC Skillswise
2008-04-01 16:21:00
Skillswise, an educational website of the BBC, offers resources for improving reading, writing, and maths skills at Level 1 of the adult Basic Skills Literacy & Numeracy Curriculums for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Features: ? Grammar: adverbs, apostrophes, personal pronouns, verb-subject agreement, describing people/places/things, using commas, making sentences, putting sentences together, getting the right tense, double negatives, instructions ? Spelling: root words, prefixes, suffixes, confusing words, words that sound the same, letter patterns, syllables, spelling plurals, silent letters ? Reading: fact and opinion, summarizing, types of text, scanning, skimming ? Writing: paragraphs, planning your writing, proofreading, format and structure ? Listening: listening for specific information, types of listening ? Vocabulary: specialized vocabulary for childcare, care, retail, catering and hospitality, carpentry, electrics, plastering, decorating, and plumbing ? News qui...

IELTS for Teachers and Students
2008-03-31 20:01:00
Written by IELTS teacher Paul Griffiths, this site is aimed primarily at teachers who need further resources for teaching IELTS. It is also useful for students preparing to take the IELTS test. Features: ? Overview of IELTS, with descriptions of all four modules of the test as well as score bands ? Practical guides to teaching IELTS listening, speaking, reading, and writing ? Various ideas for teaching IELTS listening, speaking, reading, and writing ? Useful IELTS books and links Site URL: http://www.ielts.school.nz/index.htm
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The Longman Vocabulary Website
2008-03-28 19:43:00
The Longman Vocabulary Website has been designed by Pearson Education, Inc. as a companion website that provides students with extra resources for learning English vocabulary. Features: ? Special exercises for elementary, intermediate, and advanced students, focusing on word parts (root words, prefixes, and suffixes), dictionary skills, context clues, synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, and easily confused words ? Exercises on academic vocabulary (for the arts, biology, business, education, health/medicine, law, literature, politics/government, psychology/sociology, and technology) and campus vocabulary ? Links to 100 words that all high school graduates should know, vocabulary flashcards, and other vocabulary resources Site URL: http://wps.ablongman.com/long_licklider_v ocabulary_2/4/1104/282760.cw/index.html

The Writing Center of Cleveland State University
2008-03-27 18:59:00
The Writing Center of Cleveland State University is where students of English and all those in need of assistance with English writing can receive practical advice from writing professionals. Features: ? Thorough discussion of the writing process: invention, critical reading, thesis, organization, paragraphing, word processing, revision, documentation, proofreading, online handouts and worksheets ? Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) resources, with information on types of assignments, plagiarism, and style, as well as guides to planning, drafting, and revising a paper ? Writing and research advice for transfer students and returning adults Site URL: http://www.csuohio.edu/writingcenter/inde x.html