English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Gateways to internet resources
About.com English as a Second Language - Offers original articles and features about English as a second language, plus annotated links to selected relevant internet resources compiled by a subject specialist, a subject-specific bulletin board and information about related news and events. Topics include bilingual education, computer-assisted language learning, ESL software, grammar, pronunciation, reference sources and teacher training.
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 sport, crafts, social events and excursions.
ESL Directory - 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 of individuals whose native language is not English. Most people who take the TOEFL test are planning to study at colleges and universities in the US or Canada.
Online journals
Cambridge Dictionaries Online - Access to Cambridge international dictionaries of English, American English, idioms and phrasal verbs. The website also includes over 40,000 audio pronunciations, topic information and word clouds.
Cambridge EFL Online - Full information on all of the Cambridge EFL examinations and tests.
Athens e-resources
You will need an Athens login to use these resources - find out how to do this here. After registration, you can use Athens anywhere that you have internet access.
The links below work best if you are already logged in to the Athens service.
ESOL Topics
Grammar
About.com English as a Second Language - Offers original articles and features about English as a second language, plus annotated links to selected relevant internet resources compiled by a subject specialist, a subject-specific bulletin board and information about 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 film series to assist all students with the logic of understanding grammar
English at Home - An English grammar guide for native and non-native speakers.
English Club - Contains lessons in grammar, pronunciation, and vocabulary as well as tasks in English speaking, listening, reading and writing.
English Zone - Designed to help students with their writing and research. Contains practice exercises for grammar, vocabulary, spelling and conversation.
ESL Discussion Center - Get a teachers' help 24 hours a day on grammar and other ESL-related questions.
Grammar - This site is for EGGs (Enlightened Grammar Geeks) and has lots of comments and articles about grammar as well as links to other useful sites.
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. Does not assume any prior knowledge of 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 online.
Online English Grammar by Anthony Hughes - A thorough writing guide, this website describes correct English grammar. Search a table of contents, part of speech or keyword.
Self-study Quizzes - Contains quizzes, practice of grammar, homonyms, phrasal verbs, vocabulary and many more.
IELTS
Cambridge EFL - Information on all the Cambridge EFL examinations and tests..
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - 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 & Advice
About.com English as a Second Language - Offers original articles and features about English as a second language, plus annotated links to selected relevant internet resources compiled by a subject specialist, a subject-specific bulletin board and information about related news and events. Topics include bilingual education, computer-assisted language learning, ESL software, grammar, pronunciation, reference sources and teacher training.
Dave's ESL Café Help Centre - Dave Sperling's ESL question page.
EFL and ESL Resources - Another good ESL resources link.
English as a Second Language - ESL resource links by Rong-Chang Li.
Englishtown.com - All-inclusive English help website.
ESL Partyland - Fun 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 - Interactive exercises and resources for students and teachers of English (ESL/EFL)
Embassy CES: English Language Training Worldwide - English language exercises.
English Learner - English tests online by Elek Mathe.
English Jet - Discover your English level online
Interesting things 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 - Worldwide.
Listening
BBC World Service - Site contains audio and video clips of current news.
The English Listening Lounge - For learners, recordings of English speakers.
Pronunciation
Fonetiks - The Online Language Laboratory - Phonetic sounds in 7 different varieties of English and in many other languages.
International Phonetic Association
Reading & Writing
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.
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)
SciTech Daily Review - Features, opinions, articles, news, and books from the world of science and technology.
Speaking
About.com ESOL - Offers original articles and features about English as a second language, plus annotated links to selected relevant internet resources compiled by a subject specialist, a subject-specific bulletin board and information about 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 of English speakers.
Spelling
Spelling Test - 50 commonly misspelled words (and tips).
Vocabulary
About.com: Vocabulary - Vocabulary resources from about.com
English Zone - Designed to help students with their writing and research. Contains practice exercises for grammar, vocabulary, spelling and conversation.
Self-study Quizzes - Contains quizzes, practice of grammar, homonyms, phrasal verbs, vocabulary and more.
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