Recommended Websites
The best kind of teacher is also a student--someone who seeks to learn more about their job. To help you in your search for new teaching knowledge and new resources, we've provided the following list of recommended websites.
Check this list of categories to find what you are looking for:
Lesson Plans
- Esl.About.comĦULesson plans for grammar, reading, writing, speaking and pronunciation
- Teaching FishĦUGrammar games to play in class
- Education.comĦULesson plans organized by subject
- Learning PageĦUReady-to-use class handouts
- Handouts OnlineĦUFree grammar handouts
Teacher Tools
- Ask EricĦUClass management tips, planning suggestions and more
- BBC Learning EnglishĦUA variety of teaching tools & resources
- TESOL.orgĦUClasses and professional development information for English teachers
- Hints & TipsĦUSuggestions to make your English classes easier and more fun
- Canadian Resource GuideĦUTeaching tips and more
- TESL Portal ĦUComprehensive web links on Teaching English as a Second Language
- The Internet TESL JournalĦUFree online textbooks, activities, and lesson resources
Dictionaries and Reference Materials
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Merriam-Webster Online English Dictionary and Thesaurus
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The best-known English dictionary, with online search features - Thesaurus by Visual Thesaurus ĦUA thesaurus that's unique and extremely useful
- Encyclopedia by Encarta ĦUDiscover encyclopedia articles, dictionary and quizzes
- English Club Topical List ĦUOrganized into various categories of interest
- Rhyme ZoneĦUFind rhyming wordsĦXhelpful for writing poetry
- Picture DictionaryĦUBasic vocabulary lists and quizzesĦXall with pictures
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Picture Dictionary by Enchanted Learning (picture and definition)ĦU
Alphabetical picture dictionary with additional activities or information for each word - Dictionary by Dictionary.com ĦUDictionary, thesaurus, games and an English/Chinese translator
- Dictionary by Your DictionaryĦUDefinitions and audio pronunciation
- Evolution of the Alphabet ĦUAn interesting look at how the English alphabet evolved
Online Games, Quizzes and Tests
- Many ThingsĦXvocabularyĦUVocabulary games by picture recognition
- Teaching Fish FlashcardsĦUGrammar practice activities
- A4ESLĦUVarious levels of grammar and vocabularyĦXpractice your idioms here
- Commonly Misspelled Words ĦUA challenging spelling quiz
- Portal of gamesĦUDownload vocabulary games
- Review the TOEFL TestĦUSample test with answers
- Assessment TestsĦUExcellent preparation for English certificationsĦXtest are timed and scored automatically
- WordskillsĦXgrammar & vocabularyĦUExcellent preparation of various levels of the Cambridge certification
Grammar Instruction
- Teaching Fish GrammarĦUGuide and corresponding teaching games
- Grammar BytesĦUGuide, handouts & interactive games
- Grammar SlammerĦURules, styles and tips
- Tenses TimelineĦUChart of all the tenses
Vocabulary and Spelling
- Language ImpactĦU502 words that can be learned by total physical response
- Differences between British, Canadian & American SpellingĦUList all spelling variations between the three countries
- Most Frequently Used WordsĦUList of the 2000 most frequently used English words
- Common Errors in EnglishĦUA thorough list of commonly misused or misspelled words with corrections
Reading
- SOON MagazineĦUEasy English magazine articles with questions
- English WorksĦUQuestions, vocabulary & tips
- Aesop's FablesĦUnty of animated, simple and short stories
Speaking and Listening
- English Club ĦUSpeaking/pronunciation tips and audio
- ESL LabĦUVarious levels of listening comprehension through stories and quizzes
- Listening Lounge ĦUChoose interesting stories with audio and questions (use free guest area)
- Spoken American English ĦULearn the American accent with audio help and explanation
- Sounds of EnglishĦUPronunciation lessons with audio, mouth diagrams and activities
- American AccentĦULearn proper word stress and intonations
Business English
- Handouts OnlineĦUBusiness lesson plans and handouts for English learners
- LinguaramaĦUGrammar exercises using business themes
- English ClubĦULinks to current business articles, vocabulary lists, and tips
Slang and Idioms
- Dave's ESL (explanation)ĦUList of slang words and their meanings
- A4ESLĦUTest your idiom knowledge with these quizzes
- Origin of PhrasesĦUList of phrases/idioms and their origins
- Idioms by Theme ĦUTopical list of idioms and their explanationĦXquiz yourself afterwards
Pen Pals / Key Pals
- EpalsĦUSearch for classroom or student by various categories
- Students of the WorldĦUSearch for classroom or student by country
- IECCĦUSearch for classroom or student by various categories
- It's My WorldĦUSearch for student by age
- Keypals ClubĦUSearch for classroom or student by country
