Online Resources for Teachers.
Ten General ESL teaching resources
Breaking News English
http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/
Excellent deposit of lesson plans broken down into levels, featuring reading, listening dictation, comprehension, role playing, writing and quizzes.
http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/
Excellent deposit of lesson plans broken down into levels, featuring reading, listening dictation, comprehension, role playing, writing and quizzes.
British Council & BBC's Teaching English.
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/
Across the site you can find free classroom materials to download, from short activities to full lesson plans, for teaching kids and adults. There are also articles on aspects of teaching, and free teacher development and teacher training materials.
http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/
Across the site you can find free classroom materials to download, from short activities to full lesson plans, for teaching kids and adults. There are also articles on aspects of teaching, and free teacher development and teacher training materials.
Dave's ESL cafe
http://eslcafe.com/
Website for teachers and students by the affable "Dave Sperling", featuring for teachers the Idea Cookbook,
International Job Forums, Korean Job Forums, Post Your Resume, Teacher Forums and
Teacher Training Forum.
http://eslcafe.com/
Website for teachers and students by the affable "Dave Sperling", featuring for teachers the Idea Cookbook,
International Job Forums, Korean Job Forums, Post Your Resume, Teacher Forums and
Teacher Training Forum.
Matt Drudge' Drudge Report
http://www.drudgereport.com/
Amalgamated news source culled from many news organizations into one page, featuring some obscure and interesting news items often overlooked in the mainstream media. Good source for current news items.
http://www.drudgereport.com/
Amalgamated news source culled from many news organizations into one page, featuring some obscure and interesting news items often overlooked in the mainstream media. Good source for current news items.
ESL Flow
http://www.eslflow.com/
Elementary to Intermediate lesson plans, mainly in pdf format, but with some links to other sites and media types. Wide varierty of topics covered, from writing to "icebreakers".
http://www.eslflow.com/
Elementary to Intermediate lesson plans, mainly in pdf format, but with some links to other sites and media types. Wide varierty of topics covered, from writing to "icebreakers".
ETNI's Teachers for Teachers
http://www.etni.org.il/teachers.html
COllection of topically catergorized lesson plans at various levels, including some interesting themes one does not normally see, such as the "Holocaust", a remebrance of the
http://www.etni.org.il/teachers.html
COllection of topically catergorized lesson plans at various levels, including some interesting themes one does not normally see, such as the "Holocaust", a remebrance of the
Refuge Development Center
http://www.refugeedevelopmentcenter.org/esl-resources/online-esl-and-tutoring-resources-4/
A refuge orientation and placement program that offer teaching resources for its volunteer ESL instructors.
http://www.refugeedevelopmentcenter.org/esl-resources/online-esl-and-tutoring-resources-4/
A refuge orientation and placement program that offer teaching resources for its volunteer ESL instructors.
Reuters' English to Go
http://www.english-to-go.com/english/teachers.cfm?CFID=2075304&CFTOKEN=10871831
This is the teacher's room of the general ESL site,
http://www.english-to-go.com/english/teachers.cfm?CFID=2075304&CFTOKEN=10871831
This is the teacher's room of the general ESL site,
- no stress lesson preparation,
- Complement your teaching with topical content,
- 9 exercises per lesson - reading, writing, grammar and listening,
- Over 1,800 resources at 5 ability levels.
Scott South's EFL/ESL Lessons Using Web Sites
http://iteslj.org/t/ws/
PDF lesson plans for all levels which use website access as a basis for the lessons. For example, lessons on shopping at the JC Penny website including reading, writing and comprehension activities.
http://iteslj.org/t/ws/
PDF lesson plans for all levels which use website access as a basis for the lessons. For example, lessons on shopping at the JC Penny website including reading, writing and comprehension activities.
The Internet TESL Journal's ESL : Writing
http://iteslj.org/links/ESL/Writing/
With over 10000 registered links, the ITESLJ leads the way.
http://iteslj.org/links/ESL/Writing/
With over 10000 registered links, the ITESLJ leads the way.
The Internet TESL Journal
http://iteslj.org/
Amazing deposit of curriculum resources from teachers worldwide. Featuring articles, research papers, lessons plans, classroom handouts, teaching ideas & links .
http://iteslj.org/
Amazing deposit of curriculum resources from teachers worldwide. Featuring articles, research papers, lessons plans, classroom handouts, teaching ideas & links .
Five ESL writing resources
ESL Galaxy's Writing Exercises
http://www.esl-galaxy.com/writing.html
PDF based writing exercises, printable composition writing templates, sentence scrambles , gap fill exercises, word scrambles, picture description and more which have been broken down into beginner, intermediate and high level writing exercises.
http://www.esl-galaxy.com/writing.html
PDF based writing exercises, printable composition writing templates, sentence scrambles , gap fill exercises, word scrambles, picture description and more which have been broken down into beginner, intermediate and high level writing exercises.
Hunter College' Reading & Writing Center
http://rwc.hunter.cuny.edu/reading-writing/resource-links_esl.html
For ESL teachers (and for faculty in other disciplines,) this site is meant to function in conjunction with the instructor and student, as it lists resources that can be consulted in (for example), a draft/editorial writing process. It is less to do with lesson planning and more to do with collaborative learning resources.
http://rwc.hunter.cuny.edu/reading-writing/resource-links_esl.html
For ESL teachers (and for faculty in other disciplines,) this site is meant to function in conjunction with the instructor and student, as it lists resources that can be consulted in (for example), a draft/editorial writing process. It is less to do with lesson planning and more to do with collaborative learning resources.
MES English Free Printables for Teachers
http://www.mes-english.com/
Resources for ESL teachers, mainly for younger students. All of the resources are designed to be versatile and useful in many preschool and K-6 classrooms. Flashcards, printable worksheets and handouts to match, phonics worksheets, printable ESL games, printable certificates, stickers to print, and other activities all ready for printing.
http://www.mes-english.com/
Resources for ESL teachers, mainly for younger students. All of the resources are designed to be versatile and useful in many preschool and K-6 classrooms. Flashcards, printable worksheets and handouts to match, phonics worksheets, printable ESL games, printable certificates, stickers to print, and other activities all ready for printing.
Purdue University's Owl Writing Lab.
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/5/24/
Owl is mainly for students but has a section dedicated to teachers and features links to scholarly articles, practical exercises and professional organizational links.
https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/5/24/
Owl is mainly for students but has a section dedicated to teachers and features links to scholarly articles, practical exercises and professional organizational links.
St Micheal's College ESL Teaching/Learning Resources
http://academics.smcvt.edu/cbauer-ramazani/Links/esl_writing.htm
Large database links, mainly for academic l-level writing.
http://academics.smcvt.edu/cbauer-ramazani/Links/esl_writing.htm
Large database links, mainly for academic l-level writing.
Five technology resource funding sites for nonprofit, mission-based education.
The Foundation Center.
http://foundationcenter.org/
The Foundation Center is the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide. Through data, analysis, and training, it connects people to the resources they need to succeed. The Center maintains the most comprehensive database on U.S. and global grantmakers and their grants.
http://foundationcenter.org/
The Foundation Center is the leading source of information about philanthropy worldwide. Through data, analysis, and training, it connects people to the resources they need to succeed. The Center maintains the most comprehensive database on U.S. and global grantmakers and their grants.
Foundation Grants to Individuals.
http://gtionline.foundationcenter.org/
An offshoot of The Foundation Center organizational database, this site provides funding resources for individuals such as students, teachers and researchers. Access to this specialized list is by paid subscription but is quite valuable in that it lists grants and funding for specific persons, rather than the common organizational funding approach.
http://gtionline.foundationcenter.org/
An offshoot of The Foundation Center organizational database, this site provides funding resources for individuals such as students, teachers and researchers. Access to this specialized list is by paid subscription but is quite valuable in that it lists grants and funding for specific persons, rather than the common organizational funding approach.
The National Technology Recycling Project
http://www.ntrp.org/
The National Technology Recycling Project is a non-profit organization designed to help people recycle technology with a focus on computers and to support non-profit technology recycling organizations across the United States. The featured links offer discounted technology, somewhat like eBay.
http://www.ntrp.org/
The National Technology Recycling Project is a non-profit organization designed to help people recycle technology with a focus on computers and to support non-profit technology recycling organizations across the United States. The featured links offer discounted technology, somewhat like eBay.
TechSoup Global's Tech Soup: the place for nonprofits and libraries.
http://www.techsoup.org/
TechSoup is a nonprofit connecting other nonprofit, charity, or libraries with technology products, free learning resources and information on technology. Free resources include articles, blogs, webinars, and forums led by expert hosts. Nonprofits and libraries can access donated and discounted products and services, including high-quality refurbished hardware, and software from partners such as Adobe and Microsoft.
http://www.techsoup.org/
TechSoup is a nonprofit connecting other nonprofit, charity, or libraries with technology products, free learning resources and information on technology. Free resources include articles, blogs, webinars, and forums led by expert hosts. Nonprofits and libraries can access donated and discounted products and services, including high-quality refurbished hardware, and software from partners such as Adobe and Microsoft.
U.S. General Services Administration's Computers for learning
http://computersforlearning.gov/
Federally mandated site to permit and facilitate the recycling of used computer equipment directly to schools and some educational nonprofit organizations.
http://computersforlearning.gov/
Federally mandated site to permit and facilitate the recycling of used computer equipment directly to schools and some educational nonprofit organizations.
Five Online Grammar Resources
Capital Community College Foundation’s Guide to Grammar and Writing
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
Convenient drop-down menus covers grammar and writing tips with lessons.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/
Convenient drop-down menus covers grammar and writing tips with lessons.
Edufind’s Online English Grammar Resources
http://www.edufind.com/english/grammar/
Great website with tests, lessons and grammar references.
http://www.edufind.com/english/grammar/
Great website with tests, lessons and grammar references.
Grammarbook’s Online English Usage Rules.
http://www.grammarbook.com/
Based on Strauss, J. (2011) Blue book of grammar & punctuation.
The site features links to videos on grammar and punctuation topics.
http://www.grammarbook.com/
Based on Strauss, J. (2011) Blue book of grammar & punctuation.
The site features links to videos on grammar and punctuation topics.
Lingo4U GBR’s English Grammar Online
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar
An English grammar page from Germany with some curious hyperlinked phrases such as the “Pool of exercises”.
http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar
An English grammar page from Germany with some curious hyperlinked phrases such as the “Pool of exercises”.
University College of London’s The Internet Grammar of English
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/internet-grammar/
The Internet Grammar of English is an online course in English grammar written primarily for university undergraduates.
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/internet-grammar/
The Internet Grammar of English is an online course in English grammar written primarily for university undergraduates.