Sites for ESL/EFL Teachers & Learners

Collected by
Christian Gallie

christiangallie@hotmail.com

AL 8660 Materials Design, Development, & Publication

                                        Fall Semester, 2001

The sites are divided in two parts. The first part is designed specifically for teachers. The second set of links is for students. 

 


 
Sites for Teachers
Teachers are also recommended to visit the students sites to get more insight in implementing activities in their classrooms

 
Name of
  Website		      
Description
       
Reasons for Recommendation
  Language Learning & Technology   A refereed journal with articles about applications of technology to language teaching--primarily computers This journal publishes excellent discussions and research articles on a variety of important topics involving computers and language learning/teaching.
           
  eslcafe    Dave's eslcafe. A worldwide meeting of ESL/EFL teachers  Teachers will find interesting activities on all four language skills; learning and teaching tips; discussions and ideas on a variety of topics.
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TESL: ESP English for Specific Purposes. Articles by professionals and practice activities for students. This site is well designed for students learning English for specific purposes (sciences, medecine, business, etc.) as well as teachers who are interested in ESP.
     
TESL: Articles Articles discussing a variety of language classroom issues. This is a good literature for ESL/EFL teachers on many current classroom issues (adults vs children learning; error correstion; importance of internet for language courses, etc.)
     
Teaching techniques This site presents a variety of Articles and research studies dealing with language teaching issues. Extremely beneficial for ESL/EFL teachers who want to develop or extend their experience by learning new teaching tools and techniques.
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  Daily grammar    A very exhaustive list of grammar lessons covering almost every grammar points.  Teachers will find practical lessons to teach a variety of grammar points, while students can learn by their own and test their knowledge.
         
Teacher training   Approaches and methods in second language teaching. This site gives teachers a self-practical training. They can learn new approaches and methods in second language teaching.
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ESL/EFL materials   Suggested materials on all four language skills (speaking, listening, reading, and writing).   Teachers will find a variety of teaching and learning materials covering a wide range of topics that they can use in their classrooms.
         
Eslflow   Language classroom activities, including role-plays, debates, pronunciation activities, etc. for every levels of proficiency.   A referee site for teachers who need to extend the variety of their classroom activities.
         
Ideas for ESL/EFL teachers   Houston's random ESL idea generator; a collection of ideas, including activities and suggestions for teaching.   For teachers who want to try something new.
         
Aegweb   Practical and meaningful grammar activities covering a good range of grammar points.   Teachers will find very intersting activities made in meaningful contexts, and very practical for their ESL or EFL students.
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Grammar on the web   Lesson plans for ESL/EFL teachers, designed by Master students in the department of AL & ESL at GSU.   These lesson plans can be easily used and applied in any ESL/EFL class. They were especially designed for intermediate students.
         
Everything for ESL/EFL   Lesson plans, resources, discussions, conferences, and tips for ESL/EFL teachers.   For teachers who want to exchange their ideas with colleagues while learning very practical teaching tips.
         
Language games    Games to facilitate language learning   Suggested ideas to make language learning interesting and fun.
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ESL/EFL chatboard   idea exchange among ESL/EFL teachers   For teachers who want to discuss their ideas online with other ESL/EFL teachers. The topics are varied and include tricky classroom situations. Teachers can learn from their colleague's experiences.
         
Intensive English Program   Collected materials, lessons, and activities for ESL teachers. The program is basically based on English for academic purposes.   Teachers will find on this site interesting materials, links, lessons, and activities to use in their own class. 
         
Idea cookbook Suggested ideas by colleagues on how to improve teaching and learning Teachers are welcome to visit this site and share their experiences while learning new teaching tips from colleagues all over the world.
     

 


 
Sites for Students

Students may contact me at 
christiangallie @hotmail.com, 
or ask for their teachers' advice on how to benefit from these sites.

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  Name of
  Website
       
    Description
       
      Reasons for  Recommendation
The idiom connection English idioms activities for ESL/EFL students I will recommend students who want to develop or extend their knowledge about English idioms, when and how they are used, to visit this site.
     
BBC Worldservice A worldwide programme designed for people who want to learn English This site gives students the opportunity to discuss with their peers, get feedback from eperts on their language difficulties, and reading the world news in English.
     
Interesting things for ESL/EFL students Grammar quizzes, word games, word puzzles, proverbs, slang, etc. ESL/EFL learners will find the opportunity to practice their English, learning language that is commonly used by native speakers.
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Activities for ESL students Grammar and vocabulary quizzes, bilingual quizzes Students who want to work on their own and develop their grammar and vocabulary skills will benefit from this wonderful site
     
ESL Blue Interesting and practical grammar activities, covering a number of tricky grammar points (adj., adv., art., tense, etc.) This site does not just give students activities to practice on, but especially meaningful examples in real language contexts.
     
The blue book Grammar lessons and practice activities. ESL/EFL students can use this book to learn the English grammar by themselves
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Oral English online 10 dialogues performed in common contexts and situations, such as "asking the way", "making friends", etc. with sound files. For students who want to  learn communicative language in real contexts, both by practicing their listening and speaking abilities.
     
Interactive quizzes Activities on common grammar features to help the student practice on his/her own. For students who want to develop or build their grammar knowledge while working alone.
     
Study zone Grammar lessons for learners of all levels, accompanied by related exercises. Students will find useful and practical lessons to teach themselves, and test their learning with practical activities related to the lessons.
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Learn English Learning tips for ESL/EFL students For students who want to learn from other students' learning experiences in order to become a better learner.
     
Crossword puzzles Crossword puzzles on common grammar and vocabulary features to help ESL/EFL students test their knowledge This site gives a good opportunity to students to test their grammar and vocabulary knowledge.
     
Vocabulary quizzes Vocabulary activities on usual and frequently used words and phrases. Learners can use this site to build and consolidate their vocabulary knowledge.
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English at home Lessons on grammar, vocabulary, writing, pronunciation, and reading skills, accompanied by related activities. A useful site for learners who want to learn on their own, or supplement classroom lessons and activities.
     
Brians errors A list of common errors made by ESL students that Brian tries to address. This site gives students an excellent opportunity to practice on their common errors. Teachers can also benefit from this site by becoming aware of the errors that are commonly made by students and how they are dealt with.
     
Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Listening activities and practices with audio players that can be downloaded This is an excellent opportunity offered to students who want to 'sharpen' their ears while working alone. 
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