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U.S.A. Learns

A free site for adults to learn English and improve basic reading, writing, speaking and life skills

Washtenaw Community College Placement Testing

Questions and answers about WCC's entrance exam.

 

LEO Network

Pronunciation exercises, vocabulary building, a chat room, and much much more. For example, this section shows pictures with words and provides pronunciation. The pronunciation is British English.

 

Learn English Today

Much information about English including vocabulary, fun activities, and idioms. Does not include pronunciation.

Vowel Pronunciation Video

YouTube video about how to pronounce vowels. Check the "related videos" links for more ESL videos.

Free Rice

Multiple choice tests to help build vocabulary.

 

MeL

MeL is the Michigan eLibrary, an anywhere, anytime library for Michigan residents. Of interest to learners and tutors are the tests and tutorials. Look for "Tests and Tutorials" on the home page. Anyone can access these tests using his/her library card number or a Michigan driver license.

 

GCFLearnFree.org

Free online tutorials on everyday life activities, basic math and computer training. You will need to create a user name and password to use the free lessons.

 

Ann Arbor Stone School GED class information



 

Ann Arbor Stone School ESL class information

Washtenaw Community College Adult Transitions

The staff at Adult Transitions will help you prepare for college.

Washtenaw Community College English as a Second Language Department

Classroom ESL instruction

 

PBS Literacy Link

Build your GED, pre-GED and workplace skills.

 

Dictionary.com

More than a dictionary! Includes tips on grammar usage, a translator and a thesaurus.

The Learning Edge

Interactive literacy newspaper

BBC Skillswise

Practice your reading, grammar and math.

 

BBC Learning English

Activities for ESL learners.

 

Ask Me 3

Prepare for your next visit to the doctor

 

Multi-Cultural Educational Survey

Practice your health literacy and listening skills.

 

ManyThings.org

Study site for ESL learners.

Dave's ESL Cafe

Practice your English or join a student online forum.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Resources

Links on the left side of this page lead to citizenship preparation materials and information for new immigrants.

Voice of America Special English: News Radio for English Learners

Listen to news stories in simplified English and follow along with online transcripts. Created for ESL, but BL learners can also benefit.

ESLgold.com

Over a thousand pages of free information and resources for both teachers and students.

About: English as a second language

Resources for ESL teachers and students.

Proliteracy

Find a program like Washtenaw Literacy in another city or state.

21st Century

A free site with job related reading, writing and math activities.

Activities for ESL Students

Play games, take quizzes, read, practice grammar, and learn new vocabulary.
ESL Games

100 activities for ESL learners that are quick and easy to use.

Karin's ESL Partyland

Good site for many interesting and enjoyable ESL activities.

Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab

 

Listening and comprehension exercises for the ESL learner 

Idiom Connection

English idioms and quizzes

ESL Jokes

Jokes based on useful grammar practice and key vocabulary.

ESL On-line Instruction

A free site for beginning and intermediate ESL learners and tutors.

ESL Podcasts and Learning Guides

Current ESL podcasts and learning guides.

English for Students

This site offers a wealth of vocabulary, grammar lessons, idioms, root words, games and more.

University of Victoria ESL Study Zone

Designed for learners, but many pages can be used by tutors for lesson plans.

Links for ESL Students and Teachers

Includes many links for learners and tutors.

 

Online Listening

Online listening lessons for learners. Requires free registration.

 

Purdue Online Writing Lab

Writing instruction for ESL and advanced BL learners.

 

Literacy Face to Face

A resource for BL tutors.

 

ESL Worksheets

Free worksheets for tutors and learners.

American Civics

Lessons in American Civics and culture for ESL learners; most of the material is suitable for advanced beginners through intermediate level.

Online ESL Help Resource Center

Help with spelling, pronunciation and grammar