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The sites listed below for ESL students and instructors contain resources designed to improve grammar, vocabulary, reading, pronunciation, listening, and comprehension skills via exercises, games, puzzles, tests, and quizzes. The College of DuPage and the C.O.D. Library do not create or control any of these resources, and they will not be held responsible for the content within the Sites.

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Dictionaries

• Merriam-Webster Visual Dictionary
  Provides a free online visual dictionary containing over 20,000 terms, more than 6,000 illustrations, and audio pronunciations
  URL: http://visual.merriam-webster.com/ Added: September 15, 2011

• Glossaries by Language
  A wide-variety of bilingual dictionaries and topical glossaries categorized by language from Language Automation, Inc.
  URL: http://www.lai.com/glossaries.html Added: September 15, 2011

• alphaDictionary.com
  Search 922 online English dictionaries at once and much, much more!
  URL: http://www.alphadictionary.com/ Added: September 15, 2011

• Merriam-Webster Online
  This site contains an easy-to-search dictionary and thesaurus of 160,000 entries.
  URL: http://www.m-w.com/ Added: September 15, 2011

• Internet Picture Dictionary
  Free, online multilingual picture dictionary with interactive activities for English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and ESL learners
  URL: http://www.pdictionary.com/ Added: September 15, 2011

• Dictionary.com
  Online dictionary, thesaurus, grammar, usage & style, and writing resource
  URL: http://www.dictionary.com/ Added: September 15, 2011

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• EnglishClub.com
  "Lessons, games, quizzes, forums, chat, lesson plans, jobs & more for ESL learners & teachers"
  URL: http://www.englishclub.com/ Added: September 15, 2011

• Interesting Things for ESL Students
  A fun study site for students of English as a Second Language that includes word games, puzzles, quizzes, slang, proverbs and more
  URL: http://www.manythings.org/ Added: September 15, 2011

• Karin's ESL Partyland
  This site has "over 75 interactive quizzes, 15 discussion forums, interactive lessons on a variety of topics, a chat room, and lots of great links."
  URL: http://www.eslpartyland.com/ Added: September 15, 2011

• Literacy List
  Adult Literacy Resource Institute has developed a one-stop Web site of literacy resources which features sites for teachers and adult learners, virtual tours from around the world and a children's literature Web guide
  URL: http://home.comcast.net/~djrosen/literacylist.html Added: September 15, 2011

• Lantern Fish
  "Lantern Fish is a resource site for TESOL, TEFL and ESL teachers who teach elementary and middle school English, ESL and EFL to kids." Includes exercises and games for improving English language skills
  URL: http://www.bogglesworldesl.com/ Added: September 15, 2011

• Ohio ESL
  English student resources from Ohio University including grammar, reading, writing, listening, speaking, special topics, and additional resources
  URL: http://www.ohiou.edu/esl/english/index.html Added: September 15, 2011

• english-at-home.com
  This site has grammar, vocabulary and speaking with learning games, a free newsletter and more
  URL: http://www.english-at-home.com/ Added: September 15, 2011

• Englishpage.com
  Designed for advanced ESL students, contains reading, writing, vocabulary, listening, grammar and dictionaries
  URL: http://www.englishpage.com/ Added: September 15, 2011

• Northwest LINCS
  An excellent collection of lesson plans, student activities, free ESL online classes, and web learning sites
  URL: http://www.nwlincs.org/NWLINCSWEB/esllp.htm Added: September 15, 2011

• TOEFL
  The official Web site for the Test of English as a Foreign Language
  URL: http://www.ets.org/toefl/ Added: September 15, 2011

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Grammar & Writing

• English Grammar Reference and Exercises
  Includes grammar topics, example sentences, and exercises
  URL: http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar Added: September 15, 2011

• Activities for ESL Students
  This web site has over 1,000 activities to help study English as a Second Language including quizzes, tests, exercises and puzzles
  URL: http://a4esl.org/ Added: September 15, 2011

• EnglishLearner.com
  Interactive tests and exercises for: grammar, vocabulary, reading, crossword puzzles, hangman, etc. (exercises use British English grammar and vocabulary)
  URL: http://www.englishlearner.com/ Added: September 15, 2011

• WritingDEN
  "WritingDEN is designed for students Grades 6 through 12 seeking to improve their English reading, comprehension, and writing skills. WritingDEN is divided into three levels of difficulty: Words, Sentences and Paragraphs."
  URL: http://www2.actden.com/writ_den/ Added: September 15, 2011

• Self-Study Quizzes for ESL Students
  An extensive collection of quizzes for English study
  URL: http://a4esl.org/q/h/ Added: September 15, 2011

• English as a Second Language Home Page
  By Rong-Chang Li, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, this site is a great starting point for ESL learners who want to learn English through the Web. Contains lightly annotated directory of links in categories including: Listening and Speaking; Reading with Understanding; Grammar and Writing; ESL-related Information; English Language Schools; and More ESL Sites
  URL: http://www.rong-chang.com/ Added: September 15, 2011

• Chomp Chomp: Grammar Bytes
  This site, created by a community college instructor, includes terms, interactive exercises (with answers/explanations), handouts and guidelines for quickly improving grammar ability. Appropriate for both GED students and instructors.
  URL: http://www.chompchomp.com/ Added: September 15, 2011

• Funbrain
  Review math facts or parts of speech. Includes many interactive, online games to practice basic math and language arts concepts.
  URL: http://www.funbrain.com/ Added: September 15, 2011

• UsingEnglish.com
  This site has numerous detailed handouts and quizzes for all levels of English grammar - from beginner to advanced. Many are in PDF format and most include answer sheets
  URL: http://www.usingenglish.com/handouts/ Added: September 15, 2011

• OWL: English as a Second Language (ESL) Resources, Handouts and Exercises
  Includes various materials for English as a Second Language (ESL) students and teachers, which include resource pages, handouts, and exercises as well as links to over 60 additional grammar-related handouts and exercises
  URL: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/esl/ Added: September 15, 2011

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Listening, Understanding & Speaking

• Phonetics Flash Animation Project
  Created at the University of Iowa, this site contains animated libraries of the phonetic sounds of Spanish and English. It is intended for students of phonetics, linguistics, and foreign language
  URL: http://www.uiowa.edu/~acadtech/phonetics Added: September 15, 2011

• English Listening Lesson Library Online
  Learn English by listening to English speakers from all over the world. Over 400 listening activities
  URL: http://www.elllo.org/ Added: September 15, 2011

• National Public Radio: News and Analysis
  Practice listening and understanding skills through the current event stories from NPR's many news programs, including All Things Considered, Fresh Air and Morning Edition. Many programs also include transcripts
  URL: http://www.npr.org/ Added: September 15, 2011

• Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab
  A free, interactive, educational site that uses both RealVideo and RealAudio technology for language learning. Allows visitors to self-test their English listening comprehension skills via JavaScripted quizzes
  URL: http://www.esl-lab.com/ Added: September 15, 2011

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Online ESL Journals & Magazines

• The Internet TESL Journal
  Designed for ESL teachers, this monthly on-line journal has articles, research papers, lesson ideas, classroom handouts, teaching ideas, conversation questions, links, and online activities/quizzes for students
  URL: http://iteslj.org/ Added: September 15, 2011

• Parents and Children Together Online Magazine
  "The magazine's goal is to further the cause of family literacy by bringing parents and children together through the magic of reading. PCTO features original stories and articles for children, suitable for reading aloud. A special section for parents features resources on issues related to children's development and literacy learning, as well as reviews."
  URL: http://reading.indiana.edu/www/indexpcto.html Added: September 15, 2011

• English Teaching Forum
  English Teaching Forum is an online quarterly journal published by the U.S. Department of State for teachers of English as a foreign or second language. The web site contains articles from issues of the Forum dating back to 1993
  URL: http://exchanges.state.gov/forum/ Added: September 15, 2011

• Topics- Online Magazine for Learners of English
  An online magazine for learners of English that contains student writings, teachers' projects, and interactive features
  URL: http://www.topics-mag.com/ Added: September 15, 2011

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Reading Comprehension

• Life in the USA: The Complete Guide for Immigrants and Americans
  Guide to culture, customs, education and immigration as well as information about home ownership and making a living in the US
  URL: http://www.lifeintheusa.com/ Added: September 15, 2011

• The New York Times Learning Network
  Current event stories, quizzes, crossword puzzles and other vocabulary and knowledge building resources for students, parents, and instructors
  URL: http://www.nytimes.com/learning/ Added: September 15, 2011

• CNN Interactive Learning Resources
  This site offers web-delivered instruction using current and past CNN San Francisco bureau news stories (a new story is added ever week). Each module includes the full text of each story and interactive activities to test comprehension. The learner can choose to read the text, listen to the text, and view a short video clip of the story
  URL: http://literacynet.org/cnnsf/ Added: September 15, 2011

• Illinois Literacy LINCS
  Developed by the Illinois State Library, this easy to navigate site offers adult learners information about literacy providers, current events, employment, and life skills
  URL: http://literacy.kent.edu/~illinois/ Added: September 15, 2011

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ESL Sites for Instructors

• Clearinghouse on Reading, English, and Communication
  From the Indiana University School of Education, this site provides extensive links to resources and Web pages about reading including a Family Info Center containing resources on children's reading, writing, book reviews of children's literature and the on-line Parents and Children Together magazine
  URL: http://reading.indiana.edu/ Added: September 15, 2011

• Teachers' Domain
  Teachers' Domain is an extensive library of free digital media resources produced by public television, designed for classroom use and professional development
  URL: http://www.teachersdomain.org/ Added: September 15, 2011

• The Center for Adult English Language Acquisition (CAELA)
  US national center for adult ESL (funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Vocational and Adult Education.) providing information on the language and literacy education of adults and out-of-school youth learning English
  URL: http://www.cal.org/caela/ Added: September 15, 2011

• ESL Flow
  ESL Flow is a resource for teachers who would like to research ESL ideas and create lesson plans and materials in a quick and efficient manner
  URL: http://www.eslflow.com/ Added: September 15, 2011

• National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL)
  "A federally funded research and development center focused solely on adult learning. NCSALL's efforts are dedicated to improving practice in educational programs that serve adults with limited literacy and English language skills, and those without a high school diploma."
  URL: http://www.ncsall.net/ Added: September 15, 2011

• John and Sarah's TEFL Pitstop
  "At the TEFL Pitstop, language teachers on the information highway can quickly drop in and load up with ready to use, original printable materials."
  URL: http://www.lingolex.com/jstefl.htm Added: September 15, 2011

• National Institute for Literacy (NIFL)
  Highlights outstanding adult education and literacy-related sites on the World Wide Web as well as providing literacy information and statistics
  URL: http://www.nifl.gov/ Added: September 15, 2011

• ProLiteracy Worldwide
  A nonprofit international literacy organization that was formed by the 2002 merger of Laubach Literacy International and Literacy Volunteers of America
  URL: http://www.proliteracy.org/ Added: September 15, 2011

• Literacy Connections-Resources for Reading Teachers and Literacy Volunteers
  Provides information on reading, teaching and tutoring techniques, ESL literacy, Hispanic literacy, and adult literacy
  URL: http://www.literacyconnections.com/ Added: September 15, 2011

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