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The ETF is developing a new platform to replace Excellence Gateway, and this will come online at the same time as Excellence Gateway comes offline on 3 November 2023. Most ESOL resources will be transferred. A few items will be retired, but a list will be provided in advance.

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eslconversation.ca is a site devoted to collecting and curating speaking activities for English conversation courses. Concentrated on ESL and EFL adults and more specifically English for specific purposes, the pedagogical tools and speaking activities are meant to generate English conversations for specific jobs, goals or language focuses. Most of the material is chosen to fit a researched based whole language approach that uses first language material in second language teaching. That means you will find questions, news articles, TED talks, video bloggers, podcasts, news broadcasts meant for first language audiences. The material is meant as a "launch pad" or a "priming" tool to get conversations going. Then you can calibrate the difficulty with pre and post activities that will fit the level of your students. On top of a large repository of ressources that you can find in to get things going, to practice a grammar point and to practice for a job, everyday I post conversation prompts and suggestions in the question of day.

Although conversation is a spontaneous and unpredictable thing, you may notice that the material is organized according various language objectives for anyone and everyone. The idea is to use conversation as a method to practice and root vocabulary and grammar (yep those are the building blocks...can't get away without them). I combine this material with different teaching techniques, such as The Tell Back, Questions by Cognitive Skill and Mind Maps, for which you will find explanations on the site.

Conversation is a fascinating part of ESL learning. It is where all the pieces of language come together and is used to communicate...to connect. It is where learners may even forget they are speaking in a foreign language and begin to share genuinely and meaningfully. Essentially, I am sharing all the sites, videos, articles and techniques I use to increase fluency, build vocabulary and ultimately have great conversations.

ESLconversation.ca is very young. I'm always looking to know more about what's out there in the ESL community. Have ideas to contribute, good websites, tricks and tips please share them...

Are you a student looking for a conversation tutor? Contact us and we can help you find someone. eslconversationca@gmail.com
eslconversation.ca is an affiliate of neurobox.ca. We offer English second language tutoring services internationally via online tutors. We operate out of Montreal, Canada.

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ESL: English as a Second Language - Free English learning resources

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The Internet is full of resources for English language learners at the university level.

However, the problem lies in which material is valuable and which isn't. Like with any topic, the internet's a mix bag. There's amazing materials for ESL students and also material that could prove detrimental to your learning.

If you're heading off to university or already studying, you don't have time to surf the net in the hope of finding valuable websites.

This is why we've created this helpful list of the 101 best websites for ESL students.

The list is divided into logical sections, including:

Grammar and Usage

Grammar Check

Writing

Reading

Speaking

Pronunciation

Vocabulary

Listening

Academic Skills

Dictionaries

General Academic Research

IELTS

This compilation of websites will blow your mind, and of course improve your English at the same time.

Grammar and Usage

Learning grammar is probably one of the most frustrating things for any language learner. It doesn't matter whether you're learning English or learning German - there always seems to be a million rules and exceptions to get your head around.

From tenses to propositions, here are some of the best ESL grammar sites to improve your grammar.

If you've already learned the English grammar basics and just want to review grammar, this website is perfect with easy to moderate self-access grammar activities. There are numerous interactive quizzes to choose from, such as articles and word choice. With this site, you won't run out of ESL grammar materials any time soon.

English Club's grammar pages for ESL learners are some of the best on the web. They are broken down into easy manageable topics that cover all aspects of English grammar and usage.

And if you're really stuck, you can always get your own personal English grammar help for free from their grammar help desk. How awesome is that?

Imagine falling upon what seems like an endless list of specific grammar points to help you understand and practice the areas of English grammar you don't understand. That's exactly what you'll find at Using English. Practice the activities online or print them off, the choice is yours.

But one thing is guaranteed, you'll soon know the difference between an adjective and an adverb and the difference between the past simple and the past perfect!

Grammar Quizzes is not your average ESL grammar site. If you're looking to practice real English with a realistic meaningful context, this grammar website will give you a range of realistic everyday scenarios using a specific grammar point. This will make the learning experience that much more enjoyable and valuable.

Do you need a quick answer without spending too much time trawling the hundreds of grammar websites out there? 5-Minute English breaks everything down into easy-to-understand bite size pieces. See the English grammar in use with carefully colour-coded examples, and then practice what you've learnt with a quick English grammar quiz at the end.

Test your English grammar. How good are you? And then brush up on your grammar skills by studying specific English grammar guides. Broken down into themes, you'll never make an English grammar mistake again.

This grammar site's number one advice about grammar is don't get obsessed with it. It's so easy to become engrossed in English grammar and usage you forget all the other aspects of learning a language. This is why this site has broken down the grammar into realistic learning sections.

Make your life easier by learning a little bit at a time with a few explanations and plenty of interactive grammar activities.

As the name suggests this website covers the ins and outs of English grammar from basic prepositions to the complexities of English grammar needed in business writing.

Hold your horses; this grammar site for university students is a real gem. With hundreds of grammar explanations, this website, specifically designed for academic students, is the ultimate A to Z grammar point of reference. You'll be guided through every point from the adverb to the zero article.

If you're looking for a quick go-to grammar reference, the Brief Penguin Handbook lives up to its name. This focuses on typical grammar errors of ESL students, and it even goes beyond that and offers some (brief) advice on how to improve your grammar in everyday situations.

Get some quick and dirty grammar tips from a self-professed grammar queen. Not your average grammar site with lists of grammar terms and rules, the grammar girl has divided different grammar points into some funny and sometimes controversial topics.

For instance, find tips how to email your university professor to the downright confusing theme of apostrophe use.

There are a number of common errors that ESL learners make. If you can't figure out why your tutor or professor has marked something as wrong, visit this thorough site and find the answer you've been looking for. You'll never make the same mistake again.

Grammar Check

When you hand in your paper or research assignment at university, it needs to be free of simple language mistakes. So, before handing them in, remember to proofread your work and check for any grammar errors. The following websites will help you do that.

Have you written an essay or research assignment and want some help checking whether the grammar is correct? Microsoft Word is great when you make the obvious mistakes, but it inevitably misses a few. Ensure your grammar is perfect with this easy-to-use online grammar check that's 100% free - it doesn't get much better than that.

As well as being a translator and dictionary, Reverso is also a spell and grammar checker. Simply copy and paste your text into this fee online tool, and it will correct the sore of mistakes that Microsoft Word isn't designed to.

And that's not all. If you want an explanation of your grammar mistake in your thesis, say, this intelligent online grammar checker will give one. Thesis proofreading has never been easier.

Writing in English is one of the most difficult skills to master. If you've never had to write an academic piece before, this is a particular challenge. Refer to these writing sites and get the most authoritative writing tips available.

You'll be pleasantly surprised with what this comprehensive site offers you in terms of university and college writing. This covers everything from reading and comprehending the essay question correctly right from the start to the nitty-gritty writing and editing at the end.

The fact that the site's associated with one of the world's most prestigious universities is just an extra-added bonus.

Are you a keen writer or do you want to perfect your academic English writing skills? Have no fear this fun site will help you get there. Forget about the mundane online writing lessons and read these helpful writing tips to take your writing to the next level...

This is perhaps one of the most comprehensive academic writing sites available today. Here you'll be able to brush up on your grammar skills, learn how to paraphrase properly, but most importantly learn about what plagiarism is and how it would affect you...the consequences are harsh, so it's not worth it.

It doesn't matter what kind of writing you need to write, this thorough guide will show you how to write anything from a CV to a personal statement or an admissions essay to a detailed scientific report.

Of course you want your work to be logical and well presented. Of course you want to understand the essay question and answer it correctly. And of course you want to ensure that your university paper is plagiarism free. You can guarantee that your work will follow all the academic English rules when you follow this comprehensive writing guide for university students.

APA, MLA, Chicago Manual Style...these are all terms you're going to have to become familiar with when you want to cite your reference materials correctly and avoid plagiarism. On this site, you'll find an abundance of resources that will take you through the motions when it comes to citing your work correctly.

Don't forget to refer to your course manual or ask your tutor what citation style they require, because every subject's different.

If you're studying in the UK, you'll need to abide by UK academic rules, which are of course slightly different to American expectations. Learn Higher has a plethora of valuable information, which will help you become a proficient writer and avoid all those rewrites. We love the easy layout and the interactive activities and MP3s that come with this site, and it's all FREE!

Do you have a report to write for university, but you've got no idea how to go about it? This easy to understand site explains everything in detail from what is a report to tips on how to edit and proofread it. This is one site that will help boost the credibility of your report and get you those greatly desired marks.

Don't let the fact that this is an Australian university put you off. Australians speak and use British English, and this is one site that's not to be missed when it comes to invaluable writing tips for ESL university students.

Learn how to get started with simple brainstorming techniques and master the ins and outs of academic writing. The site also links you to a Careers Toolkit, which you'll need as you near closer to finishing your degree. Learn how to write application letters in English and win over prospective employers in interviews.

Become an incredibly talented writer by completing these writing exercises that increase in difficulty. Tick the boxes while you write by following the site's comprehensive writing checklist, and if that's not enough follow the step-by-step tutorial on how to avoid plagiarism and make your writing uniquely yours.

Reading is a big part of your studies, and it's an important English you'll use every day regardless of whether you're at university or not. Improve your reading skills and speed by taking on board these great reading tips for ESL and academic learners.

Do you have a million and one things you need to read? Do you lack confidence and speed when reading? You're not alone and most new university students find themselves overwhelmed with all the reading materials regardless of whether they're a native English speaker or not. This site teaches you to be an effective reader. Follow the tips and you'll be on the road to success.

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Do you lack confidence in reading? This can be drastically increased once you're faced with numerous texts to read. This site is divided into various topics from everyday situations such as working to biology related readings in the nature section. Readings are short and easy to comprehend, meaning you'll be able to boost your reading speed in no time.

Are you looking for a new book to read and can't be bothered heading out to the local public library? Look no further Project Gutenberg has an impressive selection of FREE ebooks you can read. There's no need to worry about breaking any piracy laws here, because this is a reading project that's been going for some time. And if you're really stuck, check out the site's recommended top 100 books, and get your reading game on.

Choose your level, choose your text, and work your way through a series of reading activities and exercises from pre-reading activities to post-reading comprehension activities. There are so many texts to choose from which includes modern classics such as Pulp Fiction; there's basically something for every taste.

This carefully planned academic reading site allows you to work your way through different leveled reading activities. Mix and match and test your understanding of the academic reading content and specific vocabulary. This is the perfect site to prepare you for those dreaded IELTS and English proficiency exams.

Keep up to date with the latest that's going on in the world and improve your English at the same time. Choose your level and the news story that interests you and read up on the latest. You'll also get a chance to build your vocabulary and improve your listening skills with all the related interactive activities.

Are you interested in advancing your reading skills while learning about different cultures in other English speaking countries? Choose your level and read some of the many interesting English articles specifically written for ESL learners like you!

Forget the misleading name. This site offers you all the necessary hot reading tips to really become proficient in your academic reading. You'll no longer have to worry about falling behind with those endless reading lists your tutor gives you, because here you'll find all the info you need to help you skim, scan, and even read between the lines.

Anyone can become a good reader in English. It doesn't matter what your current level is. With these invaluable tips and academic reading strategies, you'll soon know how to read quickly and find that all-important information you need without worrying about unknown words and terms.

You may think you don't need to improve your English speaking skills as much for university, but you're misguided. Speaking English is a necessary skill to have. It will help you survive in the real world, integrate into university life, communicate with your professors, and help you with your presentations.

One thing you need to perfect is your speaking. You might be able to hide the fact you're a non-native English speaker through your reading, writing and listening skills, but you'll give the game away as soon as you open your mouth if you haven't mastered those endless colloquialisms and idioms.

Talk English is the answer you've been looking for with over 9,000 audio files that covers topics from general English to more specific business related scenarios. You'll be speaking like a native English speaker in no time.

When you move to another country to study, you'll need more than just academic English. You'll also need a decent amount of conversational English to help you get by and integrate into society. Study and practise your conversation skills by listening to samples, mimicking and practising everyday English through vocabulary exercises.

Speaking and communicating well in English will open up so many new doors for you, and of course make your life that little bit easier.

Never run out of things to talk about again. Small talk and talking about everyday subjects is a big part of your English language skills, and perfecting your speaking skills by practicing answering these questions and answers at home will take your English to the next level. There are countless topics from 'Accidents in the home' to 'Wishes'.

Have you ever been stuck when it comes to thinking of questions in English? If yes, this great site will help you out immensely. You'll never be lost for words again in any situation whether it's making small talk or speaking for a longer period of time.

Speak freely about any topic in English with the help of this comprehensive English language site for speaking. Wow your friends, family and colleagues and chat freely about anything under the sun from shopping to current affairs.

Second Nature will get you speaking like a native English speaker in no time. We love the easy layout of the site, which guides you through a number of modules. Read the conversations, practise them with your friends, and then take your understanding to the next level by completing a number of online matching and comprehension activities.

If you're looking for a place to learn functional English such as declining, inviting and so on, Second Nature will give you everything you need.

Pronunciation

Pronunciation work and drills are often overlooked when studying at university level. But the truth is, if you can't pronounce words properly or you can't make yourself clear when speaking, it could lead to confusion and possibly even lower marks.

Each nationality has its own problems when it comes to learning and perfecting pronunciation difficulty problems. Ted Power recognises these problems, and has divided its site into logical nationalities. Click on your language and practise the common pronunciation problems associated with your mother tongue.

Access numerous pronunciation sites in just one click. Here you'll find a wealth of information that will help you master your English pronunciation. There are a number of fun tongue twisters to the more traditional pronunciation drills for ESL learners. Take your pick and start speaking like a native English speaker today.

This is probably one of the best pronunciation websites aimed at ESL learners. It provides you with a step-by-step guide as to how to pronounce the numerous sounds in English. One of the greatest pronunciation difficulties ESL learners face is the difference between contrasting pairs such as 'beat' and 'bit'.

You'll never have to worry again that your pronunciation isn't like a native English speaker with the plethora of video and audio files you'll find here.

Practise your spoken English skills and perfect your English pronunciation at the same time with the very specific pronunciation exercises for vowel and consonant sounds. Go through the list on a regular basis and drill yourself while looking in the mirror - don't worry about looking silly, because at the end of the day, you want to sound as natural as possible.

Once you've completed every pronunciation exercise from A to Z, you'll surely be sounding more like a native English speaker. Speak with clarity and confidence, learn how to practise the past simple pronunciation and distinguish the difference between voiced and unvoiced sounds. Sounds complicated, doesn't it? Well, with this comprehensive site it isn't!

Vocabulary

You can never know too many words in English. The more you know, the richer your language will be, and you'll find every English skill that much easier than before.

Improve your vocabulary while learning which word is the right word to use in your writing. It's amazing how one word can change the meaning of what you want to say, so this is your opportunity to get it right from the start.

Imagine typing in one word and bringing up an intricately colour-coded mind map of synonyms and near-related words. This is exactly what this site offers. It's the perfect way to enrich your vocabulary while also improving your spoken and written English skills through using a wider range of colourful vocabulary that will surely impress your critics.

English would be so easy if it wasn't for the numerous meanings and false friends. This site will allow you to type in a word and see it magically take many forms. Why stop at learning one meaning when you can learn them all? Trust us, it's going to save you a lot of embarrassment in the future, as you'll no longer confuse the meanings of words. Once you've mastered this, you'll be on the right path to mastering the English language.

Snappy Words lives up to its name. You'll be able to find a plethora of associated words without even having to click. All you've got to do is hover over the word of your choice, and you'll instantly be inundated with a variety of meanings and uses.

Learning new vocabulary from dictionaries gets boring, and if we're going to be completely honest about it, it isn't effective at all. Vocabulary.com is super fun, relevant, and it will soon be a site you want to visit more and more. It's definitely more than a dictionary.

Students learn languages in different ways. Not everyone is the same. This is a great site for ESL learners who prefer to learn in the traditional method through doing specific vocabulary quizzes and tests. There are hundreds of online vocabulary quizzes that you can gradually work your way through. Learn basic opposites or test yourself more with more specific word groups such as analogies and business expressions.

Learn and practise new vocabulary while feeding the world at the same time. This sponsored site is 100% free, and with every correct vocabulary answer the organization donates a set amount of rice to a developing country. Topics differ, but they are all relevant to your further studies with themes ranging from humanities to geography.

Go for gold with these well-organised lists of academic words. You'll find absolutely all the basic academic words needed to kick-start your further education while picking up some great speaking tips at the same time such as how to speak with more fluency and how to build confidence when speaking.

Word Sift is an awesome new online vocabulary generator that will help you learn and visualize new vocabulary in an easy way. Type in your key word and learn a bunch of new connecting (or associated) words via an attractive mind map.

University is very different to school, and a lot of the time you'll spend there will involve listening. You'll need to work on your listening skills in English to understand and follow your lectures, so get cracking now and don't let yourself fall behind.

Follow real-life people talking about their lives and experiences studying and living in different countries. We love how authentic this site is with the use of 'real' people. The language is natural and the pauses are realistic. You can even click on a link afterwards and learn and review any new vocabulary you came across while listening. This site not only is an excellent listening site, it's also a great way to practice your speaking, so grab a friend afterwards and chat using the new words and topics - you'll be amazed at how quickly you become fluent in English.

One of the best ways to practice your listening skills is to do it through podcasts. ESL Pod is updated on a weekly basis with fresh material that you can easily download to your mobile device or iPod. All it takes is a simple press of the button and you've downloaded a podcast. There are topics to suit everyone. Choose something you're interested in or something more specific to your studies, listen, and do the corresponding exercises.

Here's a site that will inspire you to listen more. Based on a series of videos ranging in levels of difficulties, you'll be able to watch and listen about different topics from parenting to the Internet and from wheelchair racers to the different colours of Mars. It's amazing that such a great site is free; all you need to do is to register your email address and you're good to go.

One of the main skills you'll need to survive in an English university lecture is being able to listen and write at the same time. It's hard enough doing it in your own language let alone another language, but if you regularly practise your listening skills via this news dictation site, you'll improve your listening and writing skills two-fold. Who said you couldn't multi-task in the lecture room?

Sometimes you just have to throw yourself in the deep end when it comes to practising and improving your English listening skills. Authentic listening pieces are the best way to do this. It doesn't matter if you don't know and understand everything - it's a case of the more you practise the better you'll get. This site will connect you to a range of radio programs. There's something for everyone from up-to-date news bulletins to radio shows about the arts.

You'll find almost any topic to listen to. Every day new topics are added to the corresponding levels, meaning you'll never run out of listening materials for ESL learners. The great thing is that you can relate to all the topics. Activate your schematic knowledge by doing a few pre-listening activities first then listen and follow up with a number of comprehension activities.

English Listening will allow you to explore and learn at the same time. If you've always wanted to get an idea of what you're listening level is like, do the online test and determine your listening level in accordance to the common European framework.

The easy filter allows you to choose your level, what kind of English you want (British, American or global English), and the purpose of the listening text, making this the perfect way to test and improve your English listening skills.

The BBC is one of the most reputable news sources out there, and they've made learning English as a Second language that much more enjoyable with their news podcasts related to current news aimed at ESL students. This is a no-brainer if you want to listen to a broader range of more authentic listening.

Sign up for a free account today and become a lifetime member to a series of podcasts aimed at the ESL learner. Regularly updated, you'll be able to click on the podcast link you'd like to listen to while following the PDF notes that go with each listening post. You'll pick up new vocabulary specific to certain scenarios, and you'll also improve your speaking skills.

But there's more. You can listen any time you want with the site's user-friendly mobile app, meaning you'll no longer have an excuse not to practise your English.

This site literally has 1000s of English language podcasts to choose from. Since it's regularly updated, you'll never run out of authentic listening materials. Listen carefully how the speakers use their voices for intonation and pronunciation, and you'll improve your English skills in a number of areas.

Academic Skills

There are a number of academic skills you'll need to acquire and perfect while studying at university. You'll need to learn how to surf the web properly in English, brainstorm, use dictionaries, and cite your work appropriately. All of these can be overwhelming, but thankfully today, there are a number of sites dedicated to developing your academic skills further.

When you get to uni, you'll find you're inundated with countless writing assignments - this will be enough to send you over the edge. This comprehensive site will help you perfect your academic skills no matter what your level is. Writing is a process, and this is something this awesome site will help you understand.

As the name suggests, you'll be able to fix your writing and write like a native English speaker in no time. There's more to writing than just the standard 5-paragraph essay, and this academic writing site will help you explore and fine-tune your various writing styles. You'll no longer cower in fear when faced with a complex graph for IELTS; instead you'll tackle it face on and be even more amazing than you already are.

When it comes to writing and reading academic English, you might find yourself in a bit of a panic. Impress your tutors right from the start with your amazing writing skills. You'll soon master topic sentences, and if you don't know what these are, you soon will.

If you don't know the difference between the various words that are appropriate and those that aren't when it comes to academic writing and reading, you'll soon be able to bring yourself up to scratch with this comprehensive academic word list that's logically divided into different topics.

But that's not all. You'll be able to test your knowledge in a fun way through various interactive English games, which also includes crosswords - you'll love it!

No matter what your English level is you'll be able to practise at your own pace. It's all about interactivity with this site, so get on your smartphone now and practice your essay writing skills in a fun way - say goodbye to tedious English lectures on paragraphing, you'll learn it all here and in half the time.

If you haven't discovered English for University yet, you're missing out. How is this site different from the rest? For starters, it was designed and written by a university professor with people like you in mind. Here you'll find absolutely everything you need and more when it comes to improving your English language skills specifically for university.

There are even bonus sections telling you about life as a university student - this really is the whole package!

Imagine being able to have access to a wealth of interactive information about what life at university is really like. This amazing site must be checked out if you're really keen on learning the ins and outs of being a university student in an English speaking country. Learn about the differences in university programs, how you can overcome those language barriers, how you can manage course work well without being bogged down, and how to communicate with your course tutors - there's very little advice this site doesn't offer when it comes to preparing for success.

Make your life a whole lot easier with this comprehensive guide to all the different citation styles. Read up or get some extra help - this fun and simple citation website will also do the dirty work for you. Simply fill in the necessary details, and it will cite it for you - you won't have to worry about being caught out not citing again!

Choose to do it manually or do it automatically online - the choice is yours. Your bibliographies will be perfect, and you'll have your course tutors falling all over you with your meticulous referencing skills.

As the name suggests, this site will help you cite in style flawlessly. All you've got to do is tap in the relevant information and the website will do it all for you. Simply sign up with Facebook and the rest is history.

Cite U Like generates your citations for you, but that's not all. The cloud storage addition also allows you to record and save any citation you find online in the style you want. Who said academic citing was tricky?

It doesn't matter whether you're citing a website, a book, a journal, a newspaper, or something else, Easy Bib has got your back. Put in the info, sit back, and your computer will do all the work without you having to worry about putting things in alphabetical order or worrying about whether you use a comma or a full stop - it doesn't get much easier than this!

Dictionaries

You'll soon discover that dictionaries will be your new best friends at university. Perhaps you've always just relied on Google translate in the past, but at university this isn't enough, especially since Google translate often doesn't take things into context. Don't mistake words again and use some of these reliable dictionaries that are perfect for ESL university students.

The Oxford Learner's Dictionary is up there with one of the most simple and comprehensive dictionaries for ESL learners. While it doesn't touch on academic English, you'll be able to find everything else here. Learn a multitude of words on a daily basis or look up that word that's been bugging you. The site's super easy to use, and if you want, simply click on the word for the right pronunciation.

Like any language, the English language is forever changing, and every year hundreds of new words are added to our standard vocabulary. Keep up to date with the latest language and usage, and find the right 'relevant' word that fits your needs.

Did you know there are over 4,000 idioms in English? It's said you won't ever master a language completely until you understand and can use the language's idioms and colloquialisms first. This comprehensive idiom reference will put you on the right track.

If knowing prepositions wasn't hard enough, try mastering phrasal verbs. Show your professors and peers that you know English well by using this everyday language naturally. It's bound to make life much easier, and you'll also be able to refine your writing skills, knowing when you should and shouldn't use phrasal verbs (here's a hint...not in your essays)!

They say a picture's worth a thousand words...and this is exactly what this dictionary does. It has thousands of terms and words you need to know, but with labeled pictures accompanying them. Divided into topics and sub-topics, you'll be able to find the word you want and finally connect it to its image.

Write in the word or phrase you want and get a list of definitions and examples. This learner's dictionary has been designed with the ESL learner in mind, so both the definition and example are clear-cut.

Woah, here's a dictionary that has it all. From everyday English colloquialisms to specific academic English terms, you'll be able to find the word or phrase you're looking for. Learn where the word comes from (if that's your cup of tea) or find the closest synonym to spice up your writing.

Fool everyone else into thinking you're a native English speaker by using collocations correctly in English. If you want to sound like a natural English speaker, collocations are an all-important building block to get there. With over 150,000 collocations listed, this easy-to-use site will keep you busy for hours on end. If you're doing your Cambridge English or IELTS exams, this site will prove to be invaluable.

If you're not already familiar with dictionary.com, you're about to discover that this online dictionary is not only a dictionary, it's also a comprehensive thesaurus. Give yourself a daily challenge with the dictionary.com word of the day, and you'll soon rival your native English-speaking friends when it comes to vocabulary knowledge and usage.

General Academic Research

The Internet is full of useful and useless information. Some of it's credible, and some of it is questionable. Be sure you find real academic articles from credible sources so you don't fall into the trap of pulling any old document for review and writing a poorly researched or contradictory assignment.

Google just got a whole lot smarter. Now you can research articles or case studies on a specific topic, and be guaranteed valuable texts to work with instead of having to sift through pages and pages of unrelated texts. If this impresses you, you'll be even more impressed with the fact that you can save your articles to your own personal online library for future reference and even your citations.

Are you looking for a reliable academic article on a specific topic? Scholarpedia has a wealth of knowledge from esteemed professors and academics from around the world. There are so many articles it will be hard not to find what you're looking for. And unlike many other academic research sites, this one is regularly updated, so you're guaranteed the latest research on your topic of choice.

To be or not to be, that is the question - and the answer of course is "to be", well it is with this awesome academic reference site. Use it to pull up some amazingly cool quotes that will knock the socks off your professors or find some more in-depth material about a specific topic.

You know how to use the Internet, but do you know how to use it effectively for research purposes? This amazing online tutorial designed for non-native speakers of English will take you on a free guided tour and show you how you can research specific topics in English. It's worth checking out. It will save you a whole lot of time and stress in the future, and you're bound to get your assignment right from the get go.

Every foreign student studying in the UK will be required to prove his or her level of English. This can be done in two ways. You have to either prove you have studied at secondary school in English or you'll have to take an English measurement exam, which will test your level of English in a range of bands. It really depends on which course you'll be taking as to which band you'll require, but as a rule of thumb most universities require between 6.5-7.5 out of 9.

This is the official site for IELTS resources, so you can be guaranteed there are no fakes and the information is the real deal. Practice the various skills in isolation or take a few practice tests online and see how you do. Keep in mind your target band score and work with that as your number one goal! And if you're really up for it, you can book your IELTS test online as well, but make sure you're ready first!

What IELTS band do you need to get into your desired university course? Figure it out and set your target today, and work towards it with this site. There's an overwhelming amount of IELTS practice information for both the general and academic IELTS exam.

The official Collins site will help you prepare for IELTS and help you become more confident in every task you do. Learn about the various skills needed for the IELTS exam, and instead of wasting money on an IELTS course, teach yourself, because this is one IELTS site that really does cover it all.

Have you ever wondered what a band 5 writing looks like in IELTS? Now you can with this up-to-date IELTS blog. You will be able to read through REAL IELTS essays and see the band mark they scored and why. Measure yourself against the samples and aim high, because at the end of the day, your academic writing skills need to be impeccable when studying at university.

When it comes to studying for any Cambridge examination Flo Joe's probably has the most up-to-date relevant information to help you study, and this includes the dreaded IELTS exam you need to sit in order to be accepted onto your course. They'll guide you little by little in what you need to do to up your game to get a high band mark in the IELTS exam, starting with learning topic vocabulary for academic purposes through to the strict writing process.

Learn everything you need to know about the IELTS exam. Why get a 6 when you can get a band 8 in IELTS? Read the blogs, study the tips, and do the practice IELTS exams online for free, and you can rest assured you'll be fully prepared.

Sometimes it's a great idea to read other samples of writing. This way you'll know what's expected of you and what standard you're aiming for. This website has every type of essay found in both the general and academic IELTS exam. Read essays on various topics from descriptions of graphs to academic proofreading. There's more to writing than just writing - reading will help you too!

Prepare for your IELTS exam today with this comprehensive free guide that will help you practise all the IELTS sections from reading through to speaking. Take on the great tips, and when you feel ready, do a few of the practice IELTS exams to see if you're up to scratch.

If you have to take an English exam for some reason or other whether it's IELTS, TOEFL, FCE, or EDEXEL, you'll be able to learn everything you need to know right here. Learn about what the test actually involves, how much time you have, and take away a few great exam tips to fully prepare you for the big day.

There are many IELTS websites claiming to be free when they're not. But this one actually is. Once you've practised all your IELTS skills individually, you'll be ready to take a few practice IELTS exams to ensure you know everything you need to know. This site has a range of full IELTS exams that will help you get used to doing the exam in the right amount of time to ensure you get the band you want in the end.

Your journey towards achieving your goal will become a lot easier with this app you can easily download to your device for free from Google play store. Practise the different skills necessary for IELTS through over 300 interactive activities, and once you're ready, set yourself the challenge of completing a few exams in the allocated time.

Choose to practise the different sections of the IELTS exam alone or do the test in full - it doesn't matter. This site has a range of interactive activities that cover all the themes and topics you're likely to meet when sitting your IELTS exam. You'll even get a detailed score analysis once you've completed everything you need to, so you'll know which areas need further work before doing the real thing!

The different areas of the IELTS exam are measured differently. If you want to work out which IELTS band mark you're currently sitting on, plug in your individual scores for an accurate overall calculation.

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As a student it's important to maintain a healthy lifestyle and be mentally and physically refreshed. Studying is hard work and you don't want to be tired, run down or mentally fatigued. Hack Spirit is an excellent resource which provides tips and techniques for healthy living. You can learn a lot from their posts on Zen Master wisdom and maintaining healthy relationships.

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Boosting Your English Listening Skills

Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab has been providing online English listening comprehension activities for ESL and EFL learners since 1998. Visit Randall's other Web sites at DailyESL.com, EZslang.com, and Trainyouraccent.com for more language practice.

General ESL Listening Quizzes

Activities focus on everyday English comprehension skills at three levels based on content, voices, vocabulary, and natural speed. A combination of adult, teenage, and children's voices are included.

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Randall has created a variety of other ESL listening activities to improve your comprehension, speaking, vocabulary, and cultural awareness.

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"Recognize that there will be failures, and acknowledge that there will be obstacles. But you will learn from your mistakes and the mistakes of others, for there is very little learning in success"
- Michael Dell

As many entrepreneurs and business professionals would say: you are not moving forward if you are not failing. Unfortunately with many English-as-a-second-language ( ESL) learners it is the other way around.

ESL students hate making mistakes and wrongly see no value in continuing to make them. Being praised by teachers for error-free English is way more appealing than being interrupted and corrected every other sentence. Furthermore nobody likes or appreciates being corrected, especially in a classroom setting.

That is most probably the No. 1 reason why ESL learners measure and benchmark their progress against how mistake-free their language use is. Such thinking is entirely wrong.

ESL learners try to speak as fluently as they can by avoiding structures and words, which meaning and proper use they are not entirely sure about. This is the surest way to learning stagnation - making very little progress and making very little regress.

Something that awaits all who stop making continuous effort at using and re-using newly acquired, or maybe even overheard but yet unknown idioms, words, phrases, language structures, etc.

Some people are of course more predisposed to learning English than others. Asian learners, for example, clearly struggle with pronunciation more than, say, Scandinavian learners. Other than culture-specific linguistic characteristics there are also personal learning styles, which may differ, and they generally do, from person to person.

Some learn better through auditory perception while others learn better through sight. If a word is learned through hearing, there is a good change an ESL learner does not know how to spell the word properly. Such issues pop up quite often and only time and dedicated practice can make things right.

We asked a few dozens of teachers to share with our readers their teaching experiences and expert insights on best practices to overcome unnecessary mistakes in writing and learning practice.
Respondents:
Hereby you are presented with the best opinions and strategies on learning English as a second language. Take care however, as the strategies presented may significantly decrease the amount of mistakes you make!

Writing Mistakes

Writing, as one teacher wrote to us, is a productive skill. Good writing skills can only be cultivated through dedicated practice and constant feedback from teachers, which is hardly possible if you let others write your essays for you. If you don't constantly write, reflect on your writing and try to improve your skill, it is highly improbable that your writing will ever improve.

In fact it won't.

It takes years of practice to avoid fundamental and hard to eliminate mistakes, such as unconscious translating back and forth between English and your native tongue. This creates the misuse of vocabulary and has a destructive impact on language comprehension.

Writing can undoubtedly help you with that. It can also help you form clearer thoughts, so if you do practice your writing skill, your speech will improve, your English comprehension will improve and, most importantly, you will be able to speak and write translate-free speech.

Stylistic Mistakes in Writing

1. Not realizing that there are culture-specific writing standards that you have to follow
"One of the biggest errors that advanced ESL students make is not realizing that writing is specific to each culture and/or language." - Heather Gaddis

"Not organizing a piece of writing like an English speaker. Every culture has a specific way of organizing writing." - Andrea Giordano

"Writing in English brings with it cultural expectations about what good writing is and is not." - Heather Gaddis

2. Misuse of the vocabulary
"Many times students try to find alternative words to words they want to use, but often times this leads to the misuse of the word." - Lauren Mifsud

"One error that beginning and intermediate ESL students make is constantly translating between their first language and the target language." - Heather Gaddis

"Translating collocations from your first language into English (when in English the words don't collocate)" - Jason R. Levine

Grammar and Punctuation Mistakes

1. Not knowing punctuation rules
"Another error that advanced ESL students make is not paying attention to the punctuation rules in English." - Heather Gaddis

"Using a comma instead of a period. If you have come to the end of an independent clause, it's time for a period." - Andrea Giordano

2. Position of the adverb and position of the preposition
"The most common error made in writing is incorrect syntax. Students often confuse the position of the adverb in the sentence." - Therese Stevens

"However, learners may also confuse the position of the adjective and preposition in the sentence." - Therese Stevens

3. Misuse of articles
"The next big ESL mistake students commonly make is misusing or leaving out articles. However, this is a simple mistake to fix. To steer clear of this mistake students should reread the rules on articles and always reread their sentences out loud or to a friend. Proofreading is also another critical aspect fixing this mistake!" - Lauren Mifsud

4. Subject-verb agreement
"...subject-verb agreement mistakes are always going to happen, at all levels. This problem is encountered in speaking and in writing..." - Vanessa Galban

5. Using wrong verbs and tenses
"Using the simple present tense instead of the simple past tense is another frequent mistake." - Rosie Jo Nuttall

"Many students use the wrong verb tenses when they speak and/or write. For example, often times, students will use the present perfect to refer to something that happened at a specific moment in the past. In this case, students should use the past simple." - Lauren Mifsud

6. Not understanding homonyms
"Words that sound the same and are spelled the same, but have different meanings are called homonyms." - Lauren Mifsud

Behavioral Mistakes

Behavioral mistakes can keep an ESL learner away from learning the language at full potential. Perhaps the No. 1 mistake is to miss out on culture exchange and language practice while abroad. If you find yourself in a foreign country earning a degree or just learning the language, it may be very tempting to actively seek out people who speak your mother tongue. That's a behavioral mistake. Being in a foreign country, one must utilize every opportunity to 'lose' their native tongue for as long as possible.

Lack of immersion into English culture
"...common ESL mistake students make is not getting enough immersion" - Vanessa Galban

"...I can understand how having a friend from your own country can sometimes be your sounding board, but students really need to get out of their comfort zone" - Yukari Peerless

"When a student arrives to the United States or other English speaking country to study English, it can be very tempting to surround themselves with people that they can understand easily." - Heather Gaddis

Strategies for Overcoming Mistakes

There is always hope for an ESL learner precisely because there are so many excellent pedagogues.

The following are behavioral, learning and writing strategies that can help you realize some of the mistakes you've been making as well as achieve a qualitatively better grasp of English language.

Writing Strategies

Behavioral Strategies

Learning Strategies

1. Get talking
"While these means [textbooks, podcasts, television] are useful, they can never substitute the most important method of studying English - using it directly in spoken exchange with other people." - Therese Stevens

"I encourage language learners to talk, talk, talk, even if it means narrating your thoughts out loud when there is nobody around to hear." - Diana Dwyer

"Instead of listening passively, you might actually try to understand why certain sounds are pronounced as they are." - Eliza Claudia Filimon

"I'm a fan of italki, a site that connects language learners worldwide to do online language exchanges. Another great feature is the journal entries. You can write on a topic, and within hours native speakers will correct your entry and provide feedback." - Diana Dwyer

"Ask a native speaker about expressions you hear often. Also, ask them to correct you if you use them incorrectly. " - Yukari Peerless

2. Always be on the lookout for new words
"Try to avoid fluency achieved with over-reliance of lower-level grammar structures and brace yourself to master the most sophisticated structures, or even the exceptions from the rules of grammar." - Eliza Claudia Filimon

"Not all students take this [the importance of compiling one's own vocabulary bank] to heart though, and I can always see a big difference between students who do this and students who don't." - Nicolette van Straaten

"It is said you have to encounter new vocabulary 10 times for it to be added to your long term memory and keeping your own new word bank will definitely contribute to that process." - Nicolette van Straaten

Takeaways for Teachers

Conclusion

The hard science of learning a foreign language says that in order for your learning to be more effective, it has to be systematic and guided. Doh! Of course!

Learning English there will be many obstacles. Recognition is the first step to overcoming them. You must not only be able to identify the mistakes you keep making but also understand what learning practices work best for you.

Different people process information in different ways. As a result, their learning style is a unique mix of cultural, biological, cognitive and personality factors. So, try to take a close, critical look at how you learn, as this will provide for efficiency in your study and will keep you away from learner's burnout.

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"Recognize that there will be failures, and acknowledge that there will be obstacles. But you will learn from your mistakes and the mistakes of others, for there is very little learning in success" - Michael Dell As many entrepreneurs and business professionals would say: you are not moving forward if you are not failing.

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Everyone has the need to express themselves in some form or another, whether artistically, verbally or through writing. However, while there are various ways of communicating thoughts and ideas, the most important method is most definitely through verbal communication. The problem is that many people find verbal communication, especially when it comes to speeches, very disconcerting. This is even more true when it comes to a persuasive speech. Giving a speech is difficult enough, but combine that with a speech that hinges on convincing an audience to see a certain point of view or to be more receptive to a specific idea and it's easy to understand why the thought of making a speech is terrifying to some people.

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Introduction: Young Learner Worksheets:

Basic ESL worksheets for K7 young learners . This section has been much expanded with over one hundred units of young learners' teaching materials.

Seasonal Links:

Fall Worksheets

Teach autumn vocabulary with these fall worksheets and activities. Also, check out the fall teaching resources for young learners, the fall bingo, and fall super quiz game.

Halloween Worksheets

There are a number of Halloween worksheets and activities including Halloween bingo, Halloween flashcards, Halloween videos, and the Halloween super quiz game. There is also a Halloween young learners unit.

new! Super Quiz Game

Generate quiz games for your class with the new Super Quiz Game generators.

Get your students ready to interact with coworkers in the worplace with these Workplace Interactions
workplace listening, reading, and vocabulary selections.

new! Listening Selections

Practise listening with beginner, intermediate, and advanced listening dialogues.

new! Vocabulary Video Presentations

There are a number of vocabulary video presentations on topics such as the season, cooking verbs, and places in a city.

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Board Game

An excellent communicative activity with extensive support materials for teaching kids. In the Content Questions Board Game game kids answer content questions like What do seeds need to grow?

Word Skills Game

Rhyming Riddles

This section contains rhyming riddle worksheets that can be used as fun vocabulary review and rhyme awareness exercises. Now there are also anagram riddles, homophone riddles, and word morph riddles as well.
Proverbs Communication Activity I need a Ticket to Osaka, Japan? Frog Life Cycle Worksheets Can I Bug You for a Sec?
A solving a puzzle. A good classroom English role-play as students use language to talk role-play where students ask for help about words.
Reporting Changes Can I take a message? Telephone English
Students practice taking and leaving message with this telephone English role-play . There is also a business English version .
Giving Directions
A role-play to practice asking someone out to dinner and giving directions to the restaurant. Also, Giving directions II: directions by subway or bus route . And finally, giving directions III: directions by roadmap and suggesting somewhere to go .
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The Biggleborians: This worksheet combines anthropology and ESL. Useful for teaching the present progressive and the past.
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Job Fair: A Role-play
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Teaching Relative Clauses with Massive Comprehensible Input
This section contains 20 crosswords made using a database of clues in the form of relative clauses. There is also a new collection with word skills crosswords.
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Over 30 new worksheets that cover the initial sounds of words . There are also some newly added Final Sounds Worksheets . Also check out the phonics monsters .
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G hosts, trolls, and aliens are in the house.Check out the Preposition Flashcards.
Hypothetically Speaking Game: Web Guide Other Resources?
T he Dolch Sight Words teaching materials are new. As well as the Phrasal Verb Crosswords . The Harry Potter Worksheets .
ESL Business Activities: ESL Game Boards:
Dozens of Printable Game boards for communicative classes.
Holiday Worksheets Information Gap Exercises Conversation Question Prompts
Learn forest animal names and the conjunction 'and' with this Bingo Game . Now, there are many new bingo games with bingo card generators with topics such as birds, animals, kitchen objects, shapes and colors .
City Worksheets:
Activities and worksheets with a city theme .

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ESL Teacher Resources, Job Boards, and Worksheets

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Worksheets, jobs, flashcards, lesson plans, and activities for teaching ESL and EFL

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Free ESL Materials.com | Sean Banville's Websites, Lesson Plans, Handouts, Worksheets

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Free ESL Materials.com - 4,000+ lesson plans with printable worksheets, listening and online quizzes.

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Eslflow’s English language teaching resource for ideas and lessons plans.

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Eslflow’s guide to ESL lesson plans, listening and speaking exercises, handouts, and activities for English as a Second (or Foreign) Language teachers and students emphasizing creative and visually interesting materials.

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Lesson plans, activities, stories and poems, songs, CLIL activities and teaching tools for teachers of teenagers.

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It's our aim to make EFL Magazine the place to go if you're an English Language teacher. & to get the best information to you in the form of articles,

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BBC Learning English - Learn English with BBC Learning English - Homepage

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BusyTeacher: Free Printable Worksheets For Busy English Teachers

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Free printable worksheets and lesson plans for every busy teacher. Find printable worksheets on any topic: vocabulary, grammar, listening, reading, writing and speaking!

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Préparation au concours CAPLP2 anglais-lettres

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Portail interlangues de l'académie de Grenoble

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Bienvenue ! Notre portail interlangues a fait peau neuve pour encore mieux vous satisfaire.

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Webmestre : Anne COOK
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Site d'Anglais de l'Académie de Grenoble

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CONTACTS Responsables de publication Marylène DURUPT, IA-IPR et Alain GIRAULT, IA-IPR marylene.durupt@ac-grenoble.fr alain.girault@ac-grenoble.fr Webmestre : Anne COOK webmestre.anglais@ac-grenoble.fr Rectorat de Grenoble 7 Place Bir Hakeim, 38000 Grenoble Tél : 04 76 74 70 00