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ABCmouse.com helps kids learn to read through phonics, and teaches lessons in math, social studies, art, music, and much more! For kids ages 2 to 8.

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English Picture Dictionary | +15,000 Images

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English Picture Dictionary | +15,000 Images #Langeek #dictionary

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English Picture Dictionary | +15,000 Images #Langeek #dictionary

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Multilingual and Immigrant Student Support for NYC Public Schools

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Free English classes are offered at 14 CUNY campuses, as well as preparation for the high school equivalency test.

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"After the pandemic came, I couldn't continue with my study plans, which discouraged me, and I gave up. I gave up my goals and my dreams to continue studying. Until one fine day, I received a call from NYCCT, where they offered me to participate in a Direct Support Professionals (DSP) course they offered in partnership with the Brooklyn Educational Opportunities Center (BEOC). I had no idea what that was, but something inside me whispered to accept it, and that's how I embarked on this new adventure. Going back to classes, even if they were online, made me feel so good. I still have one last class left, which I finished the other week, but all the other courses I passed with A+ make me very proud of myself. The support that my teachers and my counselors have given me has been enormous; they made me see that it is never too late to continue studying and that I can achieve any goal that I set for myself. Thanks to them, I am motivated to continue in college."

- Carmen, CUNY HSE and DSP Student, New York City College of Technology

(Read Carmen's story in her own words.)
"I talk a lot about being a role model. Many of my students are parents. I tell them that when their kids see them going to school four nights a week, it really makes an impact on them. Kids really learn from what they see their parents doing, not just what they say."

- Anthony, HSE Teacher, Hostos Community College

(Read an interview with Anthony in Feature the Teacher.)
"The majority of our high school equivalency students want to go to college. I try to convey to them that college is a place for them. We take one or two field trips during the year to other campuses, mostly to BMCC, CityTech, or Kingsborough... In my view, the most important message I give students about college is that this is a place for them. They belong in college."

- Alexis, HSE Teacher, Brooklyn College

(Read an interview with Alexis in Feature the Teacher.)
"I started this program four years ago because I needed to improve in reading, math and especially writing. As an adult you feel embarrassed not knowing certain things, but once you make a move to improve, it works out."

- Maria, CUNY HSE Student, Queens

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CUNY Adult Literacy/HSE/ESL Program - The City University of New York

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Free English Classes and Learning Resources

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We Speak NYC is the city’s free English Language Learning program,  providing instruction through videos, web and print materials, and free community classes in all five boroughs.

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Breaking News! New WSNYC Episode... Shola's Voice!

What difference does a blouse make? What difference does democracy make? Shola's Voice is a story about a blouse and a lot more-the power of voting, education, health care, housing, and other issues that matter to you, your family, and the community. Watch Shola's Voice and discover the power of Shola's voice and your own.

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Classes in Beginners ESL, Business English, Citizenship, High School Equivalency and Work Training and Certification, etc.

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ESOL: English for Speakers of Other Languages

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Spring Cycle: April 10 - June 24, 2023 Class Registration: March 27 - April 8, 2023. Attend an ESOL Information Session via Zoom to learn more about programs and services to begin the enrollment process. Fill out the form below. BPL Adult Learning’s ESOL Program offers Workplace, English, and Job Sk…

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Complete the online enrollment form for information on free adult English classes from the NYC DOE.

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English language classes for age 21+ from NYC DOE

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This free program helps New Yorkers learn English.

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Unite for Literacy provides free digital access to picture books, narrated in many languages. Literacy is at the core of a healthy community, so we unite with partners to enable all families to read with their young children.

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Multimedia Learning Resources for Students

Quizzes, exercises, and puzzles for English language learners

Interactive science and nature news.

Free English courses for speakers of different languages. You will need to sign up with an email address or a Facebook account.

Audiobooks, news stories, short stories, songs, and radio dramas

Links to different English practice materials

Vocabulary exercises organized by theme

Learn a new language with this interactive database that provides step by step lesson plans for 71 different languages

Video and audio for students to self-study

It helps adults gain the basic reading, writing, math, and science skills adults need to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. Multimedia learning materials are distributed through television, the Internet, and literacy and community-based programs across the country.

Multimedia source of news and information for millions of English learners worldwide

We Speak NYC (formerly We Are New York) is the City's English Language Learning program. It provides civic-focused instruction through videos, web and print materials, and free community classes in all five boroughs.

Resources for Educators

Resources for New York State educators preparing adult students for high school equivalency and more.

A monthly electronic journal devoted to educational technology.

Nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening and expanding the adult education system.

Lesson plans, educational resources, and sample essays for educators and students.

TeachingtotheCoreNY is a New York State Education Department project from the Office of Adult Education Programs and Performance. The website is offered free to all New York's adult educators. Use of any materials or resources offered on the site, including videos, is with permission from NYSED.

An online tool that allows teachers to import digital text from a website or word document to create lesson plans and instructional materials for teaching English language skills.

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Websites for ESOL and Literacy Students and Educators

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Adult Literacy Students Multimedia Learning Resources Lifelong Learning Online Read along as you listen to articles on a variety of Family, Community, and Work topics. WWWebster Dictionary Type in a word and get an instant definition. Discovery Online Interactive science and nature news. Map Quest Includes an interactive atlas, down to the street level.

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Brooklyn Public Library: Multilingual Storytime

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Brooklyn Public Library: Multilingual Storytime

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Join us for this bilingual English/Spanish weekly program on Zoom for children 0-3 years and their parents or caregivers. Includes storytimes in English and Spanish, early literacy...

En esta serie especial de seis sesiones, las familias disfrutan de historias y actividades diseñadas para fomentar el desarrollo de prácticas de aprendizaje temprano. ¡Explorar la alfabetización,...

En esta serie especial de seis sesiones, las familias disfrutan de historias y actividades diseñadas para fomentar el desarrollo de prácticas de aprendizaje temprano. ¡Explorar la alfabetización,...

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Celebrate the cultures of Brooklyn with storytimes in many languages!

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Engage NY

EngageNY.org is developed and maintained by the New York State Education Department to support the implementation of key aspects of the New York State Board of Regents Reform Agenda, including the Common Core Standards.

¡Colorín Colorado!

A bilingual website for families and educators of English language learners for families and educators of English language learners, which is a project in partnership with the American Federation of Teachers.

Reading Rockets

A website geared mostly toward educators, but useful for families as well! Discusses the most effective ways to teach English Language Learners, how to create a welcoming classroom, and ways to promote family involvement.

United States Department of Education Toolkit for Hispanic Families

This toolkit for Hispanic Families provides information about how you can help build your child's reading and language skills during the early years of life. Reading well is at the heart of all learning. Without the ability to read, children can't succeed in school.

Roadmap to College for English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners

This webpage on the NYS Education Department website delivers a guide for English Language Learners/Multilingual Learners on how to prepare for college and the steps required to achieve the desired goal.

FAFSA How-To-Guides for High School Students

This website is designed to help students and families to understand the free application for federal student aid (FAFSA). Families can download the PDF 9 nine languages (English, Arabic, Bengali, French, Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Urdu).

College Board

This website helps students and families plan for college, learn about the college application process and the various types of financial aid (i.e. grants, scholarships, loans).

Community Organizations and Advocacy Groups

Advocates for Children

Advocates for Children works on behalf of children who are at greatest risk for school-based discrimination and/or academic failure due to poverty, disability, race, ethnicity, immigrant or English Language Learner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, homelessness, or involvement in the foster care or juvenile justice systems

Chinese Progressive Association

Based in New York's Chinatown/Lower East Side, the Chinese Progressive Association works towards social and economic justice for our community. We build ties with other communities and support justice and equality for all. We provide educational, advocacy, service, and organizing programs that raise the community's living and working standards, involve residents in the decision making processes that affect our lives, bring together people from of diverse backgrounds and walks of life.

Coalition for Asian American Children and Families

Coalition for Asian American Children and Families is the nation's only pan-Asian children's advocacy organization, we believe that children of all backgrounds should have the support they need to thrive. We improve the health and well-being of Asian Pacific American children, youth, and families in New York City.

Flanbwayan Haitian Literacy Project

The Flanbwayan Haitian Literacy Project has assisted hundreds of Haitian newcomer youth in NYC public high schools since it was founded in 2005. We ensure Haitian newcomer youth 14-21 years old are appropriately placed in high schools that support their ability to remain in school and graduate. Our out of school time programs develop their capacity as productive citizens through youth and leadership development activities that build their self-esteem and nurture their voices.

New York Immigration Coalition

The New York Immigration Coalition aims to achieve a fairer and more just society that values the contributions of immigrants and extends opportunity to all. The New York Immigration Coalition promotes immigrants' full civic participation, fosters their leadership, and provides a unified voice and a vehicle for collective action for New York's diverse immigrant communities.

Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights

The Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights, is a non-profit organization, founded in 1982 to educate, defend and protect the rights of immigrants. Recognized by the Board of Immigration Appeals, the Northern Manhattan Coalition for Immigrant Rights is committed to expanding access to legal immigration services, participating in policy making and community organizing.

Most of the individuals who walk through the doors of the Coalition are low-income, non-citizen immigrants from the Caribbean, Latin America, and increasingly, Africa and the Middle East. Some have lived in the United States for decades, others are recent immigrants. The Coalition is often their first entrée into accessing legal aid or basic social services.

MASA

MASA partners with Mexican and Latino children, youth, and families in the South Bronx to develop strong learners and leaders who fully participate in and contribute to the larger community. The organization supports children from 18 months through college an beyond, through each stage of their development and promotes civic engagement and community organizing.

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Helpful Links for Families of English Language Learners

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Classes in Beginners ESL, Business English, Citizenship, High School Equivalency and Work Training and Certification, etc.

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ESOL: English for Speakers of Other Languages

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Complete the online enrollment form for information on free adult English classes from the NYC DOE.

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English language classes for age 21+ from NYC DOE

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Explore parent resources to help you raise kind, curious and resilient children. Find parenting tips, hands-on activities, games, and apps featuring your child's favorite PBS KIDS characters.

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Table of Contents: Books in Multiple Languages

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English language classes for age 21+ from NYC DOE

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NYSITELL Parent Waiver

As the Governor's Executive Order for COVID-19 related school closures has ended, schools must complete the ELL identification process for all students who enrolled during the 2019-20 school closures, the summer of 2020, and during the 2020-21 school year. This requirement applies to students who choose all remote instruction when schools reopen in 2020-21, and to schools that voluntarily choose an all remote model when they reopen in 2020-21.

Because the NYSITELL must be administered in person, parents whose children have been provisionally identified as ELLs who are receiving entirely remote instruction may use the attached file to submit a temporary waiver of the NYSITELL. Such students will remain provisionally identified pursuant to the Home Language Questionnaire and individual interview, both of which may be conducted remotely via video or phone, until they cease to receive fully remote instruction because their parent or district switches to an in-person or hybrid setting. Students who are provisionally identified may receive ELL services in accordance with NYSED's previous guidance and progress monitoring, but may not be reported as ELLs.

This waiver must be submitted directly from the parent(s) to the school and must be maintained in the student's record for a minimum of three years.

The waiver is currently available in English, Spanish, and Chinese. Additional translations will be posted on the Forms and Waivers web page as soon as possible.

Starting a new school can be difficult-especially for newcomer immigrant and refugee students, whose families may not be familiar with the U.S. education system. Starting School in the United States: A Guide for Newcomer Students' Families, a new resource from REL Northwest, provides answers to many questions newcomer families typically have about the U.S. school system. Specifically, the guide (which is available in four languages) offers research-based guidance on the registration process, how families can get involved in their children's education, the rights every student has under U.S. law, and more. We encourage schools, districts, and refugee agencies to provide a link to the guide on their website and print copies for newcomer families.

EngageNY.org is developed and maintained by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) to support the implementation of key aspects of the New York State Board of Regents Reform Agenda. EngageNY.org is dedicated to providing educators across New York State with real-time, professional learning tools and resources to support educators in reaching the State's vision for a college and career ready education for all students.

Presented at 41st ANNUAL NYS ASSOCIATION OF BILINGUAL EDUCATORS CONFERENCE - March 15-17, 2018

This presentation will help parents learn about the educational system in New York State (NYS), particularly in high schools. Parents will learn about High School organizations, expectations for High School students, and High School graduation requirements.

A bilingual website for families and educators of English Language Learners which is a project in partnership with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). It includes information about teaching English Language Learners.

PBS Parents is a trusted resource that's filled with information on child development and early learning. It also serves as a parent's window to the world of PBS KIDS, offering access to educational games and activities inspired by PBS KIDS programs.

A website geared mostly toward educators, but useful for families as well! Discusses the most effective ways to teach ELL students, how to create a welcoming classroom, and ways to promote family involvement.

These reviewed resources offer information for ELL parents and guardians. Some are resources parents can use at home with children to reinforce language skills. Others include suggested activities ELLs can begin in school and share with parents. Be sure to read the "In the Classroom" suggestions for ways these reviewed resources can build language skills both at home and at school.

The website of the federal agency that oversees US education. It is responsible for:

Establishing policies on federal financial aid for education, and distributing as well as monitoring those funds.

Collecting data on America's schools and disseminating research.

Focusing national attention on key educational issues.

Prohibiting discrimination and ensuring equal access to education.

USDOE Federal Student Aid Portal

Are you a parent who's looking ahead to your child's college years? Or just about to face the first tuition bill? Here are some resources to help parents save for college, learn about financial aid, and understand the application process.

This brochure provides information about how you can help build your child's reading and language skills during the early years of life. Reading well is at the heart of all learning. Without the ability to read, children can't succeed in school.

Toolkit in Spanish Toolkit in English

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Helpful Links for ELL and ML Parents and Families

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Immi helps immigrants in the U.S. understand their legal options. An online screening tool, legal information, and referrals to nonprofit legal services organizations are always free to use.

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Knowing your rights

Everyone has rights. Make sure you know yours. Stay up-to-date on changes to immigration law.

Getting legal help

Once you understand your options, connect with legal experts in your area.

Make A Plan

Make a safety plan for your family, in case of a raid or arrest.

In the news

[Immi] has a very complete questionnaire that allows you to know options, and you can consult and answer in Spanish anonymously.

Do You Qualify for An Immigration Benefit? Ask 'immi.' Users can read up on U.S. immigration, learn basic terms and concepts...

Univision partnered with immi - a project created by Immigration Advocates Network and Pro Bono Net, two nonprofit organizations dedicated to improving access to justice for low-income immigrants.

Get Updates

Be the first to know about changes in the immigration law.

By email:

Donate to immi

Your donations make it possible for immigrants to get legal help in the United States. Every dollar helps us reach more people.

Donate Now

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Do you know your path to legal immigration status?

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Screen for your immigration options, including Asylum, DACA, Family Based, SIJS, T Visa, TPS, U Visa, VAWA; learn about the law and your rights; take steps to find legal help.

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Free English Classes and Learning Resources

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We Speak NYC is the city’s free English Language Learning program,  providing instruction through videos, web and print materials, and free community classes in all five boroughs.

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Breaking News! New WSNYC Episode... Shola's Voice!

What difference does a blouse make? What difference does democracy make? Shola's Voice is a story about a blouse and a lot more-the power of voting, education, health care, housing, and other issues that matter to you, your family, and the community. Watch Shola's Voice and discover the power of Shola's voice and your own.

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ABCya! • ABCya! • Learning Games and Apps for Kids

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Educational games for grades PreK through 6 that will keep kids engaged and having fun. Topics include math, reading, typing, just-for-fun logic games… and more!

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The best English dictionary for English language learners.  Try the vocabulary and pronunciation exercises, too.

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Find Definitions & Meanings of Words | Britannica Dictionary

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Clear and simple definitions in American English from Britannica’s language experts. More usage examples than any other dictionary.

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Find online activities to learn and practice English. Download a printable version [PDF] of this resource list.

Free ESOL Websites
These general ESOL websites offer many types of activities (grammar, listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, reading, etc.) for language learners of all levels.
Activities for ESL Students Thousands of quizzes, exercises and puzzles for English language learners of all levels. Provided by the Internet TESL Journal.

ManyThings.org Find quizzes, word games, word puzzles, proverbs, slang expressions, vocabulary study, pronunciation practice, listening practice and many other activities for learners of all levels. Check the Daily Page for links to new activities each day.

Dave's ESL Café - Stuff for Students Lessons and quizzes to practice grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, idioms, and slang. Communicate with English language students and teachers around the world using the Help Center and Student Forums.

BBC Learning English Activities using videos, music, news vocabulary and more. Listening, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary practice. Includes a special section for Business English. Note: This is a British English site.

engVid Free English video lessons on many topics, including grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, writing, business English, and more. Some lessons include quizzes.

Englishtown Free English lessons and study tips for beginner to intermediate level learners.

Social Networking

Livemocha Basic English courses - levels 101 to 202 - include listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Practice with native English speakers and offer help to others learning your language. Registration with an email address is required.

Yappr.com Improve your English with videos and word games, practice pronunciation, and chat with other English language learners around the world. Many activities are free, but some videos and learning tools are only available to paying members.

Dictionaries

Merriam-Webster Learner's Dictionary An online American English dictionary for English language learners. Find definitions and example sentences and hear the correct pronunciation of a word. Try some of the vocabulary and pronunciation exercises.

The Internet Picture Dictionary Look up a word or browse by category (animals, colors, kitchen, etc.) in this basic picture dictionary. Use the activities list to play spelling games and review words.

Cambridge Dictionaries Online Search the Learner's, Advanced Learner's, American English, Idioms, and Phrasal Verbs Dictionaries from Cambridge University Press. The Advanced Learner's Dictionary includes audio pronunciations in American and British English.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online Find definitions and sample sentences. Follow the word of the day and browse word families to increase your vocabulary.

Merriam-Webster Visual Dictionary Contains over 6,000 images. Look up a word alphabetically or browse by theme (e.g. earth, house, society).

Grammar & Writing

About.com Basic English 25 lessons on essential English grammar points.

About.com > English as 2nd Language Lessons and advice for all levels of English language learners. The Browse Topic list on the left side of the page is a good place to start.

Englishpage.com Free grammar lessons and interactive exercises. Lots of practice with verb tenses and prepositions.

ESL Blues Grammar lessons and quizzes for pre-intermediate to high-intermediate language learners. You can take a quiz to identify your errors and identify what you need to practice.

The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University Click on General Writing to find general information on the writing process and academic writing samples. See the OWL Exercises for practice with grammar, punctuation, and sentence structure.

Eslbee.com This advanced composition site for non-native speakers of English offers model essays, practice organizing ideas, and grammar exercises.

Edufind English Grammar Free grammar lessons and quizes with examples for practice.

Listening Practice

Voice of America Special English News stories written for non-native speakers of English, including current world news and feature stories on education, health, and other topics. Read along with the text of the story while you listen or watch video news stories with English subtitles.

Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab Listening practice and quizzes for all levels of English language learners. Listen to everyday conversations or practice listening for academic purposes / TOEFL with lectures and interviews.

Real English Short video lessons using interviews with real people filmed on the streets of New York, Miami Beach, and Seattle. There are lessons for English learners at different levels. Exercises let you record your voice and compare your English to the native speakers in the videos or to the teacher.

ESL Bits Listen to audiobooks, news stories, short stories, songs and radio dramas. Choose between faster or slower listening speeds and read along with the texts of the stories and songs. For intermediate and advanced learners.

English Central Practice sounds by watching videos and recording videos of your own voice.

Pronunciation Practice

English Pronunciation Practice (ManyThings.org) Practice sounds with the minimal pair quizzes and sentence rhythm and intonation with the Listen & Repeat Machine.

Eva Easton's Authentic American Pronunciation Lessons on sounds, word and sentence stress, linking, contractions and other pronunciation topics.

Perfect Pronunciation Exercises Practice sounds, syllable stress, and sentence intonation with the exercises on the Merriam-Webster Learner's Dictionary website.

Sounds of English Lessons and exercises on sounds and word and sentence stress.

Reading

California Distance Learning Project - Adult Learning Activities Read and listen to news stories about family, school, health, and other topics. Vocabulary and reading comprehension activities are included for each story.

English Learning Centre Study Zone (University of Victoria) Interactive reading and grammar activities for upper-beginner to advanced level English language learners.

An online magazine for English language learners. Articles are written by English learners from around the world.

Literacy Net Story Archives Read news stories adapted for new readers and English language learners. There are stories and reading and vocabulary exercises on many topics, but no new stories have been added since 2005.

TOEFL

TOEFL at ETS.org The official source for information about the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). Register for the test, download sample test questions and tip sheets for the TOEFL iBT.

English-Test.net Many free interactive TOEFL listening tests and vocabulary exercises are available if you ignore the advertisements.

There are also TOEFL preparation courses and practice tests available in the Learning Express Library database. With a valid NYPL library card number, you can use these courses and tests from home.

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There are over 1 billion people all over the world learning English right now. Luckily for them, there are now, more than ever, a plethora of great resources on the Web to make this challenge easier.

Knowing English is beneficial in many ways, especially if you're looking for public school jobs. We've put together this guide to help students, from teens to adults, get the help they need to achieve their goals with learning English. We've divided the resources into five sections to help you find exactly what you want.
General

Best TESOL/ESL/TESL/TOEFL Resources: This webpage is one of the most comprehensive ESL sites we have seen. This site offers very helpful links to English videos, vocabulary builders, quizzes, worksheets, tutorials and more. It truly is "Your One-Stop Shopping for Great Ideas and Help" for ESL. This site is maintained by Dr.Becker, an emeritus professor at the University of North Iowa.

Activities for ESL Students: This site includes exercises, puzzles and quizzes to help students learning English as a second language. The content is contributed by teachers and categorized by language and difficulty level.

Common Errors in English Usage: This is a companion site to Paul Brians' book of the same title. The site explains some of the most commonly misused and misunderstood aspects of English. For example, apostrophes are only used to indicate possession or omitted letters in a contraction, not to indicate plural.

English Media Lab: This site includes exercises, many using audio or video, introducing English vocabulary and pronunciation. Exercises are categorized by difficulty level and subject matter, such as "planning a poker night", "phone expressions" and "immigration and going through customs."

ESL Podcast: The ESL podcasts help students learn pronunciation and word usage in a conversational context. The podcasts use current events, pop culture and typical social situations to illustrate concepts.

Interesting Things for ESL Students: This site includes a variety of exercises and interactive activities for ESL students. The "listen and repeat" and "listen and read along" sections may be helpful for ESL students and native speakers working on basic skills.

Kenneth's ESL Blog: This blog is written by an ESL teacher and content developer. Content includes advice on grammar, word usage and other topics of interest to non-native speakers, such as the importance of effective cover letters when applying for jobs.

Talk English: Talk English helps students identify, integrate and understand English through a series of exercises categorized into topics such as interview English, business English, travel English, etc.

Vocabulary & Grammar

20-Minute ESL Lesson: This site contains a series of English vocabulary exercises designed to be completed in 20 minutes. Each lesson includes listen and repeat audio, a quiz and a follow-up activity.

Easy Vocabulary Quizzes with Pictures: This site offers interactive vocabulary quizzes that ask students to match nouns, verbs and adjectives with pictures.

ELC Study Zone: ELC Study Zone is part of the University of Victoria English Language Centre. The site offers vocabulary lists and exercises categorized into subjects including Canadian coins, furniture, and kitchen utensils.

English Grammar Online 4 U: This site helps students learn to compose positive and negative sentences and learn tenses through a series of exercises categorized by skill level.

ESL Gold: ESL Gold presents ESL resources including vocabulary guides and textbook recommendations as well as lessons categorized by skill level, from low beginning to advanced.

Rong Chang: This site is a comprehensive resource for ESL students, presenting test preparation guides, vocabulary lists and games, verb usage and more.

Illustrated Vocabulary: Illustrated Vocabulary helps students learn elementary vocabulary in English, Dutch, French and Danish through multiple choice picture games.

LanguageGuide.org: This site helps Spanish-speaking students learn English vocabulary through language guides and pictures.

Match the Picture: This site helps students learn English vocabulary through picture matching games.

Vancouver Community College ESL: This site, published by Vancouver Community College, helps students in literacy level 1/2 learn vocabulary through a series of exercises and puzzles, emphasizing Canadian vocabulary.

Vocabulary.co.il: This site helps ESL students learn English vocabulary through a series of games. Games are categorized as slangs/idioms, analogy, contractions, etc.

Easy Reading for Adult ESL Beginners: This site presents short stories at a basic reading level that introduce English vocabulary and expressions. Students have the option of listening while they read.

Elllo: Elllo helps students learn English naturally, through lessons that include recorded conversation, text notes, quizzes and more. Lessons include a variety of subjects and are categorized by skill level.

EnglishMed.com: This site helps ESL students learn English vocabulary used in medial settings.

ESL Fast: ESL Fast, published by Pasadena City College, includes a variety of ESL resources. The site allows students to practice conversation on a variety of subjects, with animated tutors.

ESL Gold Speaking Phrases: This site helps ESL students learn conversational phrases by listening to audio recordings and completing accompanying exercises.

Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab: This site offers a wealth of resources to help ESL students learn English vocabulary. Lessons include recorded audio listening quizzes on a variety of topics and in various skill levels, 20-minute vocabulary lessons and longer conversations with video.

Real English: This site offers video exercises on a variety of subjects, including more specific information, such as the differences between US and UK speech and normal, formal and informal introduction.

TalkEnglish.com: This site offers a number of listening exercises categorized by beginner, intermediate and advanced skill levels. Each lesson includes a quiz, and students have the option of viewing the dialogue while listening.

Business English Grammar Exercises: This site helps ESL students learn the finer points of grammar through a series of quizzes and exercises.

Business English Lessons: This site includes interactive exercises and reference materials to help ESL students prepare for business interactions. Topics include presentations, negotiations, etc.

Business English Pod: Business English Pod offers portable ESL lessons specifically designed for use on an MP3 player.

BusinessEnglishSite.com: This site is a comprehensive resource for ESL students in business. Lessons are divided into subjects like Information Technology and Sales and Marketing, and more specific subjects like English for Sales.

English Club: This site includes references and exercises teaching pronunciation, vocabulary and reading skills on a variety of business topics.

ESL Gold Useful Phrases: This site helps ESL students learn useful business expressions for use in business interactions, correspondence, and presentation. The lessons include specific grammar rules, like using appropriate tenses, with written exercises and audio recordings.

Learn-English-Today: This site offers a comprehensive library of business English vocabulary (with definitions), and crossword and word search games to help students learn vocabulary.

Linguarama: Linguarama presents exercises to help ESL students learn business language specific to sales.

Nonstop English: Nonstop English helps ESL students learn business vocabulary and phrases by choosing the appropriate word to complete a sentence.

Parapal Online: Parapal Online helps ESL students learn business vocabulary through multiple choice quizzes and exercises. This site also includes a library of business letters.

SpeakSpeak: This site offers advice on and examples of business English usage in common business documents, vocabulary, etiquette, grammar rules, word usage, and more. The site also offers grammar and vocabulary exercises at the beginner, intermediate and advanced level.

TalkEnglish.com: Talk English presents lessons that teach ESL students how to use common words and phrases in a business office setting.

World-English: This site includes links and activities that help ESL students learn how to use English in business communication, such as letters, resumes, etc.

English Writing Skills: This site helps ESL students improve their business writing and includes advice on and examples of business letters and resumes. Materials are categorized by beginning, intermediate and advanced writing. The site also includes more specific topics such as persuasive writing and American versus British spelling.

ESL Galaxy: ESL Galaxy offers a variety of English grammar writing exercises, including sentence scramble, gap exercises, picture description, and more, divided into beginner, intermediate, and high levels.

ESL Writing Wizard: ESL Writing Wizard is a free resource that allows ESL teachers to create and print customized English handwriting worksheets.

English as a Second Language: Jumbled Sentence Exercises: This site allows ESL students to test their word knowledge by rearranging the given words to form a sentence.

Purdue Online Writing Lab: This site provides a variety of materials, including vocabulary and grammar reference, practice exercises, and coaching on writing for various business audiences. The staff also offer individualized writing help by email.

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Congratulations: Your child is ready for the upper grades! Between 3rd and 5th grade, they'll be mastering the basic concepts introduced in grades 1-2 and laying a solid foundation for the middle school years ahead.

While children in these grades are still very much children, developmentally, the curricula in grades 3-5 will encourage them to think more deeply and make connections within the material. In short, they'll be set up to learn more independently and depend less on teacher guidance.

Readers in grades 3-5 become more sophisticated as well in how they navigate texts. In addition to reading a broader array of material, like plays, poetry, and nonfiction, they'll compare and contrast how different genres of writing address the same issue or theme. Your child will begin to learn how to gather information from source material - whether data from nonfiction or character quotes from fiction - to answer questions and prove ideas.

To be successful in the classroom, it's important that your child continue reading. A daily commitment can make their transition to the upper grades a smooth one. Joe Saenz, a 5th grade teacher in New Jersey, recommends these seven tips for building a better independent reader in grades 3-5.

1. Read aloud with your child. The read-aloud routine you started from birth will still be used in the classroom as a strategy for pointing out different perspectives within a text. Now that your child is older, you can take turns reading chapters from a book of their choice. There's no age limit for being read to!

2. Encourage all reading. Always keep a variety of quality reading materials within reach. These can be books, magazines, newspapers, or digital content if your children use the internet. Books should be age-appropriate, but don't discourage their interest - advanced readers enjoy re-reading favorites from childhood as much as they do trying books above grade level.

3. Record (and look up) unknown words. Your child will encounter many more unknown, particularly multisyllabic, words during the stretch between grades 3-5. Make learning these words fun by encouraging them to write down any unknown words in a journal, then you can look them up together in the dictionary. Here's a tip: Have your child try to identify the meaning of the word first using context clues.

4. Encourage reading for information. In the upper grades there's an expectation your child can analyze and summarize complex concepts. Nonfiction demonstrates how information can be packaged and presented for deeper understanding, whether through graphs and charts or a chronology of events. This includes news, which you can read with your child daily and talk about at the dinner table.

5. Discuss the books your child is reading. Being able to talk about different character (or narrator) perspectives and how they affect the overall content of a book is a hallmark of the upper grades. Ask your child about what they're reading: what an author's main theme is, how the characters are alike and different, what your child likes and dislikes about the story, and how it compares to other books they've read.

6. Expect plateaus. Following some big leaps in their progress, your child may stay at the same reading level for several months - and that's OK! Encourage them to read what interests them, even if it's an old favorite. If they're struggling with a text, reading the same material along with them will give extra motivation to finish.

7. Set a good example. You are your child's best role model. If you want them to love reading, show that you do, too. Read in front of them every day, for pleasure and for information.
For more tips on finding books at the right level for your child, visit our guide on reading levels for kids, including a reading guide for ages 8-10.
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When you are with your child, there is a lot that you can learn together! This section has all kinds of ideas for activities that you can do around the house, outside, in your neighborhood, and during vacations at different times of year. It also has ideas related to math and science that are easy to try at home (like sorting socks). Try some of these out, and if you find an activity that your child enjoys, look for different ways and places to try it, or share it with your child's teacher - you may find something that other kids and families will enjoy too!

Recommended Resource from Understood.org

For more great ideas, take a look at the bilingual resources on Learning Together at Home from Understood.org, a free website focused on learning and attention issues.

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Family Guide to Remote Learning

Get an overview of what the New York City Department of Education has done in response to COVID 19 and remote learning. Including:

Guide to Google Classroom

Get step by step instructions for how to access and use Google Classroom.

Guide to Google Translate

Google Translate is a free application that is available on most devices. Google Translate can be used to translate text, handwriting, speech, and websites in over 100 different languages.

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These glossaries are to provide permitted testing accommodations of ELL/MLL students. They should also be used for instruction during the school year. These glossaries may be downloaded, printed and disseminated to educators, parents and ELLs/MLLs.

Bilingual glossaries are an essential and expected test accommodation for ELLs/MLLs in the State of New York. The languages of these glossaries cover the top 10 languages at the state level, with new languages added based on changing language populations in the NY State student demographic data.

Schools should provide testing accommodations to ELLs/MLLs, as needed, on all NYS ELA and content-area assessments (i.e., Mathematics, Science and Social Studies). Districts/schools must make all necessary arrangements to make these accommodations available for ELLs/MLLs who need them. Please click here for the New York State Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages Webpage on "Assessment and Testing Accommodations".

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