ESL Resources for Home by Lauren Hoffmann

Storynory - Free Audio Stories

lauren_hoffmann1 — 2024-09-29 18:49:59 UTC

Storynory offers a wide range of free audio stories for children. It's a great way for ESL students to improve their listening skills and expand their vocabulary. Parents can listen along with their children and discuss the stories afterward.

Duolingo ABC - Learn to Read

lauren_hoffmann1 — 2024-09-29 18:49:59 UTC

Duolingo ABC is a free app that teaches children how to read in English. It's perfect for younger ESL students and can be used with parental guidance. The app uses fun, interactive games to teach letter recognition and basic reading skills.

YouTube Kids - English Learning Channels

lauren_hoffmann1 — 2024-09-29 18:50:02 UTC

YouTube Kids has many channels dedicated to teaching English. Look for channels like 'English Singsing' or 'Super Simple Songs' for fun, educational content. Parents and children can watch and sing along together.

Family Journal Writing

lauren_hoffmann1 — 2024-09-29 18:50:05 UTC

Encourage daily writing practice by starting a family journal. Parents and children can take turns writing entries about their day or responding to simple prompts. This activity improves writing skills and creates a wonderful family keepsake.

ESL Games World

lauren_hoffmann1 — 2024-09-29 18:50:08 UTC

ESL Games World offers a variety of free, interactive games for English learners. These games cover vocabulary, grammar, and more. Parents can play these games with their children, making English learning a fun family activity.

Virtual Library

lauren_hoffmann1 — 2024-10-01 15:00:55 UTC

This virtual library holds some of the most popular children's books. Click on a book to have it read to you with visuals!

If a link doesn't work for a book, you can always search the book on Youtube.

Word Reference

lauren_hoffmann1 — 2024-10-01 15:10:42 UTC

Choose the original language and target language. This works for single words or small meaningful phrases

Google Translate (for quick translation needs)

lauren_hoffmann1 — 2024-10-01 15:17:02 UTC

To be used to get by as a last resort if needed. This is not recommended because it may not give an accurate translation.

ESL America

lauren_hoffmann1 — 2025-05-28 16:01:49 UTC