Tutor Tips

Links to Web Sites for Tutor/Student Resources

Adult Literacy & Technology Network – http://www.altn.org/techtraining/student.html
Site provides student/learner resources in technology training. Includes links to sites for tutorial-based instruction on using computer hardware, software, and the Internet.

Florida TechNet – http://www.floridatechnet.org
Specialized areas include “TechNet Living Library” and “TechNet Workplace”. These areas offer links to research articles, lesson plans, publications, etc. by category as well as information on workplace skills, GED, ESOL, technology in adult education, computer tutorials, and more.

Adult Learning Activities – http://www.cdlponline.org
This site provides online, interactive learning activities in 11 different subject categories relating to everyday life. Activities focusing on reading, spelling, composition, and comprehension are included. Be sure to check out the “Other Learning Web Sites” section for more great learning resources and activities!

The Study Place – http://www.thestudyplace.org
Interactive online lessons and courses covering a variety of “life” themes. Tutors can use the site’s “ready-to-use” lessons or create their own. A clever animated tutorial is provided for both teachers and students.

State of Florida Official GED Website – http://www.aceofflorida.org/ged
This site provides information relating to Florida’s GED program and includes FAQ’s and lesson plans.

GED Preparation Resources on the Web – http://www.research.umbc.edu/~ira/GEDres.html
Links to a variety of GED resources including lesson plans, practice tests, sites for improving study skills, and professional development information can be found here.

Interactive Instruction for Adult Learners – http://www.research.umbc.edu/~ira/Interweb.html
This site provides links to a wide variety of interactive exercises for enhancing adult education classes.

Dave’s ESL Cafe – http://www.eslcafe.com
An “Internet Meeting Place” for ESL teachers and students. Participate in discussion forums, get teaching tips and ideas, download software for learning languages, and more!

John’s ESL Community – http://www.johnsesl.com/
Resources for both students and teachers of ESL. The site has many online study aids including grammar tips, quizzes and games. Teachers will find many lessons and classroom activities which can be used freely. As a result, the site is heavily supported by third party advertisers, but the content is worth the minor annoyance. HINT: Click the “stop” button on your browser’s toolbar to stop the flashing ads and enable pop-up controls if your browser supports them.

LINCS Adult ESL Special Collection – http://www.literacynet.org/esl
A collection of materials and web-based resources for teaching English to adults. Site includes areas for both teachers and students with links to resources including language practice and classroom materials, as well as information on citizenship, living in the US, and GED.

TV411 – http://www.tv411.org
A fun and easy to navigate site featuring interactive lessons and articles addressing themes such as money, parenting, people, and health. Lessons improve reading, writing, vocabulary, math and learning skills. The site also has a bulletin board to provide users with personalized support and a forum to share their writing and ideas. Also included is a teacher resources section.

Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab - http://www.esl-lab.com/
This site contains a vast collection of listening exercises and activities, including conversations and quizzes. The exercises target high-beginning to low-advanced learners. (Real Audio is required to use this site--links for free downloads are provided.)

Activities for ESL Students - http://a4esl.org/
Numerous quizzes and puzzles for learners to complete and check on their own. Learners can choose from a variety of activities dealing with vocabulary building, phrasal verbs, slang, idioms, homonyms, and specific grammar points, such as articles and prepositions. Bilingual quizzes are also included.