RESOURCES

RESOURCES

The following is a list of FREE websites that can help you supplement or even plan your lessons – whether you’re working with an ABE (Adult Basic Education) student or an ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) student.

Grammar

www.newsela.com – Non-fiction and current event articles. You can choose the grade level for reading the articles.
www.kitzkikz.com/flashcards – Easily create printable flash cards by typing in or cutting/pasting words.
www.puzzlemaker.com – Create your own word games and crossword puzzles.
www.typing.com – Online typing tutor which can save student progress.
https://ocls.info/learning-research/articles-and-databases-a-z/www.ocls.info/virtual/onlinedatabases/db – a link to the various resources offered by the Orange County Library System.
www.rewordify.com – create easy to read passages with embedded definitions, print vocabulary lists
www.kahoot.com – create fast-paced games on smartphones or tablets
www.khanacademy.org – free math, science, grammar
www.readtheory.org – free reading practice with informational texts
www.unscramblerer.com – word game dictionary

Adult Basic Education

abspd.appstate.edu/vocabulary-lessons – High-level lesson plans and resources for vocabulary instruction.
www.allaboutlearningpress.com/how-to-teach-syllable-types – Tips and tricks for teaching syllables.
www.dys-add.com – Sharing the latest research on dyslexia and tips for helping someone who has been diagnosed with dyslexia.
www.edhelper.com – Covers topics from basic literacy to all levels of mathematics.
www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar – Useful exercises for grammar and punctuation
www.freewritingprompts.net – Creative, non-fiction, and persuasive writing prompts
www.gcflearnfree.org -Videos focusing on computer and work skills, as well as activities to work on reading, vocabulary, and more.
www.handwritingworksheets.com – Create custom handwriting worksheets for low-level students.
www.khanacademy.org -Videos focusing on many topics from Math to Humanities to Computer Programming.
www.merriam-webster.com/game/index.htm – Quizzes and games for vocabulary and reading skills. Breaks down words into syllables to teach reading skills.
www.studyguidezone.com/gedtest.htm – Online test prep and GED activities and resources.
www.varsitytutors.com/practice-tests – High-level practice tests and study materials for GED students.
www.floridaliteracy.org/mathvideos.html – large collection of Khan Academy math videos
Vocabulary hints, words ending in OR and EE – a volunteer-created information sheet about words that end in OR and EE.

Printable Worksheets/Templates

Prefixes
Suffixes
Hand Writing Worksheets – Create custom handwriting worksheets for low-level students
ISL Collective– Printable ESOL worksheets for multiple levels
Boggles World ESL (Lanternfish)– Printable ESOL worksheets, quizzes, and activities
Using English– Advanced topics and worksheets for high-level ESOL students
ESL Charts– 12 Tense Timeline (Easy to Understand)
Kitz Kikz Flashcard Maker– Easily create printable flash cards by typing in or cutting/pasting words
DLTK’s Growing Together– Print out sets of 6 or 12 custom, themed memory cards. Themes include body parts, time, nutrition and household items
Math-Aids– Provides free math worksheets for teachers, parents, students, and homeschoolers
15 Worksheets– Simple, free, printable worksheets to use with your student

Conversational – Advanced

Daily ESL– Conversation starters and English speaking practice ideas
Adult Education Tutor Support– Conversation starters and English language skill topics
Online Slang– List of acronyms common to texting and online chatting
Ethnic Groups of the United States– Sharing the latest research on dyslexia and tips for someone who has been diagnosed with dyslexia

English Language Literacy

Homonyms picture chart – a chart of homonyms with their definitions and pictures representing each word
Phrasal verbs picture chart – a chart of informal verbs in English with pictures and definitions
www.lyricstraining.com/ – listen to songs in English and fill in the blanks, practice typing and listening skills
www.fluentland.com/ – Provides English lessons, forums, games, customize to different levels
en.islcollective.com/worksheets – Printable ESOL worksheets for multiple levels.
www.americaslibrary.gov -American history site by the Library of Congress. Includes games, activities and a reading list.
www.businessenglishsite.com/business-english-other-tests.html – Business English vocabulary and lessons for high-level ESOL students.
www.cambridge.org/us/esl/venturesadulted/venturesarcade/ – Online lessons and worksheets to compliment Cambridge University Press’s Ventures curricula.
www.dailyesl.com – Conversation starters and English speaking practice ideas.
www.eastsideliteracy.org/tutorsupport/ESL/ESLTalkTimeTopics.htm – Conversation starters and English language skill topics.
www.esl.about.com – Sign up for the weekly newsletter for ESOL tips and tricks.
www.eslbrains.com/ – Focuses on business English, but includes other subjects as well. Features video lessons and worksheets for expanded learning and comprehension.
www.eslcafe.com – Lesson plans, pronunciation guides, worksheets, and ESOL quizzes.
www.eslflow.com/Picturelessonsandteachingideas.html – Picture-based lesson plans and worksheets.
www.eslgold.com – Audio and animations focusing on pronunciation, vocabulary, and writing.
www.englishwithjennifer.com – Lesson plan tips and tricks, along with videos for English pronunciation, idioms, and conversation skills.
www.englishcentral.com – Watch and learn English pronunciation through listening and speaking activities. Includes quizzes.
www.engvid.com -Video recordings of ESOL lessons focusing on pronunciation, vocabulary, and conversation skills.
www.manythings.org – Interactive site with word games, worksheets, and ESOL vocabulary lessons.
www.teaching-esl-to-adults.com/best-esl-lesson-plans.html – ESOL lesson plans, worksheets, and information on TESOL certification.
www.tolearnenglish.com/cgi2/myexam/index.php – Searchable multi-lesson activities and lessons with video and audio recordings.
www.usalearns.org – Interactive site with quizzes, lessons, and a weekly newsletter.
www.usingenglish.com/teachers/lesson-plans/level-advanced.html – Advanced topics and worksheets for high-level ESOL students
https://simplyenglishnews.wordpress.com/– Use the news to teach English
https://engoo.com/app/daily-news – Use the news to teach English
https://custom-writing.org/blog/esl-resources-for-students – Compilation of ESL resources
https://allesl.com – Assorted free ESL resources (games, conversation topics, worksheets, etc.)
https://pronuncian.com/minimal-pairs – English Pronunciation Minimal Pairs Practice
Friends World | ESL Resource – 23 short stories translated into Spanish, Hindi, Chinese and Vietnamese
Crossword Solver – ESL games, activities and other resources
English Made Fun – ESL activities, resources and grammar games

Computer Skills and Work Skills

GCF Learn Free– Videos focusing on computer and work skills, as well as activities to work on reading, vocabulary, and more
Business English Site– Business English vocabulary and lessons for high-level ESOL students
Learn the Net– Navigating the internet
Excel Easy– Working with Excel
https://resume.io/how-to-write-a-resume/languages-on-your-resume – Tips for adding multilingual proficiencies to your resume

Test Prep – Citizenship, GED

Study Guide Zone– Online test prep and GED activities and resources
Varsity Tutors– High-level practice tests and study materials for GED students
Citizenship– Videos and resources for the citizenship test
Citizenship study guide– Flashcards, notes and practice quizzes in English AND Spanish
USCIS civics test textbook- Everything you need to know about the civics portion of the U.S. citizenship exam.
Adult phonics video series – Learn English with an American accent through this video series.

Learning Differences

Bright Solutions for Dyslexia– Sharing the latest research on dyslexia and tips for someone who has been diagnosed with dyslexia