100 Sites for English Language Learners (TESOL)

Useful Websites, Videos and Software for English Language Learners (TESOL)

1. Starfall
A free website to teach children to read with phonics. For preschool, kindergarten, and first grade. Exciting phonics games and online interactive books.
Link: http://www.starfall.com/

2. Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning Software creates children's educational web sites and games designed to stimulate creativity, learning, enjoyment, and imagination.
Link: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/Home.html

3. Lexipedia
Definition of welcome in the online dictionary, Lexipedia. The meaning of welcome. What does welcome mean? welcome synonyms, welcome antonyms.
Link: http://www.lexipedia.com/

4. Lextutor
A complete website for learning and learning about English words. You can test your vocabulary level, then work on the words at the level where you are weak.
Link: http://www.lextutor.ca/

5. Trackstar
Helps instructors organize and annotate Web sites for use in lessons.
Link: http://trackstar.4teachers.org/trackstar/;jsessionid=FB53087C46EE20D4CB4BEA8A4E44A217

6. Storyline Online
Streaming video program featuring famous people reading children's books aloud.
Link: http://www.storylineonline.net/

7. Spelling City
Practice and activities for spelling
Link: http://www.spellingcity.com/

8. Reading A-Z
Easy readers to print-fiction and non-fiction
Link: http://www.readinga-z.com/

9. Everything ESL
ESL teacher resources, lesson plans and articles
Link: http://www.everythingesl.net/

10. Ed Helper
Various teaching resources, lesson plans, worksheets
Link: http://www.edhelper.com/

11. Teachnology
Various teaching resources, lesson plans, worksheets
Link: http://www.teach-nology.com/

12. ABC Teach
Various teaching resources, lesson plans, worksheets
Link: http://www.abcteach.com/

13. Teacher Planet
Various teaching resources, lesson plans, worksheets
Link: http://www.teacherplanet.com/

14. Scholastic
Various teaching resources, lesson plans, worksheets
Link: http://www.scholastic.com/home/

15. Dave's ESL Cafe
For ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World. Includes resources for bilingual educators.
Link: http://www.eslcafe.com/

16. Brain Pop and Brain Pop Jr.
Animated videos for the content area
Link: http://www.brainpop.com/

17. Marco Polo
Content lessons for the classroom-virtual learning
Link: http://www.marcopolo-education.org/

18. Boggles World
Misc ESL content and materials
Link: http://www.bogglesworldesl.com/

19. Songs for Teaching
Songs for teaching English with lyrics
Link: http://www.songsforteaching.com/index.html

20. National Gallery of Art
Teaching with Art
Link: http://www.nga.gov/kids/

21. ESL Visual Library
Flashcards and images for language learning
Link: http://www.esl-library.com/

22. English Language Listening Skills
Listening games for older students
Link: http://www.elllo.org/

23. Listening Skills
Listening practice, pronunciation and minimal pairs
Link: http://www.manythings.org/pp/

24. Damand Publishing
Bilingual beginning readers and homework help
Link: http://www.damand.com/

25. English for Kids
Games, worksheets and skills practice
Link: http://www.english-4kids.com/

26. Vokis
Motivate students to participate. Improve message comprehension. Introduce technology in a fun way. Utilize Voki as an effective language tool.
Link: http://www.voki.com/

27. kids click
Differentiated reading materials by level on a variety of topics
Link: http://www.kidsclick.org/

28. ISeek
Differentiated texts and research by grade level
Link: http://education.iseek.com/iseek/home.page

29. Net Treker
Modified search engine for education articles
Link: http://www.nettrekker.com/us/

30. Breaking English News
Breaking News Lessons - News English lesson plans: 1648 FREE EFL/ESL lessons, online activities, podcasts for teaching current events.
Link: http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/

31. Make Beliefs Comix
Comics for a variety of teaching purposes and make your own comics
Link: http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/

32. One More Story
Children’s books read aloud online
Link: http://www.onemorestory.com/

33. Colorin Colorado
Bilingual literacy resources
Link: http://www.colorincolorado.org/

34. Reading Rockets
Literacy resources
Link: http://www.readingrockets.org/

35. Reading is Fundamental
Literacy resources
Link: http://www.rif.org/

36. Dual Language Showcase
Student created bilingual books
Link: http://www.thornwoodps.ca/dual/index.htm

37. TESOL Organization International
Professional organization
Link: http://www.tesol.org/

38. Center for Applied Linguistics
Research and Articles about language topics
Link: http://www.cal.org/

39. Study Island
Study Island is a leading academic software provider of standards-based assessment, instruction, and test preparation e-learning programs.
Link: http://www.studyisland.com/web/index/

40. Imagine Learning
ESL Literacy and learning
Link: http://www.imaginelearning.com/

41. World Book Encyclopedia
Online encyclopedia with text modifications and teacher resources
Link: http://www.worldbookonline.com/wb/Login?ed=wb

42. United Streaming
Discovery educational videos online
Link: http://streaming.discoveryeducation.com/

43. Safari Montage
Educational videos on demand
Link: https://www.safarimontage.com/

44. Math Playground
Basic math practice and math vocabulary. Interactive with quizzes and games. Word problem practice.
Link: http://www.mathplayground.com/

45. Virtual Math Manipulatives
Virtual math manipulatives and basic math practice
Link: http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/vlibrary.html

46 Interactive Math Dictionary
Illustrated interactive dictionary to help students understand basic math concepts
Link: http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/maths/dictionary.html

47. National Geographic
Great illustrations of animals and facts about them. Also, news and culture information.
Link: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/

48. American History
Games and activities for historical events and people. Quizzes and timelines test historical knowledge.
Link: http://www.americaslibrary.gov/

49. US Government
U.S. Government info for students
Link: http://bensguide.gpo.gov/

50. Picturing America
Using works of art to teach American history
Link: http://picturingamerica.neh.gov/

51. Harcourt Publishers Science
Visual Science Glossary
Link: http://harcourtschool.com/glossary/science07/intro.html

52. Earth Science
Science vocabulary and visuals
Link: http://www.missmaggie.org/

53. Silly Books
Animated children's books, music, puzzles and children's games that teach young children to read and write in school, after school programs, home schooling.
Link: http://www.sillybooks.net/

54. Story Line
Streaming video program featuring famous people reading children's books aloud.
Link: http://www.storylineonline.net/

55. Interactive Writing
Interactive writing and story graphic organizers with mini-lesson explanations. Also has reproducible sheets.
Link: http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/jeather/writingfun/writingfun.html

56. General Education Information
All content information. Downloadable and interactive.
Link: http://www.free.ed.gov/

57. Merriam Webster Dictionary
A reference website from publishing company that includes a learning dictionary, word of the day, word games and visuals, audio pronunciation of words.
Link: http://www.merriam-webster.com/

58. Inspiration/ Kidspiration
Creates graphic organizers for all areas
Link: http://www.inspiration.com/

59. ELLIS
Ellis is a joyful performing musician who writes wholehearted songs.
Link: http://www.ellis-music.com/news/

60. Pix Writer/ Picture it
Visual glossary and support for beginning writers
Link: http://www.slatersoftware.com/

61. IXL Math
IXL is the Web's most comprehensive math practice site. Popular among educators and families, IXL provides unlimited questions in more than 2000 topics.
Link: http://www.ixl.com/

62. Florida Center for Reading Research
Literacy games, activities and assessments
Link: http://www.fcrr.org/

63. Carl's Corner Literacy
Thousands of printable ideas from a former Language Arts Specialist. Word work, contractions, work families, alphabet, and blends.
Link: www.carlscorner.us.com/

64. Ms. Hurley's ESL
Content area articles and resources for ESL
Link: http://www.mrshurleysesl.com/

65. ESCORT
Manuals for content teaching for ELLs
Link: http://www.escort.org/

66. Internet Picture Dictionary
Free, online multilingual picture dictionary with interactive activities for English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and ESL learners.
Link: http://www.pdictionary.com/

67. Idiom Connection
Listed alphabetically and by subject, along with quizzes.
Link: http://www.idiomconnection.com/

68. Do to Learn
picture communication cards, songs, games and learning activities for autism, aspergers, fetal alcohol syndrome and disabilities.
Link: http://www.do2learn.com/

69. Cross Culture Education
Resources for LD and ESL
Link: http://crosscultured.com/index.php

70. Blue Nose Edutainment
Using music and media to teach students
Link: http://www.bluenoseed.com/

71. Flocabulary
Uses hip-hop music to teach vocabulary in context
Link: http://www.flocabulary.com/

72. US Mint Education
Education has always been a major initiative for the Mint. We offer a wealth of information and activities you can use whether you're an educator, parent, or child.
Link: http://www.usmint.gov/education/?action=learn&CFID=47023693&CFTOKEN=87277037

73) Learning Chocolate
This web site aims to help children to memorize English vocabularies in an easy and efficient way, by using image, pronunciation and game.
Link: http://www.learningchocolate.com/

74) Abeweb
Search and browse links to quizzes and educational resources for adult ESL, ESOL, ELL, or GED learners and their teachers. Links are categorized by
Link: https://abeweb.mpls.k12.mn.us/

75) Strivney English
A free site for learning to read English phonetically. Over 1000 online English exercises, presentations and games to teach your child to read English.
Link: http://www.strivney-english.com/index.asp

76) Learn to speak American English with goEnglish.me
goEnglish.me is a free American English learning program that teaches you English, as spoken in the U.S. All lessons use native speakers, real-life images
Link: http://www.goenglish.me/

77) MeeGenius!
We bring books to life! Kids love it and parents adore it. Watch how your kids will fall in love with reading on MeeGenius!
Link: http://www.meegenius.com/

78) BBC - CBBC - BBC Inclusive Newsreader
Get the latest stories from Newsround using a simple, accessible interface with the CBBC Accessible Newsreader. Suitable for Switch.
Link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbbc/newsreader/

79) ABC Fast Phonics with cartoons and sound. Fun for kids or adults
FREE online. Teach children to read. For adults too! Fast and easy. Learn to read with interactive audio lessons and hundreds of clickable words.
Link: http://www.abcfastphonics.com/

80) Qwiki: The Next Step in Search - Newsweek
Oct 15, 2010 – About 18 months ago, I took a trip to Buenos Aires. Naturally, I searched the Web for information on the city, but what I found didn't feel
Link: http://www.newsweek.com/2010/10/15/qwicki-the-next-step-in-search.html

81) ABRACADABRA
For teachers, students and parents
Link: http://abralite.concordia.ca/

82) Cultural Orientation Resource Center: Our Publications
Our Publications: Phrasebooks. These phrasebooks are designed to supply refugees with the ... CO Program Highlight · COR Center Publications Order Form
Link: http://www.cal.org/co/publications/phrasebooks.html

83) Free Everyday Life Tutorials at GCFLearnFree.org
Free Everyday Life Tutorials - Life is filled with chaos, and we have to learn how to work and solve problems in the midst of it everyday.
Link: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/everydaylife

84) Timeline Reader - AP Labs
AP Labs - Timeline Reader: An HTML5 news visualization and reader experiment. Created by Vectorform.
Link: http://html5.labs.ap.org/

85) Audioboo
Audioboo. Because sound is social. We are a mobile & web platform that effortlessly allows you to record and upload audio for your friends, family or the .
Link: http://audioboo.fm/

86) blurts.com
Blurts can be used on every social network, web site and blog that accepts embedded links and, best of all, it works in any language, anywhere in the world.
Link: http://blurts.com/

87) A Guide For Advisors of Undocumented Students
Home, What Is AB 540, Fears, Preparing For College, Payiong For College, Guide For Advisors, Student Forum · Future Prospects · Defenitions
Link: http://www.ab540.com/GuideForAdvisors.html

88) MeeGenius
The #1 app for children's books. Featuring award winning authors and read along technology.
Link: http://www.meegenius.com/

89) Storyline Online
Streaming video program featuring famous people reading children's books aloud.
Link: http://www.storylineonline.net/

90) Project Gutenberg - Free Ebooks
Project Gutenberg has 40000 free ebooks, for kindle, for android, for ipad, for iphone.
Link: http://www.gutenberg.org/

91) Kids Learn to Read | Online Reading for Kids
In this section, kids will learn to read with more complex phonic decoding. Double syllable words and punctuations are introduced.
Link: http://www.cookie.com/kids/stories/viewallstories.html

92) Professor Garfield
The Professor Garfield Foundation is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) educational collaboration between Paws, Inc.
Link: http://www.professorgarfield.org/pgf_home.html

93) Kids' Stories - Speakaboos
Favorite kids' stories online. A Christmas Carol Thumbnail ... Speakaboos heads to the Context in Content Conference.
Link: http://www.speakaboos.com/stories

94) History For Kids
KidPast.com is the fun way to explore our history. We are who we are today, because of those who have gone before us.
Link: http://www.kidspast.com/

95) Time For Kids
TIME FOR KIDS is a news magazine geared toward students in grades K-6. Timeforkids.com offers age-appropriate news stories and features about children.
Link: http://www.timeforkids.com/

96) Discovery Kids
Discovery Kids inspires kids to explore the awesome world around them and satisfy their curiosity with innovative games, activities, quizzes and articles.
Link: http://kids.discovery.com/

97) i-Ready
i-Ready is a robust, online platform that offers a computer-adaptive diagnostic, personalized data-driven instruction on foundation skills.
Link: http://www.i-ready.com/

98) English Vocabulary
Practice English vocabulary, the alphabet, and the numbers. Place your cursor over an image to hear it pronounced aloud.
Link: http://www.languageguide.org/english/

99) Better at English
Free English lessons podcast based on authentic English usage, idioms, slang and everyday English conversations.
Link: http://www.betteratenglish.com/

100) Learn Vocabulary at Culips ESL Podcasts
Culips has playful podcasts to help you learn English and lets you experience common slang, natural expressions and new vocabulary.
Link: http://esl.culips.com/

Useful Websites, Videos and Software for English Language Learners (TESOL)