ESL

Computer Resources for ESL
This web site is a search-able, online database of over 300 items of reviewed software, web sites and other materials that are available to assist in the learning of ESL/ESOL.

Dave's ESL Café offers 15 ESL teacher forums which include class activities, adult education, linguistics, bilingual education, computer-assisted learning, elementary education and employment. There are also 15 student forums on such topics as hobbies, holidays, current news, movies, computers, literature, music and learning English. There is a job offer area and a place to post resume links.

English For All is a free, interactive, web-based multimedia system for adults learning English as a second language.

EnglishPage.com
Free online English lessons & ESL/EFL Resources. Site offers several tutorials featuring interactive activities for students.

The English Literacy Civics Education Resource Center is made possible through an English Literacy Civics Education Grant funded by the US Department of Education and the Texas Education Agency. The Center is administered by Brenham Community Education (a partnership between Brenham Independent School District and Blinn College), in conjunction with the Texas Center for Adult Learning and Literacy at Texas A&M University.  You will find loads of resources including - English Language Civics Education-related resources, links to other EL Civics websites, and source materials for students, teachers, and program administrators.

ESL Plans and Resources
ESL Practitioners can find lesson plans and engaging activities.

The Internet Picture Dictionary is a completely free, online multilingual picture dictionary designed especially for ESL students and beginning English, French, German, Spanish and Italian language learners of all ages.

www.pumarosa.com
This is a hands-on site for Spanish speaking students.

Virginia Adult Learning Resource Center
This site has many resources available for ESOL teachers including the multilevel curriculum Building Basics ESOL Toolkit for General Construction, Landscaping, Painting and Plumbing, information on lesson planning and a Health Literacy Toolkit.

How Should Adult ESL Reading Instruction Differ from ABE Reading Instruction?
Miriam Burt, Joy Kreeft Peyton, and Carol Van Duzer
This brief offers insight on how non native English speakers differ in learning styles from native English speakers and offers suggestions on effective instruction.

English Literacy and Civics Education

Hands On English
Hands-on English provides tips and hints for teaching English in easier and fun ways.

What You Need To Know About…
This site illustrates the basic principles behind planning the curriculum of a new ESL/EFL class.

Thirteen/Ed Online
WNET Educational Initiative
This site helps students to learn how to utilize real-life materials that they have to use in their every day lives.

Earth Renewal
This is useful list of terms and definitions used by ESOL/ESL teachers, teacher trainers and researchers.

Adult Literacy Resource Institute (ALRI)
This site provides answers to problems with integrating technology into the ESL classroom and curriculum.

Adult ESL Training Videos
The Adult ESL Training Video Project shows classes and teachers in action, demonstrating a variety of teaching approaches. The videos can be used for training by individuals, organizations that offer adult ESL programs, and educational institutions. Filming of the first two videos took place in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and Alexandria, Virginia, during October 2009. Six more videos will follow later in 2010. The project team includes ESL consultants Betsy Parrish and MaryAnn Florez, with video production by Federico Muchnik.

Significance of the 2010 Census
Say It Visually has created a new video that explains the significance and possible implications of the 2010 US Census.

Serving Non-English Speakers in U.S. Public Libraries
This report is the first national study of library services developed for non-English speakers.

Adult ESL Teacher Credentialing and Certification from CAELA
This brief helps explain the qualifications needed to become an adult ESL educator in the United States and talks about current efforts being made in the area of certification and credentialing.

Pathways and Outcomes: Tracking ESL Student Performance (ESL5)
This brief explains why in adult education especially for those teaching English, the need for professional development is justified. It also analyzes the writings and research available on various types of professional development and how those writings and research impact professional development design.

Professional Development for Adult ESL Practitioners: Building Capacity
This brief explains why in adult education especially for those teaching English, the need for professional development is justified. It also analyzes the writings and research available on various types of professional development and how those writings and research impact professional development design.

The CAELA Guide for Adult ESL Trainers
This is a guide created by the Center For Adult English Language Acquisition to assist in teacher trainings, specifically for those teaching in adult English language classes.

Electronic Magazine of Multicultural Education
SPRING 2001 Vol. 3, No. 1, Eastern University
This is the online magazine Multicultural Education.

Conversation Topic: Work
By Jack Bradshaw
This lesson plan for ESL students includes conversation questions about work and employment.

Adult Education ESL Teachers’ Guide
C. Ray Graham and Mark M. Walsh
Adult Education Center, Texas A & I University
Designed as an introduction to new ESL/ESOL teachers, this site includes an orientation, beginning and intermediate lessons and accompanying teacher training modules, and a section on teaching non-literate adults.

Dave’s ESL Café
This is a searchable list of American slang words and phrases with short definitions.

Many Things
This is a fun study site for students of English as a Second Language.

Instructions for Administering Native Language Literacy Screening Device
This instrument is used to determine literacy levels in native languages of students being considered for “Literacy for Adult ESOL Learners” course.