Adult Literacy Links

 

Check out these recommended links for adult new learners and tutors. Be sure to drop us a note at info2@cefls.org to let us know what you think and give us your suggestions for other sites to include on this page.

Dave's ESL Café on the Web
www.eslcafe.com

With an average of 2,000 "hits" per day, Dave's Café is obviously doing something right. This user friendly site is the Internet's meeting place for ESL/EFL students and teachers from around the world. It includes high-interest and interactive areas for both students and teachers. Be sure to visit the ESL Job Center, the Help Center, the Graffiti Wall, and the question page - they all address a variety of real-life needs. You can read a complete review of this site at www.aitech.ac.jp/~iteslj/Web/Oliver-ESLCafe.html.

 

ESL Games, Songs, Lessons and Resources 
www.eslgames.com

This site includes a variety of lessons and ideas that can be used with adults with learning or developmental disabilities, children or people learning English as a second language. Includes links to a "web of online dictionaries", a currency converter, lesson plans for teaching ESL with songs and music, and brainstorming ideas. A good place to visit for a variety of basic ideas that will teach basic skills in a fun and lively manner.

 

English as a Second Language
www.rong-chang.com

This site is billed as a "starting point" for ESL learners who want to learn English through the Web. It is a good clearinghouse for links to sites that provide free information. Sections include: listening, reading, writing, grammar, lesson plans (some can be downloaded), newspapers, maps, business English, pronunciation, quizzes, games, and dictionaries. Includes handy links to the Encarta World English Dictionary (you can click to hear the pronunciation), and VoyCabulary, which allows readers to look up words while reading on the Web. 

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