ESOL Resources For Teachers And Students
Online resources for students to learn and practice english. Strategies and best practices for teaching online.
Students
Montgomery County Public Library Resources
Get a library card to access online English courses and ESOL resources from the library.
Study English independently online for free, using Mango Languages or Rosetta Stone.
Babbel
Babbel
- Learn English and other languages with short lessons to improve speaking, listening, and writing.
- Access on Computer: Visit the link and click “Register”. Choose a language you would like to learn. Enter name and email address. Click “Continue.” Create a password.
- Access on phone: Download Babbel app. Open app and click “Choose Language.” Pick the language you speak and the language you want to learn. Click “Register with Email.” Enter name, email, and password.
Basic English With Jennifer
Basic English With Jennifer
- Playlist on YouTube that teaches basic English, including grammar, conversation, and useful expressions.
- Access on phone or computer: Visit link and choose the video lesson you would like to watch
Duolingo
Duolingo
- Learn English and 30 other languages. Free exercises to help with speaking and writing.
- Access on computer: Go to link and click “Get Started” to create an account. To learn English, choose the language you speak, why you want to learn a language, and a daily goal for length of lessons.
- Access on phone: Download Duolingo app. Click on “Get Started” to create an account.
Let’s Learn English
Let’s Learn English
- Weekly lessons with a video showing the lives of young Americans. The lessons include vocabulary, speaking, and writing.
- Access on phone or computer: Visit link above or choose the level you would like to complete (for example, beginner, intermediate or advanced).
We Speak NYC
We Speak NYC
Learn English with free videos and lessons. Improve speaking and reading with practice quizzes.
New York Public Library
New York Public Library
- Learn English by practicing vocabulary, reading, writing, and more. Access by phone and computer.
- Free English classes for adults.
- Use links and choose different websites.
News For You
News For You
- Free information for adults on current events. Build skills in reading, comprehension, and vocabulary.
- Access by phone or computer.
- Reading, test preparation (Citizenship, HSE, GED, HiSET, TASC), ESL resources, workforce development.
Pumarosa
Pumarosa
- English courses for Spanish-speakers. Exercises to improve pronunciation. Lessons to prepare for the U.S. Citizenship exam.
- Access on computer or phone by clicking the link and selecting the level you would like to complete.
USAHello
USAHello
- Free English courses to improve listening, reading, and writing. Classes on GED and U.S. Citizenship preparation.
- Access on phone or computer. Visit link and choose from list of ESL online courses.
USA Learns
USA Learns
- Free English courses with 3 levels. Video lessons and activities to help with speaking, reading, and writing.
- Access on computer: Click link and choose “Start Now”. Enter e-mail address, first name, last name. Create password (must be at least 6 letters or numbers) and confirm password. Click “Register”.
- Access on phone: Download USA Learns English app in AppStore or Google Play. Choose USA Learns English 1, 2, 3, or 4. Open app to begin lessons.
Teachers
Strategies and Best Practices for Teaching Online
Strategies and Best Practices for Teaching Online
- Best Practices: Online Pedagogy
- Everything You Need to Know about Teaching English to Adults Online:
- National Geographic Learning
- ProLiteracy Continuing Instruction from a Distance
- Burlington English Free Webinars for Teachers About Remote Instruction
- Distance Learning Ideas and Connecting With Students
- Using Oral Skills to Build on the Emerging Literacy of Adult English Learners
- Adult English Language Learners with Limited Literacy
- Working With Literacy-Level Adult English Language Learners
- Literacy Minnesota - Educator Resources
- Literacy Minnesota Online Training Webinars
Teaching Materials For Online Instruction
Teaching Materials For Online Instruction
- Ventures (3rd Edition)
- Ventures 2nd Edition Online Resources
- Cambridge Assessment English
- MCAEL Coalition for a Connected Community - Publications & ESOL resources for program administrators and instructors
- Hemingway Readability App
- USA Learns Teacher Homepage
- Pre-Beginning ESL Curriculum | Literacy Minnesota
- The Elder Literacy Initiative
- ESL Interactive Worksheets
News For English Language Learners
News for English Language Learners
Technical Help
Technical help
Resources that assist in technological support for online teaching and assessment.
- Kahoot! materials for self-study and group e-learning
- Kahoot on Zoom
- Quizlet for interactive learning materials and options for remote classroom learning
- Comprehensive Guide to Teaching Through Zoom
- Zoom Privacy Settings - Securing Your Meetings on Zoom
- 25 ideas for using WhatsApp with English language students
- What is mLearning
Gilchrist Center ESOL Resources
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