ESL-Related Hyperlinks
Interesting Sites to Visit Around the World
AMERICAN POETRY DATABASE
now joins the other VIVA and UVA full-text resources at http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/ampo.htm. -- Feedback welcomed. Do please report any access problems to me.
| David Seaman, Director |
Alderman Library |
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804-924-3230 (phone) |
Email: etext@virginia.edu |
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Electronic Text Center |
University of Virginia |
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804-924-1431 (fax) |
Http://etext.lib.virginia.edu/ |
ENGLISH DICTIONARIES http://www.awlelt.com/dictionaries/resactivat.html
REFERENCE & Education; Arts & Humanities; Languages & Linguistics; English & ESL, Reader's Digest, etc. http://www.readersdigest.com
TRAVEL/LANGUAGE
Provides basic instruction for travelers. Choose from a vast selection of languages, to learn essential words, phrases and pronunciation. Languages for Travelers
VOCABULARY
Improve your vocabulary with the online dictionary interfaces or add favorite EFL links to the Readers' Additions sections. Aardvark's EFL Resources
CNN EXERCISES
Exercises for students based on weekly favorites from CNN. With grammar and vocabulary exercises, as well as discussions. CNN Newsroom for ESL
READING
This site uses music and video to enhance the process of learning to read. Makes learning an activity of fun, and includes children learning ESL. Challenger Phonics Fun
ESL CAFÉ
Get help with questions or try the online ESL quiz. Learn a new idiom at the push of a button or search for ESL teaching positions. Various ESL activities and food for the mind online. Dave's ESL Café
ESL LISTENING SKILLS
Compiled for ESL learners wanting to improve their listening and speaking skills. Each sentence is linked to a sound file. ESL Conversations Online
ESL SPEAKING SKILLS
Select from activities designed to enhance speaking and listening, reading and writing. Includes links to other sites for students. ESL Home Page
MAGAZINE
For those teaching and learning ESL. Includes FAQs, articles by instructors, and language schools in Britain. English as a Foreign Language
COMPUTER-ASSISTED LEARNING
Washington State University archive of computer-assisted language learning activities, and other ESL resources. English as a Second Language
ESL LANGUAGE LESSONS
Links page covers language lessons, dictionaries, and programs. Includes commercial resources. Human-Languages Page
CREATIVE WRITING
Poetry, fiction, creative writing activities, and copyable handouts for use by ESL teachers and students in the classroom. PIZZAZ
JOBS
A resource and information service for students and teachers including a job center, online learning and ESL news. TESOL International
VOCABULARY TESTS
Vocabulary tests covering English, German, Spanish, French, Italian and Dutch. Ten online tests, with 100 more to download. TransWord
PEN PALS
Press articles about the center, a software catalog, and pen pal connection to English speakers around the world. Virtual English Language Center
STUDENT WRITING
Online and email publication celebrating ESL student writing and artwork. View back issues online or submit examples. WINGS Electronic Magazine
GAMES & ACTIVITIES
Links to a range of indexes for ESL, EFL and TESOL teachers and students, with games and activities. Webber Gate
VOCABULARY & PRONUNCIATION
English vocabulary builder featuring a word based on a weekly theme. Listen to the pronunciation online. Words-R-Us
MAKE AN ANAGRAM
Internet Anagram Server. Type in your name or favorite word(s) and see how the letters can be re-arranged. Wordsmith
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
School activities, reading, writing, math, etc. Online Schoolyard
SALT?
Society for Applied Learning Technology. Homepage for information on Society activities, conferences, publications, resources, and a Glossary to decode current technology vocabulary. http://www.salt.org
ESL LESSON PLANS
They are designed to be used in conjunction with CD-ROM-based multimedia courseware. For details, see the Homepage http://www.mls.co.jp The lesson planning guides can be found at: http://mls.co.jp/eexpress/support/users/manuals/index.html or by going to the Home page and selecting "Support" and then "Teacher Manuals."
ERIC
Educational Resources Information Center Clearinghouse (ERIC) providing educational materials, services, and coursework. Reading, English, and Communication .
VOCABULARY FROM MARYLAND
Scott Boone of Towson State University has assembled a number of interesting vocabulary development Web sites. They are intended to be learner-friendly. When you arrive at the site, http://www.towson.edu/~boone/ , click at DVRD101.
TOEFL
Download tutorials and practice questions.
http://www.toefl.org/cbtutprq.html
JAZZ
Information (though limited) on American jazz artists, recordings, styles, etc. Based at Northwestern University.
FRANK SINATRA
CDnow Pays Tribute to the Chairman of the Board--Frank Sinatra. The most revered vocal stylist in American history is gone, but the legend will live forever. CDnow pays homage to "The Voice" with a superb collection of his greatest work.. With RealAudio sound player, you may listen to selected clips of Sinatra singing many old favorites. Tune in carefully and you will hear this great star articulate his consonants and vowels individually. Appreciate his enunciation!
http://www.cdnow.com/cgi-bin/mserver/redirect/leaf=sinatra/from=rex:X:cdn:FST
TIMETRAVELERS
Simulated destinations (127 museums, historical sites, etc.) in Virginia; a state-wide children's program. Fun!
http://www.state.va.us/timetravelers
OCEAN PROBLEMS
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration site--for info. on inland and runoff pollution of our awesome oceans. http://www.yoto98.noaa.gov
KITE FLYING IN CYBERSPACE
KITES AND KITE FLYING
http://www.geocities.com/Colosseum/4569/home.html
SECRETS OF KITES
http://www.orednet.org/~dgomberg/howgen.html
VIRTUAL KITE ZOO
http://www.kfs.org/kites/zoo/Welcome.html