Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers.
A peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked.
If Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers,
Where's the peck of pickled peppers Peter Piper picked?
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Welcome to the new TESOL JournalThe TESOL EFL Journal is a unique journal for Language educators that is devoted to discussions on English as an International Language and its growth and development especially as it relates to the global spread of English language teaching and learning.
English Portal
English Portal offers you a variety of exercises. Our Personal tutor will design a personal study plan for you, tailored to your level, goals and available study time.
Master List of Language Schools from all over the world Language schools and immersion programs in Spanish, Italian, French, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese and many other languages will help you learn a language of your choice. Deciding on a particular language school is never easy but we will help you through the process. More than 35,000 people, many just like you, have chosen AmeriSpan Study Abroad programs. A one-stop shop
Becoming an ESL Teacher Courageous, enlightened leadership is an essential element in a high performance 21st Century school. Now, more than ever, it is critical to attract and retain highly qualified, passionate, and dedicated school leaders.
Advice for ESL Students / Learn English Effectively This is a very helpful and loaded site focusing on conversation, vocabulary and strategies for students of English. Spend some time here as there is a plethora of good advice and helpful links.
Interesting Things for ESL Students This web site is for people studying English as a Second Language (ESL) or English as a Foreign Language (EFL). There are quizzes, word games, word puzzles, proverbs, slang expressions, anagrams, a random-sentence generator and other computer assisted language learning activities. Even though the primary focus is for ESL, native English speakers may also find some interesting things on this site. This site is non-commercial and has no advertising. TESL/TEFL teachers may want to recommend this site to their students.
English4U This website is a completely free site for learning English specially made for ESL / EFL students in their first years of study. It especially contains the most important English grammar explanations combined with lots of exercises
For your information:
According to Smithsonian.com (March 2014) There are 7,105 languages in the world.
Only 18% of Americans are bilingual. 53% of Europeans are bilingual.
14 languages were invented by Lord of the Rings author J.R.R. Tolkien.
The Human Declaration of Human Rights has been translated into 418 languages.
ESL Help Desk- and lots of it Welcome to the ESL HELP! Desk, where all activities and exercises are authentic English,from learners of English. Be sure to check out our many aspects of our website, including our blog, our Vocabulary lessons, and our Library, by clicking on the many links above.
Welcome to the ESL website Your specialists in language studies abroad. Our website will help you to get an idea of the numerous options that are available to you. Language courses abroad for adults and students.
ESL Directory ESL Directory - Program Search: Welcome to the ESL Directory Search, the number 1 resources for ESL students around the world to research and locate English as a Second Language programs from all around the world.
Using English.com UsingEnglish.com provides a large collection of English as a Second Language (ESL) tools & resources for students, teachers, learners and academics. Browse our grammar glossary and references of irregular verbs, phrasal verbs and idioms, ESL forums, articles, teacher handouts and printables, and find useful links and information on English. Topics cover the spectrum of ESL, EFL, ESOL, and EAP subject areas. Great site.
Free English Lessons Online Learning English Online - English Grammar, Vocabulary, Exercises, Exams - information for learners of English as a foreign language. You will find a lot of information about the English language on this site.
Learn to Speak English for Free Free Grammar Lessons: We have prepared some free online grammar lessons in order to help you improve in your English grammar. The top of each page has a teaching box with examples. The answers are listed on the bottom of each page.
Learn to Speak English Learn English Free Online with Grammar, Idioms, and Songs. Here you will find 100 English Idioms, over 20 English songs (with the words), and some free English grammar lessons in order to help you learn English better.
ESL Worksheets for English Practice The free ESL vocabulary worksheets and lessons in this site cover everyday slang for communication in real life situations. Select one of the major sections from above to explore more of this site.
Happy Child English Worksheets Welcome to the English pages at Project HappyChild. We receive many requests for help with English, so we've put together a range of free worksheets on the site here, as well as linking to excellent resources elsewhere on the Internet.
Active Listening Listening is one of the most important skills you can have. How well you listen has a major impact on your job effectiveness, and on the quality of your relationships with others.
ESL : Listening Links Links of Interest to Teachers and Students of English as a Second Language
The Top Five English Dictionaries Bilingual dictionaries are great. English learner dictionaries are better! These dictionaries have been designed with English learners in mind, and as such provide extra learning tools for pronunciation, verb types, basic grammar structures, and more.
Babylon English Dictionary Become a true multilingual speaker by using our online English translator. Translate English words and phrases into many languages with one simple search. Nota Bene: CHECK THIS ONE OUT.
Wiktionary the Free Dictionary Welcome to the English-language Wiktionary, a collaborative project to produce a free-content multilingual dictionary. It aims to describe all words of all languages using definitions and descriptions in English.
Welcome to Online Talking Dictionary
Dictionarist provides translations in English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Russian, Turkish, Dutch, Greek, Albanian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean dictionaries.
Clip Art for ESL Flashcards
Activities for ESL/EFL Students/Rich Clip Art for ESL Flashcards
Quizzes, tests, exercises and puzzles to help you learn English as a Second Language (ESL)
Teaching English Abroad
Imagine immersion in vibrant cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and smiling students in the classroom - Oxford Seminars' TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification Course will help you start that journey. With over 20,000 jobs advertised monthly, there are always opportunities available to teach English as a Second Language.
Free Online English Grammar A completely free online English grammar with clearly explained grammar rules and plenty of examples to illustrate the main points and difficulties of English grammar.
Free Intermediate English Resources These resources are completely free to use at home or in class. There is nothing to pay, and no need to register or sign up before you use them, and that is amazing.
Free Advanced level English resources From Linguapress: Resources for English teachers and for students with a good working knowledge of English, and a good understanding of essential vocabulary.
How to become an ESL teacher While ESL teachers certainly have to deal with a variety of challenges that other educators may not, such as addressing cultural and language barriers, being an ESL teacher can be a rewarding career.
"The trouble with life isn't that there are no answers,
it's that there so many answers." - Ruth Benedict
Jobs and Resources for ELT Professionals
Edufind is a completely free site, with a focus shifted to English language schools. The database lists all 1600 accredited English schools in 9 countries, with student reviews of most of them.
A list of languages in the world Half of the world's population speak the 13 most populous languages, the other half of the world speak the rest. The following table lists the languages of the world with the largest number of native speakers. jeb
Located in the Philippines, there are over 1,200 "Chocolate Hills," geological features that get their name from the brown color they turn during dry season. They are rather unique in appearance, and when you see them from the viewing deck, it seems like they never end. The creation of these hills has baffled many geologists who are unsure of how they formed.
Online Etymology Dictionary This is a map of the wheel-ruts of modern English. Etymologies are not definitions; they're explanations of what our words meant and how they sounded 600 or 2,000 years ago. Cool site. jeb
43 Fantastic ESL Resources for Students We've put together this ESL resource guide to help students, from teens to adults, get the help they need to achieve their goals with learning English. By Grace Chen.
ESL Communication Resources
ESL is an important component of education especially in diverse communities. It is imperative that teachers understand the different teaching methods and classroom formats for ESL students.
English Language Teaching Resources Here on this site you can download and use Printable Worksheets,Handouts, Tests, Grammar Explanations and Lessons,Vocabulary,Picture Dictionary,Pictionary, Posters,Games and Puzzles.
TEFL Top Sites for ESL Teachers & Students Free ESL Games, Online Interactive Games, Printable Board Games, Card Games, Powerpoint PPT Games and Game Templates to Build your own games.
Fun ESL Games Interactive Grammar & Vocabulary Games for Classrooms.
Vocabulary Videos Enjoy watching Vocabulary Videos while learning English Vocabulary with these free ESL, EFL videos for students from preschool to 3rd grade. Teach your kids Vocabulary with these videos.
Your Dictionary - Word Finder YourDictionary's Words Finder will give you the help you need to beat the competition in games like Words With Friends and Scrabble. This link is fun just to play with words.
Learn English with Comic Strips So you want to learn English, but don't really know what to do? Well, this website will hopefully make your learning more appealing. Learning English with comics /comic strip can be fun while still being rich in terms of cultural elements.
The Language Gulper A neat NEW find with detailed descriptions of the main languages of the world in a clear, concise way. Its scope is not only living languages but also ancient ones of historical or cultural importance. So far, "The Language Gulper" includes 131 individual language pages, 40 about families and branches and 8 about linguistic areas. These two have an insatiable appetite for ancient and modern tongues. 2013 Alejandro Gutman and Beatriz Avanzati
My Languages Dozens of great vocabulary builders and all with sound. This is one great NEW FIND. I loaded the English version, but all you have to do is insert the language you want in place of english into the URL. You can learn Hebrew, Hindi, Portuguese and many more this way.
Travel the world via beautiful photos You can choose the country and even the region of that country to expire. Great site.
A Guide to Writing for College by Veritas Prep Follow these resources to improve your writing skills.
ESL/TESOL/Bilingual Teacher Education Programs Here is a directory (broken down by state) of all of the ESL/TESOL/Bilingual Teacher Education programs they could find, from over 1,700 accredited colleges and universities across the US.
Urdu-English It is easier to learn a new language if you already know a language. This website will help you to learn English by using Urdu to help explain words and phrases. We help with providing online lessons to improve English. We also help with helping you to pass the Life in the UK and the UK Driving Tests.
BING translator site It's fast, accurate and easy to use. Give it a try.
Word Hippo This is one tremendous NEW FIND. Want to know the opposite for the word, another word for, the meaning of the word, a sentence with that word in it and more. It will even translate a word into another language for you.
Spell Finder Best (they say) spelling and spell check free online dictionary with detail meaning.
My Memory Translation Here's where machine translation meets human translation. Many variations online.
ESL/TESOL/Bilingual Teacher Education Programs Here is a directory (broken down by state) of all of the ESL/TESOL/Bilingual Teacher Education programs we could find, from over 1,700 accredited colleges and universities across the US.
360 Cities A really cool site that takes you all over the world to view close up and with 360 degree views with just your Mouse. Just move it L or R for a 360 scan.
Latin Language and Literature Resources The Latin language has a heritage bound in literature, ancient inscriptions and international influence upon other languages and the answering service. Latin gave origin to many languages such as Italian, French, and Spanish. It is the official language of the Vatican and continues to endure historic periods through Latin literature. Latin literature encompasses the poetry, tragedy, and comedy of Roman history.
Live Lingua A total immersion language school online to learn English via Skype.
An Online Spell Check Site Using this online spell check may be beneficial to you for numerous reasons. First of all, it couldn't be more convenient to use. You simply type in the word you want to check. You will see prompts with spelling suggestions or one stating you have no errors. There is a very small blue check mark at the bottom of the box. Use it.
The smarter you are, the less you speak.
Free Online Grammar Checker An online grammar check can come in handy for anyone who wants to write proper English. Like many, you probably learned many of the grammar rules all throughout your school years. Also, like many, you've likely forgotten much of what you learned.
43 Fantastic ESL Resources for Students There are over 1 billion people all over the world learning English right now. Luckily for them, there are now, more than ever, a plethora of great resources on the Web to make this challenge easier.
God can see a black ant walk on a black
stone in a black night.
English Phrases and Common Sentences This page contains a table including the following: English phrases, expressions and words in English, conversation and idioms, English greetings and survival phrases or simply if you want to know what to say when chatting.
The Language Internet Polyglot Internet Polyglot is dedicated to helping members learn English by providing a way to memorize words and their meanings. This site helps your memory to grasp more information and retain it for longer time. Access to all pages is free. Neat new site w/sound too! English to 34 other languages.
How to Master English Grammar In my view (Michael Shelby) learning English grammar in the following sequence ensures firm solid thorough knowledge of English grammar. A Webmaster Choice Site
Language Guide for Enlgish This is one great site for building both vocabulary and grammar skills. Within each category, place your cursor over an image to hear it pronounced aloud. A Webmaster Choice Site
TESL Times This page contains links to activities that teachers can use with their students or if you're a student, scroll down to the student links for many activities you can do by yourself.
Teaching ESL A video with lots of good ideas. Activities for Beginners through Advanced levels.
Learn English (English) -- improve your vocabulary with word games Choose the topic you are interested in. Our word games are fun and can teach you thousands of new words. When you go to the Quiz page, see INFO PAGE and under this see 1. Table. You can HEAR the words in English here to practice them. Good deal. The 2. List is also nice for review. It is the same for each vocabulary listing. Hangman and Jumble are also great for review. Have fun!
Learning Chocolate This website aims to help students to memorize vocabulary in an easy and efficient way, by using pictures, sounds and games with dozens of categories such animals, body, fruit, numbers, tools, etc.
Vocabulary and Spelling City.com Do you look forward to studying for your weekly vocabulary and spelling test? Probably not. But once you start using VocabularySpellingCity, you might just change your mind.
English to Another Language or Another Language to English Google Translations Services Good translations in a variety of languages Jim's preferred translator site. A good one. - A Webmaster's Choice
The teacher who is indeed wise does not bid you to enter the house of his wisdom but rather leads you to the threshold of your mind - Khalil Gibran
Language teacher advice and tips:
I know from my own experience that being on a continual path of self-improvement is an absolute necessity toward be a good teacher. Hang out with other educators that you admire. Watch them closely and learn from them. Imitation is the greatest compliment! Join your language association (http://www.aat--.org) plus two foreign language teacher associations (state and national: ACTFL - (http://www.actfl.org and attend their annual meetings on a regular basis. Get involved anyway you can with each. Rub noses with people at the TOP. Get to know the officers personally. Keep in contact with them. Use these association offerings, suggestions and resources.
Whenever you can in your own environment, ask to observe colleagues in action in their classroom. Pick up ideas that work for them and adopt and adapt them to you own classroom. Always be on the "lookout" for new ideas, new means of teaching, new ways to incorporate things that work for others into your own methodology. Don't hesitate to ask questions of teachers who have had much success as to how and why that happened. I used to observe elementary teachers and how they interacted with their young students. Always something to learn. "Learn from the mistakes of others. You'll never live long enough to make all of them yourself." Another that I always loved is "If you think you're GREEN you'll grow - if you think you're RIPE, you'll rot." All true. Don't rot! That's an axiom that will never grow old. You may think that you are the best, but you're not. There is always someone better than you. (I learned this playing basketball) Learn from them. Know what the best practices are and be aware of the current online resources that can be of great help to you and your language students.
Keep your classroom presentations FRESH. Keep up with innovation and the changing needs of your students by incorporating technology such as computer use, iPhones, iPads, e-mail and a host of other innovations into your routine classroom activities to communicate with others in the target language and to access authentic resources. Stay current with options and trends in the field such as the National Standards and know how to incorporate them into your daily plans. Hopefully these few ideas will aid in your growth and success. Stay with it. Don't throw in the towel like many have, but again as I point out above, whatever new ideas you discover, you must first adopt and then adapt. Not everything you see elsewhere will work for you as I have personally learned. You must adapt those ideas to your own language classroom. There are a host of great ideas available on all these sites, but they are only as successful as you will make them. And perhaps most important of all, do ask your students often how they feel about what they are doing and learning and what they enjoy the most and the least in your classroom. Most of all, do enjoy your students and share yourself with them. [They don't care how much you know until they know how much you CARE] I hope that you picked up some ideas here that will aid in your total success. Have fun in your classroom. (ps I picked up these ideas in a recent dream and wanted to share with each of you) I'm 78 years old now, but never too old to learn and never too old to share ideas. Best yet, why not be learning another language yourself? Check out one of the sites above. It is a great means to experience first-hand what your students are feeling. Now you are "walking in their shoes." Don't forget to have FUN doing it.
Jim Becker- BA, (Cornell College - French & Biology), MA, (La Sorbonne, Paris), PhD-ABD (The Ohio State University - FL Education).
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They don't care how much you know until they know how much you CARE] I hope that you picked up some ideas here that will aid in your total success. Have fun in your classroom. (ps I picked up these ideas in a recent dream and wanted to share with each of you) I'm 78 years old now, but never too old to learn and never too old to share ideas. Best yet, why not be learning another language yourself? Check out one of the sites above. It is a great means to experience first-hand what your students are feeling. Now you are "walking in their shoes." Don't forget to have FUN doing it. 
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