Pronunciation

American English Pronunciation: Lessons, podcasts, videos, books, and more

Intercambio Uniting Communities: Listen to different videos of different pronunciations of words.

Conversation

Articles, lessons, games, questions, and jokes categorized by topic here.

Find speaking lesson plans and more here.

Debate and discussion prompts and activities

Podcasts

English Language Learning Podcasts: Learn and practice useful English language for everyday situations and more.

Voice of America: A podcast with many historical and current events for the United States and around the world.

Espresso English Podcast: Learn English grammar, phrases, vocabulary, and more.

Learning English Broadcast: Slower paced broadcasts using a limited vocabulary and short sentences.

English 101: Short explanations of vocabulary, grammar, expressions

Culips:  Find stories, pronunciations, study guides, etc.

Literacy Readers

Bow Valley College Literacy Readers: This page is for instructors and includes valuable information about the ESL Literacy Readers, including an Instructor Guide. 

Marshall Adult Education leveled readers: Printable reading skills stories for today’s adults.

Early Literacy Resources

Intercambio Early Literacy Workbook: Find activities and assessments for low-literacy learners.

HandsOn! Literacy Activities Collection: Games and printable worksheets to help with literacy and numeracy.

Reading

Reading: The Literacyworks Learner Web connects you with high-quality instructional resources informed by research, especially scientifically based and other rigorous research, for use by adult education and literacy educators. Each topic saves your work and tracks your progress to help you meet your Goals.

Grammar

Oxford Living Dictionaries:  Dictionary, thesaurus, grammar, translator.

AgendaWeb: Grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, and free downloadable worksheets.

Translation

Online Language Dictionary:  Dictionary, translator, conjugator, word lists, and word of the day.

Google Translate: Real-time text and audio translation.

COABE – Overcoming Math Anxiety Webinar: Learn exactly how math anxiety affects learners and specific techniques to help ease and overcome these effects.

Math:  Find printable math worksheets of any levels of math.

Florida Literacy: An award winning curriculum that is written at a 4th-5th grade reading level that is used throughout the United States and is subtle for low intermediate level ESOL learners and above.

CNA Training for English Language Learners: This curriculum includes 11 units: (1) Introduction; (2) Safe and Clean; (3) Communication; (4) Basic Needs; (5) Personal Care; (6) Activity and Exercise; (7) Foods and Fluids; (8) Elimination; (9) Vital Signs; (10) Special Procedure; and (11) Mental Health.

Coping With Stress: An English Learner’s Guide to Health Care and Healthy Living with Teacher’s Guide and Student Resource Book.

Staying Healthy: This Staying Healthy resource guide is an informational resource for students or patients, but can also be used to address ESOL competencies with the accompanying Teacher’s Guide.

Anthem Health Literacy Toolkit: Topics including: Defining health literacy, resources for all healthcare needs.

Healthcare Hacks Videos:  How to find health information in a media format.

Find maps that break down available public benefits based on the immigrant’s state and immigration status.

Know Your Rights: Information about Immigrant rights and access to services, such as health care.  

Know Your Rights in encounters with ICE: Find Guides and Toolkits to help supporters create meaningful change in your communities.

iCivics: Free online games that simulate civic activities, like running for president, running a county government, defending rights as a lawyer, protecting free and accurate speech in the media, navigating the court system, and immigrating to the US.  This is designed for kids, but could be fun for the right adult student.

CORE (Cultural Orientation Resource Exchange): resources designed for refugees.  Read or listen in English and other languages to learn about the United States housing, education, and employment.  Also learn about the Rights and Responsibilities and The First Amendment and Community Services.

EL Civics: Civics lessons on lots of topics including US holidays, voting rights, and the constitution, etc.  Learn with worksheets, crossword puzzles, stories, reading exercises, powerpoint presentations, etc.

PBS Lesson Plan on Civic Engagement: Not designed for ELLs, but has videos, great discussion prompts, lesson plan resources, and articles.

USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services) Civics Study Materials: Flash cards, audio, video, and more to prepare children and adults for the 100 civics questions on the naturalization test.

Northstar: Computer skills self-assessments: Test your computer skills , build skills in key areas, and demonstrate knowledge by earning certificates and badges.

COABE: Teach and learn practical digital skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow with free video lessons.

Wisconsin Technical College System: Learn how to use the computer and other internet software.

Digital Learn.org: Tutorials in English and Spanish- If you are new to computers, haven’t used them for a while, are a little unsure and uncomfortable, or just need a bit of a refresher, we have the tools to help you tackle technology at your own pace and gain the confidence you need to succeed.

Madison College Libraries: New computer users, mouse tutorials, typing practice, self-paced computer skills programs.

Minnesota Literacy Digital Literacy Education Resources: Assessments, curricula, essential software skills, and essential computer skills to accomplish tasks.

Google’s Applied Digital Skills: Self-paced or classroom-based lessons on a range of topics and projects (make a family newsletter, organize events for a season, make a research presentation, etc.)

Resource Collections

LINCS – Adult Education and Literacy Resource Collection: Through the LINCS Community of Practice, self-paced online courses, and searchable resources, adult education practitioners nationwide harness the power of collaboration and sharing to improve educational outcomes. Learn about different career pathways, math, and reading. For help click here.

New Readers Press HSE Resources: Get information on the high school equivalency test, including useful facts, classroom resources, and test preparation. 

BadgerLink: GED/HSED prep, career readiness, higher education prep, skills tests, test prep, reading,  writing, math, citizenship courses, genealogy, health, teaching materials. Video on how to access BadgerLink.

Social Media Pages: Love, share, and learn English on websites like Facebook, YouTube, Reddit, Telegram, and others. 

GCF Global: Free online tutorials, videos, and interactive practice on topics ranging from reading, to money, to technology, to math.

IXL: Math, language arts, social studies, and science activities at K-12 grade levels online, TABE learning, SAT-prep. Interactive free resources (9 free per day – clear browser history, and then you can do 9 more).

Intercambio Teacher Tips Blog: Tips on many subjects, including prepositions, pronunciation, games, email basics, how to end class, etc. 

Learning Chocolate: Find vocabulary activities to build reading, writing, listening skills in a variety of practical subjects

English For Everyone: Find printable vocabulary, reading, grammar, etc. worksheets.

TEDEd: Browse for any videos, they are short and educational. Each video has a lesson that includes comprehension questions to check for understanding as well as open-ended questions and links to explore more about the topic.

Graphic Organizers

Graphic Organizers:  Use graphic organizers to structure writing projects, helping to assist in classifying ideas and communicate more effectively.

Other Literary Classes

Literacy classes with Hmong-speaking students: Handbook for teaching Hmong-speaking students.

Write and Improve  This is a perfect website for students who are looking to improve their writing, especially in terms of grammar and spelling. Start by clicking on any task, write about it, and get immediate corrections.