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Table of Contents: A. Pronunciation B. You Tube Pronunciation
C. Listening Audio Sites (with Quizzes & Scripts) D. Movie & TV Scripts
E. Speech Sites F. More Pronunciation (a few pay) G. Phonics
H. English-English Learner+ Dictionaries & Thesaurus
I. Phrasal (2-word) Verbs, Slang & Idioms J. Reading K. Writing & Essay
L. Links to my other ESL & Intercultural Websites
M. Free ESL Study Material N. Links to ESL/EFL Link or Activity Sites
ESL = English as a 2nd Language EFL = English as a Foreign Langauge
A. ESL Pronunciation Sites + more
(For Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing, Culture, Link Sites... Keep scrolling down!)
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1. /www.uiowa.edu/~acadtech/phonetics/ GREAT site showing mouth & tongue for the sounds of American English.
2. http://www.btinternet.com/~ted.power/phono.htmlDifficult sounds / easy mistakes for various languages
3. http://www.englishclub.com/pronunciation/index.htm Free mini-lessons on vital points of English pronunciation
4. http://www.soundsofenglish.org/pronunciation/index.htm Sounds of English shown visually
5. www.eslflow.com/pronunciationlessonplans.html (Sounds of English PLUS intonation and rhythm practice)
6 http://www.okanagan.bc.ca/Page1205.aspx (listening with sounds of English; mouth & tongue shown for some)
7. www.rachelsenglish.com/American_English_Pronunciation?page=1 (Sample of Rachel teaching a sound by video)
8. http://www.rachelsenglish.com/Main page for Rachel's teaching pronunciation
9. http://www.speech.cs.cmu.edu/cgi-bin/cmudict Pronounces words & sentences which you input
(for just words, use free online learners dictionary like learnersdictionary.com & dictionary.cambridge.org &
oxfordadvancedlearnersdictionary.com or native speaker dictionary thefreedictionary.com )
B. Pronunciation on You Tube (linked from websites):
10. English Meeting Pronunication with David Sconda http://www.youtube.com/user/EnglishMeeting
Examples: th (the, thin): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ag4qoNzEH4w
Dialog and intro site: http://www.youtube.com/user/EnglishMeeting
11. Fun Easy American English Pronunciation. See Website: http://funeasyenglish.comwith links to sounds on
YouTube like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5Ym9u2s_zM and
http://funeasyenglish.com/american-english-pronunciation.htm
12. See a video and hear words that are written on it for you to say: http://www.manythings.org/b/e/2415
13. Obama English: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XFlhmL9Gd4&feature=related (with karaoke script)
14. Real English interviews with subtitles: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCpT9bi8zSc&feature=related
C. Listening Audio Sites. Repeat for pronunciation practice too
and to get the rhythm and accent of American English:
C. Listening Audio Sites. Repeat for pronunciation practice too
and to get the rhythm and accent of American English:
15. Great Site. CNN/CBS video/audio listening with script/summary/outline/quizzes: http://literacynet.org/cnnsf/archives.html
16. http://www.esl-lab.com leveled stories with
scripts (the words used) and quizzes of various types. Easy to use!
17. http://www.elllo.org(many things to listen to and say - variety - since there are scripts – the words you hear)
19. Website with Questions and answers (Q/A) plus Script of many audio passages:
http://www.englishlistening.com/startListeningNow.do
17. http://www.elllo.org(many things to listen to and say - variety - since there are scripts – the words you hear)
19. Website with Questions and answers (Q/A) plus Script of many audio passages:
http://www.englishlistening.com/startListeningNow.do
20. http://www.manythings.org/pp/ (minimal
pairs – words just one sound apart – to test pronunciation & listening)
21.http://international.okanagan.bc.ca/takako/ (hear and see the words of a really interesting story)
21.http://international.okanagan.bc.ca/takako/ (hear and see the words of a really interesting story)
22A. www.elfs.com/ Free membership. High level, real TV shows with discussion. Some mild adult (sexual) content.
22 B..www.1-language.com/audiocourse/index.htm (tons to listen to & say since with scripts U can practice pronunciation)
22C. Voice of America ESL Site: http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/home/
22D. Voice of America English on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzr_QBGUm54&feature=relmfu
D MOVIE & TV Scripts (words said)
for learning English pronunciation & listening in a fun way!
NOTE: Seems Easier to www.google.com a movie title or TV series with date like "Titanic Movie Script"
than use the below sites unless you want to browse for movies & scripts that are there:
23A. SIMPLY Scripts: http://simplyscripts.com/links.html [free movie, TV, radio scripts (words said)
for good listening & repeating practice for pronunciation, stress & rhythm.]
23B. MOVIE Scripts: http://www.imsdb.com/ 23C. Another less easy to use I think: www.script-o-rama.com/
22 B..www.1-language.com/audiocourse/index.htm (tons to listen to & say since with scripts U can practice pronunciation)
22C. Voice of America ESL Site: http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/home/
22D. Voice of America English on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzr_QBGUm54&feature=relmfu
D MOVIE & TV Scripts (words said)
for learning English pronunciation & listening in a fun way!
NOTE: Seems Easier to www.google.com a movie title or TV series with date like "Titanic Movie Script"
than use the below sites unless you want to browse for movies & scripts that are there:
23A. SIMPLY Scripts: http://simplyscripts.com/links.html [free movie, TV, radio scripts (words said)
for good listening & repeating practice for pronunciation, stress & rhythm.]
23B. MOVIE Scripts: http://www.imsdb.com/ 23C. Another less easy to use I think: www.script-o-rama.com/
24. TV Scripts http://www.twiztv.com/
E. SPEECH SITES (also helps pronunciation & listening):
2 25. Good Speech site (Hong Kong & British Accents): http://ec.hku.hk/tops/ (Great sample student video speeches and the whole process of speech making. To start, click link on link below title: HTML & Streaming WMV video )
26. Great public speaking website for high level listeners: www.TED.com (no ESL help)
27. http://www.study.com (Safe, voice chat and even free English classes online. [Note: needs computers to be set up to allow javascript/ActiveX to download a & install a file and a microphone for communication]
28. http://www.englishclub.com/presentations/index.htm (site on making speeches/presentations)
F. MORE PRONUNCIATION LINKS:
29. Rong-Chang ESL site:http://www.rong-chang.com/pronunciation.htm Great Pronunciation Links
30. iteslj.org/links/ESL/Pronunciation (mainly free pronunciation links or pay links with free parts explained)
2 25. Good Speech site (Hong Kong & British Accents): http://ec.hku.hk/tops/ (Great sample student video speeches and the whole process of speech making. To start, click link on link below title: HTML & Streaming WMV video )
26. Great public speaking website for high level listeners: www.TED.com (no ESL help)
27. http://www.study.com (Safe, voice chat and even free English classes online. [Note: needs computers to be set up to allow javascript/ActiveX to download a & install a file and a microphone for communication]
28. http://www.englishclub.com/presentations/index.htm (site on making speeches/presentations)
F. MORE PRONUNCIATION LINKS:
29. Rong-Chang ESL site:http://www.rong-chang.com/pronunciation.htm Great Pronunciation Links
30. iteslj.org/links/ESL/Pronunciation (mainly free pronunciation links or pay links with free parts explained)
31. http://www.e-pron.com/ Links to pronunciation sites explained:
32. A shorter list of links: http://www.eslinusa.com/free_ESL_learning_resources_Speaking.html
33. TIPS on oral English; levels: esl.about.com/od/speakingenglish/Speaking_English_Pronunciation_and_Conversation_Skills.htm
G. PHONICS: Links to sites teaching how to spell better (learning how groups of letters pronounced in English):
34. http://www.usingenglish.com/links/Reading_Skills/Phonics_And_Synthetic_Phonics/
35. Through the Phonics Barrier - free download manual & mp3 files to practice:
http://www.donpotter.net/education_pages/through_the_phonics_barrier.html
[PAY Sites with some free stuffon them: ( 36. http://www.englishlearning.com/ )
37. www.esl.net/pronunciation_power.html (Expensive but recommended Pronunciation CD-ROM)
38. http://americanaccent.com/pronunciation.html Free phonetic advice on this page (but don't hit top links)
39. Some Free pronunciation stuff but selling book too: http://www.esldepot.com/page.php?xPage=free-esl.html ]
BRITISH English: Great, Famous British site with pronunciation activities for those learning British English:
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40. http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/grammar/pron/
H. English-English Dictionary Sites (for English Learners+ - many with audio pronunciation)
41. http://www.oxfordadvancedlearnersdictionary.com (Oxford for learners, British and American English)
42. http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ (Cambridge Dictionary for learners, British & American English)
43. http://learnersdictionary.com/(Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary with pronunciation if your computer allows flash)
44. http://nhd.heinle.com/home.aspx (Newbury-House Dictionary for learners; American English)
45. Pronouncing Dictionary & Thesaurus = dictionary of synonyms = similar words; British & American English):
http://thefreedictionary.com
46. http://www.onelook.com/ (Multiple [many] dictionaries referenced – mainly native speaker ones)
THESAURUS (Synonym - similar words so you don't use the same word all the time - sites):
47. Thesaurus for Learners (not too many words): http://education.yahoo.com/reference/thesaurus/?s=inspiration
47.1. Larger Thesaurus so check words with native speaker: http://www.collinsdictionary.com/english-thesaurus/
47.2. Largest Thesaurus (only use with native speaker help): www.thesaurus.com
I. Phrasal Verb (2-word verbs "put out" "take off"), Slang & Idioms Websites:
48. Lots of phrasal verbs - click a letter: http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/phrasal-verbs/m.html (phrasalverbs)
You must first click a letter unless you only want "m" phrasal verbs and then click on the phrasal verb for definitions
H. English-English Dictionary Sites (for English Learners+ - many with audio pronunciation)
41. http://www.oxfordadvancedlearnersdictionary.com (Oxford for learners, British and American English)
42. http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ (Cambridge Dictionary for learners, British & American English)
43. http://learnersdictionary.com/(Merriam-Webster's Learner's Dictionary with pronunciation if your computer allows flash)
44. http://nhd.heinle.com/home.aspx (Newbury-House Dictionary for learners; American English)
45. Pronouncing Dictionary & Thesaurus = dictionary of synonyms = similar words; British & American English):
http://thefreedictionary.com
46. http://www.onelook.com/ (Multiple [many] dictionaries referenced – mainly native speaker ones)
THESAURUS (Synonym - similar words so you don't use the same word all the time - sites):
47. Thesaurus for Learners (not too many words): http://education.yahoo.com/reference/thesaurus/?s=inspiration
47.1. Larger Thesaurus so check words with native speaker: http://www.collinsdictionary.com/english-thesaurus/
47.2. Largest Thesaurus (only use with native speaker help): www.thesaurus.com
I. Phrasal Verb (2-word verbs "put out" "take off"), Slang & Idioms Websites:
You must first click a letter unless you only want "m" phrasal verbs and then click on the phrasal verb for definitions
49. http://sauce.pntic.mec.es/~pperez4/eoiciclosuperior/phrasals.htm (phrasal verbs in chart form - ABC order)
50. http://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/phrasal-verbs-list.htm (nice chart with phrasal verbs in ABC order)
51. Idiom & phrasal verb quizzes on meaning: http://a4esl.org/q/h/idioms.html (with answers)]
52. Common Slang: http://www.manythings.org/slang/
52.1: Hear common slang at voa: http://www.manythings.org/voa/wm/wm185.html
52.2 Slang at Dave's ESL Cafe: http://www.eslcafe.com/slang/list.html
52.3 Slang Dictionary (easy to understand): http://www.slangvocabulary.com/
52. Common Slang: http://www.manythings.org/slang/
52.1: Hear common slang at voa: http://www.manythings.org/voa/wm/wm185.html
52.2 Slang at Dave's ESL Cafe: http://www.eslcafe.com/slang/list.html
52.3 Slang Dictionary (easy to understand): http://www.slangvocabulary.com/
53. Basic Idioms (US): http://www.eslcafe.com/idioms/id-a.html ( the easiest, most basic and often used idioms: )
53.1 Intermediate List of Idioms: 54. http://www.usingenglish.com/reference/idioms/a.html (good list of idioms)
53.2 Adv. Idioms: http://humanities.byu.edu/elc/student/idioms/idiomsmain.html Idioms & Proverbs in ABC Order
J. Reading
55. http://college.cengage.com/collegesurvival/watkins/learning_companion/1e/students/timed_reading.html
Builds Up Reading Speed
55.1 Great, Timed Reading Site with quizzes: http://webspace.webring.com/people/bc/call4allus/readinglab.htm
55.2 Various ways to build reading: http://eslus.com/LESSONS/READING/READ.HTM
55.3 Timed Reading & Such: http://www.eslteachersboard.com/java/reading.htm
55.4 A couple reading exercises in light gray underlined: http://www.kwantlen.ca/aca/els/student/ol_main.html
55.5. Online ESL/EFL Reading Links: http://iteslj.org/links/ESL/Reading/
57. Online Reading and Listening Story - mystery/exciting: http://international.ouc.bc.ca/takako/
58. Great article with easy reading links: http://www.kyoto-su.ac.jp/information/tesl-ej/ej13/int.html
59. Shortened, often humorous news: http://www.shortnews.com
K. Writing and Essay Advice (both written and by example)
A. Sites on academic writing paraphrasing, summarizing, and referencing
60. Excellent instruction website: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
(for a tour of this site, see: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/lab/owl/tour/ )
61. Good example website: http://www.amarris.homestead.com/writing.html
62 Multi-theme Example Site: http://www.tnewfields.info/write/index.html
63. APA style and other college writing links go to section II: http://bclass.bravehost.com
64. Application Essay Advice: http://1-language.com/essayedge/index.html
65. English Written Chat Practice : http://learners.englishclub.com/esl-chat/index.htm (teach how to get deeper)
66. More links to writing sites: http://iteslj.org/links/ESL/Writing/
67. English Verb Tense Book Free (for ESL): http://www.chabotcollege.edu/languagearts/esl/verbtensebook.asp
English Spelling Poems: ##. http://international.ouc.bc.ca/pronunciation/poem01.html (poem: English crazy spelling)
L. Links to my other ESL & Intercultural websites:
68. http://bclass.bravehost.com Reading, Writing, Listening, Speeches, etc. in outline form.
69. http://bclass.bravehost.com/esl.html V. OK Pronunciation Site Guide VI. English-English Dictionary Sites
70. http://bclass.bravehost.com/elt.html VII. TOEFL/TOEIC (so-so), Intercultural Links*, Tech ESL, ELL Link Sites
55. http://college.cengage.com/collegesurvival/watkins/learning_companion/1e/students/timed_reading.html
Builds Up Reading Speed
55.1 Great, Timed Reading Site with quizzes: http://webspace.webring.com/people/bc/call4allus/readinglab.htm
55.2 Various ways to build reading: http://eslus.com/LESSONS/READING/READ.HTM
55.3 Timed Reading & Such: http://www.eslteachersboard.com/java/reading.htm
55.4 A couple reading exercises in light gray underlined: http://www.kwantlen.ca/aca/els/student/ol_main.html
55.5. Online ESL/EFL Reading Links: http://iteslj.org/links/ESL/Reading/
57. Online Reading and Listening Story - mystery/exciting: http://international.ouc.bc.ca/takako/
58. Great article with easy reading links: http://www.kyoto-su.ac.jp/information/tesl-ej/ej13/int.html
59. Shortened, often humorous news: http://www.shortnews.com
K. Writing and Essay Advice (both written and by example)
A. Sites on academic writing paraphrasing, summarizing, and referencing
60. Excellent instruction website: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/
(for a tour of this site, see: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/lab/owl/tour/ )
61. Good example website: http://www.amarris.homestead.com/writing.html
62 Multi-theme Example Site: http://www.tnewfields.info/write/index.html
63. APA style and other college writing links go to section II: http://bclass.bravehost.com
64. Application Essay Advice: http://1-language.com/essayedge/index.html
65. English Written Chat Practice : http://learners.englishclub.com/esl-chat/index.htm (teach how to get deeper)
66. More links to writing sites: http://iteslj.org/links/ESL/Writing/
67. English Verb Tense Book Free (for ESL): http://www.chabotcollege.edu/languagearts/esl/verbtensebook.asp
English Spelling Poems: ##. http://international.ouc.bc.ca/pronunciation/poem01.html (poem: English crazy spelling)
L. Links to my other ESL & Intercultural websites:
68. http://bclass.bravehost.com Reading, Writing, Listening, Speeches, etc. in outline form.
69. http://bclass.bravehost.com/esl.html V. OK Pronunciation Site Guide VI. English-English Dictionary Sites
70. http://bclass.bravehost.com/elt.html VII. TOEFL/TOEIC (so-so), Intercultural Links*, Tech ESL, ELL Link Sites
71. *Intercultural Learning Links -- See http://bjapan.bravehost.com (Good site I believe)
M. English ESL Study Materials Free: 72. http://www.englishstudymaterials.com/
N. OTHER ESL Linking Sites for Reading & Writing & Listening & Speaking
ESL Link or Activity Sites
Links: http://www.esldesk.com/esl-links
A. http://a4esl.org/ (Lots of things for ELLs to do including links elsewhere )
B. http://www.manythings.org/ (Lots & lots of things for ESL users to do)
C. http://iteslj.org/links/ (lots of good links for English students and teachers)
D. http://towerofenglish.com (huge list of links to around the webs for English of varying quality
E. http://learners.englishclub.com/ (Many activities – 4 skills; great site)
F. http://1-language.com (Many activities – 4 skills; great site)
G. http://www.eslcafe.com/ (one of the first, original Internet ESL sites)
H. http://www.f.waseda.jp/vicky/students/links/links1.html (Waseda Professor's English Learning Links)
I. http://vlc.polyu.edu.hk/ (Hong Kong Polytechnical Virtual Language Centre)
J. http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/index.shtml (BBC learning sites for British English)
K. http://www.cabrillo.cc.ca.us/divisions/english/esl/resources2.html (English links with Annotation)
M. http://www.onestopenglish.com/ (Great Site with free handouts and dialog run by MacMillan Langauge House.)
A. http://a4esl.org/ (Lots of things for ELLs to do including links elsewhere )
B. http://www.manythings.org/ (Lots & lots of things for ESL users to do)
C. http://iteslj.org/links/ (lots of good links for English students and teachers)
D. http://towerofenglish.com (huge list of links to around the webs for English of varying quality
E. http://learners.englishclub.com/ (Many activities – 4 skills; great site)
F. http://1-language.com (Many activities – 4 skills; great site)
G. http://www.eslcafe.com/ (one of the first, original Internet ESL sites)
H. http://www.f.waseda.jp/vicky/students/links/links1.html (Waseda Professor's English Learning Links)
I. http://vlc.polyu.edu.hk/ (Hong Kong Polytechnical Virtual Language Centre)
J. http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/index.shtml (BBC learning sites for British English)
K. http://www.cabrillo.cc.ca.us/divisions/english/esl/resources2.html (English links with Annotation)
M. http://www.onestopenglish.com/ (Great Site with free handouts and dialog run by MacMillan Langauge House.)
See next page --> Language Learning Strategies
http://elt.webstarts.com/LL_strategies.html (LL = Language Learning)
TESOL = Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
ESL = English as a 2nd (or 3rd...) Language
EFL = English as a Foreign Language
ELT = English Language Teaching
ESL = English as a 2nd (or 3rd...) Language
EFL = English as a Foreign Language
ELT = English Language Teaching
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