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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.

While I was working on yesterday's post " A List of Great iPad Apps for Summer Learning " It dawned on me to curate a list of iPad apps to learn English. Summer is probably the ideal time to train your vocal cords and get them attuned to another linguistic system different than yours. Learning a language is a process that entails a lot of dedication and commitment. However, now with the advance in web technologies and mobile apps , learning a new language has become a less rigorous task and a more enjoyable endeavor.

GrammarCheck is a software tool designed for the worldwide community of students, teachers, and researchers. GrammarCheck was designed by a professionally proficient team of developers to guarantee accurate results. GrammarCheck goal is to check grammar, proofreading, plagiarism detection and make your writing easy, effective & error-free. GrammarCheck provides our users with an effective, easy-to-use way to improve their English writing and creates clear, concise and error-free English language content. By combining our advanced technology Natural Language Processing, AI-power products, involving rule-based and statistical algorithms, we provide our users with the tools necessary to improve their writing and protect them from accusations of plagiarism.

Free Tools Challenge #24: Accessible Content with Wikipedia's Simple English | Edublogs Teacher Challenges

Explores Simple English - Wikipedia tool

Quizzes, tests, exercises and puzzles to help you learn English as a Second Language (ESL) This project of The Internet TESL Journal (iteslj.org) has thousands of contributions by many teachers.

Simple English Wikipedia - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Online tutoring has been famous for quite some time now. It's an interesting concept because it works wonders breaking down the language barrier by helping non-English speakers learn the language through native speakers. It allows easy-access for homeschooling for people who cannot go to school and it allows people to share their own set of skills with another. Here's how you can earn money while sharing your skills with others. Read more http://www.make-lots-of-money.com/make-money-tutoring-online/

Lessons for teaching bias/stereotyping in Language Arts classrooms.

1,500+ eBooks for teachers (and growing!) - Elementary, English (ELA), Math, Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Cross-Curricular, Professional Development

The ESL (English as a Second Language) program has had many name changes over the years.

What is the importance of your TOEFL score? Well, we know that the TOEFL tests you on four skills - Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing. Universities look at these four areas of English language competency, but what do they do with them? Good TOEFL scores can help you with two things. For one thing, they assert that you are capable of communicating comfortably in their academic environment. So the universities will know that you will be fine. Even if you go there, you will fit in perfectly. You will be able to keep up with your academic work without a problem.

Visual online dictionary created by Merriam-Webster. Just connect words with the image and gain a better understanding of topic being researched.

At this site you can type in a word to find its rhymes, synonyms, definitions and more.

Download free Smarter Balanced/ PARCC practice tests for grade 6, grade 7, and grade 8. Each ebook contains two English Language Arts practice tests and two math practice tests with detailed answer explanations.