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The idea is to provide lesson plans to go for teachers of advanced learners ( C1 and C2 ). The lessons will focus on helping learners to improve their listening and speaking skills, and we hope, at the same time, that these resources are stimulating, fun, and effective.

A collection of web based tools to help learners exploit the web" Created and curated by Nik Peachey

The pack offers resources for exploring many issues relevant to the Adult Literacy and Numeracy Curriculum Framework . The resources provided an opportunity to develop critical awareness of language and culture, to encourage learners' self determination by valuing their own identity and choices, and to celebrate difference and diversity. * language choices in speech and writing * concepts of identity and self image * cultural practices * stereotyping and prejudice. The teaching materials included a DVD and transcript and suggested approaches and materials for working with individual learners and groups.

"We've created this blog to share experiences and discuss ideas about how teachers can help learners practise English more outside class and learn more effectively in class, through taking a coaching approach in the classroom."

Some collocations / concordancers / corpora for learners.

This section of the ESL website contains hundreds of vocabulary quizzes to help English language learners learn words effectively and enjoyably.

This section of the ESL website is for English language learners who like thinking about language and enjoy doing grammar exercises.

CALL and the Learner

Neslihan Durmusoglu - REFLECTIONS ON THE WORLD OF EFL AND BEING A 21st CENTURY LEARNER & TEACHER

For young learners

A new site (starting soon) - social networking for learners of English: practise speaking and writing English with people all over the world

dictionary that shows you what words are used (and how) by learners at what level

Internet resources, reviews, news, tips and trivia for learners and teachers of English

Talking feedback - Moving cursors and voice comments could revolutionise the way teachers correct learners' work

PhraseMix is a tool for motivated English learners who want to speak real English, really well. Learn a new real-world English sentence every day!

Suggestions for getting learners engaged. Based on Dornyei's research into motivation.

Lots of videos teaching you things - especially maths. Sound quality not great on all the 'Talks' videos/audio, but v. wide range of topics. Aimed at learners - i.e. people who want to learn things (rather than being for fun etc.) Worth a look.

Links for learners and teachers

This publication offers learners of English the opportunity to express and publish their ideas in English to an online audience.

The purpose of this website is to guide learners of English in effective and enjoyable ways of improving their language ability.