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Are you ever confused by British and American spelling? Here's a list with all the differences.

English Gateway vocabulary lessons is a high quality resource for the intermediate and advanced ESL learners. Experience English as it's really spoken in North America through authentic stories, professional audio, cultural information and a multitude of exercises on colloquial English expressions. YOU NEED TO JOIN, but once you do there are some free sample lessons available for download.

The largest dictionary of idioms and phrases currently in use in British, American and Australian English. Over 12,000 phrases and expressions.

Free online World and American English dictionary with puzzles & games, tips & guidance about better writing, spelling, grammar and other resources for children and schools by Oxford Dictionaries Online

Online Dictionary - Multiple dictionaries including: English dictionary, medical dictionary, legal dictionary, financial dictionary, computer dictionary, thesaurus, dictionary of acronyms and abbreviations, dictionary of idioms, thesaurus, Columbia encyclopedia, Wikipedia encyclopedia, examples from classic literature, pronunciations, word browser, glossary. Free access. INTERESTING FEATURE: The option to listen to the British/American English pronunciation.

A must-visit daily site for Advanced learners.  Great way to stay up to date on current news and events.  Also has online activities

A free online Talking English Pronunciation Dictionary - simply mouse over your entry to hear it pronounced. American and British spellings, with alternative pronunciations. Sounds are fast, clear and completely natural, pre-recorded by native speakers. Fantastic resource!

A free online Talking English Pronunciation Dictionary - simply mouse over your entry to hear it pronounced. American and British spellings, with alternative pronunciations. Sounds are fast, clear and completely natural, pre-recorded by native speakers. Answers the question "How do you say...?".

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Public American radio station with informative broadcasts on many different topics.

Pronunciation practice exercises. Listen to two words and click on the correct one.