Resources for Students and Tutors with
LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF PASCACK VALLEY
Helping People Learn English in New Jersey Since 1980
General ESL Learning Websites
ESLGold
Comprehensive ESL topics with videos
English Club
Worksheets, games, and dialogues for teaching and learning English.
English For Everyone
Large collection of free worksheets for all levels.
Mango
Online language learning
Duolingo
Online language app for quick daily practice
Reading & Listening Practice
Learning English - VOA News
Current events in written/audio formats with grammar lessons, available in 3 levels.
Newsela
Current articles categorized by topic and reading level (free account required).
New York Times Picture Prompts
Visual prompts with open-ended questions; great for storytelling and discussions.
News in Levels
World news tailored for English learners at 3 levels.
Games & Interactive Tools
FreeRice
Vocabulary, grammar, and geography games; supports global causes.
SuperSummary
Categorized vocabulary lists and literary resources.
Idioms & Expressions
Learn English idioms with clear definitions, example sentences, interactive quizzes.
Lists of English idoms with mini quizzes to check comprehension.
YouTube Channels (for ESL Learning)
Dave Sconda
Focus on pronunciation.
Rachel's English
In-depth pronunciation tutorials.
Espresso English
Grammar-focused video lessons.
English Conversation – Very Funny English Speaking
Comic English skits with subtitles.
English Conversation
Basic conversations with subtitles; includes health and idioms.
Learn English with TV
Practice and improve our listening comprehension, using your favorite TV shows, movies, and talk shows.
Health Literacy & Life Skills
HealthLiteracy
Basic health questions to use during medical visits.
Responding to a Letter
Practice responding to a letter or email for a child's teacher.
LiteracyNJ
Resources for tutors and students, including life skills topics.
Parents Evening Worksheet
Lesson plan for preparing to visit a child's school on Back to School Night
ESL Health Units
Five Units with various lesson plans on a variety of health related topics including doctor's visits, scheduling appointments, etc.
Pathway to Literacy Lesson Plans
Lesson plans on a variety of Life Skills topics including Health, Housing, Financial Literacy, etc
Digital & Career Skills
Typing Club
Learn how to type and improve your typing speed
GCF Global
Learn and improve your computer skills, Microsoft Office, basic job training, career development.
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Resources
US Citizenship
Study guides, flashcards, and games to prepare for the citizenship test.
USCIS
Official Department of Homeland Security website for citizenship and immigration information.
CitizenshipWorks
Free service for applying for U.S. citizenship, including expert help and document guidance.
Crash Course
Gain a better understanding of US History through these short videos
Immi
Legal help and referrals for immigrants, including a free screening tool.
Apps for Smart Phones
Brain POP ESL
Short animated English sentences focusing on pronunciation, 3 levels.
Duolingo
Games to learn a second language.
Bitsboard
Vocabulary flashcards with graphics.