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Online Resources for Students and Tutors

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WEBSITES
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eslgold:  comprehensive ESL subjects with videos


englishclub:  worksheets, games, dialogue to help teach or learn English

englishforeveryone:  large variety of free worksheets for all levels

freerice:  vocabulary, grammar, geography games 

healthliteracy:  basic health questions to ask when seeking medical attention


1-language: grammar and formal lessons

learning English VOA news:  written and audio current events with grammar lessons, 3 levels

literacynj:  click on resources-tutor and student resources for a selection of links for tutors and students   

newsela:  current news articles searchable by topic and reading level.  Must sign up, free

news in levels: World news for Students of English, 3 levels

New York Times picture prompts:  image driven picture prompts with open-ended questions.  Good for tutors to work with students on a story

supersummary:  vocabulary words arranged in categories

US Citizenship: how to become a US Citizen with flashcards, games, study guide to assist with passing citizenship test.

USCIS:  
Official Website of the Department of Homeland Security.  Understand the process to become a US citizen.
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Citizenshipworks: free service that helps individuals apply for citizenship, step-by-step.  Tells users about any potential problems with their application and connects users to the expert help they need, either online or in person. It also tells the user what other documents are needed, and what to expect after applying.

Immi: helps immigrants in the U.S. understand their legal options.  Offers free online screening tool, legal information, and referrals to nonprofit legal services organizations.  Created by the Immigration Advocates Network and Pro Bono Net, organizations dedicated to increasing access to justice for low-income immigrants.

Sites providing comprehensive lists of idioms with explanations and examples:  
idiomsite
Idiomconnection 
goenglish 

YOU TUBE CHANNELS 
Dave Sconda.  Many videos relating to pronunciation.
Espresso English.   Videos with a focus on rules of grammar.
English Conversation-Very Funny English Speaking.  Comic skits/shows with English subtitles.
English Conversation.  Basic English Conversation, some with English subtitles.  Many subjects covered including health and idioms.
Rachel's English.  Videos on pronunciation.
Backpack English.  Accents, pronunciation, differences between American and British English.

APPS FOR SMARTPHONES
OG Card Deck- Pronunciation of English alphabet.
BrainpopESL-Short animated English sentences focusing on pronunciation, 3 levels.
Duolingo- Games to learn a second language.
Bitsboard- Vocabulary flashcards with beautiful graphics.

FOR PUBLISHERS OF ESL MATERIALS 
delta publishing
new readers press
inglessinbarreras
  


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.
1-Language
Grammar-focused and formal ESL lessons.

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
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Categorized vocabulary lists and literary resources.

Idioms & Expressions

IdiomSite
IdiomConnection
​GoEnglish
All three offer idiom explanations and usage examples.

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.
Backpack English
Differences between American and British English, pronunciation tips.

Health Literacy & Life Skills

HealthLiteracy
Basic health questions to use during medical visits.
LiteracyNJ
Resources for tutors and students, including life skills topics.

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.
Immi
Legal help and referrals for immigrants, including a free screening tool.

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For More Information:

Contact Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley Coordinator, Cheryl Chang, or Assistant Coordinator Paula Ricca at [email protected]

Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley is the proud recipient of the 2019 Outstanding Affiliate Achievement Award presented by Literacy NJ. To read more, click here. 

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