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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

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.
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

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

OG Card Deck
Pronunciation of English alphabet
Brain POP ESL
Short animated English sentences focusing on pronunciation, 3 levels.
Duolingo
Games to learn a second language
Bitsboard
Vocabulary flashcards with graphics

Publishers of ESL Materials

Delta Publishing
New Readers Press
Inglessinbarreras

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For More Information:

Contact Literacy Volunteers of Pascack Valley Coordinator, Cheryl Chang 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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