Websites in this category and its subcategories contain English as a Second Language (ESL) resources for students and teachers. ESL is the learning and teaching of the English language to people who are not native speakers of English, that is, that do not have English as their mother tongue. Regarding terminology, "ESL" is the term commonly used in the USA, in Canada it is also known as English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and in the rest of the world it is known as English as a Foreign Language (EFL).
Offers areas which include penpals, website creation, messaging, interactive grammar and vocabulary exercises, activities, resources for teachers and students. its-online.com
Includes student and teacher forums, chat, job center, multilingual helplines, links directory, resource library and, study materials. Also a bank of teacher contributed teaching ideas, multilingual translation help, and interactive lessons. www.1-language.com
Fee based learning modules for self-assessment, vocabulary and grammar which includes a free demonstration. For beginner to advanced students as well as teachers. www.letslearnenglish.co.uk
Provides many interactive quizzes, discussion forums and topic-based learning pages for students. On the teachers side, lessons and printable materials to use in class. www.eslpartyland.com
Features interactive and video demonstrations of language learning tools for teachers and students, such as a TOEFL preparation quiz, listening, alphabet and integrated skills practice modules. Computer requirements listed. www-writing.berkeley.edu/chorus/call/cuttingedge.html
Portal with resources for students and teachers. Interactive exercises, message boards, bookshop, school guide, web directory, and world news. www.englishforum.com/00
Free learning and teaching resources for students, teachers and parents. Free publication of teachers' own interactive activities. www.pumpkinandcompany.com
Aims to connect people worldwide with learning opportunities and creative ideas from the UK. Includes resources for teachers and students. www.britishcouncil.org
Offers a series of workshop training manuals, in PDF format, which include job-specific vocabulary and help in orienting to a new culture. www.stepstoemployment.net
Offers interactive, self-correcting grammar, listening, vocabulary and reading exercises for students, along with articles and links for teachers. In English and Spanish. www.elrebumbio.org