Web Resources - ESL/TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

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Montgomery Library at Campbellsville University does not necessarily endorse all content found on third party websites.

Selected Websites for Education and Literacy

Explore these websites for further information:

Discovery Education - Free Teacher Resources
Digital media content for the classroom.
Ed.D. in TESOL & Bilingual Education Programs
Educational Standards
Provides links to free stuff and other resources for teachers.
Education World
Lessons plans, practical information, and website reviews for educators.
English Grammar
Grammar lessons, exercises, and rules for everyday use.
The Gateway to 21st Century Skills
Free educational materials in all forms and formats.
Institute of Education Sciences
Provides evidence on which to ground education practice and policy.
Kentucky Department of Education
The state government agency responsible for education in Kentucky.
Kentucky Educational Television
Delivering learning, the arts and culture to citizens of Kentucky.
National Center for Education Statistics
The primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data for education.
National Information Center for Higher Education Policymaking and Analysis
Provides policymakers with useful information for making sound higher education policy decisions.
Open Educational Resources (OER) Guide
Open Educational Resources are openly licensed materials that are freely accessible for educational distribution. Examples of OER include textbooks, syllabi, lectures, assignments, games, etc.
Open Education Resources
Free teaching and learning materials.
PBS Learning Media
Access to thousands of digital media resources for the classroom.
PBS LearningMedia
Free digital media for educators.
PBS Teachers
High-quality educational resources for preK-12.
Phrase Finder
The meaning and origin of sayings and phrases.
Smithsonian Education
The education website of the Smithsonian Institution.
Teach-nology: The Online Teacher Resource
Free resources for Kindergarten through High School teachers.
Teacher Resources: Library of Congress
Classroom materials from the Library of Congress.
TED-Ed
Video lessons on a broad range of subjects to integrate into the classroom.
Thirteen Ed Online
Public Television's web service for teachers.
U.S. Department of Education
Fosters educational excellence and equal access to education for all citizens.
What Works Clearinghouse
A source of scientific evidence from the federal government for what works in education.

TESOL/ESL Websites

Use these links for information about teaching or learning English.

BBC: Learning English
Help with grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, idioms, and general and business English.
ESL Basics
Created by Andrea Giordano, Assistant Director of ESL Programs at Campbellsville University.
ESL Gold
ESL teaching materials and resources.
Internet TESL Journal
Monthly web journal for teachers of ESL.
learnenglishfeelgood.com
Grammar and vocabulary practice for English learners.
National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition
Funded by the U.S. Department of Education to disseminate information regarding the effective education of liguistically and culturally diverse students.
Office of English Language Acquisition
Government site indentifying issues effecting the education of English language learners.
One Stop English
A multitude of resources for English language teachers.
TESL-EJ Electronic Journal
A refereed electronic journal publishing freely accessible articles and reviews.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service
Includes information for students and exchange visitors and for student employment.
U.S. Department of State - Office of English Language Programs
Creates and implements English language teaching all over the world.
U.S. Department of State - Travel
Information about travel documents.
U.S. Department of State - Youth and Education
Info for students and educators about study abroad and exchange programs.
USA.gov-Visas and Visiting the U.S.
Furnishes important information for visitors to the United States.
UsingEnglish.com
This is a general English language website, specializing in ESL, with an array of resources for learners and teachers.

Tests

Link here for testing information.

ETS - Educational Testing Service
A private nonprofit organization devoted to educational measurement and research, primarily through testing.
IELTS - International English Language Testing System
A recognized test of English for education, immigration and professional accreditation.
Praxis Series
Tests required by many states for teacher certification.
TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language
The most widely recognized English-language test in the world.
TOEIC - Test of English for International Communication
Measures the ability of non-native speakers to use English in the workplace.

Professional Associations

For additional information, check out these professional associations:

American Association for Applied Linguistics
Professional organization of scholars supporting the multidisciplinary field of applied linguisitcs.
American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages
An individual membership organization dedicated to the improvement of teaching and learning all languages at all levels.
Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Education leadership organization dedicated to advancing best policy and practices for the success of the learner.
International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language
A membership organization for developing and supporting English language teaching professionals worldwide.
Modern Language Association
A membership association for strengthening the study and teaching of language and literature.
National Council of Teachers of English
A professional organization of educators in English studies, literacy, and language arts.
National Education Association
National Network for Early Language Learning
An advocacy organization supporting early language learning and teaching.
TESOL - Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
A membership association advancing professional expertise in English language teaching and learning worldwide.

TOEFL

The Montgomery Library database LearningExpressLibrary has resources to prepare you for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) exam.

Learning Express Library: TOEFL
Practice aids for the TOEFL exam.