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Current Events Lesson Plans - Sean Banville
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3 to 8
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Find excellent multi-skill topical social studies lessons based on current news appropriate for limited English speakers, slow readers, and average students alike! This site offers...more
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Find excellent multi-skill topical social studies lessons based on current news appropriate for limited English speakers, slow readers, and average students alike! This site offers a new comprehensive lesson plan about breaking news every three days or so. The site is rich with pre-reading and pre-listening activities, oral and written comprehension exercises, assignments, and best of all, the option of selecting the easy or more difficult session and accompanying activities. There are seven levels from which to chooseand use for differention.
tag(s): differentiation (83), listening (93), news (229), reading comprehension (148), reading strategies (96)
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All news stories are offered in multiple forms: auditory (can be downloaded as a podcast or played on your computer, equipped with speakers), word document, pdf, and on the web page itself. You can play the auditory version for the class or use the print forms to reinforce reading strategies while differentiating using the "easy" and "harder" versions.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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Easy Things for Beginners - Charles and Laurence Kelley
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1 to 3
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This site has games and activities appropriate for beginning ESL students. Since beginners have few language skills and know little vocabulary, any of these games would help their English...more
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This site has games and activities appropriate for beginning ESL students. Since beginners have few language skills and know little vocabulary, any of these games would help their English and would also be fun for the students. Teachers of speech and language or special ed may also find this useful for their language-delayed students.
tag(s): quiz (66), quizzes (90), vocabulary (238)
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A good site as an alternative for the student who may not be ready fora specific classroom activity or who may need a successful learning experience in the midst of a frustrating day. You may also want to suggest it for at-home use, if the student has internet access.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Elfnet's Common Vocabulary - Elfnet EFL ESL Resources
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1 to 4
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The fast-loading picture dictionary feature of this page organizes words into commonly-taught language categories such as animals, occupations, and food; as a plus, it offers pronunciation...more
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The fast-loading picture dictionary feature of this page organizes words into commonly-taught language categories such as animals, occupations, and food; as a plus, it offers pronunciation for each word. The large-sized photographs of each term make the unknown word name easy to find. The site requires FLASH. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.
tag(s): pronunciation (34), speech (68), vocabulary (238)
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A great site to bookmark on classroom computers for beginning language learners and slow readers. Speech and language clinicians may find it helpful in teaching vocabulary and categorization of concepts, as well. Make sure you have speakers or headphones attached to your computer.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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One Look Reverse Dictionary - Doug Beeferman
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5 to 10
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Designed with ESL students in mind, this dictionary allows students to type in phrases and questions. The dictionary comes up with lists of related words, definitions, and a link ...more
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Designed with ESL students in mind, this dictionary allows students to type in phrases and questions. The dictionary comes up with lists of related words, definitions, and a link to other dictionaries. Although the list of definitions is extensive, the tool reminds the user that the first words found are the most useful.
tag(s): synonyms (15)
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Customize search results to meet your classroom needs! Make this site available in your Favorites for ESL/ELL students to access as needed.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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World News in Special English - VOA
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4 to 8
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VOA offers audio and written radio scripts of a wide range of news stories in areas including science, agriculture, culture, health, and education. The language used is simple, and...more
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VOA offers audio and written radio scripts of a wide range of news stories in areas including science, agriculture, culture, health, and education. The language used is simple, and the stories are read more slowly than the average radio broadcast. The site includes its own dictionary ("Word Book") and pronunciation guide, as well as links to many other features. Contains RealAudio and MP3 downloadable audio files. If you have high speed internet, you can also use the streaming option.
tag(s): agriculture (47), news (229)
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Use this simplified news site to help students improve listening skills and vocabulary while learning about current events. This is an easy way to differentiate for students who process information more slowly as English language learners or for other reasons.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Many Things.org Daily - Charles I. Kelly & Lawrence E. Kelly
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4 to 12
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Part of "Interesting Things for ESL Students," this unadorned site changes daily and provides common slang (near the top of the page), idioms, or proverbs and definitions plus daily...more
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Part of "Interesting Things for ESL Students," this unadorned site changes daily and provides common slang (near the top of the page), idioms, or proverbs and definitions plus daily grammar quizzes. It also features an audio broadcast of a simplified news release backed up with archives (Click on links below Listening). Also available is a multilingual translating dictionary and access to three top search engines.
tag(s): grammar (137), idioms (30), news (229), slang (15), verbs (26)
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Use this to beef up vocabulary, to explore culture through idioms and proverbs, and for listening and discussion practice in response to news reports. Great to fill in 5 - 10 minutes at the beginning or end of classes! For the regular classroom teacher, this may provide an alternate way for ESL students to "study" current events. Be sure to mark it in Favorites on your classroom computer for these students to access (or place a shortcut on the desktop). Note: you need speakers for the audio!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Speech Accent Archive - George Mason University
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6 to 12
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Are you producing a play that is in need of some accented English speech, or do you teach dialogue? This website offers accents/speech patterns from all over the world. In ...more
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Are you producing a play that is in need of some accented English speech, or do you teach dialogue? This website offers accents/speech patterns from all over the world. In the "browse" section, you are able to click on an area of the world and hear a paragraph spoken from a native of that country,state, or region. The same paragraph is spoken in each example. The paragraph contains all of the needed vowel/consonant combinations, so that an interested student could easily compare and match a needed sound. You, too, can submit your own English accent recording to this site. It is a perfect site for those who desire some authenticity when it comes to learning about how different cultures speak the English language. Over 553 samples have been recorded for the site, and you can add one of your own. This site requires the Quicktime plug-in. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page
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Make this one available to the cast members of your school play or for in-class skits. You could also share some of the sound files as you study literature written in dialect to students can "hear" what it really sounds like. By listening to English accents all over the world, literature teachers may want to encourage authentic oral readings. Make sure you have speakers on your computer - and turn up the volume!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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English Picture Dictionary - Heinle Newbury House Publishers
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3 to 8
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Designed especially for the newby limited English speaker, this easy-to-use dictionary contains definitions in pictures and simple words ENL/ESL learners can understand. For example...more
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Designed especially for the newby limited English speaker, this easy-to-use dictionary contains definitions in pictures and simple words ENL/ESL learners can understand. For example click the word anatomy and find many, many pictures that represent the word, such as an ear, bone, foot, intestines, and so on. Use the site for English, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, and Russian.
tag(s): dictionaries (47), word study (60)
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A great dictionary to bookmark for your ESL learners on your classroom computer for handy reference anytime.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Read Today - Play and Learn - Literacy Center Education Network
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1 to 5
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Practice basic skills in recognizing colors, shapes, numbers, upper/lower case letters, and simple vocabulary words with this interactive, multimedia site. Excellent for early elementary,...more
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Practice basic skills in recognizing colors, shapes, numbers, upper/lower case letters, and simple vocabulary words with this interactive, multimedia site. Excellent for early elementary, ESL, and beginning foreign language students. Headphones required. Available in Spanish, German, and French. This site requires FLASH. Get it from the TeachersFirst Toolbox page.
tag(s): colors (64), french (75), german (49), numbers (120), spanish (108)
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Use this site as a learning center or station for younger ELL students needing help letter recognition and writing. Have students work in pairs, allowing higher achieving students to help their peers. To show what they have learned from this site, challenge students to create an online graphic to share using Lucidpress, reviewed here, or DesignBold, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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A Maths Dictionary for Kids - Jenny Eather
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2 to 8
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A Maths Dictionary for Kids is a fantastic interactive online math dictionary for students which explains over 600 common mathematical terms and math words in simple language. Enter...more
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A Maths Dictionary for Kids is a fantastic interactive online math dictionary for students which explains over 600 common mathematical terms and math words in simple language. Enter the site using the link on the home page and choose (or browse) math terms. Math terms come to life with a click of the mouse! Virtually all terms have an animated or interactive component - for example, choose quadrilateral to view a definition along with an image of a quadrilateral, the next button changes the quadrilateral to a square along with the new definition, choose next again to see the square change to a rhombus, and so on. Virtually all standard math terms are included so users are likely to find anything they want along with some new terms! A link is included at the bottom of each section to print each definition easily.
Another wonderful portion of the site is a new section titled Math Charts. Search this portion by choosing from areas such as numbers, operations, decimals, or much more then choose one of the sub-topics. Each chart includes a visual description of the topic and is specifically created to be printed for classroom use, choose the print button at the bottom of the page and the content will enlarge to fill the most it can in whatever size paper is chosen. Be sure not to miss the blackline masters located at the bottom of this section that contain many printables for classroom use such as fraction strips, hundreds charts, and much more.
Another wonderful portion of the site is a new section titled Math Charts. Search this portion by choosing from areas such as numbers, operations, decimals, or much more then choose one of the sub-topics. Each chart includes a visual description of the topic and is specifically created to be printed for classroom use, choose the print button at the bottom of the page and the content will enlarge to fill the most it can in whatever size paper is chosen. Be sure not to miss the blackline masters located at the bottom of this section that contain many printables for classroom use such as fraction strips, hundreds charts, and much more.
tag(s): addition (129), charts and graphs (171), data (151), decimals (85), division (98), fractions (161), measurement (123), money (114), multiplication (122), order of operations (29), percent (59), ratios (47), subtraction (110), time (91)
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The math charts are a wonderful resource for classroom bulletin boards, wall decorations, and more - simply laminate for increased durability. Print onto standard sized paper for use in math notebooks or journals. Create a scavenger hunt for students to perform to find words in the math dictionary, have students write definitions and illustrations in math notebooks. View the site using your interactive whiteboard when discussing, introducing, or reviewing math concepts. Share this site through your classroom website or newsletter for reference at home. Share with ESL/ELL and Special Education teachers as a resource to use with students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Picture That Dictionary - pdictionary.com
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3 to 12
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This visual dictionary is a gem of a site for ENL/ESL or world language students. Visitors can choose a topic, view the associated words and pictures. The words are Interactive ...more
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This visual dictionary is a gem of a site for ENL/ESL or world language students. Visitors can choose a topic, view the associated words and pictures. The words are Interactive (click the word) to see the pronunciation. The audio uses Flash, but there is plenty here to learn with out the audio.
tag(s): spelling (98), vocabulary (238)
In the Classroom
Use this site as a learning center or station. Have students complete the activity individually, allowing students to better pace themselves and not rely on a partner. To show what they have learned from this site, challenge students to create an online graphic to share using Visme, reviewed here. Reflection is always a great way to re-enforce a lesson in student's minds.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Word-to-Picture/Picture-to-Word Games
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5 to 12
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Reinforce basic English language vocabulary with this collection of interactive games. Students can select word topics from animals, clothing, insects and bugs, food and drinks, etc.;...more
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Reinforce basic English language vocabulary with this collection of interactive games. Students can select word topics from animals, clothing, insects and bugs, food and drinks, etc.; each topic has 9 words and 7 games like concentration-style memory activities, pairs, matching and more,
tag(s): animals (295), geometric shapes (135), sports (82), verbs (26), vocabulary (238)
In the Classroom
Use these games to help students practice English in an ENL/ESL classroom. Pair students on classroom computers, trying to place students with comparatively achieving peers. Have students compete to see who can get the most words matched, or who has the best memory. This allows students to have fun with the games, especially if they get tired of playing some of these alone. Be sure to mark the site on classroom computers, making it easier for students to get there and to post a link on your classroom website for students and parents to use together at home.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Activities for ESL Students - International TESL Journal
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1 to 12
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Nice collection of teacher-created interactive tests, quizzes, exercises and puzzles, spanning multiple skill levels and topics. Includes crossword puzzles to be done online for all...more
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Nice collection of teacher-created interactive tests, quizzes, exercises and puzzles, spanning multiple skill levels and topics. Includes crossword puzzles to be done online for all ESL levels and by word-type or subject (Ex. Thanksgiving words).
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This site is excellent for ESL teachers looking for new ideas and activities to use in their classroom. During down-time, have students complete the grammar quizzes, at their respective levels, helping them practice English in a fun way.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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TEFL Games
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1 to 12
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This collection of interactive matching games addresses general knowledge (including currency, animals, foods, and geography), phrasal verbs, synonyms, antonyms, and some challenging...more
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This collection of interactive matching games addresses general knowledge (including currency, animals, foods, and geography), phrasal verbs, synonyms, antonyms, and some challenging "mystery" topics that cover information vital for students who are learning the English language.
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Use these matching games as learning centers or stations for students in an ELL classroom. Have students work on the games individually, allowing them to pace themselves. Be sure to mark the site on computers for students, making it easier for them to navigate there.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Eats, Shoots and Leaves Test Your Comma IQ - G.P Putnam and Sons
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3 to 6
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Spice up that boring lesson on commas with an entertaining activity on this rather unique site. This punctuation game can be used as a review or as an informal pre-test ...more
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Spice up that boring lesson on commas with an entertaining activity on this rather unique site. This punctuation game can be used as a review or as an informal pre-test for comma knowledge.
tag(s): grammar (137), punctuation (24)
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If you're looking for examples of real-life punctuation gaffes, project the quiz in your classroom and challenge your students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Tree House Weather Kids - University of Illinois Extension
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2 to 6
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Satisfy your interest in the weather with Tree House Weather for Kids. Designed for students in grades 5-8, this site covers Seasons, Air Pressure, Clouds, and Rock and Roll Weather...more
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Satisfy your interest in the weather with Tree House Weather for Kids. Designed for students in grades 5-8, this site covers Seasons, Air Pressure, Clouds, and Rock and Roll Weather (types of storms, of course!). Leave the sound on to have text read as you proceed through each section, or turn off sound to read independently. Explore the small activity section containing quick practice activities for identifying clouds, weather forecasting, and exploring the distance to the sun. Another activity contains weather comics with a template for creating your own weather comic. Be sure to check out the Teacher's Guide for many additional resources and teaching ideas. Your Spanish-speaking students will also benefit from this site, simply click the "Espanol" link near the bottom of the page to view in Spanish. At the time this review was last updated, two of the activities were not working, however all of the content remained on the site.
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This is an excellent site for both in and outside the classroom! Use videos and information from the site to supplement your current resources for teaching weather. Create a link on classroom computers for students to explore on their own. Challenge students to create online, interactive posters, infographics or presentations using a tool such as Genial.ly, reviewed here. Have students create a word cloud of the important terms they learn from this site using a tool such as Word Clouds for Kids, reviewed here, or WordItOut, reviewed here.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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The Internet TESL Journal
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1 to 12
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This is a venerable (well, since 1995 anyway) online journal for ESL teachers. The various editions include articles, activities, and projects for ESL teachers and students. Importantly,...more
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This is a venerable (well, since 1995 anyway) online journal for ESL teachers. The various editions include articles, activities, and projects for ESL teachers and students. Importantly, back issues are archived on-line, creating an extensive resource for ESL teachers.
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This site is a gold mine for teachers looking for new activities and methods to use in their ESL classroom. Save the site as a favorite on your classroom desktop, allowing you to reference the site whenever in need of fresh ideas!Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Dave's ESL Cafe
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4 to 12
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Here's a site with resources specifically for ESL students. The concentration is on building fluency in English using a variety of conversational and reading strategies. There are also...more
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Here's a site with resources specifically for ESL students. The concentration is on building fluency in English using a variety of conversational and reading strategies. There are also links to a number of other ESL resources. Some of the material is designed for adult learners, but could be adapted for secondary students.
tag(s): vocabulary development (94), word study (60)
In the Classroom
Under the Resources tab at the top, find quizzes to both give students more practice with reading English and content material from other classes where they may be having trouble. There are quizzes on history, geography, grammar and science topics to name a few. Allow students to work on the quizzes during a lull in the class on classroom computers or a computer lab.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Enchanted Learning Picture Dictionary
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1 to 5
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Kids level Dictionary that translate English words into; French, Spanish, German & Portuguese. Limited word list. Also has an Information section from the word list that is more like...more
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Kids level Dictionary that translate English words into; French, Spanish, German & Portuguese. Limited word list. Also has an Information section from the word list that is more like a mini Encyclopedia. The picture dictionary is a valuable tool for ESL/ELL students trying to communicate in a regular classroom.
tag(s): communication (129), vocabulary (238)
In the Classroom
Not only is this a great resource for ESOL teachers, but some of the terms that are hyperlinked even have attached worksheets and graphic organizers attached to help other teachers incorporate the "term" into their teaching. One for example that has extra Resources is the entry on Barack Obama - which could be useful for civics or history teachers teaching students about our current political environment.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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Princeton University Online Reference Shelf - Princeton University
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9 to 12
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This site presents a virtual reference desk from Princeton University Library staff. This is easy access to online dictionaries, encyclopedias, data archives, government info, library...more
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This site presents a virtual reference desk from Princeton University Library staff. This is easy access to online dictionaries, encyclopedias, data archives, government info, library resources, book/journal collections, measures and weights, currency converters, foreign language converters, chat with a librarian, etc. It is user friendly and updated regularly.
tag(s): dictionaries (47), resources (84)
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Share this site with your older students when researching. Use the foreign language converter in your world language classes or with ESL/ELL students.Add your comments below (available only to members) | Become a Member
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