ESL Tutor Resources
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Learning StandardsStandards Based Lesson Examples:Read with Understanding, ESL Level 6READING NEWSPAPERS: In this lesson your student(s) will learn to read newspaper articles with greater understanding.
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EL/Civics"What's Next?" Literacy Games from OtanEarn points for correct answers, bonus questions and more. Adobe Flash is required to play the game. Hint: Pause the timer by pressing the keyboard spacebar.
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Suggested Reading
Learning Standards
Washington State Adult Learning Standards
and curriculum framework
for Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing. Offers a selection of templates, training tools, and Standards-based lesson examples.
*Our Washington State Learning Standards are based on Equipped for the Future (EFF), a national initiative which stressed the importance of teaching to a student’s purposes, goals, needs, and interests.
Notebook: Resources for the Adult Educator
Proliteracy articles cover teaching ideas related to reading, writing, listening and speaking, numeracy, or a practical application of literacy skills such as making a budget. Also included: an inspirational story about a learner or instructor.
A Teaching/Learning Toolkit
Equipped for the Future (EFF), a standards-based instructional approach to teaching and learning focused on what students should know and be able to do. See example lessons and tools.
Literacy NOW resources
Literacy Now Free, downloadable materials for all levels, including practice tests, online resources, and much more!
Focus on Basics
A National Center for the Study of Adult Learning and Literacy (NCSALL) quarterly publication. Presents interesting articles on ESL topics, best teaching practices and current research. Past issues accessible.
News For You
Weekly newspaper for adult ESL students. Articles written for different levels. Includes a teacher’s guide.
OTAN
Outreach and Technical Assistance Network for Adult Educations EL/Civics, ESL Lesson plans, activities, and sites to use with students, and much more. Look for "Teaching Tools and Resources." You will need to register, but it's free.
New Skype Tutoring for ESL Students!
Students can practice their conversation skills with a Skype tutor
to supplement their regular ESL tutoring.
All current ESL students are eligible.
Get the flier...
Students will need:
- to commit to one additional tutoring hour per week
- access to a computer with internet and a webcam
Contact: Meredith at 206.382.4511 or
esl@stjames-cathedral.org
Skype Tutoring is a short-term pilot project that will provide additional hours for ESL students and help them to achieve their goals faster.
It is funded by the Washington State Office of Adult Basic Education through a Program Development grant.
Plan Lessons & Activities
- ESL Flow multiple topics for all levels
- Talk Time informal conversation sessions
- LanternFish ESL worksheets and lesson plans
- Lesson Planning an excellent lesson-planning guide
- English Page weekly lessons on various topics
- USA Learns learn English. For advanced students.
- Teaching Pronunciation review research on how adults learn English pronunciation and get tips on ways to teach pronunciation more effectively. For advanced students.
Listening
- ESL Cyber Listening Lab Listen to Everyday Conversations with Adult and Children's Voices
- 365 ESL Short Stories short readings
Writing
- Writing Practice handwriting worksheets and more
Stories
- Topics, an Online Magazine for Learners of English A fun website using pictures and short texts for all levels. Past issues accessible.
- Picture Stories for ESL Health Literacy Cartoon characters with very short stories. Useful for beginner and low-literacy, but adaptable for different levels. From CAELA (Center for Adult English Language Acquisition).
Community Awareness
- Health fact sheets, brochures, powerpoint presentations
- Welcome to the U.S.A. essential government resources and information
Grammar
- Fun with Grammar Click “Classrooom Materials” then scroll down to “Fun WithGrammar” to download fun exercises
News Topics
- Online news simplified, but still intermediate+, provides current events to read and write about
Math & Science
- Instructor Web worksheets, lessons, and lesson plans for math, science and basic skills
- Khan Academy library of online videos covering K-12 math, science topics, finance and history