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Distinguished Websites for

English Learners


The Tapestry For Teachers Of English Language Learners
The Tapestry is an extensive resource center that has been developed for teachers and administrators in grades preK - 12 who work with children who are English language learners. It presents the findings of research and teaching resources that are directly applicable in the classroom. Research included is on second language acquisition and teaching strategies.
The Tapestry Library presents websites on Curriculum, Program and Professional Development, Bilingualism and Heritage Languages, Immigrants and Regugees, Family and Community Involvement, Legislation and Policy, Government Resources, and Funding.

YAKIToME
Listen to work documents, homework, PowerPoint presentations, emails, RSS feeds, blogs and novels while you relax, commute or exercise. Proofread, learn a new language, multi-task, and use YAKiToMe! for entertainment. YAKiToMe! speaks multiple languages (English, Spanish, French, German, ...) with both male and female voices using the world's best text to speech (TTS) synthesis technologies.

Beat The Clock
English in action, Vocabulary and Grammar, Quizzes and Games, Teachers and Parents, Fun for Kids, Level Tests

Talking Cards


TalkingCards.COM is all about touching lives, sharing laughter, and helping people express themselves in new ways. We want our users to share the happiness we experience in creating our cards and make sending ecards an easy, enjoyable, and convenient experience. At TalkingCards.COM you can simply type what you want our ( many characters ) to say. Our characters will happily repeat your message to anyone you like. Talking Cards are received via email through our easy do-it-yourself system. To send a talking card, load up the character you wish to send, then customize it as much or as little as you like. When you're all done, click the "Send Button". We provide you with a pickup link matching each card you've made. The pickup links can be emailed to one or multiple recipients using your own client-side or web-based email program. To email a card, you simply copy & paste the link we provide you with, then email it to friends & family. This way, you can "make sure" they always get the card you've made for them.

Listen and Write
Improve your listening skills and hear about the news. Listen-and-write.com is free listening practice. You can choose the speed of the reading and how often it’s repeated.

Mingoville


Mingoville is the world's most comprehensive English language course online for kids all ages.
* A city inhabited by flamingos, who only speak English.
* An interactive dictionary with words and images available in 32 languages.
* 10 missions waiting to be solved and completed.
* Several hundred different exercises in spelling, speaking, listening and reading.

Sound Guide


This website emphasizes oral comprehension to learn English. With much fun, you will be able to revise or boost your vocabulary, but also reinforce your grammar skills.
Writing is not the unique way of learning the grammar of a language or mastering its syntax. We have learned much of our mother tongue orally, gradually building our own grammar rules.
Are you able to understand fluent English? Will you be able to match a sentence heard with a given situation? Would you like to hear a dialog from one of your favorite shows? Browse the links to your left and see the very rewarding pages SOUNDGUIDE has to offer.

Read The Words
ReadTheWords.com is a free, web based service that assists people with written material. We do this by using TTS Technology, or Text To Speech Technology. Users of our service can generate a clear sounding audio file from almost any written material. We generate a voice that reads the words out loud, that you request us to read.

English Trailers
English Trailers is a non-profit, free educational site made by teachers for students studying English as a second/foreign language.

Kiz Club
KIZCLUB provides lots of educational activities in language arts for preschool and elementary age children.
This website provides: ABC'S, PHONICS, TOPICS, CRAFTS, STORY PATTERNS, NURSERY RHYMES, FLASHCARDS, TEACHING EXTRAS