ESL (English as a Second Language)

• The Internet Picture Dictionary: German
  You can use this Internet Picture Dictionary as a reference tool when practicing your German. Search for the word of your choice in two different ways. You can search based on the first letter of the word or find it through a list of specified topics. Other activities on the web site will give you practice in learning and speaking German. These activities involve the use of flashcards, fill-in-the-blank activities, word scrambles, and a couple of other fun games.
  Topic: German language; German language--Vocabulary; Language and languages; Language and languages--Study and teaching; Modern languages
  URL: http://www.pdictionary.com/german/ or http://www.pdictionary.com/search.php
  (Good practice site. Also features a dictionary).
   
• German-English Translation Games
  These interactive translation games are a great way for you to practice German language. You can choose between German-English games where you are given words in German and have to find the English equivalent or English-German, which is the exact opposite. Each section has several games for you to choose from. These include games involving basic vocabulary; colors, days, and months; numbers; food and drink; and fruits and vegetables. The computer will score your answers and then provide you with the correct answer to any questions you may have missed.
  Topic: German language; Language and languages; Language and languages--Study and teaching; Modern languages
  URL: http://www.syvum.com/squizzes/german/
  (Nice games, but lots of advertisements. Will need an adult’s help to navigate this one).
   
• Little Explorers : German Dictionary
  The Little Explorers English-German picture dictionary is a handy tool for young students who are learning how to speak this language. By clicking on the different letters in the alphabet index you can go to pages of the dictionary featuring words starting with the letter of your choice. The pictures that go along with each word make them fun and easy to learn. Many also have coloring pages that you can print, label in German, and then color.
  Topic: German language; Modern languages
  URL: http://www.littleexplorers.com/languages/German2dictionary.html
   
• Fodors.com: Living Language
  Are you looking to learn a foreign language? If you are, this web site may be a good tool for you to use. This web site features instruction in four different languages: French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Once you have chosen the language you want to explore, use the menu to specify what it is you want to learn. You can learn useful expressions, words used in specific places and environments, social phrases, and much more.
  Topic: French language; German language; Italian language; Language and languages; Language and languages--Study and teaching; Modern languages; Spanish language
  URL: http://www.fodors.com/language/
  (phrase dictionary)
   
• EFL Reading - For students & teachers of English as a second language
  Although this site is designed for English as a Second Language and English as a Foreign Language teachers, there are all sorts of resources here that would be of use to ESL and EFL students, as well. Because the organizers believe that the best way for ESL and EFL students to improve their reading is to practice, this site provides reading materials at all levels that are graded for vocabulary, grammar and readability. There are also exercises that help to improve reading comprehension and help to build vocabulary.
  Topic: English as a second language; Grammar; Language and languages--Study and teaching; Vocabulary
  URL: http://www.gradedreading.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/
  (includes graded/leveled books/stories for children who are learning ESL).
   
• Word Find Puzzles for ESL Students
  English as a Second Language students looking for a fun way to test their knowledge of vocabulary words with this series of interactive word puzzles. Colors, minerals, months, vegetables, car parts, fruits, musical instruments and sports are just a few of the puzzle categories. There are also puzzles that work on intransitive verbs, non-countable nouns and words that act as nouns and verbs. Almost all of the word search puzzles on this page need web browsers that support java, but there are a few that you can print out.
  Topic: English as a second language; Puzzles; Word games
  URL: http://www.manythings.org
  (interactive word find puzzles)
   
• WordMania
  Word Mania offers a variety of puzzles, games and activities for English as a Second Language students. You can choose from Brainteasers, like word games and riddles, Trivia or Interactive Games like Hangman and Crossword Puzzles. A Kid's Area has its own set of puzzles and picture games. You can even download the full text of some classic literature titles, like "Dracula," "Tarzan of the Apes," "Little Women," "Anne of Green Gables" and more.
  Topic: English as a second language; Language and languages--Study and teaching; Puzzles; Word games; Word skills
  URL: http://www.wordmania.org
  (nicely laid out, fun interactive games)
   

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