My top ten favorite websites
Here is a list of websites that I find useful for ESL teachers and that I refer to when teaching or tutoring.
MELS
I use this website to refer to the Progression of Learning. This document helps ESL teachers to plan their teaching because it tells them which elements of the program (vocabulary, functional language, language conventions, strategies and processes) students are supposed to master at a certain level alone or with the help of the teacher.
MES-English
Elementary & Secondary level
I use this website to find flashcards. There are many topics and flashcards are available with or without words.
I use this website to find flashcards. There are many topics and flashcards are available with or without words.
ESL Flow
Elementary & Secondary level
This site has many activities (icebreakers, grammar games, pronunciation games, etc) that you can adapt and use in your classroom. Many lesson plans also have PDF handouts that you can download.
This site has many activities (icebreakers, grammar games, pronunciation games, etc) that you can adapt and use in your classroom. Many lesson plans also have PDF handouts that you can download.
British Council
Elementary & Secondary level
There are many LESs and activities, including procedures and worksheets to download. You just have to adapt them to the MELS' requirements when needed.
There are many LESs and activities, including procedures and worksheets to download. You just have to adapt them to the MELS' requirements when needed.
PBS Kids
Elementary level
You can use this website when you go to the computer lab with your students. Kids definitely love this website for its interactive games.
You can use this website when you go to the computer lab with your students. Kids definitely love this website for its interactive games.
Heli Hinkel's Page
Secondary level
I use this website to explain verb tenses to my students. You can use it with the ActiveBoard or use Heli Hinkel's tips to adapt your own explanations.
I use this website to explain verb tenses to my students. You can use it with the ActiveBoard or use Heli Hinkel's tips to adapt your own explanations.
Star Fall
Elementary level
You can use this website when you go to the computer lab with your students. They will improve their reading skills through various interactive activities.
You can use this website when you go to the computer lab with your students. They will improve their reading skills through various interactive activities.
Churchill House School of English Language
Elementary & Secondary level
This website provides many activities to improve grammar and vocabulary for beginners to advanced students.
This website provides many activities to improve grammar and vocabulary for beginners to advanced students.
Free Rice
Secondary level
You can use this website when you go to the computer lab with your students. Learners have to find synonyms and for each right answer, the World Food Programme donates 10 grains of rice to developing countries.
You can use this website when you go to the computer lab with your students. Learners have to find synonyms and for each right answer, the World Food Programme donates 10 grains of rice to developing countries.
RÉCIT - Domaine des langues
Elementary & Secondary level
There are many LESs that you can adapt to your needs.
There are many LESs that you can adapt to your needs.