English Vocabulary Builder - Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced
English Vocabulary Building help for ESL EFL students, classes and teachers including learning lists, professional English, slang, jargon with quizzes, worksheets and lesson plans.
Idiom and Expression Resources
Idiom learning and teaching resources including quizzes, reference sheets, idiom themes for the ESL classroom.
Idiom learning and teaching resources including quizzes, reference sheets, idiom themes for the ESL classroom.
Phrasal Verbs
This guide to phrasal verbs provides a description of phrasal verbs and resources that include quizzes, reference lists, phrasal verb vocabulary building exercises and lesson plans.
This guide to phrasal verbs provides a description of phrasal verbs and resources that include quizzes, reference lists, phrasal verb vocabulary building exercises and lesson plans.
Improve Your Vocabulary
A guide to a number of methods to help you improve your vocabulary.
A guide to a number of methods to help you improve your vocabulary.
Use DVDs to Improve Your English
How to use DVDs to improve your English discusses the unique opportunities DVDs provide for English learners to improve their English comprehension and vocabulary skills.
How to use DVDs to improve your English discusses the unique opportunities DVDs provide for English learners to improve their English comprehension and vocabulary skills.
Vocabulary Learning Resources
The most popular English vocabulary learning features on esl.about.com for use in ESL and EFL classes.
The most popular English vocabulary learning features on esl.about.com for use in ESL and EFL classes.
Visual Dictionary - Professionals
Visual dictionary for ESL learners and classes displaying images and vocabulary related to different types of professions and the work involved with example sentences.
Visual dictionary for ESL learners and classes displaying images and vocabulary related to different types of professions and the work involved with example sentences.
Visual Dictionary - Food
Visual dictionary for ESL learners and classes displaying food images and vocabulary with example sentences for each fine food dish displayed.
Visual dictionary for ESL learners and classes displaying food images and vocabulary with example sentences for each fine food dish displayed.
Visual Dictionary - Sports
Visual dictionary for ESL learners and classes displaying sporting images and vocabulary with example sentences for each sporting item.
Visual dictionary for ESL learners and classes displaying sporting images and vocabulary with example sentences for each sporting item.
1000 Most Commonly Used Words in English
A list of the 1000 words most often used in the English language. If you can learn these words and when to use them, you will have a good vocabulary foundation for the future.
A list of the 1000 words most often used in the English language. If you can learn these words and when to use them, you will have a good vocabulary foundation for the future.
Arrivals and Departures: Phrasal Verb Reference
Here is a list of some of the most common phrasal verbs concerning arrivals and departures using the prepositions "ON" and "OFF". Each phrasal verb includes an explanation and example sentence.
Here is a list of some of the most common phrasal verbs concerning arrivals and departures using the prepositions "ON" and "OFF". Each phrasal verb includes an explanation and example sentence.
Basics - 850 Words For Conversational Fluency
From a list of 850 words that was devised to help students converse fluently in English quickly. This first list focuses on basic verbs, prepositions, pronouns, etc.
From a list of 850 words that was devised to help students converse fluently in English quickly. This first list focuses on basic verbs, prepositions, pronouns, etc.
Bilingual Dictionaries
Bilingual dictionaries for language learners in English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, and Italian.
Bilingual dictionaries for language learners in English, Japanese, French, German, Spanish, and Italian.
Bushisms - US President Proves How Difficult English Really Is!
English is difficult! English is so difficult that even the current President of The United States has some difficulty using it correctly. Here are some of memorable quotes of President George W. Bush. Unfortunately, President Bush seems to have some basic English usage problems.
English is difficult! English is so difficult that even the current President of The United States has some difficulty using it correctly. Here are some of memorable quotes of President George W. Bush. Unfortunately, President Bush seems to have some basic English usage problems.
Business and Commercial Letters - Core Vocabulary
150 key words and phrases used for writing business and commercial letters. A must for both teachers and students who are focusing on English for writing business and commercial letters.
150 key words and phrases used for writing business and commercial letters. A must for both teachers and students who are focusing on English for writing business and commercial letters.
Business Trends
This intermediate to upper-intermediate level business lesson focuses on increasing vocabulary used to describe economic trends.
This intermediate to upper-intermediate level business lesson focuses on increasing vocabulary used to describe economic trends.
Collocations - Catch, Pay, and Keep
Collocations are words that go together with specific verbs or other words. This collection of combinations focuses on and common words and expressions that go with the verbs 'catch', 'pay' and 'keep'.
Collocations are words that go together with specific verbs or other words. This collection of combinations focuses on and common words and expressions that go with the verbs 'catch', 'pay' and 'keep'.
Commonly Confused Words
This list of word pairs focuses on similar word pairs that are commonly confused by ESL learners. Each word pair provides an explaination and examples providing context for each word.
This list of word pairs focuses on similar word pairs that are commonly confused by ESL learners. Each word pair provides an explaination and examples providing context for each word.
Countries, Nationalities and Languages
Chart showing many of the world's countries, nationalities and the languages they speak including pronunciation sound files.
Chart showing many of the world's countries, nationalities and the languages they speak including pronunciation sound files.
Differences Between American and British English
A discussion of the principal differences between American and British English. By your About.com ESL Guide.
A discussion of the principal differences between American and British English. By your About.com ESL Guide.
Driver Education - DMV - Key Vocabulary
Many ESL speakers and learners are required to take driver education courses to obtain their driver license from the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). Study these key words to help you or your classes better understand driving manuals and driver education courses.
Many ESL speakers and learners are required to take driver education courses to obtain their driver license from the DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles). Study these key words to help you or your classes better understand driving manuals and driver education courses.
English Learner Dictionaries
Top Recommendations for English Learner dictionaries for English as a Second Language learners and classes for both American English and British English.
Top Recommendations for English Learner dictionaries for English as a Second Language learners and classes for both American English and British English.
English Verbs - Example Sentences in All Tenses
English learning resource providing example sentences of verbs in all tenses including active and passive forms, as well as conditional and modal forms.
English learning resource providing example sentences of verbs in all tenses including active and passive forms, as well as conditional and modal forms.
Financial Terminology Quizzes
A variety of quizzes designed to improve your vocabulary skills when talking about finances and business.
A variety of quizzes designed to improve your vocabulary skills when talking about finances and business.
Free E-mail Course: Improve Your Vocabulary
We all know grammar is important. However, without a large vocabulary it's difficult to express what you want. This course is dedicated to helping expand your vocabulary. You will receive an e-mail each week with a new vocabulary lesson.
We all know grammar is important. However, without a large vocabulary it's difficult to express what you want. This course is dedicated to helping expand your vocabulary. You will receive an e-mail each week with a new vocabulary lesson.
Grammar Terms Quiz
I've got to be honest, I sometimes throw around terms like 'base form of the verb', 'reported speech' and 'phrasal verb' as if there were common, everyday words. Here's a quick quiz you can do with the class to check if you they really do understand.
I've got to be honest, I sometimes throw around terms like 'base form of the verb', 'reported speech' and 'phrasal verb' as if there were common, everyday words. Here's a quick quiz you can do with the class to check if you they really do understand.
Homonym List for English Learners
This homonym list is prepared especially for English learners and ESL students. The homonym list contains homonym definitions and example sentences of each homonym pair.
This homonym list is prepared especially for English learners and ESL students. The homonym list contains homonym definitions and example sentences of each homonym pair.
How To Increase Specific Vocabulary
This "how to" focuses on a basic strategy for increasing vocabulary in specific subject areas through the use of a vocabulary tree.
This "how to" focuses on a basic strategy for increasing vocabulary in specific subject areas through the use of a vocabulary tree.
Idiom Matching
Try this challenging idiom matching quiz focusing on common English idioms alone or with other students. Match column A with column B to find the idiom. Next, match the idioms (columns A and B) with the definition in column C.
Try this challenging idiom matching quiz focusing on common English idioms alone or with other students. Match column A with column B to find the idiom. Next, match the idioms (columns A and B) with the definition in column C.
Idioms and Expressions - Get
Idioms and expressions using the verb 'get' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Idioms and expressions using the verb 'get' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Idioms and Expressions - Put
Idioms and expressions using the verb 'put' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Idioms and expressions using the verb 'put' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Idioms and Expressions - Work
Idioms and expressions using the noun - verb 'work' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Idioms and expressions using the noun - verb 'work' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
Interactive British to American Translator
Use this great interactive tool to choose a word in British English and click to find the equiviliant American English - or American English to British English.
Use this great interactive tool to choose a word in British English and click to find the equiviliant American English - or American English to British English.
Jobs - Vocabulary Word Groups
Vocabulary related to 'jobs'. Learn essential vocabulary by studying words divided into word groups. Words are divided into related categories which all relate to the general theme of 'jobs'.
Vocabulary related to 'jobs'. Learn essential vocabulary by studying words divided into word groups. Words are divided into related categories which all relate to the general theme of 'jobs'.
Lesson: Vocabulary Charts
Help students improve their "long term" memorization of new vocabulary through the use of vocabulary charts.
Help students improve their "long term" memorization of new vocabulary through the use of vocabulary charts.
Phrasal Verbs: Building your Vocabulary
This series of exercises helps you build your basic phrasal verb vocabulary. The exercises include audio example sentences, definition matching exercises and, once the phrasal verbs have been introduced, practice sentences.
This series of exercises helps you build your basic phrasal verb vocabulary. The exercises include audio example sentences, definition matching exercises and, once the phrasal verbs have been introduced, practice sentences.
Sales and Acquisitions - Core Vocabulary
210 key words and phrases from the sales and acquisitions sector. A must for both teachers and students who are focusing on English for the sales and acquisitions sector.
210 key words and phrases from the sales and acquisitions sector. A must for both teachers and students who are focusing on English for the sales and acquisitions sector.
SMS Texting
It's the new language going round the Earth - Texting. What is it? Well, it's those acronyms such as 'URT1' (Translation: You are the one) which young people (and some old) are using when sending SMS messages, speaking in chat rooms or sending e-mail. Here is a resource for English learners that provides a definition and an explanation in simple English.
It's the new language going round the Earth - Texting. What is it? Well, it's those acronyms such as 'URT1' (Translation: You are the one) which young people (and some old) are using when sending SMS messages, speaking in chat rooms or sending e-mail. Here is a resource for English learners that provides a definition and an explanation in simple English.
Stereotypes
This plan for young learners, also works well in adult classrooms. The lesson focuses on recognizing that stereotypes do contain some truth, but also can not be applied across the board, is central to this lesson. The lesson also helps them improve their descriptive adjective vocabulary while they discuss perceived differences between nations through stereotypes.
This plan for young learners, also works well in adult classrooms. The lesson focuses on recognizing that stereotypes do contain some truth, but also can not be applied across the board, is central to this lesson. The lesson also helps them improve their descriptive adjective vocabulary while they discuss perceived differences between nations through stereotypes.
Top Resource Books for American Idioms
Correct pronunciation can make all the difference when living in an English speaking country. This is especially true in the USA where the vast majority of citizens are not used to anything but standard US English. These books and cassettes will help you develop standard American pronunciation.
Correct pronunciation can make all the difference when living in an English speaking country. This is especially true in the USA where the vast majority of citizens are not used to anything but standard US English. These books and cassettes will help you develop standard American pronunciation.
VOA Special English Dictionary
This Special English Dictionary contains about 1,500 words and makes an excellent vocabulary goal for intermediate level learners. Each word contains the correct pronunciation on an audio file.
This Special English Dictionary contains about 1,500 words and makes an excellent vocabulary goal for intermediate level learners. Each word contains the correct pronunciation on an audio file.
Vocabulary Building Books
A guide to top vocabulary building books to help you improve and expand your English vocabulary skills.
A guide to top vocabulary building books to help you improve and expand your English vocabulary skills.
Word Formation - B, C
This extended word formation chart provides concept nouns, personal noun, adjective and verb of more than 500 key words for advanced level English learners preparing for TOEFL, First Certificate, CAE and other exams.
This extended word formation chart provides concept nouns, personal noun, adjective and verb of more than 500 key words for advanced level English learners preparing for TOEFL, First Certificate, CAE and other exams.
Word Formation Chart - A
This extended word formation chart provides concept nouns, personal noun, adjective and verb of more than 500 key words for advanced level English learners preparing for TOEFL, First Certificate, CAE and other exams.
This extended word formation chart provides concept nouns, personal noun, adjective and verb of more than 500 key words for advanced level English learners preparing for TOEFL, First Certificate, CAE and other exams.