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ESL / EFL Sites

Complete ESL/EFL sites covering almost every aspect of learning English as a Second Language; Chat, grammar, quizzes, idioms and much more. Sites typically include in-depth resources for each of the areas included: Grammar, Listening, Communication and Teacher's Help.
Free Learning English
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AppleESL
AppleESL.com is an English as a Second Language website designed for the modern student who wants to learn English on the go ... anywhere, anytime. The site offers downloadable audio, video, and traditional files for English learners everywhere.
coolhood.com
coolhood.com is a free online community for ESL students and teachers. The site is loaded with interesting articles, video and audio clips. Teachers can also create an online classroom for their students, and the progress of the student will be automatically reported back to the teacher.
ESL Search
ESL Search searches only ESL sites for useful learning materials based on your search terms. I've used it quite a few times and the results are excellent. Results also include links back to http://esl.about.com, as well as other top English language learning sites on the internet.
EL Civics
Designed for beginning to intermediate ESL students and teachers, EL Civics is a photo lesson website with free downloadable worksheets, crossword puzzles, bingo games, and videos. It includes sections on civics, holidays, famous Americans, geography, lifeskills, grammar, and more.
English Study Direct
English Study Direct offers an excellent collection of resources including academic online courses and our free ESL web resources.
Englishclub.net
This extensive commercial English site looks quite promising. There is a well-rounded selection of tasks, communication, reference, grammar and teacher resources.
ESL All
English as a Second language search engine and directory. The site provides thousands of free ESL / EFL and business English resources using a helpful directory of resources.
ESL Flow
ESL Flow is a brilliant site using a flowchart metaphor. Grammar concepts are cleverly organized into functional patterns for which an impressive array of linked resources from the Web are employed. Resources are organized both for students and teachers and include grammar, speaking, dialogues, readings handouts and lesson plans.
ESL Partyland
Fun site loaded with over 75 interactive quizzes, and 15 discussion forums for students. On the teachers side, loads of lessons and printable materials to use in class.
Inglesnet
Complete guide to English learning in Latin America. This site provides learning resources, school directories for Latin America, community resources, teaching resources, as well as interesting information on special English related events throughout Latin America.
Parlo - Language, Culture, Life
Parlo provides instruction in English, as well as other languages. It's approach is called Virtual Immersion - integrated language instruction and exploration of international cultures. The site includes an excellent selection of materials for students as well as teachers.
Simple English News
Simple English News aims to help people who are learning English to improve their vocabulary, reading and listening skills, and communicative abilities. The site is updated daily and is available on mobile too at senews.mobi.
Tower of English
Tower of English is very student-friendly and allows the student to integrate lots of web sources into his/her learning experience. Great variety of resources and very professional design.

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