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Reported speech Quiz
Intermediate level English practice on direct and indirect or reported speech for ESL EFL students and classes
TOEFL Grammar Practice Quiz - Study for the TOEFL
Practice Multiple Choice TOEFL Quiz: vocabulary practice quiz toefl vocabulary grammar structure grammar practice definite and indefinite article
Advanced English Grammar Review Quiz
Advanced English Grammar Review quiz for advanced level ESL EFL learners and classes focusing on body idioms.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Beginning English Grammar Review Quiz
Beginning English Grammar Review Quiz beginning level ESL EFL learners and classes focusing on body idioms.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Confusing Words - Words that are commonly confused
Idiomatic phrase quiz for intermediate to advanced level ESL EFL learners and classes focusing on body idioms.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Prepositions of Time and Date Quiz - in / at / on
Test you knowledge of the prepositions of prepositions of time and date
Simple Past or Present Perfect English Grammar Review Quiz
Simple past or present perfect English Grammar Review Quiz for lower to intermediate level ESL EFL learners.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Business English Level Test - Take this Test to Discover Your English Level
English level test for Business English learners - 100 questions
Intermediate English Grammar Review Quiz
Intermediate English Grammar Review Quiz for intermediate level ESL EFL learners and classes focusing on body idioms.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Beginner's Tense Tests - English Tense Practice for Beginning Level Students
ESL EFL English Tense Usage Quiz For Beginning Level Learners for in class use or on your own
Business Letters
Business Letter Writing Basics for English learners. Guide to basic style questions and standard phrases used in business English letters.
Definite and Indefinite Article English Grammar Review Quiz
Definite and Indefinite article English Grammar Review Quiz for beginning level ESL EFL learners.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Prepositional Phrases - Quiz 1
Prepositional phrase quiz for intermediate to advanced level ESL EFL learners and classes focusing on body idioms.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
TOEFL Vocabulary Practice Quiz - Study for the TOEFL
Vocabulary Practice Multiple Choice TOEFL Quiz: vocabulary practice quiz grammar practice definite and indefinite article prepositional phrases sentence changes
Prepositions of Place Quiz - In At and On
Test you knowledge of the prepositions in / at / on showing position
Make or Do - Vocabulary Quiz for ESL EFL
The difference between make and do is very minimal and causes a lot of problems, try this quiz to see if you know when to use make or do
Verb Form - Gerund or Infinitive? - Quiz 1
Verb form - gerund or infinitive - quiz for intermediate to advanced level ESL EFL learners and classes.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Beginning English Grammar Review Quiz - 2
Beginner English Grammar Review Quiz beginning level ESL EFL learners and classes focusing on body idioms.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Conditional Forms - Grammar Review Quiz
English Grammar Review Quiz for ESL EFL English learners and classes focusing on conditional forms.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Past Tense Forms Review
Past Tense Forms Review Quiz for upper intermediate to advanced level ESL classes and learners
Ask and Answer Questions Quiz - 50 Basic English Questions Quiz
Beginner English Grammar Review Quiz beginning level ESL EFL learners and classes focusing on body idioms.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Relative Clause Quiz - Grammar Review Quiz
English Grammar Review Quiz for ESL EFL English learners and classes focusing on conditional forms.> <link rel=stylesheet href=
Business Report Basics
Examples and discussion of how to write a business email and other important company documents.
Confusing Words - Words that are commonly confused for Advanced English Learners
Idiomatic phrase quiz for intermediate to advanced level ESL EFL learners and classes focusing on body idioms.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Job Interview Questions and An
Tips on how to prepare for Job Interview questions and Answers in English
Sentence Changes - Grammar Practice Quiz - Study for Advanced Level Exams
Sentence transformation practice for advanced level ESL EFL English exmas forcusing on sentence changes
Beginning English Multiple Choice Tests
ESL EFL English Multiple Choice Tests For Beginning Level Learners for in class use or on your own
Prepositions Quiz - English Grammar Review Quiz
Prepositions Quiz for intermediate level for ESL EFL English learners and classes.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Prepositions of Place and Movement - In At and To
Test you knowledge of the prepositions of place and movement showing position
Lower Intermediate English Grammar Review Quiz
Lower Intermediate English Grammar Review Quiz lower level ESL EFL learners and classes focusing on body idioms.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Verb Form - Gerund or Infinitive? - Quiz 2
Verb form - gerund or infinitive - quiz for intermediate to advanced level ESL EFL learners and classes.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Countable and uncountable nouns and quantifier expressions - Grammar Quiz for intermediate levels
Grammar Quiz focusing on countable and uncountable nouns and their quantifiers
Basic English - Present Simple Quiz - 30 Essential Lessons for Beginning English Learners
This quiz focuses on the choice between any or some.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Beginner - A, An, The
Beginning level overview of the use of the definite and indefinite articles in English.
Beginning English Grammar Review Quiz - 3
Beginner English Grammar Review Quiz beginning level ESL EFL learners and classes focusing on body idioms.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Adverb Clauses - Quiz - ESL Adverbial Clauses Quiz
Quiz testing a wide variety of adverb clauses.: adverb clauses quiz confusing words quiz adverb clause adverbial clauses prepositional phrases
Basic English - Essential Lessons for Beginning English Learners
Essential basic English lessons for beginning English learners. Each lesson includes a short quiz to test your understanding of these basic English concepts.
Was - Were - Past Tense of To Be - Teaching Simple Past to Beginners - Beginning English Lesson
Past tense of the verb To Be for beginners for use by beginners or teachers
Prepositional Phrases - Quiz 2
Prepositional phrase quiz for intermediate to advanced level ESL EFL learners and classes focusing on body idioms.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Beginning English Grammar Review Quiz - 4
Beginning English Grammar Review Quiz beginning level ESL EFL learners and classes focusing on body idioms.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Preps Place In On At
Explanation of common prepositions of place use in English including in on and at for ESL EFL learners and classes.
Word Form Quiz - Exercises for Upper Level Classes
Word Formation Quiz - Improve your English vocabulary skills by working out vocabulary based on root forms of various words to complete the text similiar to Cambridge's First Certificate Examination for upper level ESL EFL TEFL TESOL English learners and classes
Parts of Speech Quiz for Advanced Level English Learners
Quiz focusing on the eight parts of speech for advanced English learners and classes. Students choose the appropriate part of speech for each vocabulary item in context.
Indirect Questions Quiz - Forming Indirect Questions for ESL Learners Quiz
Quiz on forming indirect questions for ESL learners and classes with example situations and questions..> <link rel=stylesheet href=
This That These Those
Beginning level English discussion of determiners including this, that, these, those and here and there for ESL classes and learners.
Adjectives Prepositions Combinations - about at by for from
Quiz testing common combinations of adjectives followed by prepositions with follow up quiz to test your knowledge for ESL EFL English students
Reported Speech
Guide to using reported speech in English including detailed information on sentence transformation through changing tense, use of reporting verbs and the change of time expressions, pronouns and more.
English Prepositions Quiz - for / while / during
Test you knowledge of the prepositions for, while and during
50 Basic English Questions
50 basic English questions used to ask and answer questions about most daily tasks.
Expressing Quantity - Much, Many, Little, Few, Any, Some
beginning, level, quiz, expressing quantity, much, many, some, a lot of, few, little
Prepositional Phrases - Quiz 3
Prepositional phrase quiz for intermediate to advanced level ESL EFL learners and classes focusing on body idioms.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Using Adverb Clauses with Time
Grammar guide to using adverb clauses in English for ESL EFL TEFL or ESOL classes and learners.
Important Phrases
Guide to the special language of telephoning in English including standard English phrases and idioms used on the telephone for Business English ESL EFL TESOL TOEFL students
Comparative Superlative
An explanations and overview of the use of the comparative and superlative forms for beginning level ESL EFL English students
Conditional Forms
In-depth reference to conditional forms construction including example sentences for the real, unreal and past unreal conditional.
American and British English
A discussion of the differences between standard American and British English
Basic English - Present Simple vs. Present Continuous Quiz - 30 Essential Lessons for Beginning English Learners
This quiz focuses on the choice between present simple or continuous.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
English Listening Quizzes
Listening Quiz Repository at esl.about.com covering a number of areas
Basic English - Any or Some Quiz - 30 Essential Lessons for Beginning English Learners
This quiz focuses on the choice between any or some.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Basic English - Prepositions of Place - 30 Essential Lessons for Beginning English Learners
This quiz focuses on prepositions of place.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Basic English - Adverbs of Frequency Quiz - 30 Essential Lessons for Beginning English Learners
This quiz focuses on the choice between any or some.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Basic English - Past Simple Quiz - 30 Essential Lessons for Beginning English Learners
This quiz focuses on the choice between present simple or continuous.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Auxiliary Verbs - Grammar Review Quiz
English Grammar Review Quiz for ESL EFL English learners and classes focusing on auxiliary verbs.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Basic English Conversations
Basic English conversations help beginning learners build basic English skills. Each conversation group includes a few short conversations introducing basic English phrases.
Prepos of Time and Date
in / at / on - prepositions of time and date - English prepositions of time and date usage for English Learners
English Noun plus Prepositions Quiz - for in of to with between
Test you knowledge of the noun plus prepositions including for in of to with and between
ESL EFL English Quiz - Active Voice to Passive Voice Transformations - Intermediate Level English Practice Exercises for Students and Classes
Intermediate level English practice on passive and active voice for ESL EFL students and classes
Free English Courses
These free e-mail courses are intended for beginner, intermediate and advanced level learners as well as English teachers. If you would like to brush-up your English grammar knowledge, improve your vocabulary, or learn English basics these courses are for you. You can also take a course covering the basics of teaching English as a second or foreign language.
Basic English - Comparative Forms Quiz - 30 Essential Lessons for Beginning English Learners
This quiz focuses on the choice between any or some.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
both, neither, either
Guide to some of the most common mistakes in English - Both and, neither nor, either or
Countable and Uncountable Nouns - How much - How many - Teaching Countable and Uncountable Nouns
A beginner's guide to countable and uncountable nouns and the use of
Verb Conjugation Grid
Guide to verb conjugation in English presented by focusing on specific verb types and their standard uses in the present, past and future forms for English language learners.
Idiom and Phrase Quiz - 1
Idiomatic phrase quiz for intermediate to advanced level ESL EFL learners and classes.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Write a Business Letter in ...
A simple how to on writing basic English business letters using vocabulary formulas which will ensure good structure and understanding.
Present Perfect
Vocabulary concerning A reference guide to the Present Perfect including a guide to irregular verbs
Prepositions of time and place - in - at - to - on - near How to use prepositions
Introduction to English Prepositions of place, time and position
ESL Beginning Level Reading Comprehension - Mary's Hobbies and Interests
Beginner level reading comprehension focusing on the present simple tense
Dialogues - Target Structures
ESL Reading Comprehension Dialogues for Speaking and Reading Comprehension Practice - Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced level quizzes with target structures and language functions for speaking practice as well as follow-up comprehension quizzes.
Action Idioms Quiz - 1
Idiomatic phrase quiz for intermediate to advanced level ESL EFL learners and classes focusing on body idioms.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Differences between British and American English - Quiz
Quiz testing the differences between British and American English
1000 Most Common Vocabulary Words in English - Vocabulary Workshop for ESL EFL TEFL TOEFL TESL English Learners -
Vocabulary Workshop Page 1 of a list of the 1000 most common vocabulary words in English
Write an Essay
How to write a standard essay in English following this common essay outline structure. Use this how to for English, ESL, EFL, TOEFL, TEFL, TESOL or other English learning situations.
English Listening Exercises - Intermediate Level Listening Quiz - A Customer Complaint
Lower-intermediate to Intermediate level listening comprehension quiz concerning a customer complaint
British vs. American English
Commonly confused words in British and American English
Quiz - Financial Terminology 1
Financial Terminology Quizzes to Help you Learn Correct Usage of Terminology Related to Finances and Business
Do or Make?
A guide and quiz to using the verbs do and make
Verb + Prepositions - Quiz 1
Prepositional phrase quiz for intermediate to advanced level ESL EFL learners and classes focusing on body idioms.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Basic English - Irregular Past Verbs Quiz - 30 Essential Lessons for Beginning English Learners
This quiz focuses on the choice between any or some.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Basic English - Future Forms Quiz - 30 Essential Lessons for Beginning English Learners
This quiz focuses on the choice between any or some.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Introducing Yourself
Dialogue for Beginning Level English ESL EFL Learners and Classes - Introducing Yourself
Prepositions Noun - For In By On
Test you knowledge of the prepositions followed by nouns
Causative Verbs
Explanation of the Engilsh causative verbs have and make with examples of structures and usage. For use in ESL and EFL classes.
Tenses Chart
Tenses chart for English language learners and classes. Each picture provides visual clues for all major tenses in English, as well as an example sentence to help illustrate. A quick conjugation and grammar explanation is also provided.
Adjective Preposition Combinations - of on to with<</TITLE>
Quiz testing common combinations of adjectives followed by prepositions with follow up quiz to test your knowledge for ESL EFL English students
Basic English - Articles - The A An - 30 Essential Lessons for Beginning English Learners
This quiz focuses on Articles - The A An.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Past Tense Pronunciation
Past Tense Regular Verb Pronunciation exhaustive list for beginning level ESL English learners.
Intonation and Stress
Intonation and Stress - Key to Understanding and Being Understood when speaking English
Write Resume in English
How to write a resume or CV in English. Follow these steps to write a standard resume as used in the United States.
Ordering Food in a Restaurant - Beginner's English - Food Vocabulary
Beginners English guide to ordering food in a restaurant including basic food vocabulary
ESL Future Tense Review Quiz - TESL Classes Exercises Future Tenses
Future tense review quiz for ESL English learners and classes - upper intermediate to advanced level learners
Present Simple
Examples, grammar and usage of the present simple tense in English.
Using Adverbs
Grammar guide to forming adverbs and adverb use in English for beginning ESL EFL TEFL or ESOL learners.
Brain Gym® Exercises
A quick guide to basic Brain Gym® exercises which help improve concentration for any classroom activity, as well as ESL EFL leaning situations
Present Continuous
Usage, examples and structure of the present continuous tense in English for ESL learners.
ESL Beginning Level Reading Comprehension - Tim's Day
Beginner level reading comprehension focusing on the present simple tense
Word Form Quiz 3 - Exercises for Upper Level Classes
Word Formation Quiz - Improve your English vocabulary skills by working out vocabulary based on root forms of various words to complete the text similiar to Cambridge's First Certificate Examination for upper level ESL EFL TEFL TESOL English learners and classes
Verb Chart
Grammar guide to verb formation and conjugations in English for English learners and classes.
Use of any and some for questions, statements, positive and negative sentences - basic English grammar for beginners
The use of some and any in questions, negative and positive statements for beginners
Inquiries - Asking for Informa
A guide to the basics of writing business letters focusing on inquiries for learners of English and English for specific purposes classes.
Basic English - Modals Quiz - 30 Essential Lessons for Beginning English Learners
This quiz focuses on basic modals.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Parts of Speech Quiz for Beginning Level English Learners
Overview of the eight parts of speech for ESL learners
Homophone Quiz - Homophones that are commonly confused
Idiomatic phrase quiz for intermediate to advanced level ESL EFL learners and classes focusing on body idioms.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
TOEFL Study
A step by step tour of free TOEFL resources on the Net
Phrasal Verbs with Take
Quiz concerning phrasal verbs with: phrasal verbs quiz feedback question button phrasal verb correct answer
Writing an Informal Letter
English writing lesson plan focusing on how to write informal letters with vocabulary drill and structure analysis.
At a Restaurant
Dialogue for Beginning Level English ESL EFL Learners and Classes - at a restaurant
Adjective Placement
uide to correct adjective order and placement in sentences for English learners.
Basic English Key Words List 1
List 1 of basic list including Basic Verbs, Prepositions, Articles, Pronouns, of 850 words which can help you speak English in a well-rounded manner.
Passive Voice
This reference guide to the passive voice provides usage, structure and examples to explain the use of the passive voice in English.
Present Tenses
Guide to learning present tenses for students and teachers. This guide includes a brief description, links to detailed explanations, quizzes, free lesson plans, related activities and worksheets.
Teaching Absolute Beginners
Course Outline and Objectives for ESL Beginning Students to Establish Basic Communication Language Functions in English Teacher Lesson Plans
Improve Your Pronunciation
How to improve your English pronunciation. Whether you prefer US or British pronunciation, follow this guide to help you improve English pronunciation skills fast!
Responding to Inquiries
A guide to the basics of writing business letters and responding to inquiries for English learners and business English classes.
ESL Dialogue Comprehension Quiz - Neighbors
Intermediate level reading comprehension with difficult vocabulary explained and comprehension quiz
Improve Your Vocabulary
A guide to a number of methods to help you improve your vocabulary.
Inversion
Guide to inversion and the various forms used for inverted sentences such as the negatives never, scarcely, only after, little, etc.
Countable and Uncountable
A guide to the basics of countable and uncountable nouns in English for ESL EFL classes including a discussion of commonly confused uncountable nouns as well as the most common container or quantity expressions used with uncountable nouns such as cheese, information, etc.
Contractions
List of English contractions with full verb and example sentences for ESL students.
Beginner's Dialogues
ESL EFL English TESOL TEFL Learning English Dialogues Beginners Intermediate Learning Conversation Speaking Improving Practice Online
Basic English - Present Continuous Quiz - 30 Essential Lessons for Beginning English Learners
This quiz focuses on the choice between present simple or continuous.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Future Forms
Grammar focus on future forms with follow up quiz.
English Listening Exercises - Beginner Level Listening Quiz - Survey Information - 1
Beginner level listening comprehension of a woman answering questions for a survey
Types of Business Letters
This guide to different types of business letters provides a short introduction to some of the most important types of business letters in English for English learners who are interested in English for business purposes.
Basic English - Prepositions of Time Quiz - 30 Essential Lessons for Beginning English Learners
This quiz focuses on the choice between any or some.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
English Listening Exercises - Intermediate Level Listening Quiz - A Job Opportunity - 1
Intermediate to upper-intermediate level listening comprehension quiz concerning a new job opportunity
Word Form Quiz 2 - Exercises for Upper Level Classes
Word Formation Quiz - Improve your English vocabulary skills by working out vocabulary based on root forms of various words to complete the text similiar to Cambridge's First Certificate Examination for upper level ESL EFL TEFL TESOL English learners and classes
Phrasal Verbs with Look
Quiz on phrasal verbs with look: correct preposition phrasal verbs quiz feedback question button phrasal verb
English Learning Quizzes - Test your Grammar Knowledge - Quiz Central
Test Quiz Repository at esl.about.com covering a number of areas
Dictations - Writing Practice
Beginning level dictations for English learners focusing on introductions, instructions, present simple habits, past events, comparisons and questions.
Relative Clause Intro
A look at the proper usage of relative clauses for upper level English learners, classes and teachers.
Giving and Requesting Info
Dialogue for Beginning Level English ESL EFL Learners and Classes - Telling the Time
Reporting Verbs for Advanced Level ESL Learners and Classes
A reference guide to various reporting verb forms: infinitive verb esl learners presentation examples preposition verbs
In a Shop
Dialogue for Beginning Level English ESL EFL Learners and Classes - Telling the Time
Voiced and Voiceless
Guide to the basic differences between voiced and voiceless consonants in English pronunciation.
Asking Questions Lesson Plan
Lesson aimed at helping lower-intermediate level students improve their question asking skills.
Reading Skills
This short description of four basic reading skills are aimed at improving reading skills and include skimming, scanning, intensive and extensive reading.
Common Mistakes in English - both and, neither nor, either or
Quiz about some of the most common mistakes in English - both ... and, neither ... nor, either ... or.
Pronunciation - Silent Letters
A guide to when not to pronounce silent letters in English for English language students and ESL EFL classes.

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