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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
Reported speech Quiz
Intermediate level English practice on direct and indirect or reported speech for ESL EFL students and classes
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=
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=
Prepositions of Time and Date Quiz - in / at / on
Test you knowledge of the prepositions of prepositions of time and date
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=
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
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
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=
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=
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=
Business Letters
Business Letter Writing Basics for English learners. Guide to basic style questions and standard phrases used in business English letters.
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=
Prepositions of Place Quiz - In At and On
Test you knowledge of the prepositions in / at / on showing position
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=
Past Tense Forms Review
Past Tense Forms Review Quiz for upper intermediate to advanced level ESL classes and learners
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
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=
Countable and uncountable nouns Quiz
Grammar Quiz focusing on countable and uncountable nouns and their quantifiers
Sentence Changes - Grammar Practice Quiz - Study for Advanced Level Exams
Sentence transformation practice for advanced level ESL EFL English exmas forcusing on sentence changes
Conditional Forms - Grammar Review Quiz
English Grammar Review Quiz for ESL EFL English learners and classes focusing on conditional forms.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
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=
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=
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=
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=
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.
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.
Inglés Básico - Presente Simple o Presente Continuo
Este cuestionario se Cuándo Usar Presente Simple o Presente Continuo.> <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=
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=
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.
Present Simple Quiz
This quiz focuses on the use of the present simple to describe routines, habits and facts.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Expressing Quantity - Much, Many, Little, Few, Any, Some
beginning, level, quiz, expressing quantity, much, many, some, a lot of, few, little
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=
Prepositions of Place and Movement - In At and To
Test you knowledge of the prepositions of place and movement showing position
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
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
50 Basic English Questions
50 basic English questions used to ask and answer questions about most daily tasks for English language learners.
ESL Beginning Level Reading Comprehension - Mary's Hobbies and Interests
Beginner level reading comprehension focusing on the present simple tense
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.
Active Voice to Passive Voice Quiz
Intermediate level English practice changing active voice sentences into the passive voice for ESL EFL students and classes
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=
Prepositions of Place Quiz
This quiz focuses on prepositions of place.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
1000 Most Common Nouns in English A, B, and C
Nouns that begin with A, B, and C taken from the 1,000 most often used words in English.
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.
Past Simple Quiz
This quiz focuses on the past simple tense in English used to express actions completed in the past.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
The A An Quiz
This quiz focuses on Articles - The A An.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
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
Adverbs of Frequency Quiz
This quiz focuses on the choice between any or some.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Activities with Proverbs
Suggestions on how to use proverbs and sayings in ESL class as a means to deeper conversations about cultural and linguistic differences, as well as for writing and speaking practice.
ESL Reading Comprehension Quiz - Social Networking Sites
Intermediate level reading comprehension with difficult vocabulary explained and comprehension quiz
Example Job Interview Question
Tips on how to prepare for Job Interview questions and Answers in English
Any or Some Quiz
This quiz focuses on the choice between any or some.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
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.
English Listening Quizzes
Listening Quiz Repository at esl.about.com covering a number of areas
English Listening Exercises - Handling a Customer Complaint
Lower-intermediate to Intermediate level English listening comprehension quiz concerning a customer complaint
Prepositions of time and place - in - at - to - on
Introduction to English Prepositions of place, time and position
Ordering Food in a Restaurant - Beginner's English
Beginners English guide to ordering food in a restaurant including basic food vocabulary
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
English Prepositions Quiz - for / while / during
Test you knowledge of the prepositions for, while and during
Auxiliary Verbs Quiz
English Grammar Review Quiz for ESL EFL English learners and classes focusing on auxiliary verbs.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
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
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
'As ... As' - Quiz
Quiz focusing on idioms and expressions with aput for upper level ESL students and classes.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Irregular Past Verbs Quiz
This quiz focuses irregular verb past forms.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Prepositions of Time Quiz
This quiz focuses on the choice between any or some.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
ESL Beginning Level Reading Comprehension - Tim's Day
Beginner level reading comprehension focusing on the present simple tense
"A, An, The" definite and inde
Beginning level overview of the use of the definite and indefinite articles in English.
American and British English
A discussion of the differences between standard American and British English
Quiz - Financial Terminology 1
Financial Terminology Quizzes to Help you Learn Correct Usage of Terminology Related to Finances and Business
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
Questions with Like Quiz
This quiz focuses on using like.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Prepos of Time and Date
in / at / on - prepositions of time and date - English prepositions of time and date usage for English 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=
This - That - These - Those -
Beginning level English discussion of determiners including this, that, these, those and here and there for ESL classes and learners.
Idiom and Phrase Quiz - 1
Idiomatic phrase quiz for intermediate to advanced level ESL EFL learners and classes.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Writing an Informal Letter
English writing lesson plan focusing on how to write informal letters with vocabulary drill and structure analysis.
both, neither, either
Guide to some of the most common mistakes in English - Both and, neither nor, either or
Formal Letter Structure
A guide to formal letter structure especially written for English learners in ESL or EFL classes. This guide also provides standards formulas for common requests, offers of help and inquiring for information.
Future Forms Quiz
This quiz focuses on the choice between any or some.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
How to Speak English
This step by step guide on how to speak English will help you perfect a study plan to help you speak English within a reasonably short amount of time. Strategies and objectives are provided to help you speak English with ease.
Telephone Conversations
This look at telephone conversations focuses on the standard patterns often found in business telephone conversations. It includes an overview, a role play and other classroom activities to help English learners learn standard telephone conversations.
Adjective Placement
uide to correct adjective order and placement in sentences for English learners.
Any or Some for Beginners
The use of some and any for beginning level learners including statements, negatives and questions.
Telephone English - Important
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
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 Modals Quiz
This quiz focuses on basic modals used in English.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Intonation and Stress
Intonation and Stress - Key to Understanding and Being Understood when speaking English
Introducing Yourself
Dialogue for Beginning Level English ESL EFL Learners and Classes - Introducing Yourself
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.
Dictations - Writing Practice
Beginning level dictations for English learners focusing on introductions, instructions, present simple habits, past events, comparisons and questions.
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.
Parts of Speech Quiz for Beginning Level English Learners
Overview of the eight parts of speech for ESL learners
Present Perfect
Vocabulary concerning A reference guide to the Present Perfect including a guide to irregular verbs
Listening Tips
Improve you listening skills with RealAudio and these listening strategies
Comparative Superlative
An explanations and overview of the use of the comparative and superlative forms for beginning level ESL EFL English students
Differences between British and American English - Quiz
Quiz testing the differences between British and American English
Prepositions Noun - For In By On
Test you knowledge of the prepositions followed by nouns
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
Telling the Time in English
How to tell time in English for beginning level students and teachers
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 Quiz
This quiz focuses on the present continuous form in English..> <link rel=stylesheet type=
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
Adverbs of Frequency - Rules for Use
Essential basic English lessons for beginning English learners. This lesson focuses on adverbs of frequency and includes a short quiz to test your understanding.
Mary's Hobbies and Interests
Beginning level English reading comprehension focusing on adverbs of frequency and the present simple tense.
How to Study English
This short introduction to how to study English effectively provides helpful hints and exercises to help you study English well.
Capitalization Rules Quiz
Here is a detailed quiz on capitalization rules especially created for ESL students.
TOEFL Study
A step by step tour of free TOEFL resources on the Net
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.
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
Pronouns Quiz for English Learners
This quiz focuses on pronouns.> <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.
ESL Future Tense Review Quiz
Future tense review quiz for ESL English learners and classes - upper intermediate to advanced level learners
Teaching Absolute Beginners
Course Outline and Objectives for ESL Beginning Students to Establish Basic Communication Language Functions in English Teacher Lesson Plans
Past Tense Pronunciation
Past Tense Regular Verb Pronunciation exhaustive list for beginning level ESL English learners.
Voiced and Voiceless
Guide to the basic differences between voiced and voiceless consonants in English pronunciation.
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
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=
Listening Quiz - Taking a Survey
Beginner level English listening comprehension quiz focusing on a woman taking a survey
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 Job Opportunity - 1
Intermediate to upper-intermediate level listening comprehension quiz concerning a new job opportunity
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=
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.
English Dialogues: Beginner's
ESL EFL English TESOL TEFL Learning English Dialogues Beginners Intermediate Learning Conversation Speaking Improving Practice Online
When to Use Any or Some
Lesson 1 of 30 essential basic English lessons for beginning English learners. Each short lesson essential information about the topic, as well as a short quiz to test your understanding of these basic English concepts. This lesson focuses on the choice between 'any' or 'some'.
Verb + Prepositions - Quiz 2
Prepositional phrase quiz for intermediate to advanced level ESL EFL learners and classes focusing on body idioms.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Reading Skills
This short description of four basic reading skills are aimed at improving reading skills and include skimming, scanning, intensive and extensive reading.
At a Restaurant
Dialogue for Beginning Level English ESL EFL Learners and Classes - at a restaurant
Ordering Food in a Restaurant
Listening and speaking lesson plan based on ordering food in a restaurant
Idioms and Expressions - As
Idioms and expressions using the construction 'as ... as' including a definition and example sentences for English learners and ESL classes.
British vs. American English
Commonly confused words in British and American English
English Gerund or Infinitive Quiz
This quiz focuses on the choice between any or some.> <link rel=stylesheet type=
Teaching English Conversation
Tips and strategies concerning the teaching of English conversational skills
Grammar Quizzes - Learning Grammar - Testing Quizzes
Quiz Repository at esl.about.com covering a number of areas
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.
English Learning Quizzes - Test your Grammar Knowledge - Quiz Central
Test Quiz Repository at esl.about.com covering a number of areas
Responding to Inquiries
A guide to the basics of responding to inquiries for English learners and business classes.
Do or Make Explained
A guide and quiz to the verbs do and make discussing rules and exceptions for English language learners.
conversation plans
Top ESL conversation free lesson plans for use in class with beginner to advanced level classes. Each lesson includes a short overview, lesson objectives and outline and copyable materials for in-class use.
Inquiries - Asking for Informa
A guide to the basics of writing an inquiry letter for learners of English and English for specific purposes classes.
Beginner Dialogues - At the Ai
Dialogue for Beginning Level English ESL EFL Learners and Classes - At the Airport

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