English
as a Second Language (ESL)
|
| About.com - English as
2nd Language |
Very large site covering all aspects of English language
learning, plus linking to many other ESL sites. |
| Australia network |
Australia Network is a free-to-air internationl satellite television service operated by the ABC. There is a focus on English learning programs.Includes mock interviews showing what it is like to sit a formal English language interview for assessment purposes (eg. IELTS). |
| Computer-Assisted Language Learning (C.A.L.L.) |
Lists a large number of interactive web sites useful for learning and developing English language skills. Provides exercises for grammar, vocabulary, matching words, listening, speaking, news sites and webquests where students follow research to lead them to an answer. |
| Dave's ESL Cafe |
Great resource for both teachers and students. Includes
information and links to online resources including journals,
associations, homepages, publishers, projects, quizzes, grammar,
pronunciations, news etc. |
Edufind |
In-depth English learning site with well-designed exercises and excellent reading and grammar sections, plus you can test your English skills online. |
| English as a Second
Language |
A good starting point containing many links for learning
ESL through the Web. |
| ESL and language studies E-resources |
Lists a large number of interactive web sites useful for learning and developing English language skills. Links to many other sites including help with IELTS and English for industry. |
| IELTS |
A test sample for candidates taking the IELTS test |
| Linguistic
Funland |
Provides resources for language and linguistics teaching
and learning. |
| Materials for Language
Teachers and Learners |
Covers a range of subjects in language learning, both grammar
and language related, as well as general interest topics. |
| New English file (upper intermediate) online |
Practice grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, building text, games, and a built in Help file for the activities. Provides links to other related websites. |
| Self-Study
Quizzes for ESL Students |
Online quizzes for students which include vocabulary, verbs,
reading comprehension, etc. |
Dictionaries |
| Oxford Reference online |
Over 100 Oxford dictionaries, plus the Oxford companions series and the Oxford Dictionary of Quotations. Fulltext access using your Holmesglen Staff/Student username and password. |
| Visual
Dictionary online |
The Visual Dictionary Online is an interactive dictionary
with 15 major themes to access more than 6,000 images and
words. |
Information
about Melbourne and Australia |
| Guide to Australia |
Links to sites about Australia's cities, geography, government, history, culture and more. |
| Newcomers network |
Offers help to make the most of migrating to Australia, with information on renting or buying, transport, events. Includes all Australian capital cities with ebooks containing information on settlement and a jobs & career kit. |
