Learning Resources
Dave's ESL Cafe - This website has many exercises and lots of information. Start with
"student stuff" located at the top of the page.
www.bogglesworldesl.com   ESL activities for Adults
www.mcedservices.com/phonics/phonics.html   stories using specific letter sounds and
activities that match. Listen to the stories as they are read to you.
www.reepworld.org Click on the volunteers tab, then click on resources. There are
lesson plans with handouts for many of the important topics we try to teach.
www.Englishinteractive.net
www.eslbears.com
ESL Gold
Real English
English for All
E-Z Slang
The Idiom Connection
1-Language
ESL Pronunciation Work Page
The Sounds of English
Train Your Accent
Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Cafe
The English Listening Lounge
ComAudio




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The following sites are most applicable to levels 1-2.

APlus Math - This site is a series of quizzes on US  currency.  
Colorful Clothing - This site is has quizzes on  colors and types of clothing.
Many Things - This site has easy PICTURE  vocabulary quizzes.
Easy English Vocabulary Quizzes - Picture Based English Vocabulary Quizzes.

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The following sites have targeted vocabulary and grammar lessons grouped by different skill levels.

Interactive Vocabulary Quizzes grouped by EASY (Levels 1-3), Medium (Levels 3- 5)
Difficult (levels 5-7)  
Interactive Grammar Quizzes grouped by EASY (Levels 1-3),
Medium ( Levels 3-5), Difficult (Levels 5-7)
Many Things - Interactive grammar quizzes targeted to levels 3-4.  There are many
additional links at this site to additional quizzes.

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The following links apply to all levels and contain miscellaneous on-line activities.  

Crossword puzzles for levels 1 and 2
Crossword Puzzles for Levels 3,4,5,6,7
Typing Tutor - A free and excellent on program to teach beginning typing.  You need
to register.
English to Portuguese Vocabulary Quiz
English to various languages Vocabulary Quizzes - Choose your language from the
list.  
Dictionary
Phrasal Verb Dictionary
Interactive Geography Quizzes using maps for Countries and Capitals - A wonderful
geography site using maps.  It includes many countries.

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The following  two links are audio enabled.

Many Things - This site in addition to many grammar and vocabulary quizzes at all
levels has AUDIO EXERCISES which are excellent for HOME PRACTICE at all levels.
The Learning Edge - This site has some excellent exercises with audio.  

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These links provide access to additional useful English language aids, local and  Boston Public Libraries and many things to do and visit in and around Massachusetts.

On-Line Dictionaries -
 Webster  |    Phrasal Verb Dictionary  
 Idioms & Slang - Idioms  |  Slang     
 Vocabulary - Word of the Day      


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Libraries - Local and Boston Massachusetts:

Framingham Public Library  
The Metro West Minuteman Library Network
NOTE: You can reserve discount museum passes to many Boston and Metrowest museums at the library. You must reserve in advance and in person, using your library card.
Boston Public Library (BPL)
The first publicly supported municipal library in the US, it is located in Copley Square, on the Green Line, in Back Bay, Boston. You can speak to a reference librarian over the phone for free. BPL hosts
exhibits, speakers, activities, etc. If you get a BPL card, you gain access to more resources online. Library
cards are free, but you must go in person to get one.

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Places to Visit/ Things to do (*especially for families with children)

Boston Children's Museum*
Discovery Museum in Acton*
Museum of Science   
Museum of Fine Arts  
Orchard House in Concord, MA: Especially for girls ages 10-13 and women who read
and loved Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, famous 19th century author who lived in
Concord
John F. Kennedy Library and Museum in Boston, on the Red Line, it is housed in a
beautiful building designed by I.M.Pei looking out over the Boston Harbor.  The
museum honors our 35th president and has a regular set of exhibits about JFK’s life
and presidency, as well as hosting special events throughout the year, some free.

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RECREATION

Many free or inexpensive activities


-List of Orchards in MA  

-Local farm not on these lists: Belkin Family Lookout Farm, Natick

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Job Safety for Teens/Immigrants - Sites explaining various "rights" for 'Teens" and
Immigrants.  

-National Information
-MA Information
-Workers' Rights Under OSHA
-Multi-cultural Educational Services

-Vocabulary Games with Medical Terminology
-Links for teaching numbers, dates, time, phonics and calendars.
-Fun Activities

-World Geography  Drag and Drop Exercises for various countries.

CITIZENSHIP LINKS
Jones Library
100 Questions


American Holidays -
Thanksgiving:  
-The Story of the First Thanksgiving
-Interactive Games and Activities

Recycle Activities - MASS Recycle
-National Recycling Association

English - Spanish Exercises
ESL: Bilingual: Portuguese-English
GED Practice math test
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0809222329/student_view0/ged_practice_test.html
online textbook
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0809222329/student_view0/

Great site- many resources on one page
http://elmo.shore.ctc.edu/callab/GED/GED_math.htm

Test Prep Preview- info on many of the tests common in ABE/Higher Ed today
http://www.testprepreview.com/

Online HS tests from the state of Texas
http://www.tea.state.tx.us/index3.aspx?id=44&menu_id=793