LEARNING RESOURCES
There are lots of online resources available to help Inglans learn English. Here are our recommendations!
Here are Ingla’s own resources to help you learn English.
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Online dictionaries
Here is a list of links to some online dictionaries:
- www.oald8.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com – Advanced Learner’s Dictionary
- www.oxforddictionaries.com – monolingual dictionary and language reference
- www.urbandictionary.com – colloquial words and expressions defined by users
- www.phrases.org.uk – phrases, sayings, idioms and expressions
- www.wordreference.com – multilingual dictionary
Exam Preparation and Practice
Here is a list of websites with information and materials for English examinations:
- www.cambridgeenglish.org – official website for Cambridge ESOL exams
- www.ielts.org – comprehensive information for students, teachers and researchers
- www.flo-joe.co.uk – Cambridge PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, IELTS practice
- www.ielts-exam.net – IELTS exam practice and exam information
- www.dcielts.com – blog with free IELTS preparation materials
Learning English Online
Here is a list of websites providing learning materials for self-study and general practice. The materials include videos, games, puzzles, quizzes and exercises on vocabulary, listening, reading and grammar:
- www.learnenglish.britishcouncil.org – wide range of activities for all age groups
- www.bbc.co.uk – great for videos about current events and everyday situations
- www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish – resources for adult learners at intermediate level
- www.learnenglishfeelgood.com – one stop source for ESL/EFL resources
- www.eslgamesworld.com – interactive games for children and lower levels
- www.esolcourses.com – wide selection of exercises for all skills and levels
- www.englishclub.com – lessons, games, videos and more to help you learn
- www.englishpage.com – English lessons with grammar and vocabulary exercises
- www.stuff.co.uk – English practice activities, including TOEFL and IELTS practice
- www.manythings.org – A fun study site for ESL students with online activities
Listening Practice
Here is a list of websites useful for practising listening skills:
- www.TED.com – interesting and inspiring video talks with transcripts and subtitles
- www.esl-lab.com – lots of listening tasks of different difficulty levels with activities
- www.ello.org – selection of short listening tasks on lots of different topics
- www.learnoutloud.com – podcasts to download (lectures, interviews, conversations)
Vocabulary Practice
List of websites on vocabulary building and practice :
- www.learningchocolate.com – easy to use website to build basic vocabulary
- www.vocabulary.co.il – games for higher level students and puzzle lovers
- www.vocabulary.com – quizzes & tips for expanding lexicon for advanced students
Grammar Practice
Here are some websites for grammar lessons, reference and practice:
- www.roadtogrammar.com – lots of quizzes to help you practice your grammar
- www.ego4u.com – exercises, explanations, games, literature and lesson plans
- www.englishgrammarsecrets.com – explanation and exercises for self study
- www.englishgrammar101.com – online grammar lessons with plenty of exercises