ESL Online Resources
DICTIONARIES
http://www.dictionary.com – Dictionary.com
Type in an English word and get definitions from a number of English dictionaries. It also has a thesaurus (for synonyms), translation dictionaries, and daily crosswords and word search puzzles.
http://pewebdic2.cw.idm.fr - Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
This ESL dictionary is a limited-feature version of the CD ROM; includes suggested headwords, sample sentences and pictures
http://www.m-w.com - Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
References the print version of Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth Edition; includes audio clips, pronunciation symbols, etymology and a thesaurus; can also reference geographical and biographical names, foreign words, phrases and abbreviations
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GRAMMAR
http://a4esl.org - Activities for ESL Students
Over 1,000 activities to help students learn English as a second language, including crossword puzzles and quizzes for grammar, vocabulary, idioms, slang, phrasal verbs, and much more.
http://ww2.college-em.qc.ca/prof/epritchard/ - ESL Blues
Grammar, reading and vocabulary exercises for pre-intermediate to high intermediate level students.
http://www.eslpartyland.com - Karin's ESL Party Land
A collection of activities, games and quizzes on grammar, vocabulary, idioms, slang and phrasal verbs, plus chat rooms and discussion forums.
http://www.learnenglishfeelgood.com/esl-english-grammar-exercises.html - LearnEnglishFeelGood.com
Contains a variety of online ESL grammar quizzes/tests
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LISTENING
http://a4esl.org/p/ - Activities for ESL Students
The top menu contains links to various news podcasts with transcripts as well as ESL podcasts organized by difficulty
http://www.cbc.ca/ottawa/esl/index.html - CBC - ESL
Contains Canadian news stories from CBC's Television and Radio archives; watch videos, listen to audio clips, read transcripts, answer interactive questions and explore external resources about each topic
http://www.cbc.ca - CBC Radio and TV
Contains current Canadian and international news from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Read text, listen to audio clips from CBC radio, and watch video clips from CBC TV.
http://www.eslpod.com/ - ESLPod
Podcasts are organized by category; ESL podcasts are spoken at a slower rate and explanations are provided; topics and key words can be listed in the ESL category; other podcast categories may contain transcripts with key words emphasized
http://www.esl-lab.com - Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab
A variety of listening activities, including stories, conversations and lectures, for beginner to advanced level students.
http://www.voiceprintcanada.com/content/view/176/112/ - VoicePrint
Articles from newspapers such as the Vancouver Sun are read aloud
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PRONUNCIATON
http://iteslj.org/links/ESL/Pronunciation/ - The Internet TESL Journal
Contains various ESL pronunciation links
http://www.uiowa.edu/~acadtech/phonetics/ - Phonetics Flash Animation Project
Contains phonetic sounds of English with animated diagrams, steps, video and audio
http://www.manythings.org/e/pronunciation.html- Interesting Things for ESL Students
Pronunciation practice using minimal pairs
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READING
http://www.cbc.ca/ottawa/esl/index.html - CBC - ESL
Contains Canadian news stories from CBC's Television and Radio archives; watch videos, listen to audio clips, read transcripts, answer interactive questions and explore external resources about each topic
http://www.cbc.ca - CBC Radio and TV
Contains current Canadian and international news from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC). Read text, listen to audio clips from CBC radio, and watch video clips from CBC TV.
http://www.uefap.com/reading/readfram.htm - Using English for Academic Purposes
Contains information on reading, note-taking, paraphrasing, scanning, skimming, summarizing and text structure/organization; exercises are provided
http://www.westcoastreader.ca/ - West Coast Reader
Online version of the newspaper for ESL readers; published by Capilano University
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VOCABULARY
http://web.uvic.ca/~gluton/awl/index.htm - The Academic Word List (AWL)
Contains 150 gap-fill exercises using high frequency vocabulary in different contexts found in academic texts and popular media; useful for students improving their understanding of academic vocabulary in various academic subjects and in popular media: television, movies, magazines and newspapers
http://www.manythings.org/e/vocabulary.html- Interesting Things for ESL Students
Includes many quizzes, games, slang, proverbs, and a number of different kinds of word puzzles to help students learn vocabulary.
http://a4esl.org/q/h/vocabulary.html - Self-Study English Vocabulary Quizzes
Quizzes are organized according to level
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WRITING
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar - Guide to Grammar and Writing
Covers the writing process, grammar, structure and organization; includes over 170 interactive grammar quizzes
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/handouts/research/r_paraphrEX1.html - OWL Practice Exercises in Paraphrasing
http://www.ccc.commnet.edu/sensen/ - Sentence Sense
Four sections cover grammar, common sentence errors, writing and resources
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OTHER ESL LINKS
http://www.aitech.ac.jp/~iteslj/links/ - A Huge Collection of ESL Links
A superb collection of interesting links for ESL students and teachers, frequently maintained by The Internet TESL Journal.
http://www.eslcafe.com - Dave's ESL Cafe
A huge ESL web site, including grammar, idioms, phrasal verbs, slang, quizzes, chat rooms, discussion forums, and more.
http://goenglish.com/Index.asp - English Idioms
A variety of English idioms with explanations and examples.
http://www.toefl.org - TOEFL
The official web site for Test of English as a Foreign Language programs and services.
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VANCOUVER AND BRITISH COLUMBIA LINKS
ATTRACTIONS AND EVENTS
http://www.HelloBC.com - B.C. tourist information
What to do and what to see in British Columbia
http://www.findfamilyfun.com - Find Family Fun in Vancouver
Contains an alphabetical list of activities in Vancouver, monthly special events and the top picks; search activities by region
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CITY AND LIBRARY INFORMATION
http://www.cnv.org - City of North Vancouver
Maps, park locations, and community events in the city of North Vancouver
http://www.northvanrec.com - Recreation centres in North Vancouver
Swimming, ice skating, fitness, and arts and crafts classes at recreation centres in North Vancouver.
http://www.nvdpl.north-van.bc.ca - North Vancouver District libraries
Online catalogue and locations of North Vancouver District libraries
http://www.vpl.ca/ - Vancouver Public Library
Vancouver's largest library; website lists all Vancouver branches with hours of operation
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LOCAL NEWSPAPAPERS
http://www.straight.com - Georgia Straight
Weekly periodical covering Vancouver news, arts, culture and entertainment
http://www.nsnews.com - North Shore News
Online version of North Shore News newspaper
http://www.vancouversun.com - Vancouver Sun
Online version of The Vancouver Sun
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TRANSPORTATION AND MAP LINKS
http://www.bcferries.bc.ca/ - BC Ferries
Contains ferry fares and schedules
http://www.translink.bc.ca/ - Translink
Contains general transit information including schedules for buses, Skytrain and Seabus
http://www.bctransit.com/ - BC Transit
Contains links to BC public transit throughout the province including Vancouver Island
http://www.mytelus.com/maps - Maps
Create online and printable maps of BC, Alberta and Ontario destinations
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