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We Speak NYC
These videos and accompanying materials (including short stories, study guides, and glosses) develop listening and vocabulary skills in a classroom or independent learning setting. Topics include education, health, emergency preparedness, domestic violence, workforce development, adult education, early childhood education, worker rights, mental health, and immigration legal help. Appropriate for high beginning to high intermediate learners. Read More
FREE Rice 2.0 – science
This game-like website asks questions and offers multiple-choice answers for eight subjects, including science (Humanities, Math, Language Learning, Sciences, English, Chemistry, Geography, and SAT preparation), as well as multiple sub-topics. Users can select any subject and easily switch to a different subject. If their answer is correct, a harder question… Read More
5 Minute English
Learners will find short lessons and explanations on a variety of topics, including reading, grammar, listening, pronunciation, vocabulary, and idioms. After each lesson, there is a short comprehension quiz for learners to test their understanding. Read More
Learn English Free: EnglishClub
EnglishClub is a free website designed to help beginning to advanced English Language Learners develop their English skills. Learners can find activities and materials to learn about and practice listening, reading, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. Teachers can also find materials and lesson plans. Read More
USA Learns
USA Learns is a free website that supports immigrants who want to learn or improve their English skills as they become part of American society. Designed as an online tool for learning English outside of a classroom, the site offers contextualized practice activities in listening, reading, writing, speaking and life skills necessary for success at work and in the community. Read More
John’s ESL Page: Adult and Family Education
This website contains numerous links for learners to develop their English skills online, either in a computer lab or on their own time. Topics include: shopping, jobs, community resources, housing, health, grammar, literacy, and computer skills. Read More
Upfront Magazine
A paid subscription publication that highlights current news and events and offers a wide range of print and online activities. Print issues of the magazine are published 14 times during the school year, and the subscription includes teacher’s guides, lesson plans, and differentiation tools. Also included are activity sheets, assessments, videos, and access to comprehensive digital resources for student use. Read More
USCIS: Study Materials for the Civics Test
Find free materials from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Materials include downloadable flashcards and study booklets, interactive practice exercises, videos, and a practice test. Read More
Resources for students studying for a MN driver’s license written exam
A useful one-page list of key resources that can be used in a one-room schoolhouse setting to assist students preparing for the driver’s license written exam. Includes the official MN Driver’s License Manual, several study sites and practice tests. Read More
USA Learns Citizensip Course
USA Learns now has a U.S. Citizenship course to help learners prepare for citizenship or naturalization interview. The course has four units: Unit 1: Steps to Becoming a U.S. Citizen | Unit 2: N-400 Interview Practice | Unit 3: Civics, Reading and Writing Practice | Unit 4: Your Interview and New Citizenship Read More