Here are a few handy websites for ESOL Teachers, listed according to category. Enjoy:
HANDOUTS
Many handouts and short readings.
A variety of free handouts on English, math, geography, etc.
3. Lanternfish
Handouts and worksheets, including word searches and crossword puzzles, as well as some lesson ideas.
4. ESL Galaxy
Good basic-level handouts.
Simple worksheets on a variety of topics, including grammar, math, and geography.
Tons of great worksheets on all aspects of English.
Printable cloze exercises and crossword puzzles and lots more.
GRAMMAR
1. Azar Grammar
Great classroom supplements to the Azar Grammar books, including PowerPoint presentations, worksheets, songs, and expansion activities.
A wide variety of grammar exercises.
3. A Digital Workbook for Beginning ESOL
Lower level interactive workbook for grammar and reading.
VOCABULARY
1. Quizlet
An excellent vocabulary site: use existing vocab lists from around the world, create your own, make online flashcards and tests and games. Free sign-up.
A great website to help students practice and remember new words. It also has games, video lessons, and teacher resources.
LESSON PLANS
Solid lesson plans and resources for ESL teachers.
Many more lessons, activities, and articles for teachers.
An ESL blog with lesson ideas.
4. A Virtual Library of Lesson Plans
A plethora of great ESL and Civics lessons and handouts from North Carolina.
LISTENING
1. English Listening Lesson Library Online (ELLLO)
Listening exercises on a variety of topics, with transcripts and quizzes.
2. StoryCorps
Real-life stories told by real people, accompanied by great animation that aids comprehension.
(Very) old and outdated news, but delivered slowly and with simplicity. Good for listening practice.
Interesting, straightforward conversational podcasts.
5. American Rhetoric Online Speech Bank
An extraordinary and extensive collection of renown speeches, primarily for advanced levels.
Fun, interesting and diverse topics; improving grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, and understanding of American culture.
PRONUNCIATION AND SPEAKING
Simple, basic English pronunciation.
More advanced pronunciation practice.
Free printable materials and worksheets. Pronunciation and phonetics materials for classwork.
Interactive training and games to improve pronunciation and understanding.
Straightforward learning with transcriptions, PDF chart of sounds and their symbols.
For advanced learners wishing to develop their top-level speaking skills and communication abilities.
Interesting materials for intermediate and advanced students. Well-done site.
NEWS
Articles, audio, and comprehension activities from Voice of America.
Advanced-level current events stories with accompanying comprehension and vocab activities.
A smorgasbord of online lessons, videos, and games from the BBC.
4. NY1
A 24-hour news source for New York City.
A great online newspaper with news articles and a special New York section.
Outdated (2017) news and “current” events, but very good listening practice.
DIGITAL LITERACY
1. Northstar Basic Computer Skills
A nice online computer skills assessment.
WORK READINESS
A set of industry-specific lessons and activities.
A resource for giving career and educational advice to immigrants with advanced skills and more formal education.
MISCELLANEOUS
A simply-worded encyclopedia.
Reading, listening, and grammar exercises, plus some good dialogs and links.
Grammar exercises, games, read-alongs, and videos.
4. We Speak NYC
Great New York-based videos, plus study guides and other teaching resources.
High-intermediate to advanced reading, listening, vocabulary, and grammar exercises for just about every holiday.
6. REEPworld
Videos, listening exercises, and life skills activities for beginning and intermediate students focusing on health, family, and work.
7. Real English
Great videos and grammar exercises.
Simple grammar, pronunciation, and reading activities.
A great collection of interactive lessons and games that supplement the Ventures textbook series.
10. ESL Literacy Readers
A good collection of contemporary, multicultural reading lessons for different levels.
11. Reading Comprehension Dialogues
Practice dialogues reflecting a wide range of diverse topics.
A clear and concise visual guide to punctuation.
13. Using AI to Teach Writing to ESL Students
Ten lesson ideas for writing.
11. GPTs for Language Learners
Community-based GPT resources: worksheets, bilingual exercises, etc.
12. A Digital Workbook for Beginning ESOL
Interactive grammar and reading for beginner and intermediate levels.
13. Using AI to Teach Writing to ESL Students
“A few AI lesson ideas to help teachers use AI and not feel like it’s taking over.”
14. GPTs for Language Learners
Community-based. interactive language study; including worksheet creators.
SMART BOARD
A site with many different types of lessons designed for the Smart Board. Browse by level and subject.