English language teaching & learning resources
Wonderful materials for English language learners!! Ms Fann, ESL teacher, Nashville, USA
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Sections: True Stories? * E-readers * English Language * Listening * Young Learners
Elementary: Penguins * Nocturnal Animals * Bears
* Lion & the Mouse
* The Big Match
Intermediate (low): Raining Cows * Fun Cat Facts
* Football Flying Chair * Thief Regrets
Intermediate: (upper) Elvis Lives * Mary Celeste * This Bride? * Lightning Strikes
* Fred & Rita
Advanced: Blog: English FAQ * Spelling Errors
* Spelling Bee
* Podcasts * The Beatles
Elementary: Penguins * Nocturnal Animals * Bears
Intermediate (low): Raining Cows * Fun Cat Facts
Intermediate: (upper) Elvis Lives * Mary Celeste * This Bride? * Lightning Strikes
Advanced: Blog: English FAQ * Spelling Errors
Guide to levels on this page
Texts graded by vocabulary, grammar & readability.
Beginners (IELTS score: 1-2) Common European Framework A1
Elementary (IELTS score:3/TOEFL IBT Score: 32-42)Common European Framework A1/2
Pre-Intermediate (IELTS score:3.5/TOEFL IBT Score: 43-51) Common European Framework A2/B1
Intermediate (IELTS score:4.5/TOEFL IBT Score: 51-61) Common European Framework B1/2
Upper Intermediate (IELTS score:5-6/TOEFL IBT Score: 62-91) Common European Framework B2
Advanced (IELTS score:6.5-7/TOEFL IBT Score: 92-112) Common European Framework C1
Proficiency (IELTS score:7.5-9/TOEFL IBT Score: 113-120) Common European Framework C2
To find your level try the (CEF) assessment here and/or the International House Placement Test
Beginners (IELTS score: 1-2) Common European Framework A1
Elementary (IELTS score:3/TOEFL IBT Score: 32-42)Common European Framework A1/2
Pre-Intermediate (IELTS score:3.5/TOEFL IBT Score: 43-51) Common European Framework A2/B1
Intermediate (IELTS score:4.5/TOEFL IBT Score: 51-61) Common European Framework B1/2
Upper Intermediate (IELTS score:5-6/TOEFL IBT Score: 62-91) Common European Framework B2
Advanced (IELTS score:6.5-7/TOEFL IBT Score: 92-112) Common European Framework C1
Proficiency (IELTS score:7.5-9/TOEFL IBT Score: 113-120) Common European Framework C2
To find your level try the (CEF) assessment here and/or the International House Placement Test
Home
Teaching Short Courses
Key ELT Concepts
Teaching with Technology * Web 2.0
How to Organise a Debate
The Art of Teaching
Mobile Assisted Language Learning
Extensive Reading
Using stories with pre-schoolers
Success in English Language Teaching: A guide to becoming a teacher in ELT/TESOL
ELT materials are designed for online & classroom use. They include
- Original stories & simplified versions of classic texts.
- Short texts with reading comprehension
- Accessible reading and print-friendly options
- Grading accord to the Common European Framework (see Levels)
- A glossary & learning activities including Crosswords & Quizzes
- Links to fun audio-visual materials
- Original stories & simplified versions of classic texts.
- Short texts with reading comprehension
- Accessible reading and print-friendly options
- Grading accord to the Common European Framework (see Levels)
- A glossary & learning activities including Crosswords & Quizzes
- Links to fun audio-visual materials
The Editor
Kieran McGovern has been described as being 'amongst the best writers of language learner materials in English’. He edits English Language FAQ & blogs regularly for the BBC World Service Learning English Blog, Macmillan Dictionary & the OUP ELT Global.Brilliant work done by Kieran McGovern at @eslreading Slightly envious... OK, very envious but at least the man shares willingly. Tweet: @sjoes 7 December 2011