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MULTIPLE SKILLS
Mango Languages
Beginner, intermediate
Website linkSkills: (Reading, Writing,
Listening, Speaking).
The app can be downloaded on a
mobile phone. Students can make a
free profile through their library
website.
Note:
If a student doesn't have a
library card but a tutor does, the
tutor can create an account through
the tutor's library, creating a
“Family Profile” for the student.
A unique username and password
will be created that the student
can use to log in with.
There can be 5 family profiles
created, which can support multiple
students.
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Duolingo
Beginner, intermediate
Website link
Skills (Reading, Writing,
Listening, Speaking). App can be downloaded on
mobile phone. Includes
interactive lessons that build up
conversation skills.
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USA LearnsBeginning Website linkSkills: All skill areas and a
Citizenship course. Includes Ads - make sure students
don’t confuse advertisement as part
of assignment. Some content is small on the
mobile phone, better viewing on
computer.
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CulipsAll levelsWebsite linkSkills: Listening, Grammar
“Each Culips episode is designed
to teach you the natural English
vocabulary, idioms, expressions,
slang, phrasal verbs, pronunciation,
and grammar that you need to
take your English to the
next level.”
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Cell-EdBeginners, low-intermediateWebsite linkSkills: Listening, Reading, Writing App available on cell phone
through Google Play or the
Apple App Store. Students send a text message
to communicate with a
personal instructor.
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LISTENING
StoryCorpsIntermediate, AdvancedWebsite linkSkill: Listening
Hundreds of people sharing
real life, engaging conversations
about 2-3 minutes long with
transcripts and sometimes
animations. _________________
Storyline OnlineParenting students K-4th Website linkSkill: Listening For Parents to listen with
their children as a way to
bond and improve literacy
during this time. Actors read aloud popular
children’s stories along
with simple animations.
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WRITINGSomething to Write AboutIntermediate, Advanced, tutor
can modify for beginnersWebsite linkSkill: Writing
Over 50 colorful writing prompts
to write about a wide range of
topics, from personal life
reflections to imaginary situations.
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Make Beliefs Comix All levelsWebsite linkSkill: Writing
Fun and creative outlet for
students to express themselves
through drawing and writing.
Available in 13 languages.
Requires people to be willing
to play around and make mistakes. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
READING
QuizletAll levelsWebsite linkSkill: Reading (developing vocabulary) App can be downloaded on cellphone.
Create flash cards or find a set
of flashcards.
Has games and quizzes to test
the flash card content.
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News for YouIntermediate
Website linkSkill: Reading Weekly publication for
adult learners that uses current
event articles and human
interest stories to engage
learners’ interest while
building skills in reading,
comprehension, and vocabulary. Tips for Teachers section
where instructors can find
the video How to Use News
for You Online and more.
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Times in Plain EnglishHigh Beginning, Inter.Website linkSkill: Reading
Includes Tips for Teachers HERE.
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ReadWorks
High beginning, advancedWebsite linkSkill: Reading Tutors can assign readings.
Each reading has the text
written and an audio reading.
There are comprehension
questions already prepared
for students to answer and
the tutor can view how the
student performed.
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Common LitUpper intermediate, AdvancedWebsite linkSkill: Reading Free fiction and non-fiction text
passages available for on-line
viewing or download. Come with passage guide,
assessment, and study questions.
