English Learning Resources
MULTIPLE SKILLS
Mango Languages
Beginner, intermediate
Website link
Skills: (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.
________________
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.
______________
USA Learns
Beginning
Website link
Skills: 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.
______________
Culips
All levels
Website link
Skills: 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.”
“Listen to real English
conversations between native
speakers and become a fluent
listener. "
_____________
Cell-Ed
Beginners, low-intermediate
Website link
Skills: 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.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LISTENING
StoryCorps
Intermediate, Advanced
Website link
Skill: Listening
Hundreds of people sharing
real life, engaging conversations
about 2-3 minutes long with
transcripts and sometimes
animations.
_________________
Storyline Online
Parenting students K-4th
Website link
Skill: 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.
___________________________WRITING
Something to Write About
Intermediate, Advanced, tutor
can modify for beginners
Website link
Skill: Writing
Over 50 colorful writing prompts
to write about a wide range of
topics, from personal life
reflections to imaginary situations.
________________
Make Beliefs Comix
All levels
Website link
Skill: 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
Quizlet
All levels
Website link
Skill: 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.
________________
News for You
Intermediate
Website link
Skill: Reading
Free limited time - Use the
courtesy password 22667F
through April 30, 2020, to
access News for You Online.
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.
_________________________
Times in Plain English
High Beginning, Inter.
Website link
Skill: Reading
Includes Tips for Teachers HERE.
______________
ReadWorks
High beginning, advanced
Website link
Skill: 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.
________________
Common Lit
Upper intermediate, Advanced
Website link
Skill: Reading
Free fiction and non-fiction text
passages available for on-line
viewing or download.
Come with passage guide,
assessment, and study questions.