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http://www.geos-oceania.com/
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ESL - TESL School | Christian Outreach International
http://www.coiusa.com/
Teach English as a Second Language. Christian Outreach International offers ESL - TESL training in the United States with assignments overseas.

ESL Teachers Board, English as a second language, ESL job overseas, ESL teachers, free ESL materials, free list of international ESL schools. Learn English free.
http://www.eslteachersboard.com/
View and post ESL jobs and ESL resumes, free. Free board where ESL teachers post their resume and where ESL schools in Asia, Europe, America, Latin America, worldwide, post their job offers. Free list of international ESL schools. Free ESL lessons. ESL discussion forum. Learn English free.

Teach International
http://www.teachinternational.com/
Teach International is a market leader in Australasia for providing TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) training across Australia, New Zealand and overseas. We are a Registered Training Organisation providing accredited and internationally recognised short courses in TESOL. We offer lifetime access to job support services, teaching resources and assistance, a network of graduates to contact and ongoing support for people looking to teach English overseas.

All courses come with a money-back job guarantee. They are designed to suit all education levels, experience or career motivations, no matter what your background. We also offer flexible delivery which means you can study all practical knowledge in-class (after business hours), plus complete your theory and electives from home. Visit our website to find out more. Teach English - see the world!


TEFL Courses - Teach English as a Foreign Language - Teaching abroad - STA TRAVEL - TEFL courses
http://www.statravel.com.au/
Get a qualified TEFL course, internationally recognised teaching certification with i-to-i .. Teaching opportunites and teaching jobs overseas with i-to-i's teaching program, earn money while you travel.
Our range of TEFL courses just got a whole lot better... Now it’s even easier (and cheaper) for you to get qualified before heading abroad! There are two options for you to choose from: You can either study at your own-pace by doing an Online TEFL Course, or join i-to-i for a weekend for that personal touch! The weekend option is 20 or 40 hours intensive and the Online option offers 40, 60 or 80 hours training – All depends on how much time you've got to spare, & how brilliant a teacher you aspire to be!

CanTeach
http://www.canteach.ca/
Welcome to CanTeach! With hundreds of lesson plans, thousands of links, and tons of other resources, we hope you find something useful to help you out. For those of you who need songs and poems or lesson ideas we are here. Take the time to look through the site. Write us an email - we love getting comments, suggestions, and new ideas!
CanTeach was created to assist teachers in finding and using resources online. Although this site has resources which all educators will find useful, we have attempted to place emphasis on lesson plans, resources, & links which have a Canadian focus since there is a need for such materials on the web. There is a section of Elementary Resources which consists of lesson plans and resources, as well as a section of annotated Links. With your input these sections will grow to reflect the needs of all educators.

English-To-Go
http://instant-lessons.com/
The world’s leading provider of English training resources delivered via the Internet. Our resources are used by more than 55,000 teachers in 190 countries reaching over one million students worldwide. Fun, engaging, up-to-date resources based on Reuters® news articles. Excellent English language photocopiable lesson plans based on current news events from Reuters, for English teachers, EFL teachers, home schoolers and K12 teachers. Just print and teach.

No stress lesson preparation. Complement your teaching with topical content. Simply print and teach! 9 exercises per lesson - reading, writing, grammar and listening. Over 1,700 resources at 5 ability levels. Tailor a package to meet the needs of your students and teachers. Supplement existing resources with easily accessible materials.


TEFL.net - ESL Jobs, TEFL Courses, ESL Lesson Plans...
http://www.tefl.net/
TEFL Course Database, ESL Jobs Centre, TEFL Help Desk, ESL lesson plans and other teaching resources to teach English as a foreign or second language.
Welcome to TEFL.net—a site dedicated to ESL teachers and staff. This is where you can: find ESL lesson plans teaching English; make your own worksheets; post your resume and look for an ESL job; post a job advertisement to find a teacher; discuss teaching issues in the teacher forums; read reviews of the latest TEFL books; find ESL products; locate TEFL courses; learn about TEFL qualifications; join our list and read the latest TEFL Inspire newsletter; search our ESL links or add your own and more...

SpellingFun.com
http://spellingfun.com/
Spelling site for 5-12 year olds. Assess you child's spelling level and provides a 3 month spelling course. Help your child’s spelling skills improve fast. These animated, fun games are irresistible to 5 to 12 year old kids and their confidence soars! Does your child suffer from dyslexia or is (s)he a gifted learner? We have a skills level to suit, with spelling help for Home or School. The online spelling lessons build spelling skills quickly with our renowned phonics method.
Struggling spellers will write less and choose the ‘easier way’ out. Poor spelling does not mean your child is less intelligent, but teachers (and future employers) might see it that way. Give your child the confidence to show their knowledge - help them to spell better. All you need for these online spelling lessons, is access to the internet. Offers resources for ESL students such as handouts, quizzes, questions, internet links and other helpful information.

TOEFL Home
http://www.ets.org/
The TOEFL test opens more doors than any other academic English test. More than 6,000 institutions and agencies in 110 countries rely on TOEFL scores to select students with the English skills needed to succeed.

At nonprofit ETS, our mission is to advance quality and equity in education for all people worldwide. We help teachers teach, students learn, and parents measure the educational and intellectual progress of their children. We do this by:
- Listening to educators, parents and critics
- Learning what students and their institutions need
- Leading in the development of new and innovative products and services
Our Mission: To advance quality and equity in education by providing fair and valid assessments, research, and related services. Our products and services measure knowledge and skills, promote learning and educational performance, and support education and professional development for all people worldwide.


Flashkidsnz
http://flashkidsnz.com/
Flashkidsnz designs and produces high quality teaching and special needs resources for preschool and primary aged children at great value prices. We are a New Zealand company based in Auckland, All of our products are designed here at flashkidsnz and are New Zealand Made. We pride our self on being one of the largest online resources stores in New Zealand, providing teachers, kindergartens, preschools, childcare centres, home child carers, primary school, Special needs schools, Grandparents and parents with Professional, quality and great value products.
Our products include: Flash Cards, Baby Flash Cards, Magnetic and Velcro/felt Storytelling Resources, Finger Puppets, Stick Puppets, Story Masks, Classroom Resources, Magnetic Board Resources, Educational Games, Social Stories, Weighted Lap Pads, Special Needs Resources ESOL/ESL Resources Te Whariki Resources and lots more!!!

English as a Second Language
http://www.carla.umn.edu/esl/
Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition: Improving Language Teaching and Learning

eduPASS | English as a 2nd Language
http://www.edupass.org/english/
eduPASS | English as a 2nd Language

This site provides information for international students who are thinking about pursuing an undergraduate, graduate, or professional education in the United States. It also contains material of interest to international students who are already in the United States. There is also some information for international students who are interested in studying in countries other than the US, but the main focus is on higher education in the US.


ESLnotes.com - The English Learner Movie Guides
http://www.eslnotes.com/
The English Learer Movie Guides, which are an innovative tool in the learning of English as a Second Language (ESL). Each guide reviews one popular movie, with a plot summary, list of major characters, and an extensive glossary of vocabulary and cutural references.

Children's ESL - English as a Second Language for Children - Storybooks
http://www.esl-storybooks.com/
Language Arts English EFL ESL English as a Second Language Children esl Teacher Resources

Learning English With Laughter is a conversational approach to English. It stresses communication in a variety of everyday situations. Reading and writing are included in each lesson, but listening and speaking are given the greatest emphasis. Children of 12 and under learn a second language through listening and imitating. At that age their learning abilities are specially adapted to languages. Learning their first language is a natural part of their growth and development. Learning English With Laughter centers on these special abilities, providing constant student participation through games, activities and dramas set in an imaginative and stimulating context.


Teach English as a Second Language (TESL, TESOL)
http://www.missionfinder.org/tesol.html
Here are many opportunities to use your communication skills in Christian missions to teach English.

Homework help with English, English as a second language, and grammar from Schoolwork Ugh!
http://www.schoolwork.org/english.html
Online Education, Online degrees, Homework help, online schools, distance learning, education, student loans, student credit cards, student loan consolidation, college student loan debt consolidation, school subjects.

TEFL or TESOL qualification
http://australia.i-to-i.com/
Learn how to teach English overseas at one of our TEFL or TESOL courses throughout Australia run by experienced TEFL/TESOL tutors.

i-to-i is Australia’s leading meaningful travel company, specialising in short-term volunteer placements in Africa, Asia and Latin America. i-to-i’s accredited TEFL courses have given over 50,000 people the opportunity to teach English overseas. We can also arrange paid teaching jobs in Asia, Europe and South America. Find out more about i-to-i, volunteering overseas and our TEFL courses at one of our free information evenings.


English to go
http://pairwork.com/
Excellent English language photocopiable lesson plans based on current news events from Reuters, new stories for English teachers, EFL teachers, home schoolers and K12 teachers. Just print and teach. The world’s leading provider of English training resources delivered via the Internet. Our resources are used by more than 55,000 teachers in 190 countries reaching over one million students worldwide.

No stress lesson preparation. Complement your teaching with topical content- Simply print and teach! 9 exercises per lesson - reading, writing, grammar and listening. Over 1,700 resources at 5 ability levels. Tailor a package to meet the needs of your students and teachers. Supplement existing resources with easily accessible materials. Link our lessons to your curriculum.


English Language Space Station
http://s132633050.websitehome.co.uk/
English Language Space Station- Worksheets designed to test and practise grammar, Great listening Websites, Theme based activities and worksheets, Stories to use in your classroom.

Lots of ESOL students struggle with their writing. We have found that using letters or emails as part of a weekly task either at home or in class can greatly benefit ESOL students. Below are links to letters we have used with our Entry 2, Entry 3 and Level 1 ESOL students in preparation for Cambridge ESOL Exams.


Certificate in ESL - Study English as a Second Language
http://www.academia21.com/
The content of the English program reflects the needs and aspirations of the students, therefore for those students continuing on to Certificate or Diploma courses in Commercial Cookery/Patisserie or Hairdressing resources from these programs are used extensively in their English classes. Students study the vocabulary and acquire the skills required to be successful in their chosen courses. Instruction is based on the theory of language which relates language to the contexts in which it is used, hence lessons are designed to provide students with “real life” communication situations and to promote the development of autonomous language learning. The providing of a solid knowledge base for transition into further education ensures that students are ready to meet the challenges faced when studying internationally.
In order to receive the Certificate in Spoken and Written English III a student must complete 2 compulsory modules and 3 elective modules. In the event that the student does not complete all 5 modules a Statement of Attainment is issued for any modules completed or a Statement of Achievement on completion of any learning outcomes. On completion of the CSWE III students may enrol in CSWE IV Further Education.

EFL / ESL / ESOL Teaching Resources
http://www.acuras.co.uk/
The EFL / ESL / ESOL Resources site contains a large collection of freely available PowerPoint presentations and worksheets that can be used in teaching and learning English as a foreign language. You can also find a collection of useful books related to teaching and learning English as a foreign language in the Books section.

The resources available on this site are intended to help both teachers and learners of English as a Foreign Language (EFL). They have been developed and used in the classroom by a certified EFL teacher.


Southern Cross Connexxions
http://www.connexxions.com.au/
Southern Cross Connexxions offer a wide range of language learning and communication services to ELT publishers and companies in general. Individuals may also benefit from our products.
We write for ELT publishers worldwide: students’ books, workbooks, teachers’ guides, CDrom content, web site content, online resources, worksheets, for primary, secondary, tertiary education and vocational programmes. We also offer manuscript advice, and can recruit and train authors for you from our network of professionals.

Eflweb.com
http://www.eflweb.com/
This site is for people who have either started a career in teaching English as a foreign or second language, or who want to start one. eflweb is one of the World Wide Web's most experienced EFL/ESL practitioners and is a leading provider of job and recruitment services to the EFL industry.

If you want to find out a particular course being run in your country use our directory of courses and schools. We've recently added country details from our Guide to the Travel Zone!


ESL.com
http://www.esl.com/
ESL.com is your guide to quality ESL programs. Here you can Request Information from English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, universities, colleges, and boarding schools in the USA and Canada. Featured ESL Programs provide you with ESL program descriptions, as well as Request Information forms for contacting ESL admissions offices. Younger students (ages 12-17) may consult the Boarding Schools listings for secondary-level, pre-university, and summer programs.
Search the list of ESL programs by language or category, including: English as a Second Language (ESL), Summer Programs with ESL, Undergraduate Progams with ESL, Graduate Programs with ESL, 2-year/Community Colleges with ESL, Vocational/Career Programs with ESL, Boarding Schools/ Pre-University - Ages 12-17.

Foreign Language Bookshop
http://www.foreignlanguagebookshop.com.au/
At Foreign Language Bookshop, we care about all the world's languages and see our mission as not only to supply Value and Excellence in language materials but also as a company, to ensure that all staff have a deep respect of customers of all cultures and afford each and every person a sense of belonging each and every time they visit our multicultural workplace and; inspire passion for languages, books, music and film and promote the power of languages for achieving tolerance throughout the world.
Foreign Language Bookshop is located in Centreway at 259 Collins Street, in the heart of Melbourne CBD and holds stocks in over 125 languages. With tens of thousands of titles in over 125 languages, Foreign Language Bookshop is one of the largest and oldest language bookshops in the world.. For over 70 years we have catered for students of all ages, immigrants, emigrants, travellers, Government officials and business customers with products to suit anybody wanting to learn, extend, read or watch one of the world’s many diverse languages.

Foreignword.com - The Language Site: Online dictionaries & free translation tools
http://www.foreignword.com/
A site full of resources for translators: DictSearch, the Global Dictionary with over 250 on-line dictionaries and 20 machine translation systems accessible from a single page. Forum, information, free submission of CVs and much more for the professional translator or anyone interested in language.
Today, Foreignword has become one of the most popular language sites worldwide and its unmatched translation tools are in daily use in such prestigious organizations as the World Intellectual Property Organisation or the European Community Translation Services. Its products, especially Xanadu, the language and translation wizard, have received a warm welcome by hundreds of thousands of users all over the world.
Foreignword.com and Foreignword.biz are dedicated to the world of languages and translation and more specifically to all the new possibilities brought about in this area by computers and the Internet. On-line dictionaries and glossaries, translation tools, translation memories, machine translation, etc. Our pages address both the professional translator as well as the casual user ready to try the new linguistic technologies which will shape the future of the translation business.

Global TESOL Australia
http://www.globalteacher.com.au/
Get Paid to Travel the World while teaching English overseas. Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) is a term used to describe the teaching of the English language in a native English-speaking country. For example, when a teacher in Canada is teaching people English, they are teaching ESL (TESL). Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is the term commonly used worldwide to describe the teaching of the English language in a country where English is not the students' native language. For example, when a Canadian teacher is trained to teach English in Japan, that teacher is a TEFL teacher, or can teach English in a country where English is foreign to the students learning it. It is common to see overseas job postings requesting the candidate to posses a TEFL certificate or to be a TEFL teacher.
Global TESOL Australia TESOL certification course leads the way in PROFESSIONAL academic-based TESOL instruction worldwide. All of our in-class and distance education programs are professional designed, administered, monitored and quality-controlled to ensure that we graduate the highest quality of teachers available today. Worldwide, we have become a household name in TESOL distance education, offering professional quality TESOL certification and diploma courses online and by correspondence. Approximately 35% of our graduates successfully complete their TESOL certificate or diploma by distance education.

IIER 8(2): Glew (1998) - English second language acquisition
http://www.iier.org.au/
Issues in Educational Research online 1998: Verbal interaction and English second language acquisition in classroom contexts.

In the light of second language acquisition research on interaction, this paper discusses the issue of integrating English second language (ESL) learners into mainstream secondary education. It questions what ESL students actually learn in the subject classroom and whether or not second language acquisition is promoted in that context and also explores why subject teachers with ESL learners in their classes should examine the amount and type of language practice they and their curriculum provide. The paper attempts to synthesise current insights into what actually takes place not only between teachers and ESL students but also for them as they interact. Findings illustrate how lesson content and the behaviour of teachers and students may prohibit or promote opportunities for interaction and negotiation in the classroom. Interaction that involves the negotiation of meaning and feedback that entails the negotiation of form may be critical components to successful second language development. With regard to behaviour, the roles of student ethnicity and gender are raised through a discussion on the effects of differential patterns of interaction participation in the classroom.


Ideal ESL Teacher Resources
http://www.k-3teacherresources.com/
ESL Flashcards and Teacher Resources for Teaching English as a Second Language. Download heaps of ideal ESL Teacher Resources from our growing resource base of picture word cards, dolch sight word cards, and more.

Join our safe, secure and very friendly Community of Early Childhood Teachers, Parents and Educators: Create your own Profile Page, Contribute to or start a discussion on the Forum, Start your own 'teaching interest' Group, Share your Teaching ideas and tips, Invite your Teaching friends, Share your Teaching photos, Maintain friendships and share with Teachers from all over the world, Start your own Blog.


Letterland ESL Programme Resources
http://www.letterland.com.au/
Letterland is a child-friendly, multi-sensory system for teaching children to read, write and spell. The secret of its worldwide success lies in its pictogram characters and their ability to make learning fun. Following requests from around the globe Letterland International have created a new dedicated ESL teaching programme called ELT (English Language Teaching). The course introduces young learners to the shapes and sounds of the Aa-Zz along with the systematic teaching of basic English vocabulary, listening and speaking skills.

It is designed specifically to teach English as a second or foreign language and the program contains a number of resources, including ELT Teacher's Guide, ELT Student Book and CD, ELT Handwriting Book, ELT Workbook and T Monkey Puppet.


ESL Special Collection: Home Page
http://www.literacynet.org/
Western/Pacific LINCS provides online resources for the literacy community in the western United States and Pacific Islands. The ESL Special Collection demonstrates the value of ESL education, fosters and promotes the development of high-quality ESL programs, provides guidelines for planning and supporting these programs, and supports ongoing communication and collaboration among stakeholders.
The intended stakeholders or audiences for the ESL Special Collection are instructors, literacy practitioners, program administrators, researchers, adult learners, and state staff involved in some aspect of ESL education.

Resources :: LTC - Language & Testing Consultants
http://www.ltctesting.com.au/
LTC is a Sydney based education company which specialises in the management of examinations and English Language proficiency tests across Australia and overseas. LTC provides examination and testing services for universities, colleges and professional bodies. It also conducts examinations for distance learning students who are required to find an examination invigilator. Please use the following links for further information on Examination Services and Examination Management.
LTC was established in May, 1988 and has provided examination and testing services for educational institutions and professional bodies in Australia, United Kingdom and the United States of America. In addition to providing services to university and business clients, LTC also conducts examinations for students who are studying via Distance Learning/Open Learning courses.

MCA - Museum of Contemporary Art
http://www.mca.com.au/
The MCA actively develops programs and resources for ESL (English as a Second Language) and NESB (Non-English Speaking Background) students. Programs offer rich and rewarding experiences in a gallery environment for ESL students and staff from school units, tertiary institutions, and private language colleges. An experience with contemporary art can challenge ESL students in a stimulating way - the range of interpretive methods available such as wall text, room brochures, floor plans and catalogues are all excellent tools to provoke discussion and develop language skills.

ESL - Oz ESL Online - English as a Second Language teaching/learning
http://www.powerup.com.au/
ESL quizzes, lesson ideas, information, tips and links. The Net has a whole new world of excitement and challenge to offer the ESL classroom. Click on the menu at the side to see some original material, some of the vast array of material that is available on the net or to find out more about OZ ESL BOOKS.



Primary School ESL
http://www.primaryschool.com.au/
Primary English as a Second Language ESL EFL lessons sites for kids and teacher resources.



TEFL.com
http://www.tefl.com/
Over the past 11 years hundreds of thousands of English language teaching professionals have used TEFL.com as their primary resource for career advancement. Indeed, many who joined us in the early days as new teachers have moved on to senior positions in institutions around the world and others have created their own language businesses in exotic locations.
Over the years, and in consultation with our members and visitors, we have continued to innovate and provide today's teachers and employers with the tools necessary to stay ahead in the fast moving world of ELT. TEFL.com is continuing to develop new and exciting career and enterprise tools for the new teacher; the experienced teacher; and the international language organisations who have all supported us over the past 11 years.

TEFL International
http://www.tesol-course.org/
Welcome to this information site which promotes the programs of TEFL International, one of the world's most credible and prominent TESOL/TEFL/ESL providers of Teacher Training. With an ever-increasing variety of locations across the globe, TEFL International offers you the opportunity to obtain an internationally recognized TESOL Certificate while enjoying an environment most only dream of seeing.
TEFL International is dedicated to comprehensive client support through: Great valued courses, Assistance in course selection and preparation, Quality course delivery - meeting or exceeding international standards, Providing a diverse curriculum covering varied methodologies, teaching situations (Young-Learners, Adults, English for Academic Purposes, and Business English), teaching tools and insight to resources available to ESL teachers, Ongoing student job placement assistance and Networking support.

Wisconsin English as a Second Language Institute
http://www.wesli.com/
Wisconsin English as a Second Language Institute (WESLI) is one of the best places to learn English in the United States. At WESLI we have a strong tradition of excellence, and offer eight quality study programs for international students and professionals. Our campus is in the heart of beautiful downtown Madison, Wisconsin, rated as one of the best cities to live and study in the U.S.
WESLI teaches 8 levels of intensive English with an average of 8 students per class, and many included services not offered by other schools. Associated programs include Midwest Teacher Training Program, and WESLI English Online.

Teach English as a foreign language
http://www.write-better-english.com/
Write Better English is a FREE online community of wordsmiths and word lovers dedicated to improving people's written English skills. This site is for anyone who wants to improve their written English — professionals and novices.

This site is for: professional writers, journalists, lawyers, publishers, public servants, first-time authors, resume writers, people who speak English as a second language, anyone else who wants to learn how to write better English and have fun with words. Members come from all over the world, including: America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, anywhere where English is a major language.


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