English As A Second Language

Posted on August 11th, 2011 by Nikol Hasler 1,044 Comments

Top 5 Free Websites to Learn English

Are you learning English and need help with grammar or verb conjugation? Do you want to learn new vocabulary or slang? No matter if you are a beginner, intermediate or advanced student, you can find help online with these free English as a Second Language websites.

1- Dave’s ESL Cafe

This is a complete website that can help you learn and practice English. You can find tips on using idioms, slang and phrasal verbs. Take quizzes to test your knowledge and practice English-language concepts. You can also post questions and get answers on the help center and student forums.

2- About.com English as a Second Language e-mail courses

Sign up for free English courses from About.com and you’ll get regular e-mails that will help you learn English. Choose from the following:

• Beginning English
• English Learning Tip of the Day
• English Word of the Day
• Intensive Grammar
• Vocabulary

3- The Classroom by Voice of America

Watch videos and listen to news stories to improve your listening and vocabulary skills. Also, find basic, intermediate and advanced activities to learn English.  You can also hear English words and their meaning.

4- Heinle’s Newbury House Dictionary of American English

Do you need to find the definition of a word? Use this online dictionary to find simple and clear definitions, as well as sample sentences and idioms. You can also find cultural facts and figures.

5- Private English Portal on YouTube

Watch this series of videos with subtitles on YouTube designed to help English learners develop their listening and comprehension skills. You can also do a search for “learn English” on YouTube to find other videos.

Don’t forget to visit your local library to find more resources to help you learn English.

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