Did someone say GED prep support?

Yes, We did! - FREE GED Prep. Support.  http://www.eastsideliteracy.org/tutorsupport/GED/GEDRes.htm This site from Eastside Literacy offers great links to sites such as CNN, PBS and other publishing companies who offer free resources for those who are working toward their GED! On the left hand side of the page, there are various topics to search such as, GED lessons, Resources and FAQs. Also available are ESL lessons, tutoring tips and even citizenship resources. On the top of the page, you can even access stories and reflections from tutors just like you!

Using Videos for a Purpose!

This site was one that was featured at our ESL in-service, but if you have access to a computer and speakers I think your students would love speaking about and learning more about the current events and interests that are featured on this website. http://www.englishcentral.com/videos What I like best is that the videos and vocabulary lessons are labeled by easy, moderate or difficult levels. Many videos are subtitled and even if the videos tend to be difficult to understand, it is a good conversation starter

Not sure how to translate or explain a new word? -- Reference it here!

Looking for the best translation site you'll ever encounter? Wordreference is great for vocabulary enrichment, not only because of it's translation capabilities, but because of it's link to google images and, grammar forums.  Not sure how to translate or explain a new word -- reference it here! http://wordreference.com/

Oh the places you can go.... In and Around Spelling City

Students feeling unsure of their spelling skills? Well, research says that spelling does not give the best indication of IQ. However, we should still want to understand word formation and how to spell correctly don't we.
This site allows you to type in your own spelling list but or even begin by looking for dolch words, science terminology, homophones or even grade level specific lists.

Games, Writing lessons and just plain fun are here at your fingertips!

Begin the journey and see what Spelling City has in store!

http://www.spellingcity.com/

Teaching Writing Can Be Tough

Yes. It can be tough, but  for heaven's sake, teachers and students should be not discouraged because they have great sites such as the following to help guide them down the "English Writing path."

http://esl.fis.edu/learners/index.htm

From homophones to apostrophe usage, this site has it all. Please let us know how you like it and if it has worked well for you and or your students!

BBC's Elite Educational Site: Learn more here!

Working with an ESL, ABE, or GED or MATH student?  This site seems to have it all for Adult Learners and Tutors both!

Math and English are featured on the Skillwise Home page. Within each section, there are loads ( excuse the common British slang) of introductory videos,  testimonials, tutorials, lesson plans, print-offs and even more.    

This past week our now fully trained NEW tutors spent time discovering this site and together we came up with some great ideas about ways to best utilize this site.

We hope you enjoy it as well!

Click Below to begin!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise         

Feel free to make comments here below, telling us what you think!

Looking for a place to begin studying Citizenship?

http://www.americanhistory.si.edu/citizenship/


This is quite the site when it comes to aesthetics, content and user friendliness!

If you and your student are thinking about leaping into Citizenship - here's a great place to begin!