ESOL
WEBSITES FOR GENERAL RESOURCES AND GAMES
Username: Barrhead
Password: manon
Use Linguascope for games covering everyday life topics.
Particularly good for sentence building, vocabulary, spelling and grammar
Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, access to this is currently free so do take advantage!
Activities to practise speaking, vocabulary and spelling
Vocabulary quizzes and games
RESOURCES FOR READING PRACTICE
Excellent real time speed reading activities. Current articles from around the world with 7 different reading levels. Online quizzes and printable activities .
International Children's Digital Library (ICDL) Access to a vast number of books which can be downloaded or read online. Suitable for a wide age range.
RESOURCES FOR WRITING PRACTICE
Superb interactive tool for improving writing in real time. Range of writing topics and gives immediate feedback on spelling and grammar
Suitable for older pupils preparing for exams, good for academic vocabulary / exercises / quizzes
RESOURCES FOR LISTENING PRACTICE
Talks with transcripts on any topic imaginable with related questions for understanding.
RESOURCES FOR SPEAKING PRACTICE
Find the voice to text function on your phone or device.
Record yourself speaking for 20 - 30 seconds by reading from a text or just speaking freely.
Read over what is typed and check for understanding.