CULTURE |
http://projectbritain.com (Guide to British Life, Culture and Customs) http://www.discovernorthernireland.com (Tourist information about Northern Ireland) http://www.holidays.net (Complete list of Anglo-saxon celebrations) |
GRAMMAR |
http://a4esl.org/q/h/grammar.html (Grammar and vocabulary quizzes. All levels. Topic-based English lesons) http://www.eslpartyland.com (Self-study grammar quizzes) http://www.esldesk.com (All about learning English) http://www.learnenglish.org.uk (A free website from the British Council, with games, stories, listening activities and grammar exercises) |
LISTENING |
http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en (Great website to practise all the skills; podcasts of different levels; links to teaching and kids’ learning)
http://esl.about.com/od/listening (Beginning English Listening Skills) http://translate.google.es/?hl=es (Google translator. Not only for translation, but also to listen to words in English) |
WRITING |
http://members.tripod.com/~lklivingston/essay/index.html (Simple steps to guide you through the essay writing process) http://www.explorewriting.co.uk (Help and advice on how to write) http://www.listen-and-write.com (Listening exercises in different languages and structured in different levels. Youtube videos and radio news) |
ENGLISH IN USE |
http://www.tolearnenglish.com (Placement tests, vocabulary, grammar, exercises of all kinds and games) http://www.britishcouncil.org/learnenglish (Watch and listen to podcasts with exercises and scripts, vocabulary, grammar and professional English exercises) http://www.eflnet.com (A webpage with resources about English grammar, phrasal verbs, vocabulary, listening and reading comprehension activities) http://www.learn-english-today.com (Free lessons, vocabulary, idioms, proverbs and business English: exercises and word games. All levels) http://www.humorsearch.com (Web Search Engine that gives you a random joke every time you search the web!) http://www.lyrics.com (Lyrics of all-times songs, browse the page by categories or search for a concrete one. Links to the songs’ videos so you can listen to them as you read the lyrics) http://www.learn-english-today.com (Grammar lessons, vocabulary, idioms and wordgames for learners of English) http://www.britishcouncil.org/learning-english-gateway.htm (Wide range of resources for teenagers and adult learners: videos, audio podcasts, exam practice, games and websites) |
NEWS & MEDIA |
http://www.usatoday.com (News, travel, weather, entertainment, sports, technology news from the US and the world) http://www.independent.co.uk (UK news, worldwide news from the newspaper) http://www.thetimes.co.uk (UK news, world news and opinions from this famous newspaper) http://www.cnn.com (International news from across the world and information on the latest issues: weather, travel, technology, sports…) |
RADIO |
http://www.thebigproject.co.uk (Quick links to the most useful websites on the internet. Clear and easy to use) http://www.europe.cnn.com (International news and information on business, environment, entertainment, sport, technology, etc) http://www.bbc.co.uk (International news to read, watch, and listen to. Sections on technology, health, environment, travel, entertainment and arts, and learning resources) http://www.cnn.com (U.S.A. news channel) http://www.vaughanradio.com (A Radio station to learn and improve your English in an easy and entertaining way) http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/today/listenagain (Video and audio extracts from BBC Radio 4) |
TOURISM |
http://www.citysearch.com (Reviews and ratings on dining and entertainment of different cities)
http://www.mapquest.com (Similar to Google Maps; it helps you get to different locations) http://www.uktravel.com (A to Z guide to accommodations and restaurants in the U.K.) http://www.londontheatre.co.uk (London theatre guide online) http://www.timeout.com (Your guide to what’s happening in the most exciting cities on the planet) |
LONDON |
http://www.thisislondon.com (Go here to read news about London – London Evening Standard newspaper) |
NEW YORK CITY |
http://www.nycgo.com (The Official New York City Guide to NYC Attractions, Dining, Hotels, etc.) |