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5012 Fonética Inglesa I

 5016 Fonética Inglesa II

British Council BBC

http://www.teachingenglish.org.uk/think/pron.shtml?mtk=9

Great page for teachers to get activities to practice pronunciation! It has a bank of various listening activities you can download and use in your classroom. On these pages you will also find links to articles connected with the teaching of pronunciation, as well as listening exercises to practice the different sounds of English.

Sounds of English

http://www.soundsofenglish.org/

This site was designed for ESL students and teachers alike. It includes listening exercises, handouts, tips, sounds and videos to help you with your pronunciation.

Phonetics & Phonology Forum

http://www.lingforum.com/

This is an informal phonetics and phonology forum where students can discuss linguistics-related topics with students from other countries. It has many other forums within; users may participate in forums on syntax, semantics, second language acquisition, sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, computational linguistics, etc. It is up to the users if they register or not, they all can participate anyway. By registering, users have access to special features, but that’s all!

Varieties of English

http://www.ic.arizona.edu/%7Elsp/

This is a whole site devoted to the many varieties of the English Language (African-American English, American-Indian English, British English, Canadian English, Chicano English, Northeast U.S English. and Southern States English). It gives plenty of information on the particular features of each of the variants and sub-variants of the language; it also includes an exercise section in which students can listen to actual native speakers talking and compare their accents.

The Linguist List

http://linguistlist.org/

The Linguist List is a free resource that provides you with information on language. Users can subscribe to a linguistic mailing list and receive further information on the topic.

Human Language Page

http://www.June29.com/HLP/

A comprehensive catalogue of language related Internet resources, including online language lessons, translating dictionaries, programs to help you study a language, and more.

Fonetiks.org

http://www.fonetiks.org/

This is a free online language laboratory of human speech sounds. Here you can listen to the main sounds of English language in seven different English accents. On the menu on the right, you will find a large list of pronunciation exercises for you to choose from.

Phonetics: The Sounds of Spoken Language

http://www.uiowa.edu/~acadtech/phonetics/

It is a Phonetics Flash Animation Project from the University of Iowa. The “site contains animated libraries of the phonetics sounds of English, German and Spanish.”  The site includes an “articulatory diagram, a step-by-step description, and video-audio of the sound spoken in context” for each consonant and vowel. It also has “an interactive diagram of the articulatory anatomy.” In order to use it, you must have Flash 7 or install the Flash Web Player.

English Pronunciation

http://www.faceweb.okanagan.bc.ca/pron/

Excellent online pronunciation help from Okanagan University College

International  Phonetic Association

http://www.langsci.ucl.ac.uk/ipa/

Lots of links and information, including Phonetic Fonts for Windows and Mac.

Dictionary.com

http://dictionary.reference.com/

An excellent dictionary, thesaurus, reference, and translator, with tools to install in your computer.  You can hear the pronunciation of the word and see the translation into the IPA phonetic alphabet.

5019 Composición Inglesa I

 5021 Composición Inglesa II

5195 Fundamentos de Redacción

5194 Redacción Inglesa I

5185 Redacción Inglesa II

Writing at the University of Toronto

http://www.utoronto.ca/writing/

This website belongs to the University of Toronto. Here, students are provided a number of online resources to help them write correctly. Check the section “Advice on Writing!” There you can find plenty of information on grammar, punctuation, how to plan and organize a paper, how to do research, when to use sources, different types of writing, style and editing, etc. 

Business Collocations

http://www.better-english.com/strongcoll.htm

Here you can find a series of collocations exercises and practices in which business situations are used.

HyperGrammar

http://www.uottawa.ca/academic/arts/writcent/hypergrammar/grammar.html

HyperGrammar is an electronic grammar course at the University of Ottawa’s Writing Center and it is available for use free of charge. It is still under construction, so there are sections that might be incomplete. In spite of that, it is a quite useful grammar and writing tool for ESL students.

University of Kansas Writing Center

http://www.writing.ku.edu/students/guides.shtml#4

Here you will find plenty of information on writing strategies. The Center provides students with several guides for writing and many other links to online writing resources.

University of Wisconsin-Madison Writing Center

http://www.wisc.edu/writing/Handbook/CommonErrors.html

This is a list of the top twelve common errors when writing. They are all explained briefly and a simple example is given for each one of them. What they recommend students is to consider it and check it while editing a paper.

Purdue Online Writing Lab

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl

The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University is a free service. Anyone can access the site and you can even submit brief questions to OWL real tutors. The site is quite complete as to the number of writing resources and instructional materials it provides. There you can find information on how to write a memo, a business letter, abstracts, resumes; grammar and mechanics, and many other important aspects for academic writing, including the different formatting and style guides available.

Writing Labs & Writing Centers on the Web

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/internet/owls/writing-labs.html

This is an exhaustive list of the writing centers online. Most of these centers are projects of American Universities and Colleges’ English Departments. Some of them only provide students with a list of online resources; while others include free handouts, summaries and practices on the topic for everyone to access.

Improving Text Flow in ESL Learner Compositions

http://iteslj.org/Articles/Alonso-ImprovingFlow.html

“In this article, we provide a way to focus on the progression of information through thematic patterning (Danes, 1974) in the writing classroom. We apply this as a tool to help in the rewriting of a student text, and suggest how it might be of practical use in the ESL classroom.”

Tips for ESL Students on Reviewing and Improving Written Work

http://iteslj.org/Lessons/Bayne-Writing.html

“This article covers five practical tips for students to self-review, revise and improve the pre-submission standard of work written in English.”

Writing English

http://www.writingenglish.com/punctuation.htm

This site provides details on the uses of specific punctuation marks such as the comma, period, exclamation mark, question mark, oblique, semicolon, colon, hyphen, dash, parentheses, brackets, and the apostrophe. The explanations might be too short but the examples given are quite illustrative.

Common Errors in English Language

http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/index.html

Paul Brians, a well-known English Professor at Washington State University, prepared this site. He compiled an exhaustive list of the errors commonly made by American English native speakers. You can go through it, and read the explanations for each of the entries. There are also supplementary pages you do not want to miss, and links to other quite good resources worthy to visit.

Merriam Webster Online Dictionary

http://www.m-w.com/

Although the site offers a series of premium services you have to pay for, there are three free basic services in particular that will definitely be your best friends when writing a paper in English: the English dictionary, the Thesaurus, and the Spanish-English dictionary. You just have to follow an easy three-step process (select a reference, enter a word or a phrase, and click search). There is also a new free feature: a Medical Dictionary (you never know…)

Purdue University On-Line Writing Lab

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/

Brought to you by the Purdue University Writing Lab, this is probably one of the best writing resources available on the Web.

Language Learning Strategies Instruction and Language Use Applied to Foreign Language Reading and Writing: A Simplified "Menu" Approach

http://www2.aasa.ac.jp/~dcdycus/LAC2000/rausch.htm

This article outlines “one possible way of addressing language learning strategies instruction and language use through what I have called a ´Menu Approach´”

http://dictionary.reference.com/

An excellent dictionary, thesaurus, reference, and translator with tools to install in your computer.  You can hear the pronunciation of the word and see the translation into the IPA phonetic alphabet.

11 Rules of writing

http://www.junketstudies.com/rulesofw/

This site is a concise guide to some of the most commonly violated rules of writing, grammar, and punctuation. It is intended for all writers as an aid in the learning and refining of writing skills. Explore each of the rules to see examples of its application, and use the references to find additional explanations and examples on the Web or in print. Look up grammatical terms in the glossary. For a wider variety of information, check related FAQs and other writing resources. Also, click on the Word of the Day until you've learned a few new words. If you would like to use this set of rules as an aid in your own teaching, see the teacher's note.

GrammarBook.com Your ·# 1 Source for Grammar and Punctuation

http://www.grammarbook.com/videos.asp

Videos about the use of pronouns, verbs, commas, prepositions, apostrophes, hyphens, capitalization and others.

Write Site

http://www.athabascau.ca/html/services/write-site/news.php

APA. Critical thinking, reading and writing, editing, invention, pronouns, research process, revising, structure and organization, verb tenses, the writing occasion, the writing process.

Guide to Writing Basic Essays

http://members.tripod.com/~lklivingston/essay/index.html

Decide on your topic. Prepare an outline. Write your thesis statement. Write the body. Write the introduction. Write the conclusion.

5009 Conversación Inglesa I

5014 Conversación Inglesa II

5177 Conversación Inglesa III

NorthStar

http://www.pearsonlongman.com/ae/northstar2e/northstar2e/index.html 

More purposeful integration of critical thinking and an enhanced focus on academic skills such as inferencing, synthesizing, notetaking, and test taking help students develop strategies for success in the classroom and on standardized tests. A culminating productive task integrates content, language and critical thinking skills.

A structured approach gives students opportunities for more extended and creative oral practice, for example, presentations, simulations, debates, speeches, public service announcements and more.

Mouth Workout

http://www.elfs.com/MM5%20menu.html

Tongue twister exercises to improve problem consonants.

International  Phonetic Association

http://www.arts.gla.ac.uk/IPA/ipa.html

Lots of links and information, including Phonetic Fonts for Windows and Mac.

Barriers to Acquiring Listening Strategies for EFL Learners and Their Pedagogical Implications

http://tesl-ej.org/ej32/a2.html

“This study explores the difficulties or barriers confronted by the EFL (English as a Foreign Language) learners while acquiring listening comprehension strategies during a training program.”

Using Mnemonics in Vocabulary Tests

http://iteslj.org/Articles/Idoine-Mnemonics.html

“This paper introduces the use of mnemonics as a possible method to improve high school vocabulary test scores and finishes with some recommendations for conducting tests in higher education.”

Pronunciation for International Intelligibility

http://www3.telus.net/linguisticsissues/internationalintelligibility.html

This article explores the main problems in pronunciation of non-native speakers

Building Vocabulary Through Prefixes, Roots & Suffixes

http://iteslj.org/Techniques/Pittman-BuildingVocabulary.html

By slowly and steadily studying the most prominent prefixes, roots, and suffixes, students can acquire a vocabulary that is far greater than the sum of its parts.

Listening In Language Learning

http://www.jalt-publications.org/tlt/files/97/sep/nunan.html

This article examines the “theoretical, empirical, and practical aspects of listening comprehension.”

Listening: Problems and Solutions

http://eca.state.gov/forum/vols/vol31/no1/p16.htm

“Some teachers think that listening is the easiest skill to teach, whereas most students think it is the most difficult to improve. This contradiction tells us that there are some things about teaching listening that need to be explored.”

World Link

http://elt.heinle.com/cgi-telt/course_products_wp.pl?fid=M2b&discipline_number=301&product_isbn_issn=0838406688&from_series_id=1000000381&subject_code=AYA01&book=3#

In this site you can find dictations for practicing listening.

http://dictionary.reference.com/

An excellent dictionary, thesaurus, reference, and translator with tools to install in your computer.  You can hear the pronunciation of the word and see the translation into the IPA phonetic alphabet.

Livemocha

http://www.livemocha.com/?gclid=CL3nrfX9iZoCFctL5Qod1jHFFA

"Una poderosa oportunidad para personas alrededor del mundo para conectarse con amigos en el mismo idioma"

Audio for ESL/EFL

http://www.manythings.org/voa/rss/

You can read the text while you listen.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Podcasts

http://a4esl.org/podcasts/

These are the 30 newest podcasts for ESL learners

ESL Videos

http://www.manythings.org/b/e/

YouTube videos to help you study English. Currently there are 558 posts in 25 categories using 403 tags

The Daily English Show

http://a4esl.org/tdes/

Watch the newest show, followed by older shows.

5011 Gramática Inglesa I

5015 Gramática Inglesa II

5188 Gramática Avanzada del Inglés

Grammar FROM Context: Re-thinking the Teaching of Grammar at Various Proficiency Levels

http://lookingahead.heinle.com/filing/from.htm

This article analyzes the causes of some problems in teaching and learning grammar

Advanced Level Grammar for ESL Learners

http://esl.about.com/od/advancedgrammar/Advanced_Level_Grammar_for_ESL_Learners.htm

English grammar explanations for advanced forms and structures for ESL / EFL advanced level learners.

Advanced Level Quizzes - English Learning Quizzes for Advanced ESL

http://esl.about.com/od/advancedlevelquizzes/Advanced_Level_Quizzes_English_Learning_Quizzes_for_Advanced_ESL.htm

Grammar, vocabulary, listening comprehension, and reading comprehension quizzes for advanced level students.

Learning English for the Advanced Level - ESL EFL Advanced English

http://esl.about.com/od/advancedenglish/Learning_English_for_the_Advanced_Level_ESL_EFL_Advanced_English.htm

Learning English for the Advanced level learning materials including grammar, listening, TOEFL and Cambridge Exam preparation materials, vocabulary, reading, listening comprehension, writing, reference, and quizzes, as well as free lesson plans for ESL / EFL English teachers.

ESL Teacher Handouts, Grammar Worksheets & Printables

http://www.usingenglish.com/handouts/

Free English grammar and vocabulary worksheets and printable handouts, for English language and English as a Second Language (ESL) teachers and instructors to use in the classroom or other teaching environment.

http://www.english-test.net/esl/learn/english/grammar/ei053/esl-answers.php

CT 01 Advanced Grammar - Perfect Tenses (video)

http://www.businessenglishpod.com/2008/11/30/ct-01-advanced-grammar-perfect-tenses/

This lesson examines the use of perfect tenses in both the simple and continuous aspect - past, present and future forms. In grammatical terms, perfect tenses are used to refer to completed or finished events.

CT 02 Advanced ESL Grammar - Passive Voice (video)

http://www.businessenglishpod.com/2008/12/14/ct-02-advanced-esl-grammar-passive-voice/

In this video, Brian looks at the use of the passive voice. After looking at why we use the passive voice, Brian goes on to explain how the passive voice is formed.

CT 03 Advanced English Grammar - ING Forms and Gerunds (video)

http://www.businessenglishpod.com/2009/02/15/ct-03-advanced-english-grammar-ing-forms-and-gerunds/

In this video, Brian reviews the different -ING forms and gerunds. After looking at the various types of -ING words in English, Brian goes on to explain the use of gerunds.

CT 04 Advanced English Grammar – Conditionals (video) http://esl.about.com/library/beginner/blcourses_advanced_grammar.htm

In this lesson, Brian reviews the three basic conditionals: first (probable) conditional, second (improbable) conditional and third (past improbable) conditional. In the second part of the video, Brian looks at some common errors native speakers make with the third conditional.

Dictionary.com

http://dictionary.reference.com/

An excellent dictionary, thesaurus, reference, and translator with tools to install in your computer.  You can hear the pronunciation of the word and see the translation into the IPA phonetic alphabet.

Englishpage.com

http://www.englishpage.com/

Free online English lessons & ESL / EFL resources.

Guide to Grammar and Style

http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Writing/a.html

These notes are a miscellany of grammatical rules and explanations, comments on style, and suggestions on usage.

Grammar Slammer!

http://englishplus.com/grammar/

A help file that helps to check grammar, punctuation, style and usage, and mistakes.

GrammarBook.com. Grammar and Punctuation Videos

http://www.grammarbook.com/videos.asp

Videos about the use of pronouns, verbs, commas, prepositions, apostrophes, hyphens, capitalization and others.

GrammarBook.com Your ·# 1 Source for Grammar and Punctuation

http://www.grammarbook.com/

Grammar rules, punctuation rules, capitalization rules, commonly confused words, rules for writing numbers, FREE interactive English quizzes, Grammar and Punctuation Videos.

Resumes That Sizzle

http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/

You can learn English words, practice grammar, look at some basic rules, prepare for exams, do tests or just have fun playing games. Enjoy yourself with more than 650 exercises online.

Activities for ESL Students

http://a4esl.org/

Quizzes, tests, exercises and puzzles to help you learn English as a Second Language (ESL). This project of The Internet TESL Journal (iteslj.org) has thousands of contributions by many teachers.

English Grammar Handbook

http://www.athabascau.ca/courses/engl/egh/

Basic Grammar. Sentences and Grammar. Punctuation. Manuscript Preparation. Idioms and Pronunciation.

 

IDIOMS

Toon in to Idioms

http://www.elfs.com/2nInX-Title.html

Cartoons and audio from Adam Rado.

ESL Café’s Phrasal Verb Page

http://www.eslcafe.com/pv

Dennis Olivier’s comprehensive listing of hundreds of phrasal verbs, complete with definitions and sample sentences.

ESL Café’s Idiom Page

http://www.eslcafe.com/idioms

Hundreds of idioms are available at the click of a mouse, brought to you by Dennis Oliver of the American Language and Culture Program at Arizona State Universtity.

Color-related Idioms

http://www.ojohaven.com/fun/color.idioms.html

Collection by Phillip Miller Eberz.

 


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