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Literacy and ESL Resources
Resources for Learners
AlphaPlus Centre
Resources for learners, training resources (through AlphaCom), links, newsletter.
English | French
Purdue Online Writing Lab
Has all kinds of information and handouts, including ESL information and links to more writing resources.
English
Quia.com
A fabulous resource that allows instructors and learners to create quizzes, games, and puzzles to be used as online teaching and studying tools.
English
Roget's Thesaurus
A searchable version online, although the language they use on the search page is quite complex.
English
The Elements of Style
William Strunk's 1918 classic guide to English usage.
English
Webster's Dictionary
Includes other Merriam-Webster features like word games and a Word of the Day e-mail subscription service.
English | Text-Only
Literacy Organizations / Initiatives
National Adult Literacy Database
The most comprehensive and up-to-date source for adult literacy programs, resources, services and activities across Canada. Fully searchable, this site offers extensive links to full-text documents, searchable databases, literacy organizations, and online resources.
English | French
AlphaPlus Centre
Resources for learners, training resources (through AlphaCom), links, newsletter
English | French
Community Literacy of Ontario
Supports and promotes English language community-based literacy programs in Ontario.
English
Family Literacy Action Group (F.L.A.G.)
Magazine, newsletter, and other resources for family literacy.
Alberta-based, English
Ontario Native Literacy Coalition
Committed to developing culturally relevant learning materials, developing and implementing a computer network and establishing a centre for Native literacy administration and training.
English
Literacy Information and Communication System (LINCS)
Part of the National Institute for Literacy, maintains over 10 separate mailing lists devoted to literacy issues.
U.S.-based | English
Literacy List
A list of other literacy-related internet resources, including MUDs and MOOs.
English
Toronto Star's Classroom Connection
Offers resources for in-class teaching, including daily worksheets and headlines.
English
English as a Second Language (ESL) Resources
Canadian Language Benchmarks
Offers resources for language teachers, students, foreign-trainer professionals, employers, and anyone interested in the linguistic aspect of immigration and settlement.
English | French
LINC (Language Instruction for Newcomers)
This Citizenship and Immigrant Canada page provides general information about the LINC program, as well as contact information for community agencies serving immigrants.
TESL Canada
The national federation of English as a Second Language teachers, learners and learner advocates. Maintains a listing of colleges offering TESL certification, as well as information on their national standards project.
English
TESL Ontario
The provincial arm of TESL Canada, maintains links for teachers and learners, as well as certification information. English
The Annotated Inventory of ESL/LINC Computer Resources
A database of information about software and online resources that trainers can use in LINC and adult ESL programs. All products are rated according to the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) standards.
English
Updated September 7, 2000.
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