ESL resources online

[Lauren Penney]

Hi everyone.  I received this message through another list, thought it was 
great info. 

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   Lauren Penney 
YouthLearn VISTA 
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Whether you are teaching adult English language learners one-to-one or in 
a group setting, here are some useful Web sites and resources to explore. 
These sites will connect you to a range of tips, lesson plans, and 
materials. . . .
National Center for ESL Literacy Education: http://www.cal.org/ncle/ 
National Insititute for Literacy ESL Special Collection: http://www.literacynet.org/esl/ 
TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages): http://www.tesol.org/isaffil/intsec/f-ae.html. Also check out your state chapter of TESOL for local resources and 
support. 
If you are teaching a classroom setting with multiple levels: http://hub1.worlded.org/docs/connections/tableofcontents.htm
English Language, Civics, and Leadership Teacher's Toolbox: http://www.caaelii.org/teachers_toolbox.htm 
  
A techer-created resource for working with beginners: http://www.salisbury.edu/community/tat/PDF/Adult_ELL_Guide.pdf 
For general tips on working with English language learners, check out the 
LEARNS ELL resource page: http://www.nwrel.org/learns/resources/ell/
For English language learners of all ages: www.eslcafe.com 

Warm regards, 
Nancy Henry 
Program Director, Volunteer Leadership Center 
Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory 
101 SW Main Street, Suite 500 
Portland, OR  97204 
503-275-9611 
henryn at nwrel.org 
www.nwrel.org/learns 
LEARNS is a partnership of the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory 
and the Bank Street College of Education. We provide training and 
technical assistance to Corporation for National and Community Service and 
Federal Work Study projects focused on literacy and education. 
For additional resources and information, visit the National Service 
Resource Center at www.NationalServiceResources.org, the Effective Practices Information Center at www.NationalServiceResources.org/epicenter, and the National Service-Learning Clearinghouse at www.servicelearning.org. 

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