Tutoring+resources

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 * Tutoring Resources **
 * [] ** please contact **debbi.gilbert@tastafe.tas.edu.au**

The following internet sites have been collated for Volunteers for the educational purposes of tutoring English to students enrolled in Migrant Education at TasTAFE, or in other organisations supported by Migrant Education. All sites are public and freely accessible. TasTAFE acknowledges the originators of these works.
 * INTERNET SITES FOR TUTORING IDEAS AND ONLINE ACTIVITIES FOR EAL LEARNERS**

**ESLFLOW webguide** - printable worksheets and ideas for activities []

**Bogglesworld ESL (adult section)** - printable worksheets and ideas for activities [] == ** Australia network – Learn English ** [|**http://australianetwork.net.au/learnenglish**] a series of English language programs for intermediate to advanced learners. ==

** Living English (BEGINNER) ** **http://australianetwork.com/livingenglish/** Watch Living English and get to know the characters of our drama 'Sisters and Brothers' as you learn and revise your basic English skills. The 42-part series looks at the English language used in everyday situations such as checking into a hotel or describing people.

** Passport to English (INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED) ** [] “Passport to English provides you with the opportunity to experience what it is like to sit a formal English language interview for assessment purposes. Although these are not actual IELTS tests, they use the sort of questions you might encounter and give you a fair representation of what is expected in an IELTS speaking interview. Listen to Lester, Sujatha and Astari as they have their interviews.”

** NEXUS (INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED) ** Learn about people and ideas and improve your English language skills with stories about Australian life and culture. The Nexus Project is a website for reading, speaking, learning and sharing. It is an online space for young refugees and migrants to use and enjoy. []

** English Bites **[] English Bites is an informative and entertaining way to improve your knowledge of English.

** The Business of English (INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED) ** “This 15-part series looks at the language used in everyday business situations such as meetings, presentations and negotiations. Every week we will post a new episode online so you can watch and listen in your own time. Improve your English in a fun and interesting way with our Learning English programs for a range of levels.” []

** Study English (INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED) ** Study English - IELTS preparation, is a series of English language programs. The content draws on authentic material that you can watch, read and listen to plus study notes, tips and activities for practice and consolidation. []

** BBC World Service – Learning English ** [] Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate

**BBC World Service – How to...** [|**http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/howto/**] ** conversations, discussions, requests, instructions, complaints, apologies **

Qwiki: []
Type in any topic you like to listen to, read and watch. It also has links to other information about that topic.

**Real English Video Exercises:** [] Over 50 videos with subtitles and questions. Beginner and Pre-intermediate

**ESL Café:** [|http://www.eslcafe.com]

**Activities for ESL Students:** [|http://a4esl.org] Quizzes, tests, exercises and puzzles to help you learn.

**Breaking News English** **http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com/** ** News articles (current events, famous people, discussion topics) with listening, reading, vocab and writing **

**HYPERGRAMMAR - Website created by University Of Ottawa. Comprehensive explanations and examples about grammar and language elements.** @http://www.arts.uottawa.ca/writcent/hypergrammar/ ·

**Behind the News** [|**http://www.abc.net.au/tv/btn/**] Australian news stories - Watch the program, read the transcript

**Mobile ESL**: [] This is a course of lessons and practice on the system of English.

**Ship or Sheep:** [|**http://www.shiporsheep.com**] **Pronunciation practice with minimal pairs**

** Manythings: ** [] This has many games and activities for learning English.

** Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day ** – Hundreds of ESL websites [|**http://larryferlazzo.edublogs.org/larry-ferlazzos-english-website/**]

Activites with songs by the Beatles, the Monkeys and others. Students can listen to the song online and complete a cloze. []

** Compiled by Laura Chapman, Volunteer Program Coordinator, Migrant Education, Tasmanian Polytechnic 2011 ** ** Updated by Anna Kingston, Volunteer Co-ordinator and Tutor Trainer, Migrant Education South, TasTAFE, 2014 **