The following websites are recommended for use in ESL or Mandarin Chinese language classroom. Those that can be used in Mandarin Chinese language classrooms will include an asterisk (*).
Story Place: The Children’s Digital Library
This site Provides children with a virtual library and activities including stories, riddles, craft activities, and reading lists for pre-school and elementary aged kids. Children can read or listen to multimedia stories firstly, do relevant activities provided, and then make use of suggested readings to deepen what they have learned in stories.
Time for Kids
This site includes the latest news from around the world about world and national events, scientific discoveries, sports, entertainment and etc. The news in Time for Kids is tailored to children’s interests and English level, and can be used as authentic reading and listening materials for ESL children.
Yes! Chinese (*)
This site provides learning materials appropriate for young learners of Mandarin Chinese at different levels. There are contents of textbooks, multimedia stories, classroom practices, printable flash cards, and etc.
Confucius Institute Online (*)
The website of Confucius Institute Online, is based on one of the most prestigious Mandarin teaching organizations, Confucius Institute, which is sponsored by the Chinese government to help people around the world to learn Mandarin. Due to this nature, this website provides materials for learners of all levels, beginners, intermediate and advanced. Not only language learning materials can be found here, learners can also easily find materials talking about cultures of China.
Learn to Speak Chinese (*)
The website of ‘Learn to Speak Chinese’ mainly focuses on teaching children/Mandarin learners at the beginners’ level to learn speaking Chinese through a series of video clips. The video is recorded with several main characters. By learning from ordinary life conversations, students at beginning levels can easily pick up phrases and get familiar with Chinese pronunciation.
English Club
This website mainly provides three kinds of contents. Firstly, English learners at all levels can drill on a variety aspects of language abilities, including listening, speaking, reading and writing. There are also preparation materials for ESL tests. Secondly, the website provides an amazing platform for language teachers. Teaching tips, lesson plans, as well as job forums are provided. Finally, this website provides a place where both teachers and students have the chance of posting blogs and keeping a record of their progresses and experiences.
English as a Second Language
This website provides mainly two kinds of information. Firstly, for language learners at beginner levels and intermediate level, learning materials and links to other high quality ESL/EFL sites and resources are provided. Secondly, for ESL/EFL instructors, information about ESL/EFL jobs, and ESL lesson plans are provided to aid them.
Big Ear English
Big Ear English provides learning materials and free online courses to English learners in different fields, such as, student, test takers, businessmen, and etc. The whole forum is divided into different sections based on different needs of English learners. The website even provides the latest news to help students learn English better with the benefit of their attention.
Multicultural Education through Miniature
This site is mainly about a doll collection that highlights over 300 handmade miniatures from over 80 countries and districts all over the world. Each doll was selected to depict the culture of the native country or region. There is always an interesting English story involved about the culture behind each doll. Also, this site provides many novel and interactive games. By reading stories and playing games, students can not only practice English, but also learn real knowledge rather than the language itself. This site is an excellent instrument for content-based ESL instruction.
Learning Chocolate: Vocabulary Learning Platform
The website of ‘learning chocolate’ provides interesting games and activities to help young children learn vocabulary in English. Children are able to pick up words organized into different categories, such as animals, amusement park and bedroom, easily through playing these games and activities. The website also provides student with incitements from many aspects, like visual recall.
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