Thursday, 25 August 2011

Other resources from Russell

Videos to recommend to your students

1-Lyrics Training
Amazing site that allows you to learn lyrics from songs with lots of activities and interaction. Does not work in all countries
Lyrics Training
2-Lingro
Great dictionary tool that allows any website to become clickable and to immediately open up a dictionary. There are a variety of dictionaries to choose from includiing English to English and English to many other languages
Lingro dictionary tool
FunSongs action songs for learning English
3-Audioboo
Students can make their own Podcasts using this great tool
Audioboo Podcast Tool
4-Listen and Write
Superb dictation tool that the students can work with alone. Really popular with students and great for developing their listening and writing skills.
Listen and Write
5-Breaking News
One of the biggest resources of reading and listening material on the internet for ELT/ESL. A great resource that students can work with alone.
Breaking News English
6-Elllo English
An amazing collection of listening material which includes practice content for IELTS. Includes lots of interactive games and activities.
ELLLO -Listening Site
7-Listen a Minute
A great site with lots of listening and reading material for lower levels.
Listen a minute

Listen and write tool

Good resource for those who feel they need to improve their dictation skills
manual by Russell Stannard
http://www.listen-and-write.com/