Web-based Resources for English Language Teaching & Learning
Web-based Resources for English Language Teaching & Learning
AUTHENTIC MATERIALS WEB SITES
Leslie Opp-Beckman, University of Oregon
Email: leslieob@uoregon.edu
Articles
Adapting Authentic Materials for Language Teaching, FORUM, Steven Darian
"Adapting original materials for language teaching is a subtle process—half art, half science. I have drawn on my experience in preparing an intermediate-level 300-page ESL text for business. The process is basically the same for the primary or secondary school classroom, too."
Effective Ways to Use Authentic Materials with ESL/EFL Students, I-TESL-J
This paper explains how authentic materials can be effectively used in the ESL classroom. Each pair of students is given a copy of the authentic material accompanied by a set of questions about the contents of the handout. Students work together with a partner to extract pertinent information that is necessary to answer the questions.
Internet Technologies for Authentic Language Learning Experiences, ERIC Digest
"With the focus on language, communication, and culture in the national standards for foreign language learning (1996), foreign language teachers are continually searching for better ways of accessing authentic materials and providing experiences that will improve their students' knowledge and skills in these target areas. As the Internet transforms communication around the world, it is natural that it should play a major role in the foreign language classroom."
Meeting the Challenge of Content Instruction
Ideas on how to adapt content area curriculum to the language needs of an ESL/EFL population.
Second Language Literacy Through Student-Centered Learning, I-TESL-J
Introducing students to conducting research in a foreign language using authentic materials.
Selecting Authentic Materials (Reading, Listening, Viewing)
A checklist of things to consider when selecting authentic materials for the language classroom.
Three Principles for Success:
English Language Learners in Mainstream Content Classes
How to modify instruction so that English language learners (ELLs) in their classrooms can learn the content of the curriculum while they are learning English.
Sources of Authentic Materials in English
Bartleby's Online Books, Reference and Verse
CalPhoto Image Library
iTools, Online Language and Research Tools
Language Box, Resources
Links to worldwide media resources, organized by language.
Online Books Page
Online Newspapers
Project Gutenberg, Online Books
Radio-Locator, International Search
Web sites for radio stations in countries all around the world.
Directories
ESL Lesson Plans > Authentic Reading Material
Yahooligans, Directory of Resources for Kids
Example Sites
Horoscopes and Astrology
Abner’s Daily Horoscopes
AskJeeves for Kids and Teens
Enter the question: “What is my horoscope?”
Yahooligan’s Chinese Astrology
Hotel Information
All-Hotels
Expedia
Maps
MapQuest
Menus and Recipes
Epicurious
Meals for You
Menu Maker
Newspaper Articles
Create Your Own Newspaper (CRAYON)
Newslink
Newspaper Links
Online Newspapers
Reference Desk, Newspapers, USA and Worldwide
Tourist Information and Travel
Student Universe
Travel Planner, USA
Weather and Road Condition Reports
CNN Weather
Weather Underground
Yahoo! Weather
Yahooligans Weather Directory for Kids
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