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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