OERs for English Learners

Purdue OWL (https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/english_as_a_second_language/esl_students/index.html)

These OWL resources, built by Purdue University, will help ESL students in second language writing. This section includes resources on writing across the curriculum, writing in the disciplines, and contains links to OWL workshops and exercises useful for ESL students. This section also includes links to ESL resources on the Internet.

The Internet TESL Journal: Activities for ESL Students (http://a4esl.org/a/g.html)
The Internet TESL Journal published articles from 1995 through 2010. This website is now an online resource book for teachers and offers quizzes and additional practice sets for students in all areas of grammar and at all levels of difficulty.

Videos & YouTube channels:

• EngVid.com – More than 1000 videos from various teachers. Sort by level or topic
• TED talks – Good for more advanced learners; use the captions or transcripts.
• Rachel’s English – Great videos on pronunciation, slang, & more
• JenniferESL – More than 10 years of English-teaching videos
• Go Natural English – Fun and energetic American English teacher
• English Anyone – Conversations, advanced listening, beginners’ course & more
• mmmEnglish – Australian English teacher
• English with Lucy – British English teacher
• Speak English with Vanessa – Natural expressions, pronunciation, phrasal verbs
• Fluency MC – Teaches English through rhythm and rap
• Papa Teach Me – British English pronunciation, prepositions, vocabulary
• EnglishClass101 – 400+ videos on many different topics

Podcasts & listening:

• All Ears English – 700+ episodes on study strategies, phrases, and American culture
• Real Life Radio – Fun conversations about everyday topics
• ELLLO.org – 2500+ audios and videos from many different English speakers
• VOA Learning English – News, technology, lifestyle, and current topics
• Business English Pod – All the business topics you can imagine
• British Council Listening Practice – Podcasts and videos for various levels
• Listenaminute.com – Only have 1 minute? You can still practice your listening!
• The English we Speak – British English, very short episodes on expressions and slang.

Websites & blogs:

• Talk English – Lessons for ALL levels, business, conversations, and more
• English Harmony – A non-native speaker who became fluent and has great tips
• Deep English – Articles & audios on a variety of topics
• To Fluency-Friendly British English teacher with everyday lessons
• English Teacher Melanie – Vocabulary, grammar, and study tips
• PhraseMix – Explanations of useful phrases
• English with Jo – Practical conversations and discussion questions
• English with a Twist – Focusing on business English and idioms
• Fluent U – English learning resources, tips, and lessons
• English at Home – Grammar, vocabulary, and everyday English
• MyEnglishTeacher.eu – Fun blog with colorful graphics
• Learn American English Online – Simple lessons organized into levels
• Basic English Speaking – Dialogues on many topics with common phrases
• One Minute English – English guides and recommendations