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​Tutor Resources

Reference Materials:

• Merriam-Webster Learner Dictionary: http://learnersdictionary.com
• Word Reference: http://www.wordreference.com

Computer Skills:

• Basic Computer Skills: https://www.wisc-online.com/courses/computerskills

General Learner/Classroom Resources:

• Make-Your-Own Digital Flashcards: www.quizlet.com
• Ventures Arcade: https://www.cambridge.org/us/esl/venturesadulted/venturesarcade/
• Ventures Resource Room (see SLC Staff for login information): http://www.cambridge.org/myresourceroom
• Pronunciator (need library card to use): https://beloitlibrary.org/resources/
• Current Events: http://www.breakingnewsenglish.com
• Duolingo (must sign in in a language other than English to see English as a learner option): https://www.duolingo.com

Training and Development for Tutors:

• Database of Activities and Resources: http://iteslj.org/
• ProLiteracy Tutor Training: https://proliteracy.csod.com/selfreg/register.aspx?c=member
• Teaching Approaches Videos: https://www.newamericanhorizons.org/training-videos
• Tutoring Resources from the Literacy Center of West Michigan: https://literacycenterwm.org/volunteer-resources/additional-resources-for-tutors

• Tutoring Resources from Literacy Minnesota: https://www.literacymn.org/educator-resources
• Tutor Resources from Literacy Network of Dane County: http://undreamedshoresllc.com/litnetwork.org/
• Tutoring Resources from Wisconsin Literacy:  https://wisconsinliteracy.org/resources/online-learning.html
• Writing Resources and Ideas for Tutors: https://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/5/

​Video/Audio ESL Materials:

• Audio Comprehension (B/I/A): http://www.esl-lab.com
• Audio Stories (B/I): http://www.rong-chang.com
• Basic English Vocabulary (B): http://www.languageguide.org/english/
• English Dialogue and One Minute English (B/I/A): http://www.elllo.org/

• Listen and Repeat (B/I): http://www.manythings.org
• TalkEnglish (B/I/A): http://www.talkenglish.com
• TV411 (I/A): http://www.tv411.org

Grammar ESL Materials:

• Grammar Lessons and Lesson Plans (I/A): http://www.eslcafe.com
• Grammar Reviews (A): https://larisaenglishclub.com
• Grammar Tests and Quizzes (B/I/A): http://www.learnenglishfeelgood.com/esl-english-grammar-exercises.html
• Vocabulary Lessons and Verb Tenses (I/A): http://www.englishpage.com

General ESL Content (Speaking/Conversation, Listening, Grammar):

• Citizenship Materials and General ESL Content (B/I/A): http://www.eslamerica.us 
• Conversation Topics and Grammar Lessons (B/I/A): www.eslgold.com
• English Comprehension Worksheets (B/I): https://www.elcivics.com/
• Grammar, Pronunciation, and Readings (B/I/A): http://easyworldofenglish.com
• Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking (B/I/A): https://www.englishclub.com/learn-english/learn-english-how.htm