Great Grammar Websites for Adult ELLs My recent blog post, “Unearthing the Secrets of Successful Adult ELLs (Part 2),” explored some of the secrets of successful language learners. Two things are clear: (1) successful language learners don’t depend exclusively on their classroom teacher to master English grammar and (2) they seek out every possible opportunity to fill their ears with the sound of authentic English. In this blog post, I will explore some of the remarkable grammar resources available for free on the Internet. There are, of course, dozens of websites that ELLs can use to hone their grammar. Learn American English Online One of my highly motivated students introduced our class to this website this semester. Perfect English Grammar This charming British website offers very lively and clear grammar explanations, and is especially helpful for understanding the usage of the different verb tenses. English With Jennifer Another great source of instructional videos are the ones posted by Jennifer on YouTube.
25 Online Games for English Language Learners GameZone: Dozens of simple, straightforward games about grammar, spelling, and vocabulary reach out to English language learners at all levels. Keep in mind, however, that this site is based in the U.K. and follows a different set of linguistic rules than American English.Vocabulary.co.il:This series of vocabulary and games runs the gamut from elementary to high school levels of proficiency. Each is recommended for both native speakers as well as students learning English as a second or third (or more) language.Power Words:PBS’ WordGirl and her simian sidekick Captain Huggy Face do battle against Fair City’s most sinister citizens, but it’s up to players to determine the course of the action. Picking the wrong words means letting the villains follow through with their sneaky plots.LearnEnglish Kids:The British Council presents a suite of super cool games covering different elements of the English language.
ESL games and activities for adults 7 Golden Grammar Games for a Winning ESL Lesson Plan Do games and grammar really mix? We’re casting our vote for “yes,” and we’re done listening to naysayers. It may just be the best mix since peanut butter and chocolate. Grammar is usually thought of as dry and dull. Plenty of old-school ESL teachers will tell you that traditional rote learning methods are the way to go. Something so boring as grammar belongs only in musty old textbooks, right? C’mon, now. Anyone who loves language knows that grammar can be fun. What’s not to love about that? Why Use Grammar Games in the ESL Classroom? Studies show that rote memorization isn’t necessarily the way to go when it comes to learning grammar. One of these is games. ESL classroom games aren’t just for fun. Games and fun activities for teaching grammar can have purpose if used correctly and at the right time. Just take a look at some of the benefit a well-timed grammar game can offer any ESL classroom: Games shake things up. Help students develop a competitive streak. Encourage cooperative learning. Hot Potato
12 Mobile Apps That Grammar Geeks Just Love English grammar is certainly not easy to master. With seemingly endless rules, exceptions, and things to learn, it's not hard to understand why so many have difficulty with presenting perfect grammar. But there's good news for grammar geeks and those who aspire to become them: there is no shortage of mobile apps for honing your grammar skills. Dictionaries, quizzes, and even games offer great ways to work on grammar, even on the go. Check out our list to find 12 great mobile apps for grammar geeks and students alike. Oxford Dictionary of Literary Terms: This app from Oxford comes with a hefty price, but it's incredibly useful for learning the usage of literary terms. Have fun exploring new concepts in grammar with games in the Grammar Games app.
English Grammar Games and Notes - Woodward English Fun Grammar Games for the Classroom The Sentence Matching Game Some of the best grammar games are the easiest to put together. For example, this first game requires nothing more than some index cards and a permanent marker. On each index card, write a subject, a verb, or a prepositional phrase, so that there is an equal number of each type of index card and enough cards for each student to have one. Then, distribute the cards to the students and instruct them to get into groups of three when you blow your whistle, with one subject, one verb, and one prepositional phrase in each group. Then, blow your whistle and watch students race to get into their groups. When all of the students have found a group, they write the sentence that their index cards make on the board. This activity helps students identify parts of a sentence, especially subjects and verbs, and practice how to put them together.
5 of My Favorite English Games for ESL Students | Owlcation I saved the best for last. My students requested this game more often than any other game we ever played. It's based on the old drinking game "Ring of Fire," modified for the classroom. Materials needed:A standard deck of playing cards, a whiteboard, 20-30 small slips of blank paper, and a bowl. The setup:Almost none! The activity:Before you start the game, hand every student two small slips of paper. The students will take turns pulling a card. Here are the actions I assign to cards and the penalties involved: K: Ask anyone. Q: Ask a girl. J: Ask a boy. 10: Ask your teacher! 9: Bunny ears! 8: Words. 7: Pick again. 6: Touch your nose! 5: Answer one question. 4: Ask the person on your left. 3: Ask the person on your right. 2: Answer two questions. A: Free card. Note: This is just an example of a setup I use for intermediate university level classes.
The Fun of Learning English! ESL Resources for Students and Teachers In the United States, it’s estimated that 43 percent of all schools provide ESL programs and 46 percent of all schools have ESL students. The number of ESL students in some states is very high, especially in Arizona, California, and Hawaii where more than 85 percent of the schools have ESL students. For ESL students and teachers, it can be quite challenging to learn and teach English. To get the student interested, teachers have to incorporate fun activities and games into the lesson plans. English Grammar Activities It’s very important for ESL students to master English grammar because it lays the foundation for writing and speaking. Grammar & Punctuation: A number of games and activities on full stops, capital letters, pronouns, and more. Vocabulary Games To boost the power of their language, ESL students should spend some time to improve their vocabulary. Vocabulary Games: Some of the popular games include “ESL Homophones”, “Unscramble”, and “Letter Blocks”.
Grammar Lessons: Five Fun Activities Fun Grammar Activities Learning grammar has been compared to other fun things, like having teeth pulled or being assigned detention. But it needn't be a painful experience with these five lessons that help teach grammar without the hammer! Included: Five fun activities. Teaching the yearly grammar unit can be like giving a child cough medicine. Teaching grammar has to be one of toughest tasks a teacher faces. This week, Education World is offering a handful of lesson ideas to help you lighten up with grammar. Click each of the five lesson headlines below for a complete teaching resource. Synonym Scramble A fun activity reinforces synonyms and builds vocabulary skills. Verb-Adverb Charades Verbs and adverbs take center stage in this lively activity. Proper Noun Gallery Walk Activity A gallery walk activity helps reinforce the concept of proper nouns. Pair Editing Students share their edits and then edit solo. Parts-of-Speech Tall Tales Kids write their own fill-in-the-blank tall tales.
Language Arts Games - Grammar, Punctuation, Capitalization, Vocabulary Sheppard Software's Language Arts page features a variety of games for different grade levels. Elementary students (and anyone who needs a refresher) can play the animated grammar and punctuation games, which review basic punctuation and grammar concepts. This section is continually being refined and expanded, so check back often!