Helpful Websites

Math is Fun features clear definitions of math vocabulary accompanied by basic visual examples. For instance, from the home page, click on algebra, and find an introduction to how it works, and then a list of explanations from the basics to quadratic equations. It is the same for numbers and geometry, which also contain an exhaustive list of related vocabulary. In addition, you can find games, activities, and introductions to physics, calculus, and statistics.

Engvid now has over 2,000 video lessons on all aspects of English. The lessons are generally 10-20 minutes long and are suitable for middle school through adult learners. You can choose a video by level: beginner, intermediate, or advanced, by any of the ten instructors, or by topics such as speaking, grammar, culture, or vocabulary.

English with Jennifer also has video lessons on a variety of topics, such as grammar and vocabulary, and especially pronunciation. Her study tips are helpful for high school or college age dedicated but struggling students.

Begun in 1998 and updated with additional listening and vocabulary activities since then, Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab features basic to advanced listening activities with comprehension questions, pre- and post- listening activities, transcripts, and vocabulary quizzes. More recently, other vocabulary lessons and recorded live broadcasts have been added, the latter with instructions for their use.