The internet is a great resource for teachers, containing thousands of useful websites. The links below are just a few of our favorite websites for teacher development, lessons, visuals, clipart, etc. If you find another useful website, please let us know so we can add the link to our list.

SITES FOR TEACHER DEVELOPMENT:

http://www.eric.ed.gov (U.S. government site for all things educational)
http://www.eflnet.com/vocab/index.php (reading, audio, visuals, grammar)
http://bcs.bedfordstmartins.com/writersref6e/Player/Pages/Main.aspx (English handbook online)
http://owl.english.purdue.edu (well-known online writers’ lab)
http://breakingnewsenglish.com (current events with audio and tasks)
http://www.ipl.org/div/subject/browse/edu45.00.00/ (internet public library)
http://www.eslcafe.com (lesson ideas, teacher’s forum, and more)
http://www.behavioradvisor.com (tips for classroom behavior management)

SITES FOR FREE LESSONS, VISUALS, GAMES, AND SONGS:

http://www.theteachersguide.com (songs and lyrics)
http://www.bogglesworldesl.com (flashcards, lessons, and more)
http://www.esl.guide@about.com (lessons, worksheets, audio)
http://www.english-to-go.com (free lessons on various topics)
http://www.lessonplanspage.com (free lessons on various topics)
http://www.mes-english.com (great flashcards, lessons, games, worksheets)
http://www.lesssonplanet.com (free lessons on various topics)
http://www.eslflow.com (free lessons on various topics)
http://kids.niehs.nih.gov/music.htm (sing-along songs and lyrics)
http://www.123listening.com (listening activities)
http://www.teachchildrenesl.com (free lessons and information)
http://www.esl.about.com (lessons for every age)
http://www.englishclub.com (archived lessons)
http://www.sitesforteachers.com/index.html (list of resources)
http://www.dreamenglish.com/freechants (MP3 downloads)
http://www.younglearners-esl.com (free lessons, games, and more)
http://www.esl4kids.net/songs.html (songs)
http://iteslj.org/Lessons (teacher contributed lessons)
http://www.teachingenglishgames.com/downloadpdf/bonuspdf.htm (games for the classroom)
http://iteslj.org/cw/ (crossword puzzles, easy to difficult)
http://www.puzzle-maker.com/CW/ (make crossword puzzles using your vocabulary)

SITES FOR NATURE THEMES (ANIMALS, WEATHER,ETC.):

http://www.indonesianfauna.com (articles & pictures of Indonesian animals)
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/education (lots of interactive material)
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies (BBC children’s education website)

SITES FOR CLIP ART:

http://www.clipartguide.com (easy to use clip art on many topics)
http://dir.coolclips.com (more clip art)

SITES FOR PODCASTING FOR ESL/EFL:

http://www.rong-chang.com/podcast.htm (podcasts specifically for esl/efl)

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