Saturday, June 17, 2017

Tutor Resources :: 5 Minute English | Anglomaniacy | ESL Reading Lessons | Film English | TED 4 ESL | Vocabulary.com

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helping you learn English with short easy exercises




lots of online lessons, activities, games, songs
and hundreds of printable worksheets


lessons read online with  questions about what they have read




lesson plans designed around short films


ESL lesson plans and worksheets that are based on TED Talks



learn new words, play games that improve vocabulary, and explore language

Friday, June 16, 2017

Los Angeles Public Library :: Writer to Writer 2017

Writer to Writer 2017 Los Angeles Public Library Adult Literacy
READ - A newsletter written by students and tutors: Spring 2017

Wonderfully inspiring letters were submitted by nineteen learners from the Los Angeles Public Library Adult Literacy Program who participated in the Southern California Writer to Writer Challenge.

The “easy” part was to read or listen to a novel, work of non-fiction, or magazine article. Writing can be intimidating for anyone but these writers met the challenge and responded to an author’s words – thereby becoming authors themselves.

You are sure to enjoy these letters from three authors who were honored in their category.


Runner-Up Emerging Writer
Albert Short

Runner-Up Intermediate Writer
Frank Marfetan
Tuesdays with Morrie, Mitch Albom

Runner-Up Advanced Writer
Hee Min Yim
Ariadne’s Story, Joyce Hannam

Monday, June 12, 2017

Ventura Co Library :: Carol Chapman Honored by International Literacy Association

Celebrate Literacy Award – International Literacy Association

Carol Chapman, READ Ventura, honored by the International Literacy Association.

The Celebrate Literacy Award recognizes organizations, institutions, and individuals that have made significant literacy contributions at the local, state, or provincial level. The hope is that the celebration will familiarize the public with literacy activities in the community and call attention to the work that is being done by the schools and the International Literacy Association to promote literacy worldwide.

Saturday, June 10, 2017

Tutor Resources | Literacy | Reading | Books | Writing | ESL | ELL | Vocabulary | Listening

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Explore a little piece of history everyday with This Day in History posts.
@amhistorymuseum


Graded news lessons in 7 levels on current events.





Ready-to-print handouts for English lessons on holidays around the world.




Daily and monthly noteworthy topics with related links to recommended ESL worksheets and activities!




Rhymes Lyrics and poems Synonyms Phrases
Idioms Example sentences.


Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Orange Co Library :: READ OC :: Dear Paige Turner, Planning Ahead

Dear Paige Turner, Planning Ahead
My learner and I will be taking some time off from tutoring due to our families’ summer plans.
How can I encourage him to keep reading and learning while we are on a break for a few weeks?
READ WRITES: Spring 2017

Dear Planning Ahead,

It’s not too early for you and your learner to create a summer learning calendar to confirm any plans for time off from your tutoring sessions due to summer activities or vacation plans.  You can add special learning opportunities and events to your calendar that you and your learner may want to explore, such as the special Summer Reading activities and events at your library, fun travel activities to use while traveling, and other special events in your community.  (Blank calendar templates can easily be found online to create your own summer learning calendars.)

Don’t forget to check out the special (and always popular) summer programs at your library!  Special events and activities make for an extra special summer that can take you around the world, or travel through time, or to make believe places...all without ever leaving home.

You and your learner can also create your own summer reading challenges, such as trying an online reading adventure with e-books and other fun online resources available through OC Public Libraries website.

If you and/or your learner will be taking a vacation, consider some fun ways to keep reading and writing until you get back together. You can send each other short greetings on post cards or through emails, or keep a summer journal to remember and share new reading or writing challenges.

There are also maps to explore, brochures to read, and photos to share, all of which are great sources for reading and writing when you both reconnect at your tutoring sessions in the library, or enjoy at home with family and friends as you share your summer adventures.

Remember, the LEA is an all season learning tool!  READ MORE @

Sunday, June 4, 2017

Corona Library :: Confessions of an Illiterate Adult Screening :: June 7

Confessions of an Illiterate Adult Screening :: June 7 – 7pm


Join us for a special screening of an episode from the Pivot Network’s Secret Lives of Americans in which Cleo reveals to her family that she can’t read. Wednesday, June 7, 2017, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Corona Public Library.

Hear from John Zickefoose, member of the Board for the Corona Norco Unified School District, and former Adult Reading Assistance student. John will discuss his own struggles, how he has overcome them, and the continued work he does with the literacy community throughout the country.

Learn how illiteracy affects 20 percent of local adults, how you can help, and how to get help for someone who needs it.

Secret Lives of Americans is a groundbreaking documentary series that takes an unflinching look at the secrets people keep and the strength that it takes to reveal them to friends and family. In the adult literacy episode, Cleo will reveal her long-held secret to her family. The show will further the conversation on how viewers are impacted by the adult literacy issue in their own communities and provide ways to take action.

If you have any questions about this event please contact Betty Luscher at 951-736-2389

Saturday, June 3, 2017

Tutor Resources :: Literacy | Reading | Books | Writing | ESL | ELL | Vocabulary | Listening

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Daily Writing Prompts | Leveled Reading Articles | Lesson Ideas




BBC Learning English

6 Minute English

English at University | English at Work | News Report
The English We Speak | LingoHack | 6 Minute English
Pronunciation | Drama | Words in the News


Each day, an intriguing Wonder
to explore in a variety of ways


Topics & videos for  strategies, programs,
and resources





“Your English Window to the world.” (2013)
Daily Podcast | Subject Archives | Phrases


Choose one or a few dates during the year to raise
awareness about the social issues that most move you.
Kids | Youth | Adults | Calendar | Quotes | Heroes | Stories