Gladys Baya
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JULY: TEACHING VOCABULARY WITH COMPUTERSPosted by: "Gladys Baya" gladysbaya@yahoo.com.ar Hi, Everyone! June was certainly an enriching month (at least for me), with lots of sites explored and even an open discussion on whether and how grammar should be taught... Special thanks to Dennis for getting us all thinking on that! |
Nahir Aparicio |
This is a classic page everybody has visited sometime or other. BBC Teaching English |
I thought I'd point out the sections of website that have "gobs" of vocabulary sites: |
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Renée Maufroid |
Just in case you don't know this link.... it makes a word search for you.
SuperKids WordSearch Puzzle Creator
Make your own printable hidden word puzzles using the SuperKids Wordsearch Puzzle Creator.
Use it for spelling or vocabulary practice - or for parties and roadtrips!
When I have finished working on a vocabulary theme I like to ask the pupils to make their own grid, they can print it and ask their friends to work on it. It's a fun way to learn and play.
Learning Vocabulary in games
Vocabulary and Activities I majored in French as an undergrad, and since the site you Mary Hillis |
Moira Hunter |
My favourite is the World Wide Words |
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A few suggestions... Vocabulary page and Vocabulary page 2 - these are part 1 and 2 of Lewis and Clark's impressive list of links to websites that deal with vocabulary. E-Glossary - an "e-glossary" with word definitions, pictures, examples in sentences and pronunciation Language Guide - lots of vocabulary words with pronunciation (pass the mouse over the illustration to listen) {LanguageGuide.org offers free sound integrated resources for learning languages. These resources are developed collaboratively with the help of volunteers.} [LanguageGuide.org oferece recursos gratuitos de som integrado para o aprendizado de línguas. Estes recursos são desenvolvidos com a colaboração de voluntários.] |
Dennis in Phoenix |
1. OneLook Dictionary Search See what Wikipedia has to say about OneLook. I like OneLook because it indexes a huge number of online dictionaries, both general and specialized. In my opinion, OneLook is a very useful resource for intermediate to advanced English learners because it allows them to access the online versions of the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, 10th edition; the online Compact Oxford English Dictionary; the American Heritage Dictionary; and various online Cambridge dictionaries (including the International Dictionary of English, the Dictionary of American English, the International Dictionary of Idioms, and the International Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs). 2. E. L. Easton Vocabulary Links I like this one because of the links to information for a variety of specialized subject areas (see its Multilingual Dictionaries and Quizzes sections) and also because of links to such vocabulary-focused topics as abbreviations, antonyms, collective nouns, dictionaries, etymology, homonyms, homophones, and more). 3. The _Internet TESL Journal's_ "Activities for ESL Students" I like EVERYTHING on this site, but I'm particularly impressed with the enormous number of vocabulary quizzes (which are grouped into Vocabulary - Easy, Vocabulary - Easy with Pictures, Vocabulary - Medium, and Vocabulary - Difficult). 4. Google Searches I thought the results of two easy Google searches might also be of interest. Google search: ESL vocabulary Google search: English vocabulary |
Mary Hillis |
Now, for everyone, I would like to point out another vocabulary site called The Compleat Lexical Tutor (has mainly English, but also some French too) |
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I've been having a great time trying out the various suggested sites. I'd like to suggest two sites I found in Larry's list of favourites which were not mentioned by him. They're very colourful and help students learn vocabulary, not only practise it. They look kind of childish but believe me , adults who are beginning to learn English also have a great time with these sites. http://web.educastur.princast http://acacia.cnice.mecd.es/ http://www.reall-languages.com
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