English as a Second Language


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Welcome to our collection of English as a Second Language (ESL) tools & resources for students, teachers, and educators.

We have lots of free videos that will help you improve your English and also advice and tips for English proficiency examinations like TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System).

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The IELTS Test

IELTS is available in two test formats:
Academic or General Training. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking modules but different Reading and Writing modules.

Listening, Reading and Writing must be completed in one day. Depending on your test center, the Speaking test may be offered on the same day or up to a week before or after the other parts.

The IELTS Test IELTS Listening Test
IELTS Reading Test IELTS Reading Test
IELTS Writing Test IELTS Writing Test
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 IELTS Academic Writing Task 1
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1 IELTS Academic Writing Task 1
IELTS Essay Writing Techniques IELTS Essay Writing Techniques
IELTS Discussion Essay Outline IELTS Discussion Essay Writing
IELTS Discussion Essay Writing IELTS Discussion Essay Writing
IELTS Argument Essay Thesis IELTS Argument Essay Outline
IELTS Argument Essay Writing IELTS Argument Essay Cleanup
IELTS General - Letter Writing IELTS Speaking Test Overview
IELTS Speaking Test Tips Do's and Don'ts in the Speaking Test
IELTS Speaking Test Part 1 IELTS Speaking Test Parts 2 and 3



Study English - IELTS Preparation

The TOEFL iBT Test

The TOEFL iBT takes about four hours. It is administered via a computer from a certified testing center. Instructions are embedded within each section. The test comprises of four sections - reading, listening, speaking and writing. All the four sections are taken on the same day. Note taking is allowed during the whole exam.

The TOEFL Test TOEFL Reading Section
TOEFL Reading Section TOEFL Listening Section
TOEFL Listening Practice TOEFL Listening Samples
TOEFL Speaking Section TOEFL Speaking Section
TOEFL Speaking Section Question 1 TOEFL Speaking Section Question 1
TOEFL Speaking Section Question 2 TOEFL Speaking Section Question 2
TOEFL Speaking Section Question 3 TOEFL Speaking Section Question 4
TOEFL Speaking Section Question 4 TOEFL Speaking Section Question 5
TOEFL Speaking Section Question 6 TOEFL Sample Questions from theTOEFL official site


English As a Second Language Lessons

Tongue Twisters

Daily Doses of English (British)

English for Kids (British)

Vocabulary & Flash cards for Kids (American)

English Idioms

English Pronunciation (American)

Frequently Mispronounced Word

These common English words are frequently mispronounced by ESL speakers.

Minimal Pairs
Learn how to pronounce confusing word pairs. These words have only one sound that differentiates them.

Embarrassing mistakes
These common words are often pronounced in very embarrassing ways.

More English Vocabulary with Pictures & Videos

English Pronunciation (British)

English Pronunciation (Mixed)

Commonly Confused Words & Homonyms

English Conversation

Business English (British)

Business English (American)

Business English (Australian)

This 15-part series for intermediate to advanced English language learners looks at the language used in everyday business situations such as meetings, presentations and negotiations.

Try the free Mathway calculator and problem solver below to practice various math topics. Try the given examples, or type in your own problem and check your answer with the step-by-step explanations.
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