Literacy Council of
Norristown

Adult Basic Education Websites

• CNN Learning Resources
  The learner can choose to read the text, listen to the text, and view a short video clip of the story.
• FirstFind.info
  Access to many easy-to-use websites in plain English, covering a variety of topics including computers, government, housing, jobs, immigration, etc.
• Key New Readers Newspaper
  A newspaper for new readers.
• The Vanishing Voter
  Get voter information, register to vote, candidate information.
• Workforce Education Resource Center (WERC)

GED Websites                                                                       ^TOP

• ABLE (PA Bureau of Adult Basic and Literacy Education) GED page
  Information about the GED in Pennsylvania.
• Amby's GED Prep Site
  Lots of useful GED links.
• American Council on Education (ACE) GED site
  General GED information.
• GED Basics: DiplomaGuide.com
  General GED information, link to PA State requirements, information about each test section.
• Learning Express Online Tests and Courses
  Online practice tests and helpful mini-courses.
• Official GED testing site
  Sample questions, testing locations, etc.

ESL Websites                                                                        ^TOP

• Activities for ESL students
  Quizzes, tests, exercises, and puzzles.
• City Family Magazine
  Online magazine for immigrants and working families; includes dictionary.
• Dave's ESL Café
  Many resources for ESL students, including slang, idioms, and pronounciation.
• English Language Listening Lab Online (elllo)
  Listen to English speakers from all over the world.
• ESL Lesson Plans and Resources
• FirstFind.info
  Access to many easy-to-use websites in plain English, covering a variety of topics including computers, government, housing, jobs, immigration, etc.
• Grammar Safari
  "Hunt" for grammar in everyday usage.
• Internet TESL Journal
  Many resources for ESL teachers.
• Linguistic Funland
  Resources for teachers and students.
• Links for English Students
  English grammar, vocabulary, pronounciation with sound.
• U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
  Citizenship and Immigration information.

Websites for Tutors                                                             ^TOP

• Adult Education Teachers' Place-Math Forum
  Math literacy site.
• Adult Literacy Webliography
  Reviews of ABE, GED, and ESL websites by educators; extensive links list.
• California Health Literacy Initiative
  Health Literacy resources in plain language.
• Center for Applied Linguistics- Internet Resources for Teachers of ESL
  Useful ESL teacher and student web links.
• Dave's ESL Café
  Many useful links for ESL teachers and students.
• Literacy Assistance Center
  This NYC site has many useful links for ABE, GED and ESL tutors and teachers.
• Literacy Connections-Advice for Volunteer Tutors
  Student activities, tutor tips, and more.
• The Literacy List
  Lists of useful adult education websites.
• National Institute for Literacy LINCS page
  Useful resources for teachers and students.
• Purplemath
  Online algebra help.
• SuperKids Math Worksheet Creator
  Generates worksheets for practice based on your
  specifications.
• Understanding Adult Learning
  Articles for tutors and teachers.
• Verizon Thinkfinity
  Free online courses for literacy volunteers and administrators. Teaching plans, etc.

Reference Websites                                                             ^TOP

• Dictionary.com
  Online dictionary and thesaurus.
• Encyclopedia Brittanica
• Education Resources Information Center (ERIC)
  Database of educational literature.
• Itools.com
  Online search and word tools (dictionary, translator, etc.).
• National Institute for Literacy
• ProLiteracy Worldwide Resources
  Literacy statistics and reports.