How to Use a Mouse

Mouse Practice - Use left click only.
http://abeged.com/MousePractice/mpage1.html

Mouse Program - Start with "Move the Mouse." Click on "Home Page" to start again.
http://www.mouseprogram.com/

Learn to Use the Mouse - A good introduction.
http://www.instruction.greenriver.edu/avery/activities/mouse/MouseSkills.htm

Mousercise - Click on the number "2" and continue with 3, 4, 5...
http://www.3street.org/mouse/page2.html

Mousercicio - En Español.
http://theoceancountylibrary.org/In_House/Tutorials/Mousercise_Espanol/mouse1.html

The Jig Zone - Click on a picture. Complete the puzzle.
http://www.jigzone.com/ms/g.php?dir=gallery/h/AN&z=6_piece_classic

Mousing Games | Lyndsay's Mania - Try Dot2Dot, Make-a-Match, and Buy It (Money Game).
http://www.mccollam.com/fun/

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Typing Practice

Peter's Online Typing Course
http://www.typing-lessons.org

Mrs. Pitcher's Keyboarding Drills
http://www.davis.k12.ut.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=31611

Good Typing | requires free account registration
http://www.goodtyping.com

Keyboarding Tutorial and Typing Test
http://www.sense-lang.org/typing/tutor/lessons.php?lang=EN&lesson=40

Nimble Fingers typing exercises
http://www.nimblefingers.com/

...more typing practice website links | Laptop Typing Tutorials
http://www.screentekinc.com/Laptop-Typing-Tutorial.html

...even more links to typing practice websites | The Literacy List
http://home.comcast.net/~djrosen/litlist/typing.html

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LiteracyCenter.net
Practice letters, numbers, colors, shapes.
http://www.literacycenter.net/lessonview_en.php

Letter Sounds & Reading Practice | Learning Bear
Learn the sounds of letters and practice reading in English with multimedia lessons.
http://www.readingbear.org/

Letter TV Audio Alphabet
Practice letter names.
http://www.lettertv.net/pages/audioalpha.htm

Starfall | Letter name and sound
Learn the alphabet, the basics of reading, calendars, and more, in an interactive way!
http://www.starfall.com/

Literacy Level activities | Minnesota Literacy Council
Basic learning in lifeskill topics.
http://ell-level0.themlc.org/

Handwriting Worksheets - Type a sentence. Then, print a worksheet to practice your handwriting.
http://www.handwritingworksheets.com/

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Beginning Level

Vocabulary

Learning Chocolate - Picture dictionary with audio and various skills practice, organized in lifeskill units with beginning level practice.
http://www.learningchocolate.com

Easy World of English | Picture Dictionary
http://www.easyworldofenglish.com/

Language Guide- Picture dictionary with pronunciation and spelling. Choose your language in the top menu or choose a direct link below. More languages available on the website!
Arabic - English | Chinese - English | French - English | Spanish - English
http://www.languageguide.org/

Cynthia's Links to Basic English Practice - Websites for Vocabulary practice.
http://www.reepworld.org/studentsite/CynthiasESLLinks.htm

Grammar

Road to Grammar - Hours of grammar practice!
http://www.roadtogrammar.com/

Easy World of English | Grammar, Level 1
http://www.easyworldofenglish.com/

English Corner- Grammar lessons and exercises for all levels.
http://www.englishcorner.vacau.com/

Grammar Blast - Four levels of grammar quizzes.
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/quizzes/

Cynthia's Links to Basic English Practice - Websites for Grammar practice.
http://www.reepworld.org/studentsite/BasicGrammarforESL.htm

Ventures Arcade- Lifeskills-based language practice.
http://www.cambridge.org/us/esl/venturesadulted/venturesarcade/

Touchstone Arcade- Lifeskills-based language practice.
http://www.cambridge.org/us/esl/touchstone/student/index.html

Multimedia Lessons (Integrated Skills)

U.S.A. Learns - Video classes with grammar and vocabulary practice. Go to the 1st Course for 20 different units for beginning learners.
http://www.usalearns.org

REEPworld- Animated stories in Health, Work, and Family with reading, listening, vocabulary, and lifeskill practice.
http://www.reepworld.org/englishpractice/index.htm

Marshall Adult Education Student Lessons - Lifeskills-based language practice. Beginning through Intermediate.
http://www.marshalladulteducation.org/index.php/student-lessons

Pumarosa.com - Spanish-English bilingual English courses.
http://www.pumarosa.com/

John's Activities for English Learners - Made especially for adult ESL students.
http://www.web-esl.com/

Interactive lessons for everyday life | Goodwill Industries presents excellent interactive lessons on many topics: work, health, money management, technology, and more!
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/topics

Jennifer's Beginning ESL Video Lessons (on Youtube)
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL0A0C8CFFE9712B76

Reading

Readings Skills Stories - Group 1
http://www.marshalladulteducation.org/index.php/reading-skills-for-todays-adult

REEPworld- Animated stories in Health, Work, and Family with reading, listening, vocabulary, and lifeskill practice.
http://www.reepworld.org/englishpractice/index.htm

Easy World of English | Reading, Level 1
http://www.easyworldofenglish.com/

Cynthia's Links to Reading Practice- Look for your level.
http://www.reepworld.org/studentsite/ReadingPractice.htm

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Intermediate Level

Vocabulary

Learning Chocolate- Picture dictionary with audio and various skills practice, organized in lifeskill units with beginning level practice.
http://www.learningchocolate.com

Easy World of English | Picture Dictionary
http://www.easyworldofenglish.com/

Language Guide- Picture dictionary with pronunciation and spelling. Choose your language in the top menu or choose a direct link below. More languages available on the website!
Arabic - English | Chinese - English | French - English | Spanish - English
http://www.languageguide.org/

Cynthia's Links to Basic English Practice - Websites for Vocabulary practice.
http://www.reepworld.org/studentsite/CynthiasESLLinks.htm

Grammar & Writing

English Grammar Secrets - Grammar rules and practice activites.
http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/

English Corner - Grammar lessons and exercises for all levels.
http://www.englishcorner.vacau.com/

Road to Grammar - Hours of grammar practice quizzes!
http://www.roadtogrammar.com/

Easy World of English | Grammar, Level 2
http://www.easyworldofenglish.com/

Grammar Bytes - Presentations. Exercises. Printable handouts.
http://www.chompchomp.com/terms.htm

ESL Blues - Grammar lessons.
http://ww2.college-em.qc.ca/prof/epritchard/trouindx.htm

Cynthia's Links to Intermediate Grammar Practice- Teacher-recommended websites for more English practice!
http://www.reepworld.org/studentsite/IntermediateGrammarforESL.htm

Touchstone Arcade- Lifeskills-based language practice.
http://www.cambridge.org/us/esl/touchstone/student/index.html

ESL Independent Study Lab - Links to interactive lessons for English learners.
http://www.lclark.edu/~krauss/toppicks/toppicks.html

Grammar-Quizzes.com - Explanations on grammar points and practice exercises.
http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/

Guide to Grammar and Writing - Grammar lessons, tutorials, and reference.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/

GEDWriting. org - Go to Student Center for lessons, exercises, guides, and practice tests.
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0809222280/

Guide to Writing a Basic Essay - Offers explanations in other languages, as well.
http://lklivingston.tripod.com/essay/

Reading

Readings Skills Stories - Group 1 (lower levels) / Group 2 (higher levels)
http://www.marshalladulteducation.org/index.php/reading-skills-for-todays-adult

The Learning Edge - An interactive online newspaper for high beginning to intermediate.
http://www.thewclc.ca/edge/

The Change Agent - An adult education newspaper for social justice. Listen to the story as you read each line, on the "Audio" page.
http://nelrc.org/changeagent/audio/

Easy World of English | Reading, Level 2
http://www.easyworldofenglish.com/

City Family Magazine - Written in clear English for adult learners. You can also search for the topic you want.
http://www.cityfamily.org/v2/cicityFamily.asp

Topics: An Online Magazine for Learners of English
ESL students write about many topics, including life in the U.S., traditions from their home countries, and more.
http://www.topics-mag.com/

Cynthia's Links to Reading Practice- Look for your level.
http://www.reepworld.org/studentsite/ReadingPractice.htm

Kizclub Stories - Graded online readers for children. Also useful for low-level adult learners.
http://kizclub.com/Sbody.html

Time Magazine, for Kids - Read about world events, recent news, and more.
http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/

Multimedia Lessons (Integrated Skills)

We Are New York- Video lessons for everyday life and English practice.
http://www.nyc.gov/html/weareny/html/episodes/episodes.shtml

U.S.A. Learns- Go to the Low-intermediate or Intermediate Reading Skills. Practice listening, writing, reading, and pronunciation! Many practical topics for everyday life.
http://www.usalearns.org

English For All - Video lessons with some vocabulary practice.
http://www.myefa.org/login.cfm

Pumarosa.com - Spanish-English bilingual English courses.
http://www.pumarosa.com/

Cynthia's Links to English Practice for Better Health- Teacher-recommended websites for more English practice to help you stay healthy!
http://www.reepworld.org/studentsite/YourHealth.htm

Communicating At Work- Interactive lessons on how to improve your communication at work.
http://caw.aaca-boston.org/

Cynthia's Links to Work English Practice- Teacher-recommended websites for more English practice to help you Find a Job and Get a Job!
http://www.reepworld.org/studentsite/FindingaJob.htm
http://www.reepworld.org/studentsite/GettingtheJob.htm

BBC Skillswise- Teach yourself, and don't forget to test yourself, too! Activities for grammar, spelling, reading, writing, listening, and vocabulary.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise/words/grammar/

TV 411 - Reading, writing, vocabulary, and math activities that have practical use for your life. Use the left menu. (Lifeskills)
http://www.tv411.org/index.shtml

Interactive lessons for everyday life | Goodwill Industries presents excellent interactive lessons on many topics: work, health, money management, technology, and more!
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/topics

Mango: Arlington Public Libraries language learning system | free library card account required
http://library.arlingtonva.libguides.com/mango

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Advanced Level

Grammar & Writing

English Grammar Secrets - Grammar rules and practice activites.
http://www.englishgrammarsecrets.com/

Road to Grammar - Hours of grammar practice quizzes!
http://www.roadtogrammar.com/

Easy World of English | Grammar, Level 3
http://www.easyworldofenglish.com/

Grammar Bytes- Presentations. Exercises. Printable handouts.
http://www.chompchomp.com/terms.htm

ESL Blues - Grammar lessons.
http://ww2.college-em.qc.ca/prof/epritchard/trouindx.htm

Grammar-Quizzes.com - Explanations on grammar points and practice exercises.
http://www.grammar-quizzes.com/

GEDWriting. org - Go to Student Center for lessons, exercises, guides, and practice tests.
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0809222280/

Guide to Grammar and Writing - Grammar lessons, tutorials, and reference.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/

GEDWriting. org - Go to Student Center for lessons, exercises, guides, and practice tests.
http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0809222280/

Guide to Writing a Basic Essay - Offers explanations in other languages, as well.
http://lklivingston.tripod.com/essay/

Power Proofreading - Find and correct the errors. Start with the Level 2 activities..
http://www.eduplace.com/kids/hme/k_5/proofread/proof.htm

Reading

Readings Skills Stories - Group 1 (lower levels) / Group 2 (higher levels)
http://www.marshalladulteducation.org/index.php/reading-skills-for-todays-adult

Easy World of English | Reading, Level 3
http://www.easyworldofenglish.com/

Cynthia's Links to Reading Practice- Look for your level.
http://www.reepworld.org/studentsite/ReadingPractice.htm

Top 100 U.S. Newspapers .
http://www.thepaperboy.com/usa-top-100-newspapers.cfm

Multimedia Lessons (Integrated Skills)

VOA: Voice of America | Learning English - Learn English while you learn about American life and culture. Multimedia and practice activities included.
http://www.voanews.com/learningenglish/home/

California Distance Learning Project - Read and listen to stories about life topics. For intermediate to advanced level students.
http://www.cdlponline.org/

Interactive lessons for everyday life | Goodwill Industries presents excellent interactive lessons on many topics: work, health, money management, technology, and more!
http://www.gcflearnfree.org/topics

Mango: Arlington Public Libraries language learning system | free library card account required
http://library.arlingtonva.libguides.com/mango

Jennifer's English for Professionals Video Lessons (on Youtube)
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6F9901ABB52F7C9B&feature=plpp

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California Distance Learning Project - Read and listen to stories about life topics. For intermediate to advanced level students.
http://www.cdlponline.org/

Jennifer's English for Professionals Video Lessons (on Youtube)
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6F9901ABB52F7C9B&feature=plpp

PBS - Video from the U.S. Public Broadcasting Station. For advanced level students.
http://video.pbs.org/

Listening / Pronunciation

Text-to-Speech Generator - Type the English you want to hear in the "Enter Text" box and then click on the "Say it" button. Listen and repeat. Change the voice!
http://www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/tts_example.php

Cynthia's Links to Listening Practice - Look for your English level.
http://www.reepworld.org/studentsite/ListeningPractice.htm

Elllo - High Beginning to Advanced. 1000s of interviews with English speakers from all over the world. Choose activities according to your level. ("Elllo" = English Language Listening Lab Online.)
http://www.elllo.org/index.htm

Citizenship

Go to REEP's Citizenship page.

Smartphone Apps

Best ESL apps for Android, iPad, iPhone | AppCrawlr.com
You can select "free" and other buttons to narrow the search.
http://goo.gl/l7IHBt

9 Best Mobile Apps for ESL Students | BusyTeacher.org
http://goo.gl/7dnVFQ

Community

Arlington County, Virginia, Website
http://www.arlingtonva.us/

Arlington Insider
Sign up for the email newsletter of important events happening in Arlington, VA. Email address required.
http://www.arlingtonapps.com/insider/

Smithsonian Institution
http://www.si.edu

National Park Service
http://www.nps.gov/index

Going Out Guru Guide | The Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide

Washington, DC resources | About.com
http://dc.about.com/

100 Free (and almost free) Things to Do in D.C.
http://washington.org/100-free-and-almost-free-things-do-dc

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Transportation

Metro
http://www.wmata.com/

ART - Arlington Rapid Transit
http://www.arlingtontransit.com/

DC Circulator
http://www.dccirculator.com/

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REEP Teacher Websites and Projects