lapis-eltis.org
English Language Teaching Resources
All MTs teachers are welcome to visit ELTIS ELT Resources. We provide materials from the ELTIS Resource Packs, as well as useful links referred to suitable MTs/SMP topics, functions and genres in line with the most recent curriculum.
Three types of material are available:
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Downloadable Materials (accompanied by Teacher’s Notes) for Classroom Use from the four ELTIS Resource
Packs:
- Listening
- Islamic Life
- Games & Pictures
- Assessment
- Downloadable Materials for Classroom Use — click on the Classroom Materials link to download free ELT resources from our recommended sites. Many of them are ready-to-use in your class!
- Theoretical and Practical Issues in ELT — click on the Teaching Articles link to read some useful methodology articles related to aspects of classroom teaching
ELT Websites
Cambridge ESOL ICELT (In-service Certificate in English Language Teaching)
The Cambridge ESOL ICELT (In-service Certificate in English Language Teaching) course is a qualification that can help you to deepen your knowledge and develop your ability to reflect on and improve your teaching. The main aim is to develop your skills in the following areas:
- language awareness and language use in the classroom
- planning, teaching and evaluation
- assessment and evaluation
www.cambridgeesol.org/teaching/icelt.htm
Teaching Knowledge Test (TKT)
This is a test developed by Cambridge ESOL for teachers of English to Speakers other languages. It tests teachers’ knowledge of concepts related to language, language use and the background to and practice of language teaching and learning.
English Teaching Professional
An independent quarterly magazine for teachers. Requires paid subscription and has a sample copy.
The BBC and British Council English Teaching website
EFL notice boards and a wealth of teaching tips and lesson plans.
One Stop English
A great site containing many useful links to help teachers in all areas of their teaching.
TotalESL
TotalESL is designed to be a valuable and complete source for all the needs of ESL/EFL teachers, institutions and students in Asia and the Middle East. There are also features available for those in areas outside of Asia.
Jamaby
This site provides web links to a number of news and similar stories that have been checked for level of difficulty. Useful for teachers looking for suitable, topical texts to use with their classes.
Dictionary.com
An online resource for definitions and grammar of English words.
Thesaurus.com
An online version of this essential writing resource showing synonyms and antonyms.
Collins Cobuild Online dictionary
The Collins Cobuild Online dictionary.
www.englishonline.co.uk/englishnon/language/dictionary
English grammar
English Grammar Tutorials and Help for EFL/ESL students. Contains grammar lessons for EFL/ESL students.
English Teaching Professional
An independent quarterly magazine for teachers of English worldwide.
Humanising Language Teaching
An online journal which focuses on various aspects of ELT. The range and the quality of contributions is impressive.
The Internet TESL Journal
A monthly journal for teachers of English as a Second Language. Includes articles, research papers, lessons plans, classroom handouts, teaching ideas and links.
It’s Magazine
An online magazine for learners of English, part of the its-online network.
Comenius English Language Center
The Comenius Group developed this site so that students, teachers and speakers of English from around the world can have on line access to relevant materials, lessons and products.
Teaching Unplugged
A collection of materials from a very practical perspective. Postings from the Dogme ELT egroup.
Teaching English
This site provides a range of services including weekly up dated articles on methodology, activities to try and lesson plans complete with materials. There is also a community of language teachers who use the ‘Talk’ section to exchange ideas and opinions on ELT.
Learning English
Various materials for students and teachers, provided by the BBC World Service.
www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish
; "Madrasah Tsanawiyah students")
ESL Notes
The English Learner Movie Guides. Each individual guide is a detailed synopsis of a popular movie, which consists of a summary of the plot, a list of the major characters, a glossary of vocabulary and various cultural references that even advanced ESL learners would often not understand, questions for ESL class discussion.
E.L. Easton
Materials for teaching and learning.
Dave’s ESL Café
An Internet Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!