When it comes to writing, cliches are as old as dirt. A handout on tired phrases provides examples of cliches, as well as a description of the negative effects they have on a paper. Writers discover specific words and phrases to avoid,...

Listen and read along with several real-life scenarios to help expand understanding and conversational language. Listening activities are followed by a variety of quizzes, discussion questions, and role-play activities.

Links to printable ESL dialogues which include vocabulary words, discussion questions, and simple sentence patterns.

Conversation zone from English-Zone.com. Site includes conversation card activity, future fortune-telling activity, birthday party conversation activities and more. Some free content; most accessible with membership only.

The prominent theories and beliefs about second language learners are fully explored by Jim Cummins, professor, Ontario Institute for Studies in Education at the University of Toronto. An array of Dr. Cummins's research is easily...