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Online Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, etc.

- Merriam-Webster Online
  Includes both a dictionary and thesaurus, Merriam-Webster for Kids, with a useful Daily Buzzword section, and Brittanica Online (with a limited amount of free services).

- Yourdictionary.com
  Includes both a dictionary and thesaurus search function and a huge list of online bilingual dictionaries and resources.

- OneLook
  This search engine displays results as a list of links to online definitions.

- Wikipedia
  The Free Encyclopedia

- Encyclopedia.com
  Search a letter of the alphabet or enter a keyword.

- Infoplease
  All the knowledge you need.

- Encarta
  Offered by msn.

- Acronym Finder
  Online database of acronyms.

Vocabulary Building

Vocabulary is the foundation on which we build our other language skills.

- Word Lists and Vocabulary Resources
  Maintained by Prof. K. H. Yang.

- Academic Word List
  Academic Word List Coxhead (2000)

- Online Reading Lab
  Maintained by my Bill Balsamo.

Reading Materials (Newspapers, Magazines, Etc.)

- Newspapers.com
  Includes links to online newspapers in the United States and around the world. Also has categories for looking up sites dealing with specific topics or themes.

- Internet Public Library
   The Kid Space and Teen Space pages include links to many more reading materials.

- Project Gutenberg
   Portal site for a large (and growing) list of online books.

Listening Practice

Listening is another important skill that will help you in other areas.

- Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab
  The best of the best.

- Online Listening Resources
  Find online listening material.

- VOA Special English
  News is English for non-native speakers of English (Voice of America)

Language Activities, Quizzes, etc.

- Better English
  Vocabulary and grammar exercises.

- Webquest Portal
  Learn about, try and make Webquests.

- Activities for EFL Students
  Lots of different activities sorted by focus and level.

- Interesting Things for ESL Students
  Word games, puzzles, quizzes, exercises, slang, proverbs and much more

Speaking, Pronunciation, etc.

- Phonetics: The Sounds of American English - Pictures and sound files for learning/practicing pronunciation.

Study Skills

- Study Skills Self-help Information - Maintained by the Division of Student Affairs at Virginia Tech

- How-To-Study.com - A Study Skills Resource Site.

- Study Guides and Strategies - Divided by various study-related themes

Critical Thinking, Metaphors, Mind Mapping, etc.

- The Metaphor Project - Useful for organizing arguments, presentations, etc.

- Arindne's Thread - Develop critical thinking skills by analyzing arguments.

- Thinking Maps - Useful for organizing arguments, presentations, etc.

Online Language Learning Courses

- BBC World Service - Extensive site for self study

- English Portal - The Better Way to English

- English Through The Internet - Pilot project for matching pre-service teachers with language learners in online learning environments.

Fun Stuff

- DF1LM - Make your own short animated film.

- Music Lyrics - Find the lyrics for your favorite songs in English.

- Exploritorium: Ten Cool Sites - Lots of different topics, subjects, etc.

- ScMOOze - Communicate with other language learners in an online environment.

- E-blogger - Create your own web log (blog).

Other Lists

- English as a Second Language - List of exercises and links to other sites

- Cool Sites List - Maintained by NETEACH-L.

- UsingEnglish.com - Large collection of ESL tools and resources.

Acknowledgments
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