English Language Learning Activities Online
Whether you're looking to improve your basic language skills or help a friend learn a new language, there are a plethora of activities online available for learning the English language.
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Many sites online provide a place for users to provide quizzes or learning activities that have worked for them. Quia works for both instructors and learners. The user can design his own quizzes specifically for his class or needs. The user can also take quizzes or play games created by other users.
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With the creation of Flash, the Internet has now become a virtual no-cost classroom. Sites like Non-Stop English offer interactive quizzes pertaining to the different elements of the English language.
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Many sites focus on ELL (English Language Learners) education, with specifically designed activities for this group of learner. UsingEnglish.com offers tests, quizzes, polls, and question banks for English learners; it also has a variety of other educational support activities and resources.
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For English language learners who need to pass a TOEFL test or pass a language competency exam, Educational Testing Services has created a variety of resources specifically geared toward this purpose. Users are able to practice online for these formal exams, as well as see sample test questions; they may even register for the test itself.
Fun Fact
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If the goal is to improve vocabulary and feed the hungry at the same time, look no farther than FreeRice.com. For every answer that you get correct in this interactive, multiple-choice vocabulary lesson, the site donates 10 grains of rice to the UN World Food Program.
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