Resources for Language Learners
5 Free Resources to Improve Your Child's Reading!
15 Effective Tips to Improve Your English Pronunciation and Accent!
ESL and ELA Tutoring
English Pronunciation Class
TED Radio Hour for Listening Practice
Hour Long Podcast
InterNations
Meet and socialize with native language speakers in your area.
Online Dictionaries with audio pronunciation of the words.
Merriam-Webster
Dictionary.com
YourDictionary
Reading Resources
Breaking News English
IELTS Reading Material
Learning Registry
TopicReads
Middle School Students
Reading about science, social studies, art, culture, literature, and language
Wonderopolis
Reading that fosters learning on interesting topics
Get Epic
Fun material for children to read
Simple Wikipedia
Kids Britannica
Hooked on Phonics (ages 3-7)
Time for Kids (age 5-12)
National Geographic (age 6 and up)
Reading Pioneers (Books Read Aloud)
AV2 World Languages (Multilingual Titles)
Mom Loves Best (Short Moral Stories)
Children's Dictionary and Word Games
Bilingual Material and Learning
World Language
(World Language is “The Ultimate Language Store” with online ordering for dictionaries, games, and karaoke products in
three languages, software such as Office XP, Powerpoint, Word, spell-check, electronic translators in different languages,
travel guides, foreign language keyboards and gifts items in 15 languages. Over 2000 products in 171 languages)
www.amazon.com/instantvideo
(Type in the language you are learning + "language movies". For instance: "Spanish language movies")
www.wor.com
(World of Reading specializes in foreign language books including imported books in over 100 languages.
They also offer software and DVDs for language learning.)
www.continentalbook.com (Be sure NOT to type in continentalbooks with an “s” as this will bring up another
company not specializing in foreign language material. They are importers and distributors of language material.
They publish five different catalogs for French, Spanish, German, Italian and a Librarian’s catalog.)
www.multiculturalbooksandvideos.com (A huge selection of authentic books and videos is offered at this website.
They carry a host of bilingual books as well as authentic children’s books. There is online ordering but you need to
request a print catalog first.)
www.brainpop.com
(Short 3-5 minute videos in English divided by content area-social studies, science, health, etc. Great for school-aged
English language learners.)
https://esp.brainpop.com/
(same as above except in the Spanish language)
www.jw.org
(This website presents the Bible and bible-based literature in over 400 languages. You can listen to the audio files
in the native language and follow along. Excellent for vocabulary building and listening comprehension.)
www.SpanishListening.org
Access over 300+ videos to listen and learn Spanish.
Sign up for an English word of the day
http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/
Sign up to learn a Spanish word each day
http://www.spanishcentral.com/
http://www.forvo.com/
Pronunciation of words by native speakers in over 300 languages
Adult Classes for German, French, Spanish and Business English
Test Prep
TOEFL Online Program
IELTS Online Program
SAT Online Program
SAT Tutoring
ACT Online Program
ACT Tutoring
Academic Writing Tutor (High School and College - Personal Statements, Essays, Research Papers)
Online Test Prep (PSAT, AP, GRE, GMAT)
Tutoring and Classes
English Pronunciation Class
ESL and ELA Tutoring
Math Tutoring (7th Grade to College Level)
Math Tutoring (Middle School)
Latin Tutoring
Greek Tutoring
Chemistry Tutoring
Business English Tutoring
Reading Tutor (Kindergarten and first grade)
Elementary School Tutoring (Math, Writing, Reading)
At Home Virtual Fitness Class
Spanish Tutoring (Jannina Saavedra)
LetsLearnSpanishEasier@gmail.com
WhatsApp +51 988 663 854
College Advising
Gaffney Foundation
Disclaimer: Just a friendly reminder that some of the links on this resource page are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support.
List of English Vowels
**Long Vowels:**
1. **/iː/ (ee):** "beet," "seat," "sheep"
2. **/ɪː/ (ee):** "beat," "seat," "sheet"
3. **/eɪ/ (ay):** "bake," "lake," "cake"
4. **/æɪ/ (ai):** "buy," "high," "by"
5. **/ɑː/ (aa):** "father," "car," "heart"
6. **/ɔː/ (aw):** "law," "saw," "raw"
7. **/oʊ/ (oh):** "go," "boat," "show"
8. **/uː/ (oo):** "food," "blue," "cool"
9. **/juː/ (yoo):** "cute," "music," "use"
**Short Vowels:**
1. **/ɪ/ (ih):** "bit," "sit," "hit"
2. **/ɛ/ (eh):** "bed," "set," "red"
3. **/æ/ (aeh):** "cat," "hat," "bat"
4. **/ʌ/ (uh):** "cup," "cut," "luck"
5. **/ɒ/ (oh):** "hot," "pot," "not"
6. **/ʊ/ (uh):** "book," "good," "took"
7. **/ə/ (uh):** "sofa," "banana," "so"
8. **/e/ (eh):** "pen," "pet," "get"
9. **/ʒ/ (zh):** "measure," "pleasure," "casual" (note: this sound is less common in short vowels)
Keep in mind that the English language has regional variations in pronunciation, so these sounds may differ slightly based on accents and dialects.
Don't forget to add this page to your favorites!
5 Free Resources to Improve Your Child's Reading!
15 Effective Tips to Improve Your English Pronunciation and Accent!
ESL and ELA Tutoring
English Pronunciation Class
TED Radio Hour for Listening Practice
Hour Long Podcast
InterNations
Meet and socialize with native language speakers in your area.
Online Dictionaries with audio pronunciation of the words.
Merriam-Webster
Dictionary.com
YourDictionary
Reading Resources
Breaking News English
IELTS Reading Material
Learning Registry
TopicReads
Middle School Students
Reading about science, social studies, art, culture, literature, and language
Wonderopolis
Reading that fosters learning on interesting topics
Get Epic
Fun material for children to read
Simple Wikipedia
Kids Britannica
Hooked on Phonics (ages 3-7)
Time for Kids (age 5-12)
National Geographic (age 6 and up)
Reading Pioneers (Books Read Aloud)
AV2 World Languages (Multilingual Titles)
Mom Loves Best (Short Moral Stories)
Children's Dictionary and Word Games
Bilingual Material and Learning
World Language
(World Language is “The Ultimate Language Store” with online ordering for dictionaries, games, and karaoke products in
three languages, software such as Office XP, Powerpoint, Word, spell-check, electronic translators in different languages,
travel guides, foreign language keyboards and gifts items in 15 languages. Over 2000 products in 171 languages)
www.amazon.com/instantvideo
(Type in the language you are learning + "language movies". For instance: "Spanish language movies")
www.wor.com
(World of Reading specializes in foreign language books including imported books in over 100 languages.
They also offer software and DVDs for language learning.)
www.continentalbook.com (Be sure NOT to type in continentalbooks with an “s” as this will bring up another
company not specializing in foreign language material. They are importers and distributors of language material.
They publish five different catalogs for French, Spanish, German, Italian and a Librarian’s catalog.)
www.multiculturalbooksandvideos.com (A huge selection of authentic books and videos is offered at this website.
They carry a host of bilingual books as well as authentic children’s books. There is online ordering but you need to
request a print catalog first.)
www.brainpop.com
(Short 3-5 minute videos in English divided by content area-social studies, science, health, etc. Great for school-aged
English language learners.)
https://esp.brainpop.com/
(same as above except in the Spanish language)
www.jw.org
(This website presents the Bible and bible-based literature in over 400 languages. You can listen to the audio files
in the native language and follow along. Excellent for vocabulary building and listening comprehension.)
www.SpanishListening.org
Access over 300+ videos to listen and learn Spanish.
Sign up for an English word of the day
http://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day/
Sign up to learn a Spanish word each day
http://www.spanishcentral.com/
http://www.forvo.com/
Pronunciation of words by native speakers in over 300 languages
Adult Classes for German, French, Spanish and Business English
Test Prep
TOEFL Online Program
IELTS Online Program
SAT Online Program
SAT Tutoring
ACT Online Program
ACT Tutoring
Academic Writing Tutor (High School and College - Personal Statements, Essays, Research Papers)
Online Test Prep (PSAT, AP, GRE, GMAT)
Tutoring and Classes
English Pronunciation Class
ESL and ELA Tutoring
Math Tutoring (7th Grade to College Level)
Math Tutoring (Middle School)
Latin Tutoring
Greek Tutoring
Chemistry Tutoring
Business English Tutoring
Reading Tutor (Kindergarten and first grade)
Elementary School Tutoring (Math, Writing, Reading)
At Home Virtual Fitness Class
Spanish Tutoring (Jannina Saavedra)
LetsLearnSpanishEasier@gmail.com
WhatsApp +51 988 663 854
College Advising
Gaffney Foundation
Disclaimer: Just a friendly reminder that some of the links on this resource page are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support.
List of English Vowels
**Long Vowels:**
1. **/iː/ (ee):** "beet," "seat," "sheep"
2. **/ɪː/ (ee):** "beat," "seat," "sheet"
3. **/eɪ/ (ay):** "bake," "lake," "cake"
4. **/æɪ/ (ai):** "buy," "high," "by"
5. **/ɑː/ (aa):** "father," "car," "heart"
6. **/ɔː/ (aw):** "law," "saw," "raw"
7. **/oʊ/ (oh):** "go," "boat," "show"
8. **/uː/ (oo):** "food," "blue," "cool"
9. **/juː/ (yoo):** "cute," "music," "use"
**Short Vowels:**
1. **/ɪ/ (ih):** "bit," "sit," "hit"
2. **/ɛ/ (eh):** "bed," "set," "red"
3. **/æ/ (aeh):** "cat," "hat," "bat"
4. **/ʌ/ (uh):** "cup," "cut," "luck"
5. **/ɒ/ (oh):** "hot," "pot," "not"
6. **/ʊ/ (uh):** "book," "good," "took"
7. **/ə/ (uh):** "sofa," "banana," "so"
8. **/e/ (eh):** "pen," "pet," "get"
9. **/ʒ/ (zh):** "measure," "pleasure," "casual" (note: this sound is less common in short vowels)
Keep in mind that the English language has regional variations in pronunciation, so these sounds may differ slightly based on accents and dialects.
Don't forget to add this page to your favorites!