ESL Blogs

English is widely regarded as one of the most difficult languages to learn due to the complexities of the rules of grammar and pronunciation along with the variations in usage that depend on geographical area, and even the background of the person speaking. Many of the classes available that teach English focus on teaching English that is very formal and that adheres to the rules of grammar and structure. This can be a great way to begin learning the language, but it does not guarantee that you will learn to speak English like a native speaker. If you want to learn to speak English like your English speaking friends and co-workers, take a look at these 10 online resources.

1.     The English Learner Movie Guides

            Part of learning the English language is gaining an understanding of slang, idioms,            colloquialisms, and other uses of the language that isn't quite 'by the book'. One great way to get   an education in this is through watching movies. The English Learner Movie Guides is a   website where the plots of various movies are discussed with explanations about the terms and phrases used in the movies that are geared towards helping non English speakers gain a better understanding.
 
2.      LiveMocha

            LiveMocha offers you the opportunity to learn English through both social experiences       (conversations), and direct learning opportunities (courses and lessons). Join up and you will        have the chance to interact with the other 2 million + LiveMocha members.
 
3.      Essay Supply
 
            Essay Supply is a great website for ESL students who need extra assistance with their writing assignments due to deficits they have in understanding and expressing themselves via written English. Those who wish to learn to speak better English can also read the various blogs on   website for educational insight and examples of proper written English.
 
4.      Verba Learn

            You can use VerbaLearn as your free online educational source for learning vocabulary words     and commonly used English phrases. Study mediums include flashcards, games, video, and    audio learning methods.        
 
5.      Activities for ESL Students

            Take a look at A4ESL.ORG. You can choose from an amazing  variety of bilingual quizzes,     puzzles, vocabulary quizzes, and grammar quizzes. There are even some teaching resources for   those who are helping others to speak English as well as a native can.
 
6.     English Speak

            Englishspeak.com is a website that uses simple audio playback to help you learn spoken   English. You begin by listening to various conversations ranging from quite simple to more        complex. As you listen to the conversations, you can read along in order to associate the written word with the spoken. If you struggle to understand English when it is spoken too quickly, you         can use the option to listen to conversations that have been slowed down.       
 
7.     Talk English

           Talk English uses the concept of memorization as a means to learn language. The idea is that in order to speak English, you must listen to English and then learn the language by repeating   correctly used sentences and phrases until you have committed them to memory.
 
8.     DailyStep

            This website was formed by an English teacher who realized that her ESL students often had great skills when it came to writing and reading in English, but struggled with verbal     communication using English. To fix this problem, she created a teaching method that focuses on improving communications skills for ESL individuals. This is a premium service, but you can try a few lessons for free before committing to more
 
9.    Word2Word

            Word 2 Word is essentially an online repository of resources for anybody who wants to learn to   speak English. You can select from choices that will lead you to Youtube videos, online translators, dictionaries, classes, and chatrooms. Each resource has been specifically designed to     help non English speakers improve and develop their skills.
 
10.  Effortless English Club

            Many non English speakers struggle to learn to speak English in a way that sounds natural, is not slow, and otherwise matches the tone and tempo of native English speakers. This deficit   causes many people to feel embarrassed about their English skills. Effortless English Club     provides an online course that is specifically dedicated to helping people learn to speak English        in a way that sounds natural and is easy to understand.