ESL-Specific Resources

Ellii: (Purchased for RI adult ed) Over 1,000 printable and digital lessons to plan and teach in-person, distance and blended learning. Search for materials by topic or level.

I-DEA: (Purchased for RI adult ed) The Integrated Digital English Acceleration (I-DEA) program teaches English language skills in the context of college and careers for learners who face the largest language gaps. Unlike traditional approaches — in which learners are expected to learn English before pursuing college or job-training — I-DEA teaches English in tandem with college and career skills and all with contextualized digital literacy training. Students quickly learn skills relevant to their lives and careers.

USA Learns.org OnLine Courses: Three levels of self-paced English courses and a Citizenship Course. Courses cover all skills including writing and pronunciation. Teachers can create classes and monitor students’ progress.

Queens Library ESOL Curriculum: A complete digital curriculum that is organized into thematic modules and includes teacher lesson plans and worksheets that align to Common Core Standards for ESOL.

Real English Video: This is a series of 2- 3 minute topic-based videos. This is one example with the focus on “What CAN you do?”