Games and Grammar

The Lighter Side of TEFL
A collection of puzzles and activities taken from English Teaching Forum. From the Office of English Language Programs.
Sing Out Loud
Popular songs and lyrics available for download, produced by the Office of English Language Programs.
Games with Words
Word games of various types to enhance English language learning, produced by Voice of America.
VOA English Software Program
Interactive, task-based American English learning program produced by Voice of America.
Wordmaster
Readings and corresponding podcasts on American English usage, produced by Voice of America.
Words and Their Stories
Etymology and stories related to specific words in American English, produced by Voice of America.
VOA Learning English Activities
Leveled activities (beginning, intermediate, and advanced) on specific functions, produced by Voice of America.
Voice of America's Interactive Learning: The Classroom
Self-study material on current events with corresponding articles.

Multimedia Learning

Voice of America YouTube Channel
Videocasts on current events which connect with other Special English VOA content.
Voice of America Twitter Feed
Get short, timely English messages on Twitter to stay updated on a wide variety of topics.
Voice of America's Interactive Learning: The Classroom official Facebook page
The Facebook Page of Voice of America Special English, a component of the interactive VOA experience.
Voice of America's Interactive Learning: The Classroom
Voice of America Special English Interactive Learning houses Business Wordbook, Wordbook, and Idiom Dictionary.
American English Podcast Channels
Provides instructions and links to connect to Voice of America Podcasts and Videocasts.
American Memory Project
Documents the American experience based on art and song, produced by the Library of Congress.

Language and Life Sciences Electronic Journal
Lesson plans and primary source documents on life sciences, provided by the Office of English Language Programs.
English Teaching Forum
Quarterly journal (archived from 1993) produced by the Office of English Language Programs. Each issue includes a feature article that explores some aspect of American culture.
Teaching Pragmatics
The ability to use appropriate language in different social contexts. Provided by the Office of English Language Programs.
Celebrate! E-Edition
A publication of articles and photographs on U.S. holidays, produced by the Office of English Language Programs.
The Lighter Side of TEFL
A collection of puzzles and activities taken from English Teaching Forum. From the Office of English Language Programs.
Shaggy Dog Stories
Funny, easily comprehended stories for English Language Learners. Recordings property of English Teaching Forum.

Children’s Web Portal
The official kids’ portal for the student and teacher pages of various U.S. Government agencies.
Natural and Cultural Resources in the USA
This site provides resources for teachers and kids. Provided by the Department of the Interior.
Web Rangers from the National Park Service
Fun and learning for kids interested in national parks, monuments, and historic sites.
EPA Student Center
The Environmental Protection Agency provides information, games, videos, quizzes, and short films for students.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Kid’s Page
Learn about fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats and how you can help conserve, protect, and enhance them.
The White House 101 for Kids
Presidents, facts, and pets are some of the features on this website.
Space Kids’ Club
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Kids’ Club provides fun and games for young learners about space.
Environmental Kid’s Club
The Environmental Protection Agency’s Kid’s Center provides information and materials about the environment.

Language and Life Sciences Electronic Journal
Journal with readings and resources to teach life sciences, produced by the Office of English Language Programs.
National Institute of Health Science Education
The National Institute of Health Science Education page provides a link list for science education.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Educator’s Page
This website includes links to information on student activities in fish and wildlife.
Center for Disease Control & Prevention
Provides information on health and safety topics, up-to-date statistics, tools, and resources for students and educators.
Health Information
Special English news stories about health for English language learners. Text and audio, Voice of America.
Science and Technology
Special English news stories about science for English language learners. Text and audio, Voice of America.
Smithsonian Student Science and Nature Page
Online games and activities on science and nature, produced by the Smithsonian.

U.S. Citizen and Immigration Center
A comprehensive U.S. Citizenship guide, study materials, and welcome kit for those wishing to become American citizens.