Learn English
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.
Reference Material
- 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.
Young Learners
- 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.
English for Specific Purposes
- Science and Technology
- 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.
- Citizenship
- U.S. Citizen and Immigration Center
A comprehensive U.S. Citizenship guide, study materials, and welcome kit for those wishing to become American citizens.


