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Russell Library
Listening Practice
TED has interesting lectures on a variety of topics. Make sure you check out the interactive transcript.
This I Believe has stories people recorded about their personal beliefs.
Morning Edition is radio show on NPR (90.5 or 89.9 FM). You can listen to news stories.
Lots of students like using VOA news for listening to news stories in English that is spoken more slowly.
Spelling Practice
Here is one website to practice spelling quizzes.
You can also practice spelling on the Many Things website.
Reading Practice
You can read about current news stories on the PBS News Hour website.
Reading Skills for Today's Adults has reading practice by different levels.
The California Distance Learning Project has stories you can read and listen to.
General English Practice
USA Learns is a great site for practicing English.
This website was recommended by a student. It's good for learning about grammar. It's called Learn American English Online.
Many Things has many resources for practicing.
English for Everyone has many printable practice worksheets.
Bogglesworld is a great site for teachers. It has lots of printable handouts.
Civics
Read about United States history and holidays on EL Civics.
You can find resources from USCIS to study for the citizenship test here.
Going to College in the United States
If you are interested to learn more about how to pay for college in the United States click here.
Here is a link to Middlesex Community College's financial aid office. Here is a link to learn about the Basic Skills Assessment test (Accuplacer)
World Education Services is an agency that can evaluate degrees.
North American Education Group is another agency that can evaluate degrees.
Online Dictionaries
You can listen to words on the Cambridge online dictionary website. Make sure it's set to American English.
This is the online version of the Longman Dictionary.
Academic Word List
This is a website where you can practice the words from the academic word list.
On this site, you can copy and paste text into the box and it will locate words from the lists.
GED Practice
One of my colleagues created a website http:connierivera.weebly.com that has good practice activities for the GED.
Typing Practice
You can practice typing on this website. Start by clicking lessons.
Driving Practice
Practice taking the written test for your license on the CT DMV website.
Connecticut Places
Gilette Castle is a pretty place to visit. In the summer, you can go inside the building.
The Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum in downtown Hartford.
Harkness Park in Waterford
Beardsley Zoo in Brideport
Elizabeth Park in Hartford
Hammonasset Beach in Madison
Misquamicut Beach in Rhode Island
Lake Compounce Amusement Park
Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center- come here to learn about the Native Americans of Connecticut
Events
International Festival of Arts and Ideas in New Haven
Deep River Muster. This is a parade in Deep River, CT, which is south or Middletown on Route 9.
Reduce Reuse Recycle in Connecticut
You can donate lots of used items at Goodwill.
Middletown's Goodwill store
Driver's License Information
Connecticut DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) website
Information for getting a driver's license for the first time in the U.S.
Obtaining your learner's permit
Employment Resources
The Connecticut Department of Labor Job Search Guide has lots of helpful information
Job interviews
Tips for job seekers
Learn about careers
Action words to use on your resume
You can check out the West Farms Mall employment site to see what it looks like
Job interview questions and answers
Russell Library employment resources
Russell Library computer classes
Videos about job searching
Effective interviewing
There are a lot of links to short videos on this page. Don't forget to read the transcript.
Preparing for a job interview
Information about healthcare jobs
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) through Connecticut Technical Schools
Other schools offering LPN programs
Information about CNA occupations (Certified Nursing Assistant/Aid)
Manchester Community College CNA program and here is their flyer
Middlesex Community College CNA program
State Websites
Enchanted Learning and Kids USA have information about the states.
Fact Monster has lots of information about each state.
Visit New England has information about all the New England states. Look at the top of the screen for the state name.
Discover New England
Dentists
UCONN dental services
Russell Library
Listening Practice
TED has interesting lectures on a variety of topics. Make sure you check out the interactive transcript.
This I Believe has stories people recorded about their personal beliefs.
Morning Edition is radio show on NPR (90.5 or 89.9 FM). You can listen to news stories.
Lots of students like using VOA news for listening to news stories in English that is spoken more slowly.
Spelling Practice
Here is one website to practice spelling quizzes.
You can also practice spelling on the Many Things website.
Reading Practice
You can read about current news stories on the PBS News Hour website.
Reading Skills for Today's Adults has reading practice by different levels.
The California Distance Learning Project has stories you can read and listen to.
General English Practice
USA Learns is a great site for practicing English.
This website was recommended by a student. It's good for learning about grammar. It's called Learn American English Online.
Many Things has many resources for practicing.
English for Everyone has many printable practice worksheets.
Bogglesworld is a great site for teachers. It has lots of printable handouts.
Civics
Read about United States history and holidays on EL Civics.
You can find resources from USCIS to study for the citizenship test here.
Going to College in the United States
If you are interested to learn more about how to pay for college in the United States click here.
Here is a link to Middlesex Community College's financial aid office. Here is a link to learn about the Basic Skills Assessment test (Accuplacer)
World Education Services is an agency that can evaluate degrees.
North American Education Group is another agency that can evaluate degrees.
Online Dictionaries
You can listen to words on the Cambridge online dictionary website. Make sure it's set to American English.
This is the online version of the Longman Dictionary.
Academic Word List
This is a website where you can practice the words from the academic word list.
On this site, you can copy and paste text into the box and it will locate words from the lists.
GED Practice
One of my colleagues created a website http:connierivera.weebly.com that has good practice activities for the GED.
Typing Practice
You can practice typing on this website. Start by clicking lessons.
Driving Practice
Practice taking the written test for your license on the CT DMV website.
Connecticut Places
Gilette Castle is a pretty place to visit. In the summer, you can go inside the building.
The Wadsworth Atheneum is an art museum in downtown Hartford.
Harkness Park in Waterford
Beardsley Zoo in Brideport
Elizabeth Park in Hartford
Hammonasset Beach in Madison
Misquamicut Beach in Rhode Island
Lake Compounce Amusement Park
Mashantucket Pequot Museum and Research Center- come here to learn about the Native Americans of Connecticut
Events
International Festival of Arts and Ideas in New Haven
Deep River Muster. This is a parade in Deep River, CT, which is south or Middletown on Route 9.
Reduce Reuse Recycle in Connecticut
You can donate lots of used items at Goodwill.
Middletown's Goodwill store
Driver's License Information
Connecticut DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) website
Information for getting a driver's license for the first time in the U.S.
Obtaining your learner's permit
Employment Resources
The Connecticut Department of Labor Job Search Guide has lots of helpful information
Job interviews
Tips for job seekers
Learn about careers
Action words to use on your resume
You can check out the West Farms Mall employment site to see what it looks like
Job interview questions and answers
Russell Library employment resources
Russell Library computer classes
Videos about job searching
Effective interviewing
There are a lot of links to short videos on this page. Don't forget to read the transcript.
Preparing for a job interview
Information about healthcare jobs
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) through Connecticut Technical Schools
Other schools offering LPN programs
Information about CNA occupations (Certified Nursing Assistant/Aid)
Manchester Community College CNA program and here is their flyer
Middlesex Community College CNA program
State Websites
Enchanted Learning and Kids USA have information about the states.
Fact Monster has lots of information about each state.
Visit New England has information about all the New England states. Look at the top of the screen for the state name.
Discover New England
Dentists
UCONN dental services