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December 2007
October 2007
September 2007
eWord Game
by knann
Companion to textbook Houghton Mifflin Spelling and Vocabulary but still useful for grades 1-6. Hover over the word or definition to hear it read aloud.
Make your own comic with MAKE BELIEFS COMIX! Online Educational Comic Generator for Kids of All Ages
by knann
Looking for an alternative to a quiz or an assignment of boring vocabulary definitions written on notebook paper? Trying to find a way to prompt students to write even short passages? Trying to teach simple dialog to ESL/ELL students? Working on appropriate language and interpersonal skills with emotional support students? Looking for a creative way to make clever newsletter additions, bulletin board items, or class rules? Use this great online tool for both students and teachers to create web-based or printed comic strips from a selection of characters and voice bubbles-- and with your OWN text!
Sponsorised links
July 2007
April 2007
Rockle Lingomigo: Language Exchange Community
by vikram_govindan
& 1 other
Learn languages from native speakers around the world. Includes specialized language chat with pronunciation and translation, language screensavers and videos. Free. No downloads.
February 2007
Learn French with games
by perrot.thierry
Learn and study french with games - Grammar, vocabulary exercises
January 2007
MapMyWord Graphic Dictionary & Thesaurus - The Free Vocabulary Builder Tool
by knann
(via)
MapMyWord is an interactive graphic dictionary and thesaurus, which dynamically draws color-coded representation of words, relationships (16 types), and meanings in radial clickable graphs. The g, s, t superscripts denote words suitable for GRE, SAT, and TOEFL levels, respectively. Special editable features include Pronunciation, Wordlist Difficulty Setting, Next Word Randomization, Spelling Suggestions, Sample Usage mini-Messages, and Clickable Nodes and Words.
Where can I use MapMyWord?
November 2006
Learning Vocabulary Can Be Fun (Vocabulary Building for K-12 and ESL students)
by knann
& 1 other
(via)
Nice set of vocabulary games for students
Elementary Spanish
by graemesaphier
This is a general elementary Spanish site that is a good resource for lots of different categories of vocabulary.
VoyCabulary.com - Online web dictionary & thesaurus word linking lookup reference tool.
by knann
VoyCabulary makes the words on any webpage into links so you can look them up in a dictionary or other word-reference-site of your choice, by simply clicking on the words.
October 2006
Flocabulary Hip-Hop Music for the Classroom
by knann
(via)
Learn 26 high powered vocabulary words in this one song! Download to to your ipod! Download lyrics and definitions too!
(Only one song is actually free)
Classroom Objects/Objetos de la Aula
by graemesaphier
Common objects you would find in the classroom with pictures and audio pronunciation.
Literacy Center Education Network™
by graemesaphier
(via)
Various activities to enhance vocabulary as well as knowledge of the alphabet.
SAT Vocabulary preparation
by knann
Quick 10 word Vocab quiz to prepare for SAT. Get immediate feedback on each response. Visit it everyday for vocab power!
Just Vocabulary's Podcast
by knann
This is your Just Vocabulary Podcast Weekly Recap. TOEFL, GRE, English as a second language, ESL, looking to improve your English, than this is the right spot. A daily podcast (approx 3-4 min) where I introduce two English words, explain, and use the words in example sentences. And there is a weekly recap on the 10 words of this week. Monday through Friday I introduce new words like adamant, erroneous, insipid, lethargy, etc, and on Saturday I review last weeks words. It is just vocabulary, no chitchat, to the point, short and powerful. Subscribe via iTunes, Podcast Alley, or download directly from the site.
September 2006
Thinkmap Visual Thesaurus
by knann
& 10 others
(via)
What is it? The Visual Thesaurus is an interactive dictionary and thesaurus with an innovative display that encourages exploration and learning. You'll understand language in an exciting new way. To understand the power of the Visual Thesaurus, you really need to see it in action. Type in your favorite word and give it a try! Teacher lessons here:http://www.visualthesaurus.com/educators/
