Best Free Learning Websites

 

The AALRC has put together a list of “Best Free Learning Websites” and we would like to hear from you about your favorite free websites. What good sites are you using now? What are your favorites from this list? This list is not complete yet - we need your help to make it a better list for everyone. Please email Rob Pollan rob@aalrc.org for comments and suggestions.

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Updated 4/25/2012

Math

Khan Academy - fantastic website with great videos that students can watch over and over till they get the concepts. The math section includes practice and an extensive tracking program for the teachers. http://www.khanacademy.org/

BBC English and Math for Adults - lots of good stuff in here including videos, training, quizzes, and games. http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise

TV411 - Get practical practice - reading, writing, vocabulary, math, learning. http://www.tv411.org/

Reading

Goodwill Community Foundation - includes Reading, Computers, and Math. Nice layout with lots of activities. http://www.gcflearnfree.org/

Fonics - good audio and pictures that go along with the words http://www.fonetiks.org/foniks/

Literacynet Learning Resources -Great reading site with stories from CNN and a local CBS affiliate. You can read the story and view the video, then look for the activities on the left to test
your knowledge and comprehension - vocabulary, word selection, multiple choice, sequencing, conclusions, and “your turn”. http://literacynet.org/cnnsf/home.html

Web English Teacher - good resource for English teachers. http://www.webenglishteacher.com/index.html

California Distance Learning Project - many stories that can be read aloud to the reader by the computer. Includes comprehension qui and other activities. http://www.cdlponline.org/

Montana’s list of Reading and Listening Activities - Includes GED practice tests. http://www.nwlincs.org/mtlincs/pilotproject/reading/readingindex.htm

Starfall - starts at the beginning and works its way up. The site is designed for children but is effective for anyone. http://www.starfall.com/

The Learning Edge - has newspaper articles and stories that can be read aloud to the reader. It has good quizzes and is a well laid out website. It has workplace stories and quizzes. http://www.thewclc.ca/edge/

U.S.A. Learns - Learn English and improve basic reading, writing, speaking and life skills. Slick website with videos and audio. www.usalearns.org

Learning English - free printable materials http://www.englishbanana.com/

BBC English and Math for Adults - lots of good stuff in here including videos, training, quizzes, and games. http://www.bbc.co.uk/skillswise

Pearsonlongman - Online practice reading tests http://www.pearsonlongman.com/ae/marketing/sfesl/practicereading.html

TV411 - Get practical practice – reading, writing, vocabulary, math, learning http://www.tv411.org/

RHL School - Reading comprehension worksheets http://rhlschool.com/reading.htm

Read Write Think - Lesson plans, guides, materials, and more. http://www.readwritethink.org/

Thinkfinity - Lesson plans, interactive games and tools. http://www.thinkfinity.org/student-interactives

ESL

PUMAROSA - this site is bilingual phonetic and is designed to help you learn English as quickly and easily as possible. http://www.pumarosa.com/

ESL Resource Center - has various stories with multiple choice exercises. http://eslus.com/LESSONS/READING/READ.HTM

Rong-Chang - conversations with audio and exercises. Large selection of lessons for beginners and intermediates http://rong-chang.com/

English Speak- text and audio that allows the user to point at any text in the story and it will instantly read it out loud at your chosen speed. http://englishspeak.com/

ESL Cyber Listening Lab- stories are read out loud to the listener with quick quizes afterwards. http://esl-lab.com/

Colorin Colorado - is a free web-based service that provides information, activities and advice for educators and Spanish-speaking families of English language learners (ELLs). http://www.colorincolorado.org/

Typing

Sense-Lang - Great typing website. Tutorials and games that are well thought out and informative. Even includes a school section that allows you to register as a teacher and make assignments for your students. http://www.sense-lang.org/typing/

Typing Web - Another good typing website. Tells you your problem keys, has “Tools for Teachers” that allows you to track your students progress and time. http://www.typingweb.com/

Type Online - lessons, number pad, speed test http://www.typeonline.co.uk/index.html

Computers

BBC Computer Tutor - BBC’s guide to using computer was made for folks with little to no computer experience. Great guide to getting started that includes mouse, keyboard, and screen (desktop) skills. http://www.bbc.co.uk/computertutor/more_info.shtml

GCF - Goodwill Community Foundation - Computers,reading, and Math. Computer section includes Computer Basics, Microsoft Excel, Facebook 101, Microsoft Offce, Internet Basics, Google, and more. Most sections have lessons, interactives, quizzes and videos. http://www.gcflearnfree.org/
For a full list of topics see http://www.gcflearnfree.org/topics

HP Learning Center - large selection of courses and quizzes including Microsoft Office and PC security and maintenance. http://h30187.www3.hp.com/all_courses.jsp?hplcpsession.id=1270f75f7d8009bc912c38fc649a

McGraw Hill
http://activities.macmillanmh.com/reading/treasures/stories/teachcls.html Interactive with audio and video lessons. Extensive collection of lessons.

Microsoft Office Skills Assessment Tests - Office skills assessment test with detailed reports.
http://www.skills-assessment.net/

Microsoft Office Training - courses for specific parts of Office. Courses include practice and tests.
http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/support/training-FX101782702.aspx

Jan’s Computer Literacy - not the best of the bunch, but some useful components including quizzes.
http://www.jegsworks.com/lessons/

Computer Literacy Innitiative - Sample Computer Literacy Test http://computerliteracyusa.web.officelive.com/default.aspx http://computerliteracyusa.web.officelive.com/sample.aspx

Various

Adult Learning Web Resources - Comprehensive list of learning websites http://www.alresources.com/

Arizona Association for Lifelong Learning - good list of links to English, adult basic education, GED, and more. http://www.az-aall.org/AALL/Pages/Links/Studentlinks.htm

Books Should Be Free - audio books that can be downloaded or streamed. http://www.booksshouldbefree.com/

Watch Know Learn - large list of learning videos for many subjects. http://watchknowlearn.org/default.aspx

Free Rice - Great vocaulary site that also includes several other subjects. Works like a multiple choice game. http://freerice.com

Hippo Campus - In depth website with interactive topics and courses. http://www.hippocampus.org/

Spelling - very good site that allows you to type in your own words and then it will test you by reading the words out loud, also has flash cards and more http://www.spellingcity.com/

Spelling - you can use this site to get lists of words for a certain grade level, then copy and paste them into spellingcity.com (above) to learn and test http://www.homespellingwords.com/index.htm

Spelling - list of most common mispelled words on the GED test. Copy and paste parts of the list into spellingcity.com to learn and test http://www.gedforfree.com/free-ged-course/language-arts/most-commonly-misspelled-ged-words.html

Interactive Online Activities for ESL and ABE / GED - great list of websites. If you can't find it on our page look here https://docs.google.com/document/d/
1j907b3kxoEoiJrWEfxFfKC6TRIYwIrWaor6SeJc7f18/edit

Vocabulary

Free Rice - Great for vocabulary. It will automatically adjust to your vocabulary level, or hit the change level button to access all levels of vocabulary. It also has several other subjects to choose from. http://freerice.com

Vocabulary.com - Puts words into context and asks multiple choice questions. Works well and you can sign up so it can track your progress. http://vocabulary.com

History

History Channel - quiz game http://quiz.history.com/game_complete

Khan Academy - history videos http://www.khanacademy.org/

Hippo Campus - In depth website with interactive topics and courses. http://www.hippocampus.org/

GED Practice Tests

Steck Vaughn - practice test by category http://steckvaughnadult.hmhco.com/en/gedtestmenu.htm

Test Prep Review - Printable GED practice test with answer key http://www.testprepreview.com/ged_practice.htm

Study Guide Zone - GED study guide and practice http://www.studyguidezone.com/gedtest.htm

Quizmoz - Lots of quizzes including GED - http://www.quizmoz.com/

Aztec
Aztec Learning Essentials Series - it's not a free program, but it is free for you and your students in Arkansas' Department of Career Education programs. See http://www.aztecsoftware.com/_aztec/products/les.html for more information about content. Students use this link: http://aztec.aalrc.org
Please contact Nancy Loftis to get setup using Aztec. She is at the AALRC in downtown Little Rock. Her number is 501-371-3040, email nancy@aalrc.org