Cambridge Lower Secondary English as a

Second Language

Suggested resources
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Lower secondary resources

Title British Council Learn English

A wide variety of resources for practising grammar, vocabulary and English
Description language skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) at all levels. Free online
test to check level.
Website learnenglish.britishcouncil.org

Title British Council Learn English Teens

A selection of free resources targeted at helping teenagers to learn English while
having fun. Resources include reading, writing and listening practice, grammar
Description
and vocabulary exercises, games and videos. Also includes short activities to
boost learning.
Website learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org

Title British Council Teaching English

Free resources for teachers of Lower Secondary English as a Second Language.
The site indicates which of their Primary resources are suitable for children up to
Description
age 12. A wide range of short activities to use in the classroom to complement
your curriculum.
Website teachingenglish.org.uk

Title English Grammar

A useful site for practising grammar and writing. A wide range of tasks, mainly
Description
interactive, and also some lessons to download and print.
Website englishgrammar.org

Title Grammar Monster

Hundreds of lessons, tests, interactive games and word lists suitable for lower
Description secondary learning stages. Some resources are aimed at teachers, but there are
plenty of activities suitable for learners to access independently.

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 Website grammar-monster.com

Title LingQ
A web-based language-learning system, with free access to the basic plan.
Description Authentic written, audio and video content, with opportunities to learn and practise
vocabulary and develop English language skills.
Website www.lingq.com

Title Memrise
Free, authentic resources, including video and audio clips from native speakers,
Description
real-life examples and short practice lessons.
Website www.memrise.com/languages/english-course

Title Quizlet
A free library of flashcards and tools for learning vocabulary and some structural
language, such as conjunctions or verb conjugation. Each flashcard has the
Description option to listen to the pronunciation of the word(s) and there are interactive games
based on the flashcards. Learners can build their own set of cards for
personalised practice.
Website quizlet.com

Title ReadLang
Free reading practice resources. Users select their first language, then select
Description English texts to read. They can click on any words they don’t know and the site
saves these words into a vocabulary list, which users can review.
Website www.readlang.com

Title Spotlight English

An audio and video programme made for English learners. The listening texts use
fewer words, shorter sentences and a slower speaking speed than normal. Note
Description
that not all the topics are suitable for lower secondary learners. The site also has
some vocabulary resources.
Website spotlightenglish.com

Title Twinkl
A selection of English as a Second Language resources aimed at lower
Description secondary stage learners, including lesson plans, speaking activities and
interactive games.
Website www.twinkl.co.uk/esl

Title Word Reference

A free language-learning supplementary resource, with a comprehensive online
dictionary and language forum. The dictionary provides definitions, collocations
Description
and context examples. The forums are supportive learning environments for users
to ask questions and discuss language-related topics.
Website WordReference.com

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 Title Write and Improve
A free tool to help learners improve their writing. For beginner and intermediate
levels, there is a range of writing tasks, some based on picture prompts. Learners
Description
write their response and get instant feedback on their performance, with tips on
areas to improve.
Website writeandimprove.com

Title YouGlish
A useful pronunciation resource. Users can search for a word or phrase, and
YouGlish will find YouTube videos that use it in context. Users can listen to
Description
speakers from the US, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, England, Scotland or
Ireland.
Website youglish.com

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