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 ELT e-Reading Group
Have you ever joined a reading group? Would you like to join one made up of ELT professionals worldwide? The ELT e-Reading Group, supported by the British Council, invites you to read and share your views on specially selected short stories and poems.
creative reading - silk pearce
 Choose one!
http://www.kizclub.com/
KIZCLUB offers an amazing number of free printables for preschool and elementary age children. Educational activities include ABCs, phonics and a whole range of stories, nursery rhymes and props to help the little ones discover the joys of a good read.
 Gifted
Do you have any gifted children in your classes, or have a colleague that does? A Different Place helps teachers learn about gifted kids and challenging activities for them. 'Resources' includes self-directed, independent and high level activities with integrated technology which can be adapted to different contexts.
photo: tim hall
 What is dyslexia?
photo:britainonview/grant pritchard
'Difficulty with words' is the literal meaning from the Greek, but for the dyslexic person it means a lot more - from difficulty with verbal codes or symbols to failing to remember appointments and telephone numbers. Intrigued? Check out dyslexic basics and practical advice for teachers.
 Storyline Online
Storytelling has always been a favourite teaching tool in the English class. Storyline Online offers free online streaming video children's stories and accompanying activities and lesson ideas. Students learn lots of language, develop their interpersonal skills and have lots of laughs!
photo: debra hurford-brown
 Project Britain
photo: britainonview/rod edwards
The popular Woodlands Junior School's British Life and Culture website has a new home and name - ProjectBritain - where you'll find all the wonderful resources from the previous site and a blog to share experiences of British culture, history, traditions and topical events. Check it out!
More English Language Resources
If you are a learner or teacher of English, LearnEnglish has something for you.
Search English - a news, information and networking tool for English language teaching professionals.
go4english.com: An innovative English language learning tool designed exclusively for the Arab World
TeachingEnglish - produced by the BBC and the British Council as a resource for teachers.

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