Research Guides: ESL: ESL Resources

Classroom Teaching Support

These resources provide classroom activities, lesson plans, and instruction ideas for ESL teachers.

ESL Galaxy
Find lesson plans, PowerPoints, ebooks, games, exercises, video lessons, and much more on this excellent resource for ESL instructors.
U.S. Department of State, Office of English Language Programs
The Office of English Language Programs creates and implements English language programs in specific regions and countries of the world. Activities include the development of English teaching curricula, textbooks, and teacher training workshops.
ESL Lounge
Access test prep, activities, and games for ESL classrooms.

These resources provide ESL teachers with professional development and continuing education opportunities.

NALDIC - National Association for Language Development in the Curriculum
NALDIC is the national subject association for EAL committed to promoting professionalism, educational excellence and equity for all pupils.
Kentucky TESOL
Kentucky TESOL, Inc. (KYTESOL) is a statewide professional organization for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. Our purpose is to distribute information, to discuss current issues, and to improve the teaching of English to speakers of other languages.
NCELA - National Clearinghouse for English Language Acquisition
NCELA collects, coordinates, and conveys a broad range of research and resources in support of an inclusive approach to high quality education for English learners.