ESL, or English as a Second Language programs are more and more common within the American school system, as the influx of non-native English speakers continues to grow. This category includes information both on in-school ESL classes as well as downloadable and online programs that allow the at-home user to learn English without the aid of a teacher. Grammar, spelling, vocabulary, reading and writing exercises are provided, as are tests, conversation areas, listening exercises, chat rooms and message boards.

Site Listings

• Churchill House: Online English - Downloadable programs and lesson plans, interactive quizzes and information on exams.
• EFL/ESP Software - Provides downloadable freeware geared toward business language learners.
• EFLNet - Offers grammar quizzes, for beginner to intermediate and rated by level of difficulty and vocabulary exercises for advanced learners. Also phrasal verbs list with practice quizzes and a chat forum.
• English at Home - Learning tips and advice for learning or improving grammar, speaking, and vocabulary. Also learning games and a free newsletter. Requires Flash.
• English Zone - Combination of fee-based and free grammar, spelling, vocabulary, reading and writing exercises and tests subdivided by level and a conversation area with listening exercises chat room and a message board. There is a quick reference area for a basic words list, fables and idioms. Features humor and l...
• EnglishOnline - Daily word list, exercises, cartons, tests and articles.
• ESL at 1-language.com - Comprehensive resource for learning English as a Second Language, including free online courses, audio materials, TOEIC questions, chat, message boards, jobs and more.
• ESL Classroom - Interactive grammar quizzes, reading and vocabulary exercises for students.
• ESL eBooks - Offers free e-mail lessons and e-books after joining the book club.
• ESL Resource Center - Resources for international students including free lessons.

• Learning to Learn and Learning English - This site is set up by a highly qualified English educator, wanting to promote my services for helping native English students and foreign students online. My contact details and personal description are provided.

• Nutshell Phonics - English literacy online lesson - All phonics lessons are designed to make it easy for children to learn to spell and read accurately, and to improve their handwriting.