Website Resources for Access teachers

The website links below are good resources for Access teachers as they incorporate wide array of issues and aspects of English Language Teaching. Access teachers from all six different centers are requested to use these resources to bring some innovative methods, techniques in their Access classroom and develop themselves professionally.
Website resources:
Access Gorkha Center Blog: http://engaccessgorkha.blogspot.com/
Resource link: http://www.manythings.org/
Resource link: http://www.worldofteaching.com/
Resource link: http://www.usingenglish.com/
Resource link: http://sfltdu.blogspot.com/2012/01/words-and-phrases-frequency-genres.html?spref=fb
Resource link: http://www.languageonthemove.com/
Resource link by Prof. Dr. Richard Smith, one of the key note speaker of 19th International NELTA Conference:
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/al/staff/teaching/smith/nelta
Free Book Download Link: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/weng.2013.32.issue-1/issuetoc
Free Download link: http://www.filehippo.com/
E-Teacher success story link of an Access teacher: http://usembassykathmandu.wordpress.com/2012/07/24/e-teacher-success-story-yub-raj-panthi/
http://americanenglish.state.gov/: American English: A website for teachers and learners of English as a foreign language
http://www.storynory.com/archives/fairy-tales/: a good site for fairy tales to be used in English language teaching purposes
http://stellaelm.web.fc2.com/: English Lesson Materials
http://www.tefltunes.com/search/searchall.aspx?name=public: Choosing songs to use in the ESL classroom
http://www.turtlediary.com/kids-stories.html: Stories for kids
http://freekidsbooks.org/: Free downloadable books for kids
http://community.eflclassroom.com/profiles/blog/list?tag=50: A good site for teaching aids/materials
www.grammar-monster.com: Grammar related site
http://www.strategiesinlanguagelearning.com/best-language-learning/: Language learning
http://educationusa.state.gov: Education in USA
http://www.freeeslmaterials.com/: Free ESL Materials
http://www.lessonsonmovies.com/: Lessons on Movies
http://reallifebh.com/secrets-to-learning-grammar-7-steps-fluency: For Learning grammar

Book link for the Holidays Celebrated in the US : celebrate_holidays_in_the_usa

For Students

Instructional Websites for English Language Learners

ManyThings: Quizzes, word games, word puzzles, slang expressions, anagrams, a random-sentence generator and other computer assisted language learning activities.
BrainPop ESL: An excellent resource for interactive practice in grammar, vocabulary, and other activities
Activities for ESL students: Quizzes, tests, exercises, and puzzles to practice English skills in different levels
Conversation practice: Listen to native English speaking conversation about various topics
Resources for English Language Learners: A messy but resourceful page loaded with activities, quizzes, and practice in English
Read along stories: Listen and read these eBooks to strengthen listening and comprehension skills
Story Starters: Get started writing with this online tool from Scholastic
ESL Basics: Free English instructional videos for students and teachers

For Teachers

Websites for English Language Teachers

One Stop English: Many resources to assist English Language Teachers
Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs: Publications, English programs, resource material, and American English Online
IIP Digital: An excellent article outlining some of the free resources available online

Presentations

ELL Technology Integration Strategies on Prezi

Instructional Software for English Language Learners on Prezi

Other Helpful Resources

Gretel Patch EdTech Learning Log: academic blog that features various integration strategies and research behind using technology in the classroom
Lesson Plan on America Arts at-a-glance: Interactive multimedia activity to help expose students to American arts, music, and physical education culture
Video-Enhanced lesson plan “Why Read?”: An assortment of video clips that help students get excited about reading
Netiquette for Beginners: Teach students some of the basic courtesy rules for electronic communication
Introduction to Google Docs: This jigsaw activity is designed for learners with limited computer experience to help them learn word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations
Khan Academy: Thousands of videos to learn almost anything for free
Curriki: Empowering educators to deliver and share K-12 curricula
Wordle: Have students create word clouds to experiment with vocabulary
Technology Integration Now: A Guide for Teachers and Administrators
Edutopia: What is Technology Integration?
Purdue ESL Teacher Resources: An excellent academic list of links for teachers for both theory and practic