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Newport News, VA 23606
4207 Victoria Blvd
Hampton, VA 23669
Teaching adults literacy for success

LEARNER RESOURCES
We recommend these ways to another step in your learning journey

Join an Online Conversation Class!
General Resources
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LINCS Learner Center: https://learner.lincs.ed.gov/
Free online resources from the U.S. Department of Education -
Peninsula Regional Education Program: http://www.peninsulaed.com
Our Adult Ed partner's website (for those who would like to pursue the GED or NEDP
Accessibility Software
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Text-to-Speech Software: https://www.voicepods.com/
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Screenreading Software: https://www.nvaccess.org/
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Text-to-Speech App: https://valrc.org/learning/techtools/speechify.html
Books Read Aloud
- Storyline Online: http://www.storylineonline.net/library/
An assortment of children’s books read aloud
Citizenship
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US Citizenship and Immigration Services website: https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship
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USA Learns free online course: https://www.usalearns.org/usa-learns-citizenship
Computer Skills
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Typing Games and Lesson Bank: https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/tech-takes/typing-keyboarding-practice-games-and-lessons
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Peter’s Online Typing Course: http://www.typing-lessons.org/
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Typing Lessons:
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Typing Games:
https://powertyping.com/
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Typing Tutor: https://www.ratatype.com/#typing-tutor
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Digital Literacy Assessment: https://www.digitalliteracyassessment.org/
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Digital Literacy Skills: http://www.bbc.co.uk/webwise/0/
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Digital Skills Library: https://www.crowdedlearning.org/digitalskillslibrary
Conversation:
GED
- Virginia GED: https://vaged.vcu.edu/2014.html
Useful study resources for typing and subject study practice
Grammar
- Teaching English grammar using song lyrics: http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/lyrics_and_songs.php
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Quill: https://www.quill.org/
Job Search
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Virginia Wizard: https://www.vawizard.org/wizard/home
Listening Skills
- Randall’s ESL Cyber Listening Lab: http://www.esl-lab.com/
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We Speak New York Video Series: https://wespeaknyc.cityofnewyork.us/episodes/
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Podcasts for learning English:
Math
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Math Goodies: https://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons
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A Plus Math: https://www.varsitytutors.com/aplusmath
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AAA Math: https://www.aaamath.com/
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Free Rice: http://freerice.com/category
Online vocabulary and math quiz game
Phonics
- ABC Fast Phonics: http://www.abcfastphonics.com/index.html
- Read/Spell Resource Room: https://resourceroom.net/readspell/index.html
- Starfall: http://www.starfall.com/
Targeted toward young learners, but has some useful material that can be adapted for adult learners - Phone Apps
Reading Comprehension
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ReadWorks: https://www.readworks.org/
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Newsela: https://newsela.com/
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News in Levels: https://www.newsinlevels.com/
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Linguahouse: https://www.linguahouse.com/
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News For You: https://www.newreaderspress.com/news-for-you-online
The online supplement to our newspaper subscription ($) -
TV 411 Online Lessons: http://www.tv411.org/reading
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Reading Skills for Healthcare Workers: https://www.reading4healthcareworkers.com/
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Reading Skills for Todays Adults: http://resources.marshalladulteducation.org/reading_skills_home.htm
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Breaking News English: https://breakingnewsenglish.com/
Vocabulary
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Free Rice: http://freerice.com/category
Online vocabulary and math quiz game -
Graded readers: https://www.victoria.ac.nz/lals/about/staff/paul-nation#free-graded-readers
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Frequently Used Vocabulary:
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Learning Chocolate: http://www.learningchocolate.com/
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Phone Apps:
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Duolingo
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Misc
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Mr. Nussbaum: http://mrnussbaum.com/
Targeted toward younger learners, but contains useful and relevant materials for adults. -
Goodwill Community Foundation: https://www.gcflearnfree.org/
Free online tutorials for a variety of subjects -
Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/
Create flashcards related to your lesson, or use a pre-created set! -
TeAch-nology: http://www.teach-nology.com/
Free lesson plans and worksheets -
TeacherTube: http://www.teachertube.com/
Videos on a variety of topics - English Club: https://www.englishclub.com/
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ManyThings.org: http://www.manythings.org/
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Easy World of English: http://www.easyworldofenglish.com/
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ESOL Courses: https://www.esolcourses.com/