On the Job

http://litlink.ket.org/begin_wes.aspl Exercises for the Workplace Essential Skills videos (requires free registration)

www.careeronestop.org/SKILLS/SkillCenterHome.asp Improve job skills

Reading and Writing

http://coe.jmu.edu/learningtoolbox/studentstart.htm Reading, writing, and logic skills

www.pbs.org/literacy/ Basic GED skills

http://www.cdlponline.org/ Reading real TV news stories

http://www.vocabulary.com/ Practice for reading, spelling, and grammar

English as a Second Language

http://a4esl.org/ Quizzes, exercises and puzzles to learn English

Dave's ESL Cafe Do it yourself English lessons and much more

http://www.rong-chang.com/ Latest links to popular ESL websites

www.webworkbooks.com/ This is a useful website whether you are trying to learn English or Spanish. There is an online dictionary that will translate words and give the correct pronunciation. Many exercises help adults improve their spelling, vocabulary, and grammar. There is also a section on idioms and word histories if you want to find out how words and sayings got their meanings.

http://englishlearner.com/tests/test.html Do you know the difference between the present simple and the present perfect tenses? Are you comfortable with irregular verbs? When do you you use “was” instead of “were?” You’ll know after completing some of the tests on this site. The tests help you learn English even if it’s the only language you speak.

Math

http://www.literacynet.org/sciencelincs Understanding numbers and learning reasoning skills

http://www.math.com/ Basics of math and beyond

http://www.interdys.org  This is the official website for the International Dyslexia Association. If you need any kind of information on dyslexia, this is the website to use. It has an online bookstore, information on the annual IDA conference, and links to other related websites.

http://ldaca.org This website for the Learning Disabilities Association of California is a volunteer organization made up of adults with disabilities, professionals, and parents. Its goal is to support the education and welfare of people with normal intelligence who have a learning disability.

www.dyslexia-ca.org The Inland Empire branch of the International Dyslexia Association has good information specific to Southern California, including referrals to IDA professional members who provide services to those with dyslexia and their families. This site is updated regularly.

www.ncld.org/ The National Center for Learning Disabilities has information for dyslexics of all ages and their families. There is also an Advocacy Center with a detailed guide for people who want to advocate for those with learning disabilities. An RSS feed as well as Podcasts are also available from this website.
 

Southern California Library Literacy Network helps tutors, students and literacy programs.

www.gcflearnfree.org If you want to get practical life skills for today, this is an excellent website. You can learn money and math skills, job seeking skills such as creating a resume, cover letter, and job interviewing advice, and you can learn Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. There is also an option to do the lessons in Spanish. You can learn at your own pace for free.

www.unitedliteracy.org This website for the Adult Learner Network was created by an adult learner and features a free newsletter The Literacy Tribune .

11/03/2008