Creator: British Council | visit site
Grade Range: 6 - 11
This teens’ branch of Learn English, <a href="/single.cfm?id=14041">reviewed here</a>, contains interactives, short stories, poems, grammar bits, and a video zone with many short videos. You can also write captions for humorous photos. The vocabulary zone organizes words into various categories. The exam section gives advice on exam preparation for all types of tests including listening, speaking, and reading as well as study tips. Don’t miss the free time section and a magazine with articles written by peers. A free log-in allows teens access to printed versions of the stories (with questions), the ability to make comments, enter competitions, answer polls, and even submit writings. The videos reside on YouTube. If your district blocks YouTube, the videos may not be viewable. <i>Since this site was created in the UK, you will notice some spelling differences from American English.</i>
In the Classroom
Introduce this site to your class on an interactive whiteboard or projector. Make a shortcut to this site on classroom computers and have your ELL/ESL students use it as one of your learning stations. Short stories and other interactive features of the site would work well with weaker readers and learning support students, too. Encourage your ESL/ELL students to share their writings on Learn English Teens (if allowed by school policy).
At Home
Keep up with your teen by seeing what other English speaking teens are doing and thinking about. Reinforce grammar skills with a little fun.
Tags
grammar, test prep, video, creative writing, vocabulary development,
Subjects
Current Events, English, ESL/ELL, Geography (US/World), History & Culture: Europe, History & Culture: World, Language Arts, Reading, Special Education, Study Skills, World Languages, World Languages,