English for Young Learners

language learning materials younger children

About ESL Young Learners

Wonderful materials for English language learners!! Ms Fann, ESL teacher, Nashville, USA



Free fun learning resources for English language teachers & learners. Reading, listening, speaking & writing materials for online and classroom use.

The Materials - original stories and simplified versions of classic texts - full PDF print-friendly short stories streamed via Scribd - short texts ideal for classroom use - glossary & activities to accompany texts - all texts simplified and graded according to level - fun listening and watching materials	By level or age? The (orange) pages for younger children range are in the beginners/elementary range. The white pages for older learners/teens are broadly pre intermediate/intermediate. Confident younger readers are welcome to attempt the more challenging materials. Similarly older children with a lower language level may prefer to try the shorter, simpler texts before moving on. The same applies to native speaker reluctant readers.	Starting Points A good starting point for younger children is the Uncle Edgar section. The stories are fun and easy to follow. They are also have a strong visual element. For teens/young adults the Fred and Rita conversations are very popular and flexible in terms of level. Think of the site as an anthology or library of materials. Choose the materials you think your students will enjoy.
Partners English for Young Learners has links with Extensive Reading, the British Council and many other organisations promoting language learning. In February 2009 it won the EnglishClub.com Site of the Month Award. It also features in Tips for Teaching with Call: Computer Assisted Language Learning (2008, Pearson/Longman).	Writer/Editor The site was created by Kieran McGovern and he writes & edits most of the materials. Kieran was the BBC World Service Teacher Blogger in August & December 2009. He also edits ESL Reading.	Support this site English for Young Learners receives no external funding or institutional support. You can help support future development by making online purchases via the advertisements. There's no extra cost to you - and a big benefit to the site!