Grammar is often one of the toughest concepts to teach as an ESL teacher. Thus, having a nifty list of grammar resources to assist you with planning explanations, testing student understanding, and finding great ideas for exercises as well as activities is essential.
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List of Grammar Resource Sites
- Grammarly (www.grammarly.com): A popular online writing assistant that offers grammar and spell checking, as well as style suggestions.
- Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) (owl.purdue.edu): A comprehensive resource for grammar, punctuation, and writing mechanics, including interactive exercises and handouts.
- BBC Learning English (www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish): Provides grammar lessons, quizzes, and interactive activities suitable for learners of all levels.
- EnglishGrammar.org (www.englishgrammar.org): Offers a wide range of grammar lessons, exercises, quizzes, and downloadable worksheets.
- Grammar Monster (www.grammar-monster.com): Provides clear explanations of grammar rules, along with quizzes to test understanding.
- Quizlet (www.quizlet.com): A platform where teachers and students can create and access flashcards, quizzes, and games for grammar practice.
- EnglishPage (www.englishpage.com): Offers free online English lessons, including grammar tutorials and interactive exercises.
- Cambridge English (www.cambridgeenglish.org/learning-english): Provides grammar lessons, interactive activities, and resources for learners of English.
- Duolingo (www.duolingo.com): An app and website that offers gamified language learning, including grammar exercises and challenges.
- ThoughtCo (www.thoughtco.com): Contains a section dedicated to English grammar, with articles, quizzes, and practice exercises.
- Grammar Bytes! (www.chompchomp.com): Provides interactive grammar exercises and handouts with a focus on common problem areas.
- EnglishClub (www.englishclub.com): Offers grammar lessons, quizzes, and interactive activities for learners at different proficiency levels.
- EngVid (www.engvid.com): Features a variety of grammar lessons presented by experienced English teachers through video tutorials.
- Perfect English Grammar (www.perfect-english-grammar.com): Provides grammar explanations, quizzes, and printable worksheets for practice.
- ESL Tower (www.esltower.com): Offers grammar lessons, exercises, and interactive games suitable for young learners and ESL students.
Remember to review each resource to ensure it aligns with your specific teaching goals and students’ proficiency level.