Speaking, Listening and Note Taking

Idioms | Listening Comprehension | Metaphors and Similies | Note Taking Systems | Pronunciation | Proverbs | Slang | Speaking Quiz | Word Verbs - Phrasal Verbs

Idioms

• http://www.idiomconnection.com/
  English Idioms and Quizzes
• http://a4esl.org/q/h/idioms.html
  17 Verbal Phrase Tests

Return to the top of this page

Proverbs

• http://www.famous-proverbs.com/english.htm
  English Proverbs.
• http://www.catquotes.com/catproverbs1.htm
  Cat Proverbs from Different Countries.
• http://www.englishclub.com/reading/proverbs.htm
  Examples of 24 Proverbs with Meanings.
• http://cogweb.ucla.edu/Discourse/Proverbs/
  Proverbs from Different Countries.
• http://www.manythings.org/proverbs/
  16 Proverb Tests.

Return to the top of this page

Pronunciation

• http://www.englishclub.com/pronunciation/index.htm
  Pronunciation Basics.
• http://www.rong-chang.com/pronunciation.htm
  Links to pronunciation exercises.

Slang

• http://www.manythings.org/slang/
  Slang Words and Phrases - A to Z Quiz.
• http://www.eslcafe.com/slang/
  Comprehensive List of Slang.
• http://a4esl.org/q/h/lb/as.html
  Slang Words Beginning with A - Quiz.
• http://a4esl.org/q/h/lb/cs.html
  Slang Words Beginning with C - Quiz.
• http://a4esl.org/q/h/lb/ds.html
  Slang Words Beginning with D - Quiz.
• http://a4esl.org/q/h/lb/gs.html
  Slang Words Beginning with G - Quiz.
• http://a4esl.org/q/h/lb/hs.html
  Slang Words Beginning with H - Quiz.
• http://a4esl.org/q/h/lb/rs.html
  Slang Words Beginning with R - Quiz.
• http://a4esl.org/q/h/lb/ss.html
  Slang Words Beginning with S - Quiz.
• http://a4esl.org/q/h/lb/ts.html
  Slang Words Beginning with T - Quiz.
• http://www.englishdaily626.com/slang.php?001
  Up to Date Slang with Definitions and Examples.
• http://www.schandlbooks.com/AmericanSlangAbout.html
  Explanation of American Slang.
• http://www.schandlbooks.com/AmericanSlangNouns.html
  Slang Nouns.
• http://www.schandlbooks.com/AmericanSlangAdjectives.html
  Slang Adjectives.
• http://www.schandlbooks.com/AmericanSlangVerbs.html
  Slang Verbs.

Return to the top of this page

Metaphors and Similies

• http://knowgramming.com/metaphors/metaphor_chapters/examples.htm
  Metaphor Examples.
• http://knowgramming.com/metaphors/metaphor_chapters/what_is_a_metaphor.htm
  What is a Metaphor?
• http://library.thinkquest.org/J0112392/metaphorpractice.html
  Identifying Metaphor.
• http://www.curbstone.org/index.cfm?webpage=44
  Differences between Metaphor and Simile.
• http://umbc7.umbc.edu/~lharris/metalist.htm
  General Information about Metaphors.
• http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/687/05/
  What is a Metaphor?
• http://www.lovetolearnplace.com/Curriculum/Literary/Metaphors.html
  Introduction, Examples and Activities.
• http://a4esl.org/q/j/dt/fb-similies.html
  99 Question Simile Quiz.

Return to the top of this page

Phrasal Verbs

• http://www.eslcafe.com/pv/pv-mng.html
  Definitions and examples.
• http://www.churchillhouse.com/english/exercises/phrasals/
  Phrasal verb exercises.
• http://a4esl.org/q/j/ck/fb-phrasalverbs.html
  Phrasal verb quiz.
• http://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/phrasal2.htm
  Phrasal verb exercise.
• http://english-zone.com/verbs/2partv1.html
  Phrasal verb quiz.
• http://english-zone.com/phrasals/quiz-c.html
  Phrasal verb quiz.
• http://english-zone.com/phrasals/get01.html
  Phrasal verb quiz.
• http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/phrasal-verbs/exercises
  Exercise on Phrasal Verbs.
• http://www.nonstopenglish.com/exercise.asp?exid=718
  Phrasal verbs related to business.
• http://esl.about.com/library/courses/blcourses_advanced_vocabulary.htm
  Advanced Level Learning - Vocabulary Exercises.
• http://www.consultant-formateur.com/exercices/e4pv1-match.htm
  Phrasal verbs Intermediate Exercise.
• http://www.rong-chang.com/ex/quiz/quiz10.htm
  Phrasal Verb quiz.
• http://www.rong-chang.com/ex/quiz/quiz10.htm
  Phrasal Verb quiz.
• http://english-language.webpark.pl/phrasal_verbs.html
  3 Tests.
• http://www.isabelperez.com/hotpot/phrasal_v_1.htm
  Short Quiz.

Return to the top of this page

Speaking Quiz

• http://a4esl.org/q/f/y/zz98mvm.htm
  A quiz that will help you with speaking even though you do not have to speak.

Listening Comprehension

• http://www.manythings.org/pp/
  This site says pronunciation but it is listening and good for minimal pair practice.
• http://www.manythings.org/el/hmw/
  Short Listening Test.
• http://fog.ccsf.cc.ca.us/~lfried/activity/listening.html
  Listening - Phone Conversations, Directions, Stories - Exercises.
• http://www.1-language.com/audiocourse/index.htm
  Listening - Practical Topics Listening Exercises.
• http://www.esl-lab.com/
  Listening - Various Topics - Easy, Intermediate, Advanced.
• http://international.ouc.bc.ca/takako/ (requires Shockwave)
  Listening Comprehension - Adventure Story.
• http://esl.about.com/library/courses/blcourses_beginner_listening.htm
  Listening Comprehension - Beginners, Various Scenarios.
• http://www.eflclub.com/2songs/songs.html
  Listening Comprehension - Songs and Vocabulary Exercises.
• http://www.elllo.org/months/weeks/music.htm
  Listening Comprehension - Songs and Vocabulary Exercises 2.
• http://www.elllo.org/months/weeks/games.htm
  Listening Comprehension - Various Games and Exercises.
• http://www.elllo.org/months/thestates.htm
  Listening Comprehension - Various Topics and Quizzes.
• http://www.efl.net/articles.htm
  Interesting articles with dictionary support.
• http://www.cdlponline.org/
  Listening practice with many different topics.

Return to the top of this page

Note Taking Systems

• http://www.sas.calpoly.edu/asc/ssl/notetaking.systems.html
  Teaches 5 Notetaking Systems with Samples.

Return to the top of this page

BHCC Library
BHCC Home

Last updated January 13, 2011