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Resources for Tutors

The resources on this page are for tutors. It contains ProLiteracy tutor training modules, articles and TESOL training information. It also contains useful websites and lessons that require a tutor to implement. It is a great place to look for lesson ideas.

There are more websites and activities on our Resources Page, which are recommended for both tutors and students. Many of which students can use independently.

Digital Lesson Library

The LVWC Digital Library has beginning workbooks, reading, pronunciation, math, computer literacy and more. We have been collecting lessons and activities for years, and it's all here. Check it out. Need something printed? Let us know, and we will have it ready for you at our office.

LVWC Tutor YouTube

LVWC Tutor YouTube has videos that highlight some of the most popular website resources. They give an overview of what they offer and how to use them with your student. We add more as need and requested, so keep checking back.

LVWC Tutor Handbook

The LVWC Tutor Handbook contains useful information for LVWC tutors regarding procedures, methodology, philosophy and suggestions.

ProLiteracy Resources & Training

Please watch this video first before entering the ProLiteracy Member Portal

Literacy Volunteers of Washington County are members of ProLiteracy, a national literacy organization. Students and tutors have access to the learning and training resources under LVWC's membership.

ProLiteracy Member Portal

If you need help logging into ProLiteracy, please call our office to schedule an appointment, and we can help you.

TESOL

TESOL training and information

Tutor Tips

Seven tips for teaching ESL to complete beginners

How to Teach ESL:
Differences for Children and Adults

Websites and Ideas for Tutors

Gemma contains teacher resources to help teachers, mentors and readers get the most of out the book experience with a collection of teaching resources.

Lanternfish contains ESL Adult Activities that are downloadable, printable material for one-to-one, small group, or conversation class sessions. Activities for seeking employment and visiting the doctor—and more.

The Library of ELA Lesson Plans contains
materials for ELA instructors to use and/or adapt in their classroom teaching.

Real English® contains an online video library of spontaneous dialogues of people interviewed on the streets of English-speaking countries, organized according to grammatical, and functional criteria used in the interactive exercises.

Rachel's English contains videos to help with English pronunciation. Videos are listed by vowels, diphthongs, consonants, intonation, linking, rhythm, stress, and conversation.

TalkPath News from Lingraphica is your online news source for individuals who need help reading, listening or comprehending the daily news. Use via web or download their app for iPhone/iPad.

iSLCollective this is an international community of more than a million ESL/EFL language teachers sharing self-made language teaching materials. You will need to create a free account/login.

Vocabulary

Intermediate Vocabulary Lessons
North Carolina ABE instructors wrote the vocabulary lessons presented using Tier 2 words for their intermediate level adult students. These lessons are provided to help you in planning efficient and effective vocabulary instruction. Please read Vocabulary Instructions document first.

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Newcomers Almanac is a collection of back issues from 2007-2019. Each almanac comes with articles, a crossword puzzle, and other activities. Answer key included.

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The Literacy Action of Central Arkansas
handbook is an excellent resource with practical and useful information, tips, and ideas

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