ESL+Toolbox

toc =Vocabulary Tools=
 * [|LabelMe: The open annotation tool]Label pictures with various vocabulary terms.
 * [|Quizlet › The End of Flashcards]Great site for learning vocabulary
 * [|Knowtes - Online flashcard-based study and learning community]Knowtes is a flashcard-based learning community. By adding a card to your Knowtes memory, it becomes due at optimized intervals. The Knowtes Adaptive Learning Engine then adjusts how frequently you have to study cards in your memory based on how well you do...

=Writing Tools=
 * [|Google Docs]Excellent and easy-to-use online productivity suite that allows multiple users to edit the same document at the same time. Can you say "collaborative writing"?
 * [|Sample Google Doc]
 * [|Google Talk]Chat client that uses Google account.
 * [|Make your own comic with MAKE BELIEFS COMIX! Online Educational Comic Generator for Kids of All Ages]Another great activity for language learners.

=Oral Expression Tools=
 * [|English Pronouncing Dictionary with Instant Sound Free Online]FYI -Pronounces with an English accent.
 * [|VoiceThread - Group conversations around images, docs and videos]Digital story-telling.
 * [|Skype - internet calls - download Skype free now - free calls - official website]Useful VOIP software that can be used to make free audio and video calls to any location in the world.

=Translation tools=
 * [|Larry Ferlazzo’s Websites of the Day… » The Best Web 2.0 Applications for ESL/EFL Learners — 2007]This post lists sites that could be easily used by a Beginning English Language Learner or by a teacher who only knew how to email and copy and paste. These sites could also be helpful to younger native-English speakers.
 * The web2.0 for EFL teachersThis wiki has a number of resources for ESL teachers - including links to podcasts and other resources.
 * [|gTranslate :: Firefox Add-ons]With this Firefox plugin, you can right-click on any text and view the translation into a number of languages.
 * [|Google Talk Translation Bots]Chat in one language and have the "bots" translate what you say into another.
 * [|Dictionary.com Plugins]This collection of search plugins allows you to access a search engine right from your browser. In Mozilla Firefox, you use the search box on the toolbar.

=Social Networking=
 * [|Livemocha: Learn Languages and Practice with Native Speakers]Livemocha is an online language-learning community. With fun and interactive lessons that move at the right pace for you. You can access their team of passionate language tutors and start track your progress to reach your goals.
 * [|palabea.net :: the speaking World ::]Another way to learn a language with social interaction.
 * [|italki - Language Exchange and Learning Community]italki is a language exchange and learning community. It's main goal is to help people learn languages. With italki you can find language exchange partners, ask questions, and get them answered.
 * [|Babbel - learn languages online]With Babbel, you can learn words and phrases in foreign languages and connect with people from all over the world.

=Other=
 * [|Firefox web browser | Faster, more secure, & customizable]You will find that most Web 2.0 applications work better if you use Firefox - besides, like most other things 2.0, it's free!
 * [|Wikispaces » for teachers100K]Get a free premium Wikispaces account for K12.
 * List of Sample Wikis and Blogs - From Draper's last PD class.

=Learn More=
 * Open Professional Development - We're discussing wikis and blogs in the current session. Wednesdays, 3pm.