Student Resources
On this page are great sites to visit and interesting things that are going on in Victoria for ESL students.
Using de Bono's Six Hats: Christine Papas on how to use de Bono's Six Hats in the teaching of novels. Looking at Medea and Montana 1948.
Learn English: the Kids Zone of the British Council Learn English web-site. Includes games, quizzes, stories, poems and songs
Insideadog: A website for young people about books and writing by the Centre for Youth Literature at the State Library of Victoria. Teenage and young adult writers and readers can read reviews on the latest books, contribute reviews, get valuable tips from writers about writing and the publishing industry, do quizzes with the chance to win prizes and find out about copyright laws and creative work. There are also loads of links to author’s websites, blogs and publishers.
Youth Central: A Victorian Government online youth initiative for young people aged 12 - 25. The site offers information and advice on jobs, study, travel, health, housing, legal issues and more. There is also up to date information on entertainment and events in their areas, reviews to read and competitions to enter.
Grammar Exercises
Interesting Things for ESL Students: a study site that includes word games, puzzles, quizzes, exercise, slang, proverbs and more
Activities for ESL Students: over 1000 easy, medium and difficult grammar, vocabulary and other activities. A project of the Internet TESL Journal with contributions from a wide range of teachers
Children's Book Council of Australia: A site devoted to books for young people.
More TESOL Activity & Resource Links
International Students - Studying in Australia
Australian Government web-site for International students: provides information on why study in Australia, types of courses, study costs, after the course and living in Australia
Studying in Australia - Immigration Requirements: this web-site provides information on how to obtain entry to and stay in Australia as a student
