Phonetics & Pronunciation

Meg Phonics  Watch these videos from Meg Schofield to teach phonics.

The Importance of Word Stress  Watch the video for activities to teach word stress.

Reading & Vocabulary

The Change Agent is a biannual magazine for adult educators and learners. It provides socially relevant content, powerful student writing that inspires discussion.

Marshall Adult Education   Leveled reading passages.

News-For-You-Online   Easy-to-read news stories that can help you learn to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. Password FAC9CC

Voice of America News  Read and listen to authentic and comprehensive news and information.

Grammar & Writing

Grammarly: Free Citation Generator, opens a new window helps create citations for bibliographies and academic writing in APA, MLA, or Chicago citation style.

Grammar Bytes  helps with grammar questions via presentations, exercises, videos and more.

Grammar Book   The No.1 source for grammar and punctuation.

English Club  helps learners with English composition.

SCCLD Brainfuse Help Now's Writing Lab lets you upload a document, and then an expert will analyze, give suggestions, and return it to you within one business day. Click on "Writing Lab" and then click on "Sign up" to create your account.

Franklin International School (Writing) guides learners to improve their writing by offering many exercises and other activities.

Listening & Speaking

Randall's Listening Lab gives students practice with listening and comprehension skills. To see transcripts of the dialogues, click on Quiz Script.

Thought Co  Improve your speaking skills with basic conversation exercises and role –plays.

Elllo Talk  Wonderful audio recordings. Interviews, discussions and quizzes.

Ted Talks  Closed captions and transcripts available.

SCCLD Rosetta Stone  helps you build reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. To use the mobile app, please read the log in instructions (add PDF from sccl website).

The Idioms: Largest Idioms Dictionary  Extensive list of Idioms. Also includes an Idiom of the Day.

Tutor Training Info, Tips, & Video

Tutoring Tips   Read the Reading Program Golden Rules.

Graphic Organizers   Variety of graphic organizers that will help your students classify ideas and communicate more effectively in writing.

Partners in Reading  Series of video training modules.

Thought Co  ESL teaching materials for all levels.

Pro Literacy  Free online courses to upgrade your tutoring skills. You will need to create an account.

Grammar & Writing Worksheets  Teaching materials and printable worksheets.

Citizenship & U.S. History

SCCLD's Citizenship Resources  includes different resources on citizenship.

Voice of America - History  Read and learn about U.S history.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services   Apply for citizenship, study for the test, and take practice tests.

100 Civics Questions   Civics test/interview questions with answers.

Preparing for the Oath  Interactive webinar covering topics such as famous citizens, presidency, rights and responsibilities, etc.

Math & Financial Literacy

Learn Math  Interactive lessons and tests.

APlus Math  Printable or Online Worksheets, Flashcard and Games.

Khan Academy  Watch videos and practice your skills for almost any math subject.

Consumer Information  teaches how to manage and use money wisely, use credit and loans carefully and protect your identity.

Practical Money Skills for Life, opens a new window  Free downloadable financial literacy materials on budgeting, debit cards, credit cards, credit history, and identity theft.

ESL Classes & Conversation Clubs

For ESL classes, locations and times, please check with your local library.

SCCLD's ESL Conversation Clubs  Develop your English speaking skills in a comfortable and casual setting at your local library.

Thought Co  Improve your speaking skills with basic conversation exercises and role –plays.

Computer Literacy

Typing Club   Learn and improve your typing skills.

Digital Learn  Introduction to computers – visual and audio content.

Job Search & Career Preparation

Learning Express Library  Achieve your personal education and career goals. Practice tests and study guides for a wide range of entrance and occupation exams. You will need to create an account.

My Perfect Resume  Easy-to-use templates with professional designs and industry-specific descriptions.

Brainfuse JobNow Find a job, practice interviewing skills and write a resume with the help of live online tutors from Monday through Sunday from 1-10 PM.

Occupational Outlook Information about hundreds of job occupations including working conditions, wage scales, training and education needed, and career outlook.

GED & High School Diploma

California Department of Education Information on the 3 high school equivalency tests that the state of California recognizes (GED, HiSet, and Test Assessing Secondary Completion).

High School Equivalency and GED via Brainfuse Adult Learning Center  Review & Reinforce Skills. Work through challenging questions with live, online tutors.

Health Literacy

Medline Plus Read about the latest treatments, look up information on a drug or supplement, find out the meanings of words, or view medical videos or illustrations.

Parents and kids health  Site helps parents, kids, and teens take charge of their health and gives them the tools and confidence to make the best health choices.

Health finder  Information and tools to help you and those you care about stay healthy.

Food and Cooking  Fun and interactive lessons. Learn about baking, grill safety, food labels, measurements and more.

Nourish Life  Collection of short films and videos about food and healthful choices.

Family Literacy

Colorin Colorado  Bilingual, research-based information, activities and advice.

Digital Literacy  Teaches students how to develop a healthy relationship with technology.

Governor’s Early Literacy Foundation, opens a new window  Resources for parents on how to read with children. For ages birth to 5 years old.

Growing Book by Book, opens a new window  Over 150 different book lists for children ages birth to 8 years old.

Reading Rockets: Children’s Books and Authors, opens a new window  Reading Book lists for children of all ages and interest levels.

Reading Rockets: Helping All Readers, opens a new window  Resources for parents with children who are struggling with reading.

Scholastic Teachables  Printable, ready-to-use educational materials for ages 4-11.

Understood, opens a new window  Learn reading skills and milestones for children of all ages (birth to high school).

Learning Tips

Student Tips Read the Reading Program Tips for Students.

All-In-One Skill Building Resources

USA Learns  Video-based English and citizenship courses.

TV 411 Basic reading, writing, math, and science skills.

Thought Co  ESL teaching materials for all levels.

DMV & Easy Voter Guide

CA Driver Handbook  Learn California's rules and regulations of the road.

DMV Practice Tests  Practice tests and FAQ section.

More DMV Practice Tests  Practice tests.

Easy Voter Guide   Why vote, how to vote and what is on the ballot.