Functional Literacy Resources

Reading, writing, computing, critical thinking, and oral communication skills at levels of proficiency to function on the job, in the family, and across society.

Skills Commons
www.skillscommons.org/

EL Civics (English Language and Civics)
https://www.elcivics.com/

Mobile App ... Download the Hello English app on your phone.

When you open the app, you will take a short English test. You can practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking in English.

Mobile App ... Download the Duolingo app on your phone, or practice from the website www.duolingo.com

You can practice reading, writing, listening, and speaking in English.

Go to the website edu.gcfglobal.org

From this website, you can practice many skills in English. Practice Basic Computer Skills, English for everyday activities, English for work, and much more.

Go to the website esl-lab.com

Put your mouse over the words Listening Activities at the top of the screen. A long list of choices will appear. You can practice listening to easy, intermediate, or difficult conversations and take quizzes to check your understanding.

Go to the website manythings.org

This website has many easy activities for beginners. Or, you can choose more difficult listening and vocabulary activities.

CrowdED Learning
www.crowdedlearning.org

Literacy Domains Resources

Digital, Health, Financial, and Environmental literacy provide the application of functional literacy needed for daily living and economic opportunities.

CrowdED Learning
www.crowdedlearning.org

Upskill Houston
https://upskillmylife.org/softskills/

EdTech Center World Education
https://edtech.worlded.org/tips-for-distance-learning/strategy-session-resources/

Educating Others
http://www.redandblackbooks.com/?id=234

AEL Training

Adult Educator and TCALL Trainer Theresa Sands presents “Bridging From ESL to Adult Basic Education: Building Academic Vocabulary.” Hosted by MOAL, the Objectives are:

• Identify different types of language/vocabulary students need to understand emphasizing Tier 2 words.
• Examine ways to promote language/vocabulary development through integrating activities that support ESL students in ABE.
• Engage in an explicit vocabulary routine.

ADVOCACY

Coalition on Adult Basic Education
Action Items for State Leaders
https://coabe.org/action-items-for-state-leaders/

RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS

Texas State Library and Archives Commission
www.tsl.texas.gov

Google Classroom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6L-nZGIUTE

Khan Academy - Teachers: How To Use Khan Academy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9xg0picYJ3o&feature=youtu.be

Teaching with WebEx
https://www.webex.com/webexremoteedu.html

Ted ED In Your Classroom
https://ed.ted.com/educator

Resources for Adult Learners

Houston Public Library - Learning Express Library (the reason to get a library card)
https://www.learningexpresshub.com/productengine/LELIndex.html#/
learningexpresslibrary/libraryhome

Go to the website typing.com

Click on the yellow button For Students >>

If you create a free account, your information will be saved. If you do not have an account, you can still practice, but your work will not be saved.