ENGLISH HUB
RESOURCES FOR SPELLING, WRITING, LITERATURE, AND COMPREHENSION FOR ALL AGES
ENGLISH COURSES
FULL YEAR COURSES FOR ENGLISH
SPELLING and grammar COURSES
READING COURSES
explode the code
grade K - 4
Data driven phonics instruction
$
READING.COM grade K - 4
Direct instruction method
$
ENGLISH COMPREHENSION
CK-12
grade K - 12
free
WRITING COURSES
WRITER'S TOOLBOX
grade K - 12
An AI powered writing tutor for all styles of writing. Friendly interface with step - by - step guidelines on how to write for all sorts of tasks. Highly recommended. from $19 per month
storybird
grade 1 - 12
Exceptionally creative and useful app for engaging reading and writing, using graphics and a variety of writing styles. $
ENGLISH ACTIVITIES & GAMES
READING ACTIVITIES & GAMES
aesop's fables
grade K - 12
An interactive book with over 140 fables written by the Greek slave Aesop about 500 BC. The stories are beautifully illustrated, with simple interactive elements, and designed to teach moral lessons.
secular | free
ADAPTED MIND grade K - 6
An interactive reading program for young children
secular | $
SPELLING ACTIVITIES & GAMES
SPELLBEE
grade K - 12
free
ENGLISH WORKSHEETS
WORKSHEETS AND WORK BOOKs
SCOTT FORESMAN
grade K - 5
Grammar and writing practice workbooks in PDF format.
| free |
FOUNDATIONS OF WRITING
grade: BEGINNER
Customisable worksheets for practicing the glyphs that comprise the shapes of most letters.
| free |
FREE GRAMMAR AND SPELLING BOOKS
Printable pdf, black and white, complete grammar, spelling and vocabulary workbooks. Each book has between 50 and 200 practice pages of lessons and activities.
Grade 1 -12 | secular | free
ENGLISH VIDEOS | TUTORIALS
ONLINE VIDEO CHANNELS AND TUTORIALS FOR
ENGLISH SUPPORT AND EXPLANATIONS
BOOKBOX
grade k - 5
Read aloud stories with beautiful illustrations and sub-titles on the screen.
| free and paid ($0.99)|
ENGLISH UNITS
grade k - 12
Full English supporting content - videos and worksheets
| free |
OSU School of Writing and Literature
grade 10-12
You Tube Channel from Oregon State University's School of Writing, Literature and Film. Excellent, short explainer videos on literary devices and writing.
SNAP LANGUAGE LEARNER grade 8-12
You Tube Channel explaining most important aspects of English language, grammar and writing.
DAVID TAYLOR | PEAK WRITING
You Tube Channel with multiple playlists for grammar, academic writing and language usage.
purdue writing lab
You Tube Channel with multiple playlists for grammar, academic writing and language usage.
OSU guide to grammar
A two and a half hour playlist of the basic grammar conventions from Oregon State University School of Writing and Film
IGCSE success
An entertaining channel from a UK English teacher, guiding students to achieve success in the IGCSE Cambridge English exams.
ENGLISH TOOLS
TOOLS FOR MAKING WRITING AND READING EASIER
scientific writing course
grade 12+
A writing course from Duke University, specific to developing skills needed for accurate and understandable communication in the sciences.
| free |
LITERABLY
grade K - 12
Provides an assessment of reading skills. The student reads aloud into a device and feedback is provided within 24 hours.
| $ |
WRITE AND IMPROVE
grade k - 12
A tool developed at Cambridge university that marks your writing in real time, and gives feedback for you to develop your writing skills.
| free |
INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE IN WRITING
grade k - 12
A useful English language app with free guidance for grammar and writing planning. A paid version is also available. For Android and iPad devices
| free |
SHORT WRITING TASK TIPS
grade 1 TO 7
A very useful PDF tip sheet for beginner writers.
| free |
ENGLISH APPS
USEFUL ENGLISH TOOLS FROM THE APP STORES | FREE AND SUBSCRIPTION
fairy talez
grade K - 12
The largest collection of fairy stories on the web. They are organized by region and can be read online, or printed out as PDF's. Each story carries a level estimate and an estimated reading time.
secular | free
THE MOST DANGEROUS WRITING APP
grade K-12
This is a wonderful tool to use to get the writing juices flowing without stopping to self-edit and over analyze. Set a time limit and start writing. If you stop to think, all your work is lost!
secular | free
INTRO TO Letters
grade K - 1
Students learn, trace, read, write and sound the letters and phonograms using the Montessori method.
secular | free
INSTITUTE FOR EXCELLENCE IN WRITING
grade k - 12
A useful English language app with free guidance for grammar and writing planning. A paid version is also available. For Android and iPad devices
| free |
INTRO TO WORDS
grade 1 - 3
This is the third in a series of literacy apps using the Montessori method to teach letters and writing, using phonics, a writing board, and phonograms.
secular | free
INTRO TO cursive
grade 1 - 3
This free app uses guided and interactive activities based on the Montessori method, to teach students how to write and shape cursive letters.
secular | free
ENGLISH SPECIAL NEEDS
A RANGE OF SUPPORT MATERIALS FOR SE
Barton reading
grade K - 12
Complete English program for students with dyslexia
$
ENGLISH TEACHER TOOLS
A COLLECTION OF SUPPORT MATERIALS FOR PARENTS AND ENGLISH TEACHERS
Barton reading
grade K - 12
Complete English program for students with dyslexia
$
ENGLISH FOR GIFTED STUDENTS
ADVANCED COURSES FOR GIFTED STUDENTS
moving beyond the page
grade K - 9
A challenging and content-rich, language arts curriculum that teaches through research and project-based learning, with lots of paperwork and activities.
from $110 to $350
ENGLISH TESTS & ASSESMENTS
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