Online Resources and Information for ESL Tutors

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Welcome to VEP's new online Tutor Zone!
For both new and long-term tutors, this page will provide easy-to-find, useful information and resources to assist you in your tutoring efforts. During the next months, the Tutor Zone will be offering real tutor stories and the following:

Tutoring Tips ~ Ready-to-Use ESL WorksheetsOur New Tutor Updates Form ~ New ESL Website LinksAnd Much More!

Tutoring Tips Available from VEP Staff and Online
VEP's Program Specialist, Sandi Kwisz, presented and moderated another successful Tutor In-Service Session. Here, many useful tips for tutoring are shared and discussed. Check back here for future session schedules.

THIS WEEK's TUTOR TIP: When your students come across a word they cannot pronounce, try circling each syllable of the word and having them repeat each syllable after you.

Explore the Wealth of Free ESL an Other Resources on the Internet
Hundreds of websites provide information on English language, employment opportunities, and social services. Watch this Tutor Zone for to-the-point reviews of the most useful and user-friendly websites.

For a quick Internet demo, come to the Computer Learning Center (CLC) Mon/Tues 7-9:30pm or Thurs/Fri 9-11:30am.

Watch This Website Each Month for Useful ESL Worksheets
Printable or downloadable worksheets for tutoring: VEP hopes you will find these optional resources to be quality timesavers for you.English Idioms Practice Worksheet:Download Idioms 1 Worksheet (MS Word)
    Upcoming Worksheets will cover: Vocabulary, Pronunciation, Conversation Practice, and Fun Exercises.

Professional Development Resources for Tutors
The Professional Development Center (PDC), of the PA Department of Education, provides training for a variety of ESL instructional skill areas.
For Class Information:Website: e-campus OR Call the Southeastern Regional PDC (SEPDC)at 717/606-1873