English

• ESL - English as a Second Language
  
  Features vocabulary lists, grammar help, and ESL quizzes as well as spelling tests and reading help resources which are useful in learning English as a second Language.
  http://www.esldesk.com/
• Luminarium: Anthology of English Literature
  
  Full text of works by authors in categories including Medieval, Renaissance, 17th & 18th Century, Restoration, 19th Century, and Contemporary Women. Includes biographical and critical material.
  http://www.luminarium.org/
• Babel Fish Translation
  
  Translates text from English to many different languages and also from other languages to English.
  http://babelfish.yahoo.com/
• Map Of France
  
  Located in western Europe, France is surrounded by the Bay of Biscay, the English Channel, Great Britain, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, Andorra, and the Mediterranean Sea.
  https://www.map-of-france.org/
• Metric Conversion
  
  Metric units are used to measure length, area, volume, weight, pressure, energy, and temperature and are different from commonly used English measurements.
  http://www.metricconversion.us/
• Squash
  
  The game of squash was first played in England during the 18th century. This page discusses the history, playing environment, and rules of squash, as well as the differences between American squash and English squash.
  https://www.sports-information.org/squash.htm
• Tack Shops
  
  Tack shops sell horse related products such as saddles, bridles, riding apparel and more. Tack shops may specialize in Western or English tack.
  http://www.tackshops.us/
• Signing Savvy
  
  This American Sign Language resource provides animated video demonstrations and text for sign language versions of English words.
  http://www.signingsavvy.com/
• Cambridge International Dictionaries
  
  Free, online dictionary published by Cambridge University Press. Search British and American English lexicons as well as idioms and French or Spanish word translations.
  http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
• The Newbury House Online Dictionary
  
  Search over 40,000 entries to get clear concise definitions of English words and common phrases.
  http://nhd.heinle.com/
• Air Canada
  
  This website, in English and French, is the for the airline Air Canada, the 14th largest commercial airline in the world. Air Canada serves over 32 million customers on five continents annually. On the website, users can find out about flights, schedules, and fares. Users can also book flights, cars, hotels, and vacations. The site contains information about travel restrictions and more.
  http://www.aircanada.com/
• Ask Oxford
  
  Search the Compact Oxford English Dictionary and browse the dictionary resources from Oxford University Press.
  http://www.askoxford.com/
• Bedford/St. Martin's
  
  Bedford/St. Martin's, established in 1981, is a college book publisher specializing in the humanities. This includes English, history, communication, philosophy, and religion. On the website, users can read about all of their publications, consult online sites that serve as adjuncts to many of the texts, and order books.
  http://www.bedfordstmartins.com/
• British Council
  
  The British Council is a nonprofit organization whose purpose is to build mutually beneficial relationships between the people of the UK and other countries. The Council has sponsored English language programs and other development ventures around the world. The website describes the Council, its programs, how to work with them, and more.
  http://www.britishcouncil.org/
• Cambridge ESOL
  
  Cambridge ESOL is part of Cambridge Assessment at Cambridge University. It provides tests and exams in various aspects of the English language to over 8 million people in 150 countries. The tests are used to assess proficiency at various levels of competency. This website provides information about the tests and centres where they can be taken.
  http://www.cambridgeesol.org/
• Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
  
  This is the site of the public television corporation of Canada. Contains range of news for Canadians in English, French, and 8 aboriginal languages. Can be searched by News, Radio, Sports, and Local Region, or by any other search term. Home page contains breaking and current news stories.
  http://www.cbc.ca/
• Comcast
  
  This is the website for Comcast's browser. On it, users can search the Internet, send and receive mail, read breaking news, weather, and sports, browse shopping sites, travel, dating, and jobs. Also links to stock quotes, entertainment news, TV listings, White and Yellow pages, directions, and much more. Users can also sign up for other Comcast services on this website. English and Spanish.
  http://www.comcast.net/
• American Diabetes Association
  
  The American Diabetes Association, founded in 1940, is a nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. The mission is to cure and prevent diabetes and to enhance the lives of those who have it. On the website, which is in English and Spanish, are links to information about the disease, diet and exercise, and much more.
  http://www.diabetes.org/
• Freefind.com
  
  Freefind is a website search engine that is used by over 100,000 websites. It tracks use, can be used with other search engines, utilizes languages other than English, and much more.
  http://www.freefind.com/
• Merriam-Webster
  
  This searchable online dictionary and thesaurus features word games and other English language vocabulary resources and reference tools.
  http://www.m-w.com/
• Random House
  
  Random House, a division of Bertelsmann AG and originally founded in 1925, is a publisher of English language trade books. Their many imprints include Bantam, Doubleday, Dell, Knopf, Crown, and others. The website contains information about the company, lists of titles in print, and a shopping cart. Also news about books and events.
  http://www.randomhouse.com/
• Wachovia
  
  Wachovia, with headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a complete banking service. It serves over 13 million customers and has 5,100 ATMs. Wachovia offers banking online, as well as auto and home loans. The website can be accessed in either English or Spanish. On it, users can find out about Wachovia services and locations, interest rates, and insurance, and more.
  http://www.wachovia.com/

• BBC: Channel storm damaged Russian S-400 missiles bound for China
  
  A storm in the English Channel damaged S-400 anti-aircraft missiles that Russia was shipping to China, but now they are being replaced, Russia says. ...
  Anastasia Shepeleva.  Kyiv Post.  Tuesday, 19 Feb 2019 12:09:19 +0000.
• UK authorities pluck migrants from dinghy in English Channel
  
  British border officials have picked up 34 people who were trying to cross the English Channel in a small boat.
  Fox News.  Monday, 18 Feb 2019 18:19:12 GMT.
• Singapore says soccer star could face jail after missing enlistment
  
  Singapore's first soccer player signed to the English Premier League has missed his compulsory military service and now faces charges that carry up to three years in jail, the city-state's defense ministry said on Monday.
  Reuters.  Monday, 18 Feb 2019 06:29:48 -0500.
• Russian Flag Flies on Cathedral in English Town Where Ex-Spy Was Poisoned
  
  The stunt came two weeks before the anniversary of a nerve-agent attack on a former Russian spy in Salisbury, England.
  Ellen Barry.  New York Times.  Sunday, 17 Feb 2019 19:17:38 GMT.
• Emotional funeral for Sala held in his Argentine hometown
  
  Family, friends, supporters and former teammates paid tribute to striker Emiliano Sala in his Argentine hometown, almost four weeks after he died when the plane he was in crashed into the English Channel
  ABC News.  Saturday, 16 Feb 2019 18:20:14 -0500.
• Hubby of student who had affair with lecturer sues him and school
  
  An American lecturer teaching English here has already been fired for having an affair with one of his students. Now, the distressed husband wants the courts to hold him and the school responsible.
  Straits Times.  Sunday, 17 Feb 2019 05:00:00 +0800.
• Why Scandinavians Are So Good At English
  
  Swedes, Danes and Norwegians are all in the top five when it comes to non-native English language ability. Let's take a closer look at why the Scandinavians take to English so well.
  By David Nikel, Contributor.  Forbes.  Friday, 15 Feb 2019 12:02:00 -0500.
• Netanyahu tones down bellicose Iran talk - in English
  
  Israel's prime minister's office has quitely toned down talk by Benjamin Netanyahu of a shared interest with Arab states in "war" with Iran, replacing the word with "combating" in its English-language transcript. ...
  Yahoo.  Thursday, 14 Feb 2019 08:05:57 -0500.
• Most English local authorities 'plan to raise council tax'
  
  The expected increases come as many local authorities plan to cut spending, research suggests.
  BBC News.  Thursday, 14 Feb 2019 02:31:13 GMT.

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