Web resources
Evaluating web resources
There is no shortage of information on the web, but being able to determine the usefulness and quality of information is critical. There is a range of criteria you can use to analyse and evaluate the quality, usefulness, and validity of the resources you find. These guidelines for evaluating information will help you with the evaluation process.
Key web resources
Listed below are some key web resources in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
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Australian Council of TESOL AssociationsACTA is the national coordinating body for
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Center for Applied LinguisticsThe Center for Applied Linguistics, Washington D.C. provides a comprehensive range of research-based information, tools, and resources related to language and culture.
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About.com: English as 2nd LanguageContains many useful resources for students of varying levels of competence from beginners to advanced; includes grammar, writing, listening skills.
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ELTnews.comWebsite for English teachers in Japan. Offers teaching ideas, teacher resources, book reviews, job opportunities, etc.
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Open Archives Language CommunityAn international partnership of institutions and individuals who are creating a worldwide virtual library of language resources by: (i) developing consensus on best current practice for the digital archiving of language resources, and (ii) developing a network of inter-operating repositories and services for housing and accessing such resources.
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