An interactive site from Channel 4 for students of English language and literature, aged 11-16.
Simply type in a website address into Lingro and when it takes you to the site, you can click on any word and several definitions of the word are instantly displayed. You can continue to surf with Lingro in the background until you need it. You can set Lingro to translate text in 12 languages.
Wordnik is a dictionary which provides not only definitions, but also sounds and images, related words and contexts
Word Hippo is a multi-function dictionary which will define a word, provides a meaning, provides a word that is opposite, pronounces a word, provides rhyming words, places the word in many different contexts, and will translate it into other landuages.
Lexipedia is a visual dictionary and thesaurus. Just type in any word and Lexipedia instantly displays a 'mind map' word cloud of definitions. It color-codes words by type. As you hover over a word, a complete definition is displayed.
Make worksheets and puzzles from a word list. Enables you to make crosswords, word searches, matching, multiple choice, flashcards, word walls. Great for learning new vocabulary words or spelling for all subjects.
Have you ever wondered "What comes next?" when you're reading a really good book? Children's Book Sequels is here to help you discover the right order of any series from Harry Potter to A Series of Unfortunate Events, from Alex Rider to Vampirates. There are lots of links to author's websites full of information, fun and games. If you know the series name, the author, the titles or the character, enter it into the search boxes. Or use the A-Z links.
World Book Day is celebrated every March and their website choc full of features and activities about books for all ages.
Communication is a vital skill that all children need to learn. Without it they will not reach their full potential. This site gives parents and carers the information they need to help their children develop these skills. If your child at any age from 0-17 has difficulties with speech, language and communication, you'll find lots of help and advice here including many activities.
Seussville is a new site from Random House Children's Books. It includes all you'd ever want to know about Dr. Seuss and his creations, and has games, characters and book extract. Suitable for children from 5 years and all older lovers of Dr. Seuss.
Loads of games and fun to improve children's literacy skills from ages 5-11.
A website covering English, Maths and Science at Key Stage 1 and 2. Includes interactive stories for ages 4-11.
Confusing Words is a collection of 3210 words that are troublesome to readers and writers. Words are grouped according to the way they are most often confused or misused.
Free activities, vocabulary and grammar tests for people learning of English as a second language
Lancashire libraries have opened a new branch...a virtual one. At our Download library, you can borrow eBooks and Audio books for free from our collection. The process is easy but will require you to download and install some software on to your computer.
The Twitter Dictionary aka Twittonary provides explanations of various Twitter related words. You can search the entire Twitter Dictionary or by single word using their letter of the alphabet in the list
Simple English Wikipedia is a selection of subjects and articles from Wikipedia which have been written using simple English words and grammar. Writing in Simple English means that simple words are used, it does not mean that the information is simplified. This site is particularly useful for children, adults who are learning English and people who wish to avoid confusing jargon.
Hosted by Write Express, a writing software company, this dictionary provides a wide variety of of rhymes (you can choose, for example, from first or last syllable or double rhymes) suitable for poetry and songwriting.
An awarding winning children's poetry site from the Meadowbrook Press. Read and rate pems with the Giggle Meter. Includes poems, tongue twisters, fill-in-the-blanks poems, and other activities and has ideas for teachers on teaching poetry in fun and interesting ways