Speaking Tools
Record a message (phone, computer mic, or text-to-speech) and add the embed code to your blog or website. Update it as often as you want, and get as many different ones as you want. [free - no registration needed]
Free service that allows you to create personalized speaking avatars and use them on your Website, blog, profile, and in email messages. [free registration required to save Vokis]
Listening Tools
English Listening Lesson Library with over 1,000 audio slideshows, games, exercises, songs, etc. - all geared towards developing conversational skills.
Convert any text - from a document, blog, or website - into audio with your choice from a variety of voices. Embed the voice player into a site. English Language Learners can easily copy and paste what they're writing to hear how it sounds. Free account limited to 3 recordings. Can delete and re-record. [free registration required for options]
Copy and paste pretty much any text you want to convert to speech. Choose the type of voice, rate of speed, and even customize pronunciation for certain words. Choose to see the text when you're listening to it being spoken. Create private groups if you want. [free registration required]
Language Tools
On this free site, which you can use without registering, you hear the pronunciation of English words, record your own pronunciation of the same words, and compare the two (requires mic). Register to create your own vocabulary cards. You can also set up groups for private sharing.
Free video site for English Language Learners. Listen to parts of a video, then repeat what the characters say. Compares student with the original and grades on how well it matches. Create free teacher account to have a customized video channel, set performance goals for students and track student progress over time.
Hear, see, spell, and identify sight words. Easy, visually attractive interface. Uses the words in context. Choose from four steps: Learn Words, Build Words, Identify Words, and Quiz. Each step has four levels with seven word lists in each level.
From LanguageGuide.org: Select a category (The Body, Fruit, Vegetables, Family, Plants, etc). Then, mouse over a picture to see/hear the word.
Learn English. Practice reading, writing, and speaking. Choose from 1st English Course (beginning), 2nd English Course (low-intermediate), or Practice English and Reading (intermediate). Activities include text, listening, videos. [optional free registration to save work and evaluate progress]
Learn vocabulary words in the context of the daily news. 50 levels. Build your vocabulary in bite-sized pieces. Prep for exams like the SAT and GRE. Students sign up free.
"Voxopop talkgroups let you discuss your interests and passions with people from all over the world, using your real voice."
Image Tools
Everyone can use the Creative Commons licensed images. Only registered users upload the images. Many Flickr users have chosen to offer their work under a Creative Commons license, and you can browse or search through photos under each type of license. Licensing types are: Attribution (others can copy, distribute, display, and perform your copyrighted work - and derivative works based upon it - but only if they give you credit.), Noncommercial (others can copy, distribute, display, and perform your work - and derivative works based upon it - but for noncommercial purposes only.), No Derivative (others can copy, distribute, display, and perform only verbatim copies of your work, not derivative works based upon it.) and Share Alike (others can distribute derivative works only under a license identical to the license that governs your work.) Images are available in several sizes.
Everyone can use the Creative Commons licensed images. Only registered users upload the images. There are several ways to search for images: browse the categories, search for a key word, or search by image number. Categories include: Animals, Architecture, Arts, Colors, Concepts, Flowers, Image Mosaic, Landscapes, Life, Living Spaces, Macro, Most Downloaded, Nature, No Category, Places, Popular, Recreation, Shapes, Skies, Still Life, Study, and Technology.
Incredible collections of primary sources that span topics including African American History Architecture, Landscape, Cities, Towns, Culture, Folklife, Environment, Conservation, Government, Law, Immigration, American Expansion, Literature, Maps, Native American History, Performing Arts, Music, Presidents, Religion, Sports, Recreation, Technology, Industry, War, Military, and Women's History. There's also a "Today in History" link with information on significant event(s) from the date and a link to image collection(s) related to the event(s).
Turn your photo(s) into a pop art poster, mosaic, motivational poster, magazine cover, movie poster jigsaw puzzle, vintage photo, photo cube, and MORE with Flickr Toys tools.
View collections of images, videos, etc with cool scrolling interface. Great for a quick look at a topic!
Write a phrase or sentence. Phrasr finds images to match it. You can edit the images. It plays as a slideshow.