Larry Ferlazzo
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                  English Themes For Beginners and Early Intermediate

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 Favorite Sites
 Animals
 Antonyms

 Body

 California
 
Citizenship
 
Clothes
 
Colors
 
Community
 
Computer
 Conversations
 
Countries & U.S. States
 Descriptions

 Dictionaries

 
Driving
 Economics
 Encyclopedias
 
Family
 
Feelings
 
Food
 
Forms

  Garden
 
Government
 Heroes and Leadership

 Holidays
 
Home
 Homophones

 Immigration
 Jobs and Careers
 Legal
 Life Skills
 Math
 Money
 Months, Seasons, and Days
 Music and Art
 News
 Office
 Opposites
 Planets and Space
 Plurals

 Possessive

 Prepositions of Place
 Pronouns
 Religion
 

 School
 Search Engines

 Shapes
 Shopping
 Signs
 Singular and Plural 
 Sports & Fun  Activities
 
Synonyms
 Tests
 Thesauruses
 Tools
 
Transportation
 United States History
 Verbs
 Weather
 Yosemite & Nature
 

FAVORITE SITES
TPR Exercises
Four Stories

Text to Speech
Dolch Words

Sight Word Quizzes

More Sight Words

Starfall

Talking Books (See Mr. Ferlazzo for password)

Picture Dictionary

Phrase Builder
Phrase Bank
Intermediate Phrase Bank
Upper Intermediate Phrase Bank

English For All Videos
English Interactive (go to "Open" and then to "Menu")
Learning English Through the Movies
Professor Garfield

I Know That

Make a Movie

Many Stories

Reading Ring Game

KOL Stories

Harcourt Talking Dictionary

Speaking Activities & Games

Listening Tests

Word Games

More Word Games

Listening Activities

RIF Stories

Visual ESL
ESL Club (see Mr. Ferlazzo for password)
Lots of Stories (May load slowly) 
Hello English 
Many Stories (Go to "Tumble Books," then click on "Storybooks" or "Life Learning")
More Text To Speech
Book One -- Trig's Listening Zone (Click on a Chapter, then click on "Listening Zone.") 
Book Two -- Trig's Listening Zone (Click on a Chapter, then click on "Listening Zone.") 
Book Three -- Trig's Listening Zone (Click on a Chapter, then click on "Listening Zone.")
Digital Videos   (See Mr. Ferlazzo for password) 
E-Learning For Kids (Click on "For Kids" on the right side of the screen)
Brainpop (Get password from Mr. Ferlazzo)
Brainpop Jr. (Get password from Mr. Ferlazzo)
Childtopia
Online Talking Stories
Reading Skills Stories Group One
Reading Skills Stories Group Two
Literactive (Get password from Mr. Ferlazzo)
Word Builder
Learning Line (Go to "Activities")
English Media Lab
Stardust 4 Sentence Machine
(Go to "Sentence Machine" on right)
Stardust 5 Sentence Machine
(Go to "Sentence Machine" on right)
Interchange "What Do You Hear? -- Introductory
Interchange "What Do You Hear? -- Book One
Interchange "What Do You Hear? -- Book Two
Interchange "What Do You Hear? -- Book Three
Touchstone Arcade
Connect "What Do You Hear?" Book One
Connect "What Do You Hear?" Book Two
Connect "What Do You Hear?" Book Three
Connect "What Do You Hear?" Book Four
Bite Size Literacy
Chuala

Learning Vocabulary Can Be Fun
Live Mocha (use usual password)
Amit Yesodi
Wordmaster
Everyday Life (get password from Mr. Ferlazzo)
Leading To Reading
Kids R Cool Pronunciation Game
Flash English
Yahoo English
Spelling City
Embedded Learning Portal
English Stories (even though the index is in another language, clicking on anything will take you to an English Story.
English Space
Jr. Naver English
Mingoville
Kiz Club
English Trailers
CAHSEE Class Log-In

 

ANIMALS
Animal Matching Game
Animals

Farm Animals

Mammals

Pets

Reptiles

Insects

African Animals

Birds

Sea Animals

Animal Stories

New Fish

Scrappy

Snakes

Monkey Business

The Greedy Dog

The Lion and the Mouse

Proud Peacock

Penguins

Animal Story
Blue Cow

Jingle Jingle Monkey

The Moon and The Rabbit

The Tiger

The Sheep

Pick a Pet

Count the Bananas

Dinosaur Dig
More Lion and the Mouse

Three Little Pigs

Gumbie Cat

The Zoo
Two Goats

The Lamb and the Wolf

The Dog and His Reflection

Funky Farm
Animal Songs

Insects

At The Zoo
Talking About the Zoo

Fish Song

Safari Song

Living Things

Dolphins

Polar Bears

Bats

Insect World Records
More Bats

Animals

More Animals

Even More Bats
Snow Monkeys

Animal Activities

Butterflies

Sea Otter Story

Turtle Story

Another Turtle Story

Little Red Hen

Kate at the Zoo

Crocodiles
Snakes

Metamorphosis

Elephants (click on "Hear Story")
Animal Families
Nuts, Nuts, Nuts

More Penguins
If I Were A Fish

Animal Game

Farm Animal Game

Animal Bingo

Insects

Bug Story

What Do I See?

Babies Learn How

Owl Song

Farm Song

Old MacDonald

Timid Friends

Donkeys

Twins at the Zoo

Animal Magic

Jungle Adventure

Bugs

Animal Concentration

Working Dogs

Animal Universe
Who Am I?
Camels

Farm Animals

Farm Animal Quiz

Animal Songs
I Want That Game
Look Out!
Animals
Listen and Search
Video of a Coral Reef
Coral Reef Creatures (Click on  button with face on it)
Zoo Matchmaker
Cat and Fish
Kitten Kaboodle
Cat and Fish In Space

Squish the Fish

What Animal Is This?
Animal Matching Game

A Trip to the Zoo
I Spy Animal Game

Hibernation

Hibernation Game

Migration
Camouflage
No Dogs
Switcheroo Zoo
Penguin Movie
The Sea
Polar Bear
Whisper of the Whale 
The Biggest Thing (may load slowly)
Dinosaurs
Dinosphere
Eggs
Zoo
Henry The Guide Dog
My Friend, the Elephant
King Jake
Puppy
The Greedy Hippo
Panda Station 
Insect World 
Fish in the Ocean
Animal Sound Quiz
Animal Corner
Match the Animals 
Animal Site
Amazing Animals
Butterfly Games
Ocean Adventure Games
Virtual Zoo
Who Am I?
Animals of the World Game
Animal House Song
Carribean Reef
Animal Homes
Paint the Animals
Pets at the Animal Shelter
Dog Song
Describe Animals
The Animals Game
The Everglades Birds
Butterflies
Explore Animals
Catch and Save
Animal Words
The Lazy Bear

ANTONYMS (Also see Opposite)
Syvum Antonyms
Ball Hogs Game

 

BODY
Parts of the Body
I Wash my Body

Body

More Body

Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes

Human Body

Body Words

More Body Words

Human Skeleton

Body Game

More Body Parts

Skeleton Song
Hokey Pokey Song

Body

My Face

Draw Lines to Match

Body Test

Body Parts Game
Put Your Finger in the Air
Face Matching Game
Virtual Body

 

CALIFORNIA (also see "Yosemite")
Golden Gate Bridge
More on the Golden Gate Bridge

San Francisco - Part 1

San Francisco -- Part 2

San Francisco -- Part 3
San Francisco Earthquake Photos

Los Angeles
Mojave Desert
Death Valley
Map

San Francisco Tour
Los Angeles Tour
California Tour
Sacramento Tour
San Diego Tour
California History Timeline
California Facts
Missions of California
More Missions of California
More California Missions
Early Mission Photographs
California Missions Animated Map
Even More California Missions
California Native Americans
California Atlas
Northern California
Central California
Southern and Eastern California
San Francisco's Chinatown
California Gold Rush
California Maps
Short Articles About California
Biographies of California Figures
Japanese Internment (click on "read" and "listen")
More on Japanese Internment
More on Japanese Internment Camps

Japanese Internment Camps

Japanese Internment Camp Video
Japanese Internment Stories
More on Japanese Internment
Japanese Internment
Japanese
California Japantowns
More on Korematsu
Internment History
Exploring Japanese Internment
Japanese Internment Photos

Mission San Francisco
California Pictures
Early Pictures of Sacramento
Russians in California
Gold Rush
California Information & Pictures
California's Central Valley
More on the Central Valley
Central Valley Photographs
San Joaquin Valley
Sacramento Valley
Our Golden State
Early California History
Becoming a State
A Growing State
A Changing California
California Communities and Geography
Native American Communities in California
California Communities Change
California Communities At Work
Earthquake 1906
California Photo Tour
Aerospace Museum of California
Sacramento Bee CrimeMapper
California History Murals
Learn California
San Francisco Photos
Student Photos
Student Showcase
Virtual Tours Of The State Capitol
California Connected

CITIZENSHIP (Also see Government)
Democratic Values
Becoming a Citizen

Civic Participation (click on Episodes 11 and 12, and then click on "View Text of Video")
The President and Congress
The U.S. Flag
Citizenship Test
Pledge of Allegiance
Pledge of Allegiance Again
Pledge "synonyms"
More Pledge Activities
Bill of Rights -- Audio
Professor Garfield (go to grade "2," "Social Studies" & "Voting for President")
Protester
Three Branches of Government
Taking Action
Being Assertive
Citizenship Test
Washington, D.C. Landmarks
More on Washington, D.C.
Democracy
Fourth of July
Social Studies (go to all the different grades and then to "Social Studies")
Star Spangled Banner
Bill of Rights Game
Bill of Rights
Words in the Constitution (in English and Spanish)
Declaration of Independence
Social Studies Tutor
You Be the Judge

A Freeway Story

United States Government For Kids

How Our Government Works

Citizenship Practice Games

Democracy Project

The American Flag

Government Word Game

U.S. Flag

Citizenship Questions 1

Citizenship Questions 2

Citizenship Questions 3

U.S. Citizenship Quiz

Best Site to Use to Study for Citizenship Test (See Mr. Ferlazzo for Password)
Preparing for the US Citizenship Interview
Online Citizenship Class
Hear the National Anthem
"I'm Just a Bill" song

White House Tour

Citizenship Games

The Great Debate Game

Bill of Rights Game

Interactive Constitution
Potential New Citizenship Test
The Constitution
Bill of Rights Movie
Constitutional Timeline
U.S. Constitution
Women's Suffrage Movie
The White House
How Government Works
Citizenship Test
New Citizenship Test
More On New Citizenship Test
Video About New Citizenship Test

More on the New Test
Sample Test Sentences
Translated Test Questions
Welcome to the U.S.
Constitutional Study Guide
Citizenship For the Undocumented
Why Become a Citizen?
Dictation Practice for Citizenship Interview
Preparing for the Interview
Citizenship
Citizenship Test

Citizenship Fee Increase
Fee Increase
Immigrants and "Notarios"
Notarios
Protect Yourself From Notarios
How Can Immigrants Avoid Fraud
Notarios in California
Amendments to the Constitution
How A Bill Becomes Law
Symbols of the U.S.
Increase in Citizenship Applications
More on Increase in Applications
Branches of Government
More on Branches of Government
What Is Citizenship?
Citizenship Cloze
American Symbols
Immigrants to the U.S.
Civics For Students
Know Your Government Game
Citizenship Quiz
Univision Citizenship Drive
Learn About Congress
Celebrate the Constitution
Congress For Kids
U.S. Citizenship Podcast
Citizenship Game
American Government
Constitution For Kids
Electing A President
New Citizenship Test Questions and Answers
Patriotism
U.S. Citizenship Podcast -- The New Test
More on The New Test From U.S. Citizenship Podcast
Citizenship Applications Delay
More on Citizenship Application Delay
Electing A President
Civic Participation
Community Organizing Toolkit
Citizenship Application Delay
Core Democratic Values
U.S. Citizenship Podcast
The American Flag
Our Courts
New Citizenship Test
Capitol Quiz
Presidential Election
Constitution I.Q.

CLOTHES
Men's Clothing
Women's Clothing

Shopping for Clothes

Things We Wear
Clothes Game

Materials Audio Game

What are You Wearing?

Clothes Game
What are You Wearing Today?

Draw Lines to Match

Clothing Test

Hat Story

Clothes Activity

I Put On My Clothes
My Socks
The Clothes Game

 

COLORS
Color the Rainbow
The Colors

What Color Is It?
Color Game

Talking About Colors

More Talking About Colors

Many Colors
Color Activities

Rainbow Song (click on pencil)
More Colors
Colors of the World

Colors Test

Paint It!
Colors Game
Colors
Mixing Colors
Paint the Bedroom Game
The Colors Game
Purple

 

COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORHOOD
City Words
City and Country

Giving Directions

Talking about the City

More Giving Directions

City Places

The Neighborhood

Shopping Song

Buildings

I Spy in The City
Crossing Streets Song

Crosswalk Song

Friends and Neighbors Game
Around Town Game

Where Would Be Good?
Going to Town

Where Do You Live?
In Town
Destination Impossible Game

 

COMPUTER
Computer Tutor
Word Processing

Typing Lessons

Computer Parts Game

Computer Virus

Computer Song

Computer Parts
Computers and Girls
Computer Basics

Introduction to Keyboards

Make Your Own Web Page

Chat Rooms

Computer Buttons

Computer Words
Dance Mat Typing
More Computer Basics
Using the Mouse and Keyboard
The Internet
Typing on the Computer
Using the Mouse
Home Keys
Watch A Video on the Internet
Explore the Window
Web Basics
PowerPoint
Searching the Internet
Simple Searches
Web Pages
Internet Search Review
Word Processing Review
E-Mail Attachments
More PowerPoint
More on Searching the Web
E-Mail Basics
Word Processing Basics
Computer Viruses
Surfing the Net
Keyboarding Skills
Online Safety
More Internet Safety Games
Learn To Type
Many Computer Activities
How To Use a Mouse
Typing Games
Internet Safety Movie
Netty's Adventures
Cyberspace
Sid's Online Safety Guide
Computer Word Game
Computer Tutorials
Gold Rush Challenge
Cyber Cafe
I Keep Safe

CONVERSATIONS
Everyday English
More Everyday English

Listening Lab

Listening Exercises

Polite Expressions

Personal Information

Spoken Skills

COUNTRY AND U.S. STATES INFORMATION
Country Reports
Fact Monster: Countries

Fact Monster: The Fifty States

Puzzle Maps

World Factbook
Nations Online

Country at a Glance

State Facts

More State Facts

Explore the States
National Geographic World Facts

The 50 States

Countries in the World (type in "deskref" for the Password)
Info Please -- Countries
Info Please -- 50 States

World Atlas

More Information on Countries

State Department Country Notes

HRW World Atlas
Study Buddy Atlas
World Info Zone (click on "world")
U.S. States
Maps For Kids -- State Information
Maps For Kids -- Other Countries
Net State

DESCRIPTIONS
What Does It Look Like?
More Senses
Match the Senses

Even More Senses

Adjectives
Adjective Game

Many Adjective Activities

More Adjectives

Hair Description

Describing Hair Game

Describing Food Audio Game

Comparing Words

Describing Words

More Comparing Words

Even More Comparing Words

Adjective Game

Five Senses

How Does This Feel?
More Adjectives
More Descriptions
Describing People
Using Adjectives 1
Using Adjectives 2
Using Adjectives 3
Weather Adjectives
What's Your Friend Like?
Face Match
Measuring Up
Senses
The Effective Detective
Describe Animals
Fraser The Eraser

 

DICTIONARIES
Language Guide
Harcourt Talking Dictionary

SayHi Action Dictionary

Efl.net Vocabulary

Interactive English Dictionary
Simple English Dictionary
Encarta Dictionary
Word Source
Answers.com (click on "Word Tutor" for audio sentence)
Visuwords
Elovivo
Rhyme Zone
Visual Dictionary

DRIVING
Car Game
The Car

Drivers Test

Traffic Accident

Buying A Car

Driving

Talking About Driving

Red Lights

Polluting Cars

Cellphone Safety

Carjacking

Traffic

Drunk Driving
Buying a Used Car
Drivers Education Flash Cards 1
Drivers Education Flash Cards 2
Drivers Education Flash Cards 3
Drivers Education Flash Cards 4
Drivers Education Flash Cards 5
Drivers Education Flash Cards 6
Drivers Education Flash Cards 7
Drivers Education Flash Cards 8
Drivers Education Flash Cards 9
Drivers Education Flash Cards 10
Drivers Education Flash Cards 11
Drivers Education Flash Cards 12
Drivers Education Flash Cards 13
Drivers Education Flash Cards 14
Drivers Education Flash Cards 15
Drivers Education Flash Cards 16
Drivers Education Flash Cards 17
Drivers Education Flash Cards 18
Drivers Education Flash Cards 19
Driver Education

ECONOMICS
What is a Consumer?
What is a Producer?

Starting a Business

Writing Business Goals

Goods and Services
Money Movie
Money Games
Microfinance
Hot Shot Business
Economics Test
Economics Review
Producers and Consumers
Goods and Services
Products and Their Producers
Rags To Riches
Econopolis
Lemonade Stand
Coffee Shop
Moneyville Lemonade Stand
Get Real
My Savings Quest
Stock News Game

ENCYCLOPEDIAS
Simple English Wikipedia
Britanica
Infoplease
Encarta
Fact Monster
Wikipedia
Concise Britanica

 

FAMILY
Family Words
Family Lessons
Talking About Family
Family Game

Another Family Game

Family Game
Meet the Creeps

When Will Daddy Come Home?

Baby Words

Goofy Grandma

Family Song

Family
More Family Words

Aunt

Just Like Dad

Family Quiz

Family Quiz 2

Family Quiz 3
Families
The Family 1
The Family 2
The Family 3
More on the Family
My Dad
Family Tree Game (click on "Word Game")

 

FEELINGS
Feelings
More Feelings
Emotion Theater
About Face
How is Stix Feeling?
Out on a Limb
More Feelings
How Does Wally Feel?
Mood Maker
Feelings Game
Feelings and Emotions
Talking About Emotions
Happy and Sad Game
Feelings Game
Your Feelings
Feelings Audio Game
Smile Song
How I Feel Happy
Feelings
How Are You Feeling Today?
If You're Happy and You Know It
Puppet Personalities
Puppet Personalities 2
Match the Feelings
What Makes Me Happy?
More Feelings and Emotions
Story Stripes
Go Go Diego
Making Faces
You've Got To Be Kidding (hard)

 

FOOD
Bananas For Lunch
Recipe

Restaurant

Fruit

Vegetables

Food Words

More Food Words

The Farm

Even More Food Words

Kitchen
More Kitchen Words

Talking About Pizza
Talking About Food

At a Restaurant

More Talking About Food

Apples
Corn

Healthy Eating

An Apple Grows

Cherries

Another Recipe

Drinks

Food Game