Free ESL Writing, Grammar & Vocabulary Practice

Writing Tips & Suggestions

• Try to practice everyday - the more you write, the easier it will get
• Practice writing online, many web sites have blogs or discussion forums to participate in
• Keep a journal and write about your ideas, goals and activities everyday
• Write at your level - if you are a beginner, don't try to write university essays yet
• Learn the correct writing style for your project - don't assume your culture has the same style or organization
• Read a lot - reading can also help you learn sentence structures, vocabulary and grammar
• Find a tutor - everyone has different needs, so your tutor can help you improve at your own speed

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Free Online Writing, Grammar & Vocabulary Practice

1. Churchillhouse Online English
http://www.churchillhouse.com/en/online-english/phrasal-verbs/

• This is an interesting web site to learn and practice using phrasal verbs.
• First, you choose a topic, then you have to complete the passage with the correct phrasal verb.
• An additional challenge is that you have to change the phrasal verb depending on the grammar of the sentence.
  

2. BBC Learning English
http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/

• This is a great part of the BBC ESL web site that teaches you different grammar points and also gives you a chance to practice.
• When you go to the web site, click on "Grammar Challenge".
  

3. English Grammar Online 4U
http://www.ego4u.com/en

• This is a well organized web site that teaches you the rules & strategies of grammar & writing for ESL students.
• Under the 'Cram Up' section, click on "Grammar" and you can choose what you'd like to study.
• Each grammar section teaches you how to make it, when to use it & there are basic practice activities.
• Click on "Writing", and there are different lessons to choose from including general & business English activities.
• Each lesson has a short teaching point and examples.