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Annenberg/CPB Channel
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A satellite channel of free educational programming for schools, colleges, and communities.
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Brainfuse
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Having trouble with homework? Brainfuse can help! Seven days a week, from 2:00pm to 11:00pm, live tutors can assist you one-on-one with understanding and better responding to your assignments. Help is available for all grades, from first grade to college level classwork. Subjects taught run the gamut from basic reading and math to chemistry and calculus! Tutoring is available in both English and Spanish. In addition to live tutoring, Brainfuse offers a Writing Lab; SAT, GED and ACT test preparation; shareable flash cards, tests and games (that you can create!) and group study support. Resume and cover letter assistance is also provided for adult job seekers. Brainfuse is generously sponsored by The Elizabeth J. Tellier Foundation.
Library subscription.
Available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries
and by remote access to City of Milwaukee library
cardholders.
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Dave's ESL Cafe
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This interactive Web site aids people studying or teaching English as a Second Language (ESL).
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EL/Civics Online
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EL/Civics Online (English Literacy/Civics) is a useful site for ESL teachers and tutors to help them create and develop lesson plans in the area of U.S Civics. Topics include U.S History, U.S Government, Civic Engagement and the Naturalization Process. The site is free and includes two tutorials for teachers, one for lesson planning and the other for adapting materials.
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LearningExpress Library
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Be ready for school or career tests. Some of the practice tests available are: ASVAB, AP, SAT, ACT, GRE, civil service, GED, U.S. citizenship, firefighting and law enforcement. href="http://www.badgerlink.net/">BadgerLink program.
Library subscription.
Available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries
and by remote access to City of Milwaukee library
cardholders.
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Mango Languages
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Have you ever wanted to learn a foreign language? Now's the time to try out Mango Languages, an easy to use approach to basic or complete language learning.
Library subscription.
Available for use within City of Milwaukee libraries
and by remote access to City of Milwaukee library
cardholders.
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Mansions del Ingles
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Spanish language site for Spanish speakers learning English. Includes readings, grammar exercises, vocabulary building lists, ear-training skills, lectures, Web tools, a chat forum, a dictionary and a translation tool. Personal headphones are needed for some of the exercises - these headphones are not available at most City of Milwaukee libraries
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Milwaukee Achiever Program
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Provides adult learners with preparatory and developmental instruction in Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language, General educational Development, computer skills, and the skills of citizenship through individualized programming and flexible scheduling.
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National Institute for Literacy
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An online directory of literacy and tutoring programs. Enter your zip code or city and state to find programs that will help you with reading and writing, GED, English as a second language, and math.
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One More Story
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Hear a book! See a book! Read a book! One More Story is an online library of children's The guide is a bookworm and music accents the charming presentation - kids will want to come to the library for their personal storytime to read these books over and over again!
Library subscription.
Only available for use within City of Milwaukee
libraries.
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Online Writing Lab
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English as a Second Language (ESL) Resources, Handouts and Exercises. Many different materials for English as a Second Language (ESL) students and teachers, which include resource pages, handouts, and exercises.
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U.S.A. Learns
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A free site for people who want to improve their reading, writing and speaking skills in English. Registration is recommended but not required.
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