English is the official universal language. It is, by far, the language of international trade, finance, diplomacy, etc. It is used not only in English spoken countries, such as Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and The United Kingdom but worldwide. Grammar is the system of a language, the body of rules that describe the structure of sentences, phrases, clauses, and words in any given language.
Language is fluid and constantly evolves and, as such, it grows and changes over time. Grammar is the rationale of a language; usage is its etiquette, and master grammar is not easy. To learn English grammar in particular and the English language in general, you might want to pay a visit to the following websites:
- The BBC Learning English is one of the world’s most popular providers of free English language teaching material. The quantity and quality of resources provided by this site is simply stunning.
- Learn English. This is a website from the British Council with games, stories, listening activities, and grammar exercises.
- Using English is a large collection of English as a Second Language (ESL) tools & resources for students, teachers, learners, and academics, covering the full spectrum of ESL, EFL, ESOL, and EAP subject areas.
- About.com, Education, English as 2nd Language is the About.com’s section devoted to ESL students and teachers.
- Activities for ESL Students is packed with quizzes, tests, exercises, and puzzles to help you learn English as a Second Language (ESL).
- English Grammar Online contains many free exercises, explanations, vocabulary, and teaching materials.
- Agenda web has a very impressive collection of free English exercises: grammar, verbs, vocabulary, listening, and reading comprehension activities.
- www.ManyThings.org describes itself as a free study site for English as a Second Language (ESL) students with games, quizzes, puzzles, MP3 files with transcripts, listening practice, pronunciation practice, etc.
- Spanish websites for learning English: That’s English, La Mansión del inglés, OM Personal Multimedia Personal, and Inglés mundial.
- English Learner helps you learn English online with exercises on grammar, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and listening at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels.
- Daily Grammar is a fun, convenient way to learn grammar. Its Lesson Archive section is highly recommended.
- Australia Network is a website with many curriculum-linked learning resources for primary and secondary school teachers and students.
- Tower of English. There’s a very interesting collection of resources in its Pages, Directory section.
