Skills for life interactive learning Resources for Learners and Supporters

Student resources/learning activities

BBC Skillswise - Interactive resource that enables learners to explore their own problem areas - with worksheets, games, quizzes. Produces certificates

BBC Raw - Interactive. Self testing, games and quizzes. On line games, quizzes and assessment. Access to free coaching on the 'phone.

Keyskills4u.com - Interactive with audio. Check your skills and identify gaps, then learn more about those areas with which you have difficulties. Also a detective game - possibly rather complex to follow

Confusing Words - Over 3,000 confusing words that are catalogued with explanations e.g. compliment/complement; affect/effect. Type the word you are looking for into the search box.

Adult Basic Skills Resource Centre - UK adult basic skills resource centre for students and tutors.

For test practice

Keyskills4u.com - Level 1 and level 2 literacy and numeracy check your own skill levels and learn.

Ted Power - Basic literacy materials for reading and handwriting using the English alphabet.

Tutor led resources

BBC Skillswise - Interactive resource that enables learners to explore their own problem areas - with worksheets, games, quizzes. Produce your own certificates.

BBC Raw - Interactive. Self testing, games and quizzes. On line games, quizzes and assessment. Access to free coaching on the 'phone.

Peter Symonds College, Basic Skills resources area - A wide range of resources divided by area:
Numeracy - Handling Data; Measure, Shape and Space; Number
Literacy - Reading; Speaking & Listening
Also divided by topic (home, work; recreation and leisure). Very useful for someone working with a tutor or mentor.

Department for Education and Skills teaching and learning - Related teaching materials, tools and rules for English and Maths.

Adult Basic Skills Resource Centre - UK adult basic skills resource centre for students and tutors.

English for Speakers of Other Languages

onestopenglish - Lots of free resources, including section on English for speakers of other languages.

London Pathfinder Project - Interactive learning technology in the new ESOL curriculum - entry 1.

BBC/British Council teaching English - Resources, forum and archive

For further information

Department for Education and Skills information and advice on Skills for Life