Language ToolsDictionaries, thesauri, translation, conversion and other useful online language tools for English learners and teachers. Test Your English LevelTest Your Written Comprehension Level ~ This test evaluates your level in English Written Comprehension (how well you understand English that you read). VocabularyDictionariesEnglish-English Dictionaries British English - with audio Merriam-Webster ~ American English - with audio Cambridge Dictionaries ~ choose in their drop-down box from several options such as British English, American English, Business English - with audio OneLook ~ British English and American English, looks in up to 40 different dictionaries Wiktionary ~ also has many other languages Urban Dictionary ~ a dictionary of slang Talking Picture Dictionary ~ point at the pictures and listen to the words EnglishClub Slang ~ with explanation, sample sentences and quiz EnglishClub Phrasal Verbs ~ with explanation, sample sentences and quiz Synonym Dictionaries (thesaurus) Synonym Dictionaries find words that mean the same or very nearly the same, for example: fast/quick/speedy/swift RhymeZone ~ select "Find synonyms" in the drop-down menu Antonym Dictionaries Antonym Dictionaries find words that mean the opposite, for example: fast/slow RhymeZone ~ select "Find antonyms" in the drop-down menu Rhyming Dictionaries Rhyming Dictionaries find words that rhyme (have endings that sound alike), for example: rain/pain Rhymer ~ finds various types of rhymes RhymeZone ~ select "Find rhymes" in the drop-down menu GlossariesChat Abbreviations ~ short forms used in chat rooms and texting TEFL Terms ~ for teachers, a glossary of terms used in teaching English Quotations/ExpressionsEnglishClub Quotes ~ with explanation, sample sentences and quiz EnglishClub Idioms ~ with explanation, sample sentences and quiz EnglishClub Sayings ~ with explanation, sample sentences and quiz PronunciationThe tools below are related to pronunciation or how we say words. howJsay ~ listen to any word Phonemic Chart ~ symbols from the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) with sample words Phonemic Chart Interactive ~ listen to the sounds of the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) Phonemic Character Keyboard ~ helps you type all those fancy IPA symbols like /ʤ/ or /ə/ GrammarGrammar HelpDesk ~ ask a question online about grammar Common Errors in English ~ typical deviations from what is generally accepted as standard English Non Errors in English ~ usages that people say are wrong but are actually standard English SpeakingThe tools below are related to speaking or talking online. Skype ~ talk to friends free via internet, with video Vocaroo ~ record your voice Audioboo ~ record your voice Daily LearningWeekly LearningThis Week In History ~ new every Monday, listen and do the quiz Weekly News ~ new every Tuesday, listen and do the exercises 7 Secrets For ESL Learners ~ sign up for weekly emails TranslationTranslation sites convert one language into another language, for example Arabic to Spanish, French to English, or English to Chinese. Make your own WordleConvertorsConverters change one thing into another thing, for example dollars into euro (currency), or miles into kilometres (distance), or degrees fahrenheit into degrees centigrade (temperature). OnlineConversion ~ converts almost anything Currency Converter ~ converts any world currency to another World Clock ~ find the time anywhere, any time zone Arabic to Roman number converterQuick ReferenceWorld Wide WebHtml Validator ~ checks the markup of web pages |