ESL Web Directory

A fully cross-referenced English glossary of linguistic and grammatical terms. Each entry contains an explanation and cross-references to other relevant grammar terms. This glossary can be used by both native English speakers interested in language and linguistics, and students of English as a second language (ESL, EFL, ESOL, and EAP). It covers terms of all levels from beginner to advanced.

Antagonyms is a site looking at words that have contradictory meanings

Nearly everything you've ever wanted to know about English grammar & punctuation.

Links to articles on grammar in the Times Educational Supplement.

Here we're concerned only with deviations from the standard use of American English as judged by sophisticated users such as professional writers, editors, teachers, and literate executives and personnel officers.

In written analysis, the simple map or diagram, found in the following lessons, will enable the pupil to present directly and vividly to the eye the exact function of every clause in the sentence, of every phrase in the clause, and of every word in the phrase — to picture the complete analysis of the sentence, with principal and subordinate parts in their proper relations.

Are you an editor, author, journalist, verbivore, English major, English professor, English student, English teacher, grammarian? Assembling a style manual, writing manual? Dr. NAD's Prig Page features contest challenge quiz tests of grammar, usage, spelling, punctuation, and style in the English language. Submit future items. Contributors publicized. Answers are annotated. Answer by E-Z form. An interactive collection of submitted pet peeves and related links is maintained as well.

Read up on the English Conditional and discover how they are used to talk about possible or imaginary situations. A complete reference with links to relevant information within our glossary.

Everyone can learn English; this site explains English, so that everyone can understand.

All of the essential points of English grammar are covered. Each point of grammar is clearly explained, and is illustrated by examples.

Short Descriptions of the English Tenses Illustrated with Cartoons.

Irregular plural lists: Nouns that end in -f or -fe Nouns that change vowel sounds, and Old English forms Nouns that end in -o Nouns that do not change Foreign plural forms

Tables and diagrams for teaching and learning the English verb system. Includes a complete list of irregular verbs, information on auxiliary and modal verbs, aspects, participles, adjectives and gerunds.

Java and non-Java activites with English antonyms.

Garbl's Online Grammar Guides is an annotated directory of Web sites where you can find answers to your questions about sentence structure and using the parts of speech correctly. You'll also find a separate section below featuring Web sites with advice on punctuation.

Interesting pages on key grammar topics from English in Valencia- a specialised service aimed at companies and freelancers in the city of Valencia who need English classes and/or fast, reliable Spanish-to-English translations. English in Valencia- a specialised service aimed at companies and freelancers in the city of Valencia who need English classes and/or fast, reliable Spanish-to-English translations.

Grammar explanations, handouts for teachers and students, and interactive exercises.

The Curmudgeon's (Rich Turner's) advice on English Grammar: tips; links for writers, word usage rules, guidelines on grammar; syntax; essays; and discussion boards (ESL, grammar, general)

Quick and dirty tips for better writing

Professional Tips for the Amateur Writer ... a not-so-serious guide to English grammar.

Use this Key-Word Index to find messages in the Grammar Question & Answer Archive. Find a Key Word in the table below and click on it, or scroll through the Index until you find a Key Word of interest. Underneath the Key Word are links that take you directly to a relevant Q & A message.

Students of English who limit their study of grammar to what they find in grammar books are like naturalists who limit their study of nature to an encyclopedia. Once you leave the safe confines of the grammar books, you begin to learn all kinds of interesting things about the way English is used. It isn't easy; in fact, it's a jungle out there.

Songs set to familiar tunes help students learn parts of speech. Free printable cards, posters, and worksheets.

Welcome to the grammar tutorials offered by the English Department at the University of Calgary.

Online comics following the adventures of the world's first and only grammar superhero. The site also has quizzes, games, puzzles, free stuff to download and lots more.