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USING ENGLISH provides resources for learning the English language for ESL, EFL, ESOL, and EAP students and teachers. This excellent site includes: glossary of terms, forums, free language software, and articles.

FEATURES

* Word Checker* - Enter a word to check up on how it is used in English. It gives information on parts of speech, usage, register, style, collocation, meaning and grammar.

*Online text analysis tool* - which give you statistics about a text including word count; unique words; number of sentences; average words per sentence; lexical density; and the Gunning Fog readability index. Copy and paste any text to see a statistical breakdown of it.

*The links archive* - contains hundreds of English language resources for ESL students and teachers alike. Divided into categories, you can take a look at some of the best language sites available.

*Up to the minute education news stories* - from around the UK and the US.

*A collection of some of the best resources* - available on the web to help you learn how to study effectively.

*A selection of short tips* - on various aspects of the English language, with examples... plus more tips about taking exams and tests.

*Support area* - for anything to do with UsingEnglish.com, including the forum and the various software downloads available.Ask your questions about the English language here and receive expert help and advice from our language teachers and experts 24 hours a day.

*Free grammar and vocabulary exercises* - for English as a Second Language (ESL) and English language teachers and instructors to use in the classroom or other teaching environment.

*A selection of printable handouts and instant lesson plans* - for use in ESL classes of various levels and types.