Learning English as a Second Language (ESL) can be both an exciting and challenging journey. Whether you're a student eager to improve your language skills or a teacher looking for quality resources, having access to the right materials is crucial. The good news? There’s a wealth of free ESL materials and lessons available online that cater to all levels, from beginners to advanced learners. In this blog post, we'll explore some of the best websites offering free resources, making language learning accessible to everyone.

Numerous studies have shown that improved language proficiency can be linked to doing Extensive Reading (ER) (Hafiz and Tudor, 1989; Mason and Krashen, 1997; Nishino, 2007; Ro, 2013; Takase, 2007). However, getting learners motivated to read in English can be a challenge.

As noted in my other posts, I am a huge advocate for reading to further language acquisition. As someone who loves literature and as a language learner myself (Italian, German and French) I have put together a list of books that I believe are great for English learners, where the language isn't too tricky, the vocabulary useful and the story is one that has potential to carry the learner's interest.