College of Languages and Translation
Online Resources Project
The Faculty of Languages and Translation Online Resources Project aims to provide useful links for English Language Teachers and Learners. Please see the vocabulary skills table below. We welcome all suggestions. For any enquiries or suggestions, please email Dr. Eisa Asiri (ealeisa@kku.edu.sa).
English Vocabulary Resources
VisuWords provides an interactive visual dictionary and thesaurus, displaying connections between words and their associations through intuitive graphs. Hovering over a word reveals its definition, offering a unique approach to dictionary consultations.
Contributor: Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
This innovative platform aggregates word definitions from various online sources, presenting a holistic view of terms and their meanings.
Contributor: Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
The renowned 'A Word A Day' newsletter from Wordsmith delivers novel words daily, expanding one's vocabulary through email engagement.
Contributor: Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
www.alphadictionary.com/index.shtml
Rather than direct definitions, Alpha Dictionary searches across numerous online dictionaries and provides links for comprehensive term understanding.
Contributor: Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
https://www.learningchocolate.com/
A resource tailored for English Language Learners, Learning Chocolate promotes vocabulary acquisition through engaging interactive exercises.
Contributor: Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
https://www.esolcourses.com/content/exercises/vocabulary/english-vocabulary.html
Categorized by proficiency levels and practical topics, this platform is a prime recommendation for vocabulary enhancement.
Contributor: Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/grammar-vocabulary/vocabulary-exercises
Focused on immersion, this resource offers pronunciation, vocabulary exercises, and offline practice worksheets.
Contributor: Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
https://freerice.com/#/english-vocabulary/1540
Combining education with philanthropy, Free Rice donates grains of rice for correct answers in vocabulary quizzes, promoting both learning and altruism.
Contributor: Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
https://www.languageguide.org/english/vocabulary/
An online visual dictionary, Language Guide covers a myriad of topics, from alphabets to farm animals.
Contributor: Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
https://www.phrases.org.uk/index.html
Delve into the origins and meanings of 2,500 everyday English idioms, phrases, and proverbs.
Contributor: Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
https://www.idiomconnection.com/
A repository of idioms, The Idiom Connection offers thematic and alphabetical categorization, facilitating easy and relevant searches.
Contributor: Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
https://www.learn-english-today.com/idioms/idioms_proverbs.html
A comprehensive list of idioms is available, organized both alphabetically and thematically.
Contributor: Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
https://www.visualthesaurus.com/vocabgrabber/
Analyze texts to identify and understand the most relevant vocabulary words within context.
Contributor: Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
Snappywords offers quick insights into word meanings and associations.
Contributor: Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
Efficiently obtain synonyms and antonyms, expanding vocabulary understanding and usage.
Contributor: Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
https://ielts.magoosh.com/flashcards/vocabulary/decks
Master essential IELTS vocabulary with interactive online flashcards from the Magoosh platform.
Contributor: Dr. Wafa Saud
https://www.the-crossword-solver.com/anagram
A versatile anagram solver, this tool deciphers words, aiding in various word games and crossword puzzles.
Contributor: Patty Brown Myers
https://www.crosswordsolver.com/synonyms
Delve into the significance of synonyms with this thesaurus, understanding word nuances and enhancing vocabulary depth.
Contributor: Candace
https://www.englishprofile.org/wordlists
EnglishProfile offers insights into words and phrases known by learners at different CEFR levels. The resource is descriptive, highlighting actual learner knowledge rather than prescriptive norms.
Contributor: Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
This EFL site contains tutorials and quizzes for grammar, phrasal verbs, and vocabulary. It's a comprehensive resource for English as a Foreign Language learners.
Contributor: Mohammed Mahmudul Haque
Last Reviewed: 9/28/2023