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English Language Learning Resources |
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Dave's ESL cafe, stuff for students
Wonderful site for all things ESL. The "Stuff for Students" page includes a help center, grammar quizzes, lists of common idioms and slang and a discussion forum.
BBC Learning English
Extremely resourceful page with excellent exercises for listening practice, including a news section, business English section, and "English as it's used today."
Most audio segments feature a British accent, but the pronunciation section has an exercise on contrasting vowels that is useful for both American and British pronunciation.
National Public Radio
Great for listening practice. Includes a 24 hour news stream and audio segments of the day's news. |
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Washington, D.C. Local Businesses |
For newcomers to Washington, DC, The English Teacher Collective recommends these independent and locally owned businesses:
Where to get good coffee in Washington, D.C.
Mid City Cafe - 14th and U Street Corridor
Cafe Collage - 14th and U Street Corridor
Baked and Wired - Georgetown | Zenobia - Georgetown
Sticky Fingers Bakery - Columbia Heights
Peregrine Espresso - Capitol Hill
Big Bear Cafe - Bloomingdale
Pet services
Brighter Days - Dog Walking and Pet Sitting in D.C.
Where to buy international magazines and newspapers:
The News Room, Dupont Cricle, D.C.
They have a print-on-demand service with access to over 600 newspapers from 64 countries in 36 languages.
Book stores
Tempo Book Store, Friendship Heights, D.C.
English and foreign language bookstore located on Wisconsin Avenue in DC. Best selection of English language textbooks in the city. They sell foreign language/English dictionaries as well.
Groceries
Rodman's Discount Gourmet, Friendship Heights, D.C.
The first floor offers imported foods from around the world and the basement is a pharmacy and home goods store.
Washington's Green Grocer
Organic fruits, vegetables, dairy and eggs delivered to your door at very reasonable prices.
Food and drink
Dos Gringos Cafe, Mount Pleasant, D.C.
Fresh sandwiches and daily specials. They host an Intercambios conversation exchange on Saturday evenings for people who wish to practice Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, or French.
Dentistry
Adams Morgan Family Dentistry, Adams Morgan, D.C.
Wonderful family practice with an international staff. Caring and professional. |
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