EFL — Grade 11
Resources matching the EFL unit for grade 11.
BBC Learning English
BBC · Open resource
Broad BBC offering with level-differentiated news, vocabulary and grammar series, plus podcasts. Authentic British English across a range of registers.
Matches: efl_kl9, efl_kl10, efl_kl11, efl_kl12
Excellent gateway to authentic media use. The "6 Minute English" series works reliably even in heterogeneous groups.
Last link check: 2026-05-01
Breaking News English
Breaking News English (Sean Banville) · Open resource
Current news stories, each in seven difficulty levels with reading text, audio at several speeds, quizzes and discussion questions. Every story comes with extensive printable PDF worksheets. Ideal for handling one topic across mixed-ability groups.
Matches: efl_kl9, efl_kl10, efl_kl11
Hand out the same story at different levels so everyone discusses the same topic. The discussion questions work well as a speaking warm-up at the start of a lesson.
Last link check: 2026-07-21
Discovering Literature (British Library)
British Library · Open resource
Over 130 expert articles on English literature from its beginnings to the present, enriched with digitised manuscripts, first editions and videos. Covers Shakespeare, the 19th century and modern works. A well-grounded background source for upper secondary.
Matches: efl_kl10, efl_kl11, efl_kl12
Use as background reading for set texts and plays in upper secondary. Note: after the 2023 cyber-attack part of the content is currently served via a Padlet selection; check the link before use.
Last link check: 2026-07-21
Purdue OWL (Online Writing Lab)
Purdue University · Open resource
Comprehensive writing lab from a US university with guidance on grammar, punctuation, essay structure and text types, plus citation styles (MLA, APA). Includes a dedicated ESL section and interactive exercises. A reliable reference for writing skills.
Matches: efl_kl9, efl_kl10, efl_kl11, efl_kl12
Link it as a reference for essay types and grammar rules in upper- secondary writing lessons. The ESL section targets typical learner error sources.
Last link check: 2026-07-21
Randall's ESL Cyber Listening Lab
Randall Davis (esl-lab.com) · Open resource
Listening-comprehension library grown since 1998 with authentic dialogues at three difficulty levels. Each activity offers pre- listening, a quiz, transcript and vocabulary work. Also interviews with native speakers and academic listening texts.
Matches: efl_kl8, efl_kl9, efl_kl10, efl_kl11
The three-tier structure allows clean differentiation in listening. Release transcripts only after a second listen so that listening stays the focus.
Last link check: 2026-07-21
Smithsonian Learning Lab
Smithsonian Institution · Open resource
Millions of digitised objects, images, texts and videos from the Smithsonian museums, bundled into curated themed collections on art, US history and the sciences. Teachers can build their own collections with tasks and quizzes. A rich source of authentic cultural studies.
Matches: efl_kl9, efl_kl10, efl_kl11, efl_kl12
For US cultural-studies projects, build your own collection and assign learners specific objects with guiding questions. Image sources work well as prompts for speaking and writing.
Last link check: 2026-07-21
Standard Ebooks
Standard Ebooks · Open resource
Carefully typeset, professionally proofread new editions of public- domain literature with modern typography and clean ebook formats. All editions are released under CC0 (public domain). Nicer reading quality than raw texts, ideal for class reading.
Matches: efl_kl9, efl_kl10, efl_kl11, efl_kl12
Thanks to the clean typography, better for class reading than raw- text downloads. Distribute EPUB ebooks to learners reading on tablets.
Last link check: 2026-07-21
TED-Ed Lessons
TED Conferences · Open resource
Short animated explainer videos on science, history, literature and society, each embedded in comprehension questions and follow-up tasks. Subtitles in 80+ languages aid understanding. Authentic English across a wide range of topics.
Matches: efl_kl9, efl_kl10, efl_kl11, efl_kl12
Use videos with English subtitles for listening-viewing comprehension; the "Think" tab provides ready-made questions for independent work. Well suited to cross-curricular projects.
Last link check: 2026-07-21