Although teachers pay teachers is primarily designed for educators who are looking for classroom materials, it can also be used by students in two distinct ways.

First, students can use it to find study materials on topics they are interested in.  Many of the descriptions are written in "teacher speak"' however, so students may initially need some help from teachers in order to determine the key words to use in their search.  With that small adaptation, teachers pay teachers can become a valuable library of study materials for students.

Second, students could also create a teachers pay teachers page.  By providing the study materials they have created and found helpful, they could provide a valuable perspective for teachers.  Student work may have mistakes, but the experience of designing and publishing study materials, lessons, and guides can be a powerful.  

I hope these ideas inspire you to explore the resources on teachers pay teachers.  How do you plan to use the site?

Teachers Pay Teachers is a website that allows educators to share materials with one another.  Whatever you are looking for, you will probably be able to find it there.  Here are three of my favorite teacher pay teacher vendors.

Mary Synk
Synk shares great vocabulary lessons, conversation starters, and word building exercises.

Empowered by THEM
Most of the materials in this store have been designed for adults with disabilities, but they definitely will be useful in beginning ESL classes.  The topics and instructional methods make them perfect for literacy classes.

Angie Barillaro -- Radiant Heart
Barillaro shares book study units and materials that would be appropriate for higher level ESL students.

Here are a few more places to help you prepare for the citizenship exam.

Pass the U.S. Citizenship Exam.  This page has sample sentences.  http://passcitizenshipexam.com/

San Francisco Public Library Resource List.  If you live in the Bay Area, this page offers a list of organizations that help with citizenship.  http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=2000029501

Citizenship Study Guide.  A page with flash cards, practice questions, and maps.  http://www.citizenshipstudyguide.com/

Good luck!

If you are hoping to become an American citizen, you probably know you need to pass a test.  The U.S. citizenship exam involve civics questions, a writing dictation, and a reading exam.  

As you prepare, you will need to learn the answers to 100 questions about American history and civics. You should also study spelling words related to American history.  Luckily, study guides are available for free at the U.S. Naturalization website.  There, you can find study materials, classes, and advice.

There are definitely many study materials available online, but the U.S. Naturalization website has the official questions and it is free.  Both aspects are perks!