Virtual Presentation Assistant - University of Kansas
An "online tutorial for improving your public speaking skills".
Element of Style
from Columbia University's Bartleby Project
Inkspot: Resources For Writers
Tips for improving writing.
Speech Topic ideas
Also some table topic ideas
Public Speaking & Communication Resources
Nicely ordered links to resources outline in past Toastmasters Magazine articles
Speech Topic Ideas
Starting point for research and ideas to brainstorm with...
More than Words
Merriam-Webster
The dictionary people, but it's more!
A.Word.A.Day
Learn a new word a day. Join the list to get it delivered by email!
Cool Word of the Day
Origin of Phrases
"At the end of your rope"? No worry. Just "Cut to the chase" and you won't have "eggs in your face"!
The Grammar Lady
The finer points of grammar.
Word Play
Claims to be "site that feature fun with words"! Really just a collection of links to sites dealing with words and the English language!
Resources for English as Second Language
Useful links to grammar and language resources even for English speakers
Common Errors in English
Have an "espresso" (not "expresso") and enjoy the "anecdotes" that's surely an "antidote" for a dreary day!
Word and Phrase Origins
Interesting trivia about words and phrases
Take Our Word For It
A "Weekly Word-origin Webzine". Fabulous source about word origins and more.
Phrase Finder
Find the right phrase you are looking for. Some have origins of the phrase
Quotations & Inspirations
Bartlett's Familiar Quotations
Bartleby.com Quotations
Quotation references form the Bartleby project, including the "old Familiar" above
Quotations Home Page
Great collection of new and old quotes.
Quote Garden
Thoughts to grow on
Afterhours Inspirational Stories
Collection of inspirational stories
WriteDesign Quotes
Sorted collection of quotes
Motivational Quotes
Another collection inspirational quotes
Inspiring short stories
A small collection of short stories that inspire
Essay Collection
Collection of essays, some quite interesting
Kidding Around
Useless Jokes
Bet you can make them useful!
Stories for Scouts
If it's good enough for scouts...
The Good, Clean Funnies List Archive
Collections of good clean fun!
Chuckle A Day
Also has links to other similar sites
Humor Is Relative
Short humorous tales a step above your usual jokes.
Pun Of The Day
Table Topic Ideas
Meeting Ideas
Table topic and meeting ideas, courtesy Rick Clements
Sherrin's Table Topics Handout
Some interesting ideas for table topics
D31 Table Topic Ideas
Collection of ideas from around the net
Table Topic Ideas
A small, but possibly growing collection of ideas