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Video Assistance for Understanding Language Teaching Techniques (VAULTT) is a collection of original videos highlighting various aspects of language teaching in the classroom. Each short video is accompanied by supplementary information (in a PDF) explaining the techniques and relating them to best practices in language teaching. Some of these videos are real classes, and some are staged. Although these materials are based on current research in second language acquisition, they are produced at a level accessible for teachers with little or no pedagogical training. We are still in the process of constructing this site, but your feedback is welcome!

RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS Articulation of Language Instruction Assessment of Second Language Content-Based Language Instruction Culture and Language Learning Immersion Education Learner Language Less Commonly Taught Languages Maximizing Study Abroad Pragmatics/Speech Acts Strategies for Language Learning Technology and Language Learning

Useful app for learning how to sound out letters and words in the English language. Helpful videos explain the mechanics of tongue movement and jaw placement. Best if use with headphones.

Useful app for learning how to sound out letters and words in the German language. Helpful videos explain the mechanics of tongue movement and jaw placement. Best if use with headphones.

Useful app for learning how to sound out letters and words in the Spanish language. Helpful videos explain the mechanics of tongue movement and jaw placement. Best if use with headphones.

Free language learning site which offers a fun & easy way to learn a language while helping to translate the web. 

I have found that this site is much better for language augmentation than actual language acquisition. The exercises and topics are useful for adding to what an individual already knows and are useful for brushing up skills. The ability to test into a level is an added bonus!

As of January 2015, Duolingo for Schools (https://schools.duolingo.com/) lets teachers keep track of how much students have used Duolingo.