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MSU's Center for Language Teaching Advancement's learner training modules for students learning a second language.  Module 1: Understanding proficiency What proficiency is, how it is measured. Module 2: Language learning basics How second languages are learned and taught. Module 3: Language learning strategies Strategies to make you a better language learner.

Sample questions to practice for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test.

J-CAT Japanese Language Test automatically evaluates the proficiency of the Japanese language on the computer.

Intermediate Urdu comprises sixteen interactive reading passages with corresponding audio and English summaries, dynamic online quizzes, and thirteen video interviews of Urdu scholars. All content is directed towards students at the intermediate level and preparing them for advanced level proficiency.

Vocabulary lists, quizzes, and a study forum for people preparing for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. Levels N5-N2.

Video clips of students from the Arabic Flagship Program at University of Texas at Austin share their experiences while studying abroad in Alexandria, Egypt. Students give interviews in various levels of Arabic proficiency.

Video of Spanish from around the world speakers answering questions. Grouped by proficiency level needed to understand and topic. Includes comprehension checks and exercises.

TTBJ is a collection of tests developed by the International Student Center at the University of Tsukuba. TTBJ is available for use according to the following two methods: as an individual test taker, as a group test taker. Also known as the SPOT test.

This compilation of resources for the study of Italian includes videos, information on slang, social learning resources, a proficiency test, information on finding in person classes, and much more.

Great site for watching current episodes of all types of German TV programs, from Tatort and dramas to hard hitting news programs. Subtitles available on all programs. Some live casts may not stream if viewer is outside of Germany/not using a German VPN. Intermediate to advanced German proficiency.

Watch German TV online.

This mediathek provides excellent streaming links to recent news via television and radio programs. There are some links to current TV shows, but the site is more focused on news. Advanced proficiency preferable. Note: many of the live TV broadcasts can only be used if the computer believes itself to be in Germany (a German VPN may be needed).