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Create choose-your-own adventure stories using videos. Embed the resulting video in a webpage.

Use Google Earth in the browser to map out a story, including text and images.

Read, listen to, write, and orally tell stories based on artwork. Instructions are in English.

Create social graphics, web stories and animated videos. For more information: http://fltmag.com/spark-their-learning/

In the vast expanse of Hollywood, where stars are born every day, few names manage to leave an indelible mark. Adam Brody is one such name. To many, he's not just an actor; he's an emotion, a symbol of dedication, and a testament to what one can achieve with the right mix of talent and determination. Born in the sun-kissed city of San Diego, Brody's life was never ordinary. From the sandy beaches to the bustling streets of Hollywood, his journey has been nothing short of cinematic. It's a story filled with dreams, moments of self-doubt, triumphant highs, and challenging lows. But through it all, one thing remained constant - his unwavering passion for the craft of acting. His versatility as an actor is evident in the myriad roles he's undertaken, each distinct, yet bound by the thread of Brody's unique touch. Whether it's a romantic lead, a comedic role, or a complex character study, Brody has always managed to captivate audiences, making them laugh, cry, and reflect.

Born as Kimberly Alexis Bledel in the heart of Houston, Texas, Alexis embarked on a journey that would see her transition from the glitzy world of modeling to the demanding realm of acting. Her story is not just one of fame and success, but of perseverance, adaptability, and an undying commitment to her craft.

Create augmented reality games and stories.

Interactive website that teaches the Arabic alphabet, including writing.

Tell a story by uploading or drawing images, recording your voice, and typing text.

Single-word writing prompt generator

An extension of AlJazeera news, AlJazeera Learning features news articles and reports geared at the student level. Texts include a vocabulary list of words relevant to understanding each article. There are also news videos and other stories. 

Create a storybook using backgrounds, text, cartoon images, and freehand drawing.

Books aimed at teens and young adults who struggle to read. May also be useful for ESL learners. You can also contribute your own books.

Write text adventure games and interactive stories.

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.

A sequence of audio and video selections to help intermediate and advanced students improve their oral comprehension skills. It provides the basis for comprehension exercises of increasing difficulty. The topics are extremely varied: the creation of Lalique crystal; winemaking, Van Gogh's genius; the production of sound effects for cinema; Sartre discussing Huis Clos in 1946; cinematographers Pialat and Karmitz describing their work; the history of the Louvre; Alphonse Daudet in a 1927 recording of his famous Provençal story, La Chèvre de Monsieur Seguin.

Good source of current German news via short news clips and stories. This site requires at least intermediate knowledge of German in order to navigate the site and to understand the videos; advanced skills preferred. If you don't know exactly what you are looking for, I advise searching by topic (theme), as the A-Z list is both extensive and confusing.

A free collection of short, easy Chinese stories with MP3 audio for students of Chinese, this innovative project is hosted under Clavis Sinica and gives the audience a modern perspective of life in Beijing -- in the voice of the writer. Can be used in conjunction with the Clavis Sinica software.

Read/play and create choose-your-own adventure style stories.