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For almost half a century, The Oxford Classical Dictionary has been regarded as the unrivalled one-volume reference work on all aspects of the Graeco-Roman world.It provides both scholars and non-specialists with a comprehensive source of reference which aims to answer all their questions about the classical world. Written by the very best of classical scholars from all over the world, the Dictionary provides coverage of Greek and Roman history, literature, myth, religion, linguistics, philosophy, law, science, art and archaeology, and topics in near eastern studies and late antiquity.

Sublime Text Full Version is a powerful text and source code editor that supports many programming languages and markup languages

Alec Baldwin, born Alexander Rae Baldwin III on April 3, 1958, in Amityville, New York, stands as a towering figure in the world of entertainment. His journey from a young actor with dreams to a Hollywood stalwart is a narrative filled with passion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to his craft. Baldwin's name is not just a moniker; it represents a legacy, a brand, and an institution in the cinematic universe.

Accessibility extension for Google Chrome that enable text-to-speech and a picture dictionary in Google Docs. The voices available are for English, French, and Spanish.

Flashcards and games using pictures from various cultures and various languages.

Copy and paste accented letters and characters.

Learn English vocabulary by adding words to lists and taking quizzes. Translations in Spanish and Polish.

Create a digital book with 3D images and text. By printing the book and using a webcam with the webapp, you can view the books as augmented reality.

This platform is aimed at supporting university educators and mobility coordinators to organise and run online intercultural exchanges for their students.

Annotate texts online using colored highlighters, text comments, and tags. Collaborate with other users and groups. Requires creating a free account to share the texts.

Create an online board with images and text. Participants can add their own ideas and vote on their favorites. Invite participants by email or share a URL.

Simple web-based whiteboard for drawing and collaborating. Does not require registration. Also works on smartphones and tablets.

Very simple interface that the creator uses to make categories. The users create pins on a map and add images and text to fit the categories.

Create quizzes and surveys that students respond to simultaneously (during class) using their mobile devices. You can also add images, clues, and additional information. The app indicates the people who have the top 3 scores. Players can use help features similar to "Who wants to be a millionaire". Limitations: 4-option multiple-choice questions only.

This website allows even novice learners of Japanese to explore special interests in Japanese language and culture, through videos, articles, and other supports around chosen topics.

Ludwig is a smart translator and linguistic search engine that compares a sentence that a user writes with comparable sentences from reliable sources. The program also has translation and dictionary functions. Read an article about this resource at https://techcrunch.com/2016/08/05/online-linguistic-search-engine-ludwig-helps-get-your-english-on/?ncid=rss

Arch Chinese is a premier Chinese learning system crafted by Chinese teachers in the United States for Mandarin Chinese language learners at K-12 schools and universities. Designed from the start specifically for English speakers who have no or little knowledge of Mandarin Chinese, it offers a rich set of features with a slick and easy-to-use user interface.

Video and text chat. You do not need to create an account--just share the link. You can also watch online videos together, including Netflix and YouTube.

A suite of web-based tools for recording, editing, and converting audio and video right in the browser. No login required.

Speech Acts in Films is a site where students of Mandarin Chinese learn to examine, understand, and practice social language through the medium of film. The primary audience of the materials are low-advanced and advanced learners who completed approximately two years of language instruction. The materials have been developed for blended-learning environments, but can also be used for self-study, or as supplemental materials in traditional instructional settings.