Web Tools for Language Learning & Teaching

List of free tools and resources for language teachers.

Extensive (2000+) list of tools for learning and teaching. Not language specific. Divided into categories such as communication tools, document and presentation tools, and blogging tools.

Вітає Українська is a resource for intermediate-level Ukrainian that integrates the features of a traditional textbook with the authentic language content and interactivity of the web. Activities include cultural readings with mouse-over glosses, audio recordings, embedded videos, structured activities using Ukrainian websites, and self-graded comprehension checks.  The materials are organized as thematic modules, which can be used in any order or as stand-alone supplements to more traditional classroom instruction.  The self-graded comprehension checks also make the materials ideal for those who wish to improve their Ukrainian through self-study.

Supplementary materials for beginning Spanish that focus on issues of cultural identity of Spanish speakers in the United States. They are intended as a bridge between paper-based textbooks and Acceso, the online curriculum for second year Spanish developed at the University of Kansas. The modules are designed to be covered in two class periods each and include glossed readings, extensive multimedia content, flash-based comprehension questions and activities that leverage Web 2.0 tools.

This website has activities for French learners at the beginning (FREN 110 and FREN 120) and intermediate (FREN 230) levels that are intended to be used in conjunction with any curriculum. The interactive nature of many of the activities also make the site suitable for independent study or practice. We hope you enjoy reviewing and learning French à la mode through the use of these up-to-date cultural materials.

Supplemental activities on German grammar based upon usage in contemporary music. Suitable for learners at the beginning level or for independent study or practice.

Acceso is intended as a complete, interactive curriculum for intermediate-level learners of Spanish. The materials on this site are provided freely to the public and are intended as a replacement for commercial textbooks, which are generally ill-suited to the learning outcomes now considered crucial to successful language study. These materials are supplemented by an online workbook built on the MySpanishLab platform of Pearson Education, Inc., as well as detailed lesson plans, rubrics for the evaluation of student work, and reliable instruments for measuring student progress and learning outcomes.

Create a webpage. Designed for a personal homepage or resume.

Quickly create a webpage. You do not need to create an account. Limitations: The editor is very simple. You can include text and images, but not much in the way of modern web styling.

Create a webpage. Includes templates for educational use.

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

Create presentations online. Present from any web browser on your computer, tablet or smartphone.

Online audio recording and editing. Record in the browser or upload audio files. You can also edit SoundCloud files. Limitations: I could not get this to record in Chrome on a Mac. It may work in other browsers. If you are not logged in, files are limited to 30 seconds. During the beta period, you can create an account for free, and have files up to 20 minutes long.

HTML5 collaborative word processor and whiteboard. Students do not need to make an account to collaborate.

Application for instructors to create lessons that students access on iPads or computers. Collects data in polls. Teacher and students can draw on images or a shared whiteboard.

Create and view presentations online. You can share a link to the presentation that move through the slides as you present.

Record your voice and/or type a message. A QR code is generated to link to the message.

Input questions and answers and get QR codes for each. You can use these to create a treasure hunt.

Online Speech Recognition in many languages. Text can be exported. I tried this with English and Japanese, and it quite accurately transcribed my speech, except proper names. Teachers could use this to help students improve pronunciation.

Phonics & vocabulary. Videos demonstrating how to read English words.