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Vocabulix provides numerous free tools for learning Spanish, German, or English. On Vocabulix can be used to create quizzes or take quizzes online. Vocabulix provides dozens of drills and activities designed to help students learn Spanish, German, or English. The verb conjugation chart can be used on the Vocabulix website. The verb conjugator code is freely available for use in third party blogs, wikis, or websites. As most new language learning websites do, Vocabulix has a social networking option that helps match native speakers with learners. Applications for Education Vocabulix is a great tool for independent study or practice of a foreign language. The activities are short and sweet and give students instant feedback. The pre-made Vocabulix exercises are flexible enough for use with a wide range of students from beginners to advanced language learners. Students can select the type of response, multiple choice or written response, the level of difficulty, and choice of having or not having visual clues. The verb conjugator widget is a nice tool to include on your class blog, wiki, or website to support student learning outside of the classroom.

Back in December 2010 I wrote an article about how you could use Batlyrics, a site which combined Song videos and lyrics, as a corpus to find examples of grammar or vocabulary you wanted your students to focus on: 'Lyrics and Video and Grammar - Song as Corpus'

I recently came across the incredible Guitar Improvisation video below. It's an amazing piece of music that was completely created using GarageBand on the iPad. In fact, there have been quite a few popular music videos recently that feature artists creating music using iOS apps. In a second video below, the band Atomic Tom use their iPhones to perform on a New York City subway. A third video features a teenage girl creating music using GarageBand on the iPad.

Superb story writing tutorial site with videos and tools to fire the imagination. But be warned - make sure you have a sofa to jump behind if viewing at night. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/English

A high frequency English word bingo game with a multi-levelled word generator and ready made bingo cards for you to print. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/English

"Great game to learn more about the origins of words. If you think you know a lot about word origins and etymology, it's the perfect time for you to try ETYMOLOGIC, a tough and educational word game (don't worry, it's fun too! "from Nik Peachey scoop .it Tools for learners from Nik Peachey scoop.it 3Tools for learners

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A useful resource for older students that takes interesting words from the news and gives a definition and extracts from news sites and Twitter. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/English

Listen to some basic Mandarin phrases with this great video resource. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Mandarin+%26+Chinese+culture

A vast French language resources site with links to useful sites, lesson plans, games and a great selection of PowerPoints to download. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Languages%2C+Culture+%26+International+Projects

Learn the meaning of a new English word every day and know how to use it with the simple site. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/English

Download this crossword making software to create your own puzzles for your class. Just enter the words and clues. The software does the rest. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/Cross+Curricular

This is a comprehensive flash card study aid site. Make your flashcards to study anything. Add pictures, text and it supports a range of non-alphabetical languages like Chinese and Japanese. You can choose to learn, spell things, test yourself or play games with the information. Browse thousands of sets made by other users without signing in. A free account is required to make your own flashcards. http://ictmagic.wikispaces.com/ICT+%26+Web+Tools

There are also lots of great free apps for the iPhone and Droid that will use Quizlet flashcards...