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While browsing the language learning resources from various universities, I came across these links for international broadcasts on Indiana University's website. There is also a link to SCOLA, a non-profit that provides authentic foreign language learning resources. You can get a SCOLA app or web subscription. In terms of evaluating foreign language news sites, I'd say to use similar criteria as you would in evaluating other classroom activities. Does the content relate to class material and/or student interests? Is the level appropriate (vocabulary, pace, etc)? Is the length appropriate, and can you justify using class time to watch or read this material?

Checklists for evaluating language learning software by the National Foreign Language Resource Center in Hawaii. The focus is on courseware, but the information is still valuable.

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This website is neat as it has a updating blog and a culture section for language learning.

Free site that matches you with a penpal from one of 133 countries. Could be used to help students find someone to practice their language skills with.

"LyricsTraining is an easy and fun method to learn and improve your foreign languages skills, through the music videos and lyrics of your favorite songs." This is another site that is based of the students repeating what was said, but this one uses lyrics of the most popular songs. You can pick between beginner, intermediate, and advance for the settings. It's a nice way to introduce culture as well as language skills. BUT, this is really hard! Thankfully, the music stops if you haven't filled in the blanks. However, this takes away the authenticity. Having taught high school, I'm certain this would be something that age group would be interested in. Something to consider.