lingro's mission is to create an on-line environment that allows anyone learning a language to quickly look up and learn the vocabulary most important to them. Capable of turning all websites clickable and definable. Very cool
"Originally published as a series of blog posts titled Technology in Modern Foreign Languages , this collection of articles explores how teachers are successfully incorporating the use of new technologies into their classroom practice with a focus on enhancing teaching and learning.
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"In the quickly evolving world of global-language learning, America is waking up to a new reality. Though we once asserted a sense of world dominance that relied on foreigners learning English, the United States is starting to hear the clarion call of a connected world in which knowing how to communicate in multiple languages is crucial. "
"Langalot is a collection of tools to help you learn a foreign language. Right now, you are using the dictionary. Langalot also contains tools to learn vocabulary, study sentences and phrases, and learn from the community.
Langalot also provides the same audio programs used by the Foreign Service Institute (the U.S. State Department) for language learning. All of the audio programs are available in the language lab. "
"And welcome to the Wikispace where you can share and enjoy stories written by and for teachers and learners of French, German and Spanish.
At the last count, we had 51 Storybird creations, contributed by 13 different authors in 3 different languages."
Jos? Picardo, Head of Modern Languages at Nottingham High School for Boys, describes how he harnesses web applications to improve learning outcomes for his students
Learn French communicatively through popular culture! This site features authentic readings, realia, worksheets and activities to learn French for free online in an authentic context. Learning French is easier and more fun when you focus on learning real, up-to-date things from the francophone world, through the use of French music videos, movie posters, trailers, art puzzles and more!
"Foreign Language News and Newspapers
Electronic journals, newspapers and magazines
are available in Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. "
"New from NCLRC: The Culture Club Update
The Culture Club is an online environment where teachers of foreign languages can find materials and information to help them teach about the culture(s) of their target language(s). Below you will discover what is currently featured in each of the nine rooms of the Club. Each room also has a link to its Collection where you will find all the previously-featured materials. Please let us know what you think of receiving this update. If you have trouble following the links from the email, paste this URL into your browser: http://nclrc.org/cultureclub/email_club.html"
eLanguages is a global online community of teachers sharing ideas and working together with their students on curriculum-relevant projects. You can create your own school profile, meet teachers from around the world and share a variety of resources to make your projects lively and interactive.
Founded in 1999, SpanishDict is the world's largest Spanish-English dictionary, translation, and language learning website. SpanishDict seeks to develop and provide reliable, accurate, easy-to-use resources for learning Spanish. We also aim to cultivate a fun and active community where members can ask and answer questions, practice with each other, and experience the joy of using a new language.