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Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Lets Net: Global Connection: The Language of Art

For Students 9th - 10th
Art unit that integrates foreign languages. Students learn how to discuss and critique art in a foreign language and then write about a piece of artwork in that foreign language. Includes unit description, list of materials, and links to...
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Kryss Tal: The English Language: Words Borrowed

For Students 9th - 10th
An incredible comprehensive list of "borrowed words" in the English language, grouped by the languages from which the words are borrowed. Provides and describes dozens of languages and literally thousands of loan words. Highly recommended.
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Elemadrid: English Spanish Dictionary

For Students 9th - 10th
A very effective resource tool in helping both the teacher and the student define unfamiliar words. This online dictionary translates a word from one language to another, in a wide range of languages. Can easily change the languages by...
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Word reference.com

For Students 9th - 10th
By simply using the side, blue navigation bar, you can get very complete dictionary-style references for English-Spanish and Spanish-English translations. Easy to understand. Idioms are included. There is also a free download which...
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Article
Emory University

Hispanic Patients Face Language Barriers in Emergencies

For Students 9th - 10th
With the large number of non-English speaking people living in the U.S., language barriers are apparent. Problems with language barriers arise during health care. The article makes you think of the hardships involved. Suggestions are given.
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Busuu: Learn a Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A free engaging opportunity to learn languages from around the world. Languages offered include English, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Turkish, Arabic, Chinese and Polish.
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Mango Languages: Homepage

For Students Pre-K - 1st
From home to school to libraries and businesses, Mango enhances environments with the opportunity to understand and utilize over sixty languages as well as providing ELL to thrive. Practice is tracked and mobile learning is available to...
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Omniglot: A Guide to Written Language

For Students 9th - 10th
A deceivingly complex Web site dedicated to all forms of written language -- includes hundreds of alphabets, tips on learning languages, foreign phrases, a catalogue of links. The site even includes a section of language mysteries the...
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Language Guide

Language Guide: Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 8th
Useful resource for learning everyday Chinese vocabulary -- roll over each image to hear the correct pronunciation and see how the word is written. Corresponding English section (and other languages) makes this site a useful tool for ESL...
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Professional Doc
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Professional Development Workshops and Courses

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Annenberg Media offers over 50 workshops and courses for teachers which can be used for graduate credit (through Colorado State University), for Continuing Education Units (CEUs), or for enrichment. The courses cover subjects in The...
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: Browse Lesson Plans

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
The following database allows teachers to search for lessons for all age groups covering a wide range of subjects. Simply click on the age group and the following content: arts, foreign language, literature and language arts,...
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Mind Tools

Mind Tools: Tools for Improving Your Memory

For Students 9th - 10th
This Mind Tools site helps you to improve your memory. The techniques it explains are particularly helpful in studying for exams or in situations where you need to remember detailed, structured information. They also make things like...
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The Official Peanuts Website: Foreign Language Strips

For Students 9th - 10th
This section of the official Peanuts Web site contains classic Peanuts comic strips in German, French, Russian, Spanish, Japanese, Portuguese and other languages. The strips can also be translated into English.
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Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Raising Children With More Than One Language

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
How can you help your students who are speaking one language at home that differs with the language spoken at school? This site offers insight into teaching students with this delicate balance in mind.
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AdLit

Ad lit.org: Creating a College Going Culture for English Language Learners

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Some English language learners may not know what to expect from the college application process. Others don't start thinking about college until their junior or senior year. One way to ensure that students are prepared to apply for...
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Japanese online.com

For Students 9th - 10th
This is a free learning service for people who wish to study the Japanese language. Japanese learners can find and talk to one another and form language exchange relationships with native Japanese speakers. You'll also find four Beginner...
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Language Guide

Language Guide: Japanese Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn basic Japanese vocabulary words -- greetings, clothing, household items, foods, toys, and more -- on this multilingual site. Roll over a image or phrase to hear how it is pronounced and see how it is written (Romanized spelling...
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Language Guide

Language Guide: Russian Vocabulary

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn everyday Russian vocabulary words by rolling over a word or image to hear pronunciation and see spelling. The Language Guide site also has a corresponding section in English so that ESL students can compare vocabulary in English...
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English Forum: English Language Quizzes and Exercises

For Students 9th - 10th
Grammar, vocabulary, and spelling quizzes and practice exercises designed for students learning English as a second language. Activities are interactive, and users receive immediate feedback.
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Language Guide

Language Guide: Pronominals (Reflexives)

For Students 9th - 10th
Presentation of Pronominal verbs - discusses various usage, such as reciprocity, usage without an external agent, and to form the passive. Has audio for pronunciation guide and interactive exercises. There are several languages available...
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University of Minnesota

Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition

For Teachers 9th - 10th
"The Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA) is one of the U.S. Department of Education's Title VI National Language Resource Centers, whose role is to improve the nation's capacity to teach and learn foreign...
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Lang Media: Portuguese in Brazil

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers language help in Portuguese for English speakers. Each of the five main topics/pages - basic communications, culture and social life, necessities, shopping and services, and transportation - offer videos of Portuguese...
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Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Assessment of English Language Learners

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
This resource includes a 45-minute webcast with George Mason University education professor Dr. Lorraine Valdez Pierce, discussion questions, sample assessment tools, and other resources. Sample assessment tools are available as...
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University of Minnesota

University of Minnesota: North American Lctl Course Offerings

For Students 9th - 10th
This database run by the University of Minnesota helps students to find colleges that teach less commonly available foreign languages.

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