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Nanduti - Early Foreign Language Learning - CAL - Center for Applied Linguistics
Grades
3 to 12
This site offers information, strategies, and resources for those who want to introduce foreign language instruction in elementary grades. ...more
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This site offers information, strategies, and resources for those who want to introduce foreign language instruction in elementary grades.
tag(s): chinese (45), french (74), german (48), italian (31), japanese (54), portuguese (22), spanish (112)
In the Classroom
This site is a great find for a teacher of any language. Find information about different types of language programs, and resources for building a program. Take advantage of the Strategies and Methodology, Materials and Curricula, and Student Assessment links to help you set up your program or just a unit in your class for teaching another language.El Sabor del Caribe/ A Taste of the Caribbean - Yale University
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9 to 12Enhance the foreign language curriculum through the integration of geography, food, and literature as related to Spanish culture. Students analyze literature created by modern Latino...more
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Enhance the foreign language curriculum through the integration of geography, food, and literature as related to Spanish culture. Students analyze literature created by modern Latino authors who use foods as symbols for identity, patriotism, religion, and nostalgia. This series of lessons promotes understanding of the Creole culture as it exists on the Caribbean islands of Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
tag(s): spanish (112)
In the Classroom
Take advantage of the free lesson plans hosted on this site! These would be excellent resources for a World history or Cultural Geography class.Language Links - University of Wisconsin
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4 to 12This site offers links for 13 languages/cultures. Each group of sites is divided into 5 categories; Culture/History, Media, Literature/Language, Country, and Grab Bag. This site would...more
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This site offers links for 13 languages/cultures. Each group of sites is divided into 5 categories; Culture/History, Media, Literature/Language, Country, and Grab Bag. This site would be very appropriate for language teachers, students and those studying other cultures. Sites include many audio segments. This site was developed by Lauren Rosen of the Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison.
In the Classroom
This site is a great find for a teacher of any language. Previous to class time, examine the links provided under your subject and take advantage of the free resources. Included in the links are digital supplements, review sites, and various activities. Examine the sites and determine what would make appropriate class activities, learning centers, or lesson plans.Japanese On-Line
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9 to 12Offers an introduction to common Japanese phrases and sounds, along with translated Japanese math problems. Also contains links to commercially available software to teach Japanese...more
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Offers an introduction to common Japanese phrases and sounds, along with translated Japanese math problems. Also contains links to commercially available software to teach Japanese kanji (characters).
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site for use with teaching your Japanese classes. Have advanced students? Why not send them to this page to find a resource to investigate? Ask students to create their own concept maps sharing their learning and understanding using MindMup. Take this a step further and allow pairs or small groups of students to explore Related Activities and share what they learned with their peers using an interactive infographic like Canva. Students can keep their work for future reference in a digital portfolio such as DIY.German for Beginners - University of Victoria, Canada
Grades
6 to 12An introductory course that provides lessons, German resources, and links to additional German sites. ...more
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Gallica Classique
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9 to 12This French site offers on-line full texts of a number of classic French Literary works, and more are being added regularly. C'est tout en Francais, but we were able to ...more
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This French site offers on-line full texts of a number of classic French Literary works, and more are being added regularly. C'est tout en Francais, but we were able to find the literature listings with little trouble. If you're searching for more reading material for your students, look no further.
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site for your advanced French student. Bookmark this site for a number of French books to encourage more extensive reading in the target language.French Grammar Lessons - University of Texas - Austin
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9 to 12This site provides complete exercises in French Grammar offered by the University of Texas at Austin. You or your students, can work independently on these exercises to learn basic...more
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This site provides complete exercises in French Grammar offered by the University of Texas at Austin. You or your students, can work independently on these exercises to learn basic grammar skills.
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site for review and extra work for your French students.Francophone Resources
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4 to 12This collection from the American Association of Teachers of French offers an elaborate listing of resources for teachers and students of French, grouped by type. ...more
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This collection from the American Association of Teachers of French offers an elaborate listing of resources for teachers and students of French, grouped by type.
In the Classroom
Bookmark this site for use with teaching your French classes. Have advanced students? Why not send them to this page to find a resource to investigate? Ask students to create their own concept maps sharing their learning and understanding using MindMup, reviewed here. Take this a step further and allow pairs or small groups of students to explore Related Activities and share what they learned with their peers using an interactive infographic like Canva, reviewed here. Students can keep their work for future reference in a digital portfolio such as DIY, reviewed here.Cheeses of France
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6 to 12Do you know how many varieties of cheese there are in France? Navigate this site with your students and discover the rich tradition that cheese has in the history of ...more
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Do you know how many varieties of cheese there are in France? Navigate this site with your students and discover the rich tradition that cheese has in the history of France.
In the Classroom
Use this site in a home economics class before discussing the different varieties of foods, or your World Language class when teaching French. The site would make a great example on the interactive whiteboard of the wide world of food that exists.English-Spanish Picture Dictionary
Grades
1 to 12Ignore the cluttered look of the page and click the categories of contents for the picture dictionary: from Adjectives to Winter (inside the white box). Each will open a section ...more
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Ignore the cluttered look of the page and click the categories of contents for the picture dictionary: from Adjectives to Winter (inside the white box). Each will open a section of the dictionary. You can also click on the letters of the alphabet, across the screen in rainbow colors, to find picturs with both English and Spanish words for the objects.
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tag(s): spanish (112)
In the Classroom
ESOL teachers can easily use this site to acclimate new spanish-speaking students, helping them begin the transition to speaking and understanding English. In many of the hyper-linked words are attachments of graphic organizers and handouts, so peruse the site for content being studied and see what's provided that can benefit your class!Enchanted Learning Picture Dictionary
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1 to 5Kids level Dictionary that translate English words into; French, Spanish, German & Portuguese. Limited word list. Also has an Information section from the word list that is more like...more
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Kids level Dictionary that translate English words into; French, Spanish, German & Portuguese. Limited word list. Also has an Information section from the word list that is more like a mini Encyclopedia. The picture dictionary is a valuable tool for ESL/ELL students trying to communicate in a regular classroom.
tag(s): communication (130), vocabulary (242)
In the Classroom
Not only is this a great resource for ESOL teachers, but some of the terms that are hyperlinked even have attached worksheets and graphic organizers attached to help other teachers incorporate the "term" into their teaching. One for example that has extra Resources is the entry on Barack Obama - which could be useful for civics or history teachers teaching students about our current political environment.The Eiffel Tower Site
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4 to 12C'est Magnifique! Find out all about the most famous landmark in Paris. There's lots of information on the tower itself, a virtual tour, and a panoramic view from the top. ...more
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C'est Magnifique! Find out all about the most famous landmark in Paris. There's lots of information on the tower itself, a virtual tour, and a panoramic view from the top. This is certainly a nice way to introduce French geography and culture. The site incluea a section for kids and a quiz. Note: to read in French, click the French flag.
Some of the interactive tour portions require a special Active X plug-in. When prompted, you will need to install these.
In the Classroom
This is definitely a site to share on a projector or to allow students to explore on laptops or in a lab. Give them some questions to answer and send them "touring."Center for the Study of Books in Spanish for Children and Adolescents
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1 to 12A useful site related to books in Spanish for children and young adults. Contains information from a number of sponsor-publishers as well as links to other sites. Use the search ...more
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A useful site related to books in Spanish for children and young adults. Contains information from a number of sponsor-publishers as well as links to other sites. Use the search bar to find a topic, author, etc. you want.
tag(s): spanish (112)
In the Classroom
ESOL teachers looking for more literature for spanish-speaking students might find this site useful as a point of reference. There are also lists of magazines in spanish, in addition to a list of websites that could be useful in your class.Online Dictionaries - Bucknell University
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6 to 12This site offers on-line dictionaries for dozens of different languages, as well as pointers to additional foreign language resources. Developed at Bucknell University. ...more
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This site offers on-line dictionaries for dozens of different languages, as well as pointers to additional foreign language resources. Developed at Bucknell University.
tag(s): dictionaries (48)
In the Classroom
Post this site on your teacher wiki or webpage to aid your foreign language students in their pursuit of understanding the language. Students can use these as aids on homework, study guides, in-class assignments, etc.Princeton University Online Reference Shelf - Princeton University
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9 to 12This site presents a virtual reference desk from Princeton University Library staff. This is easy access to online dictionaries, encyclopedias, data archives, government info, library...more
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This site presents a virtual reference desk from Princeton University Library staff. This is easy access to online dictionaries, encyclopedias, data archives, government info, library resources, book/journal collections, measures and weights, currency converters, foreign language converters, chat with a librarian, etc. It is user friendly and updated regularly.
tag(s): dictionaries (48), resources (83)
In the Classroom
Share this site with your older students when researching. Use the foreign language converter in your world language classes or with ESL/ELL students.French Activites & Quizzes
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6 to 12This is a nice collection of Java applets which provide a variety of practice and quiz material on French and French culture. The contents could be used throughout the year ...more
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This is a nice collection of Java applets which provide a variety of practice and quiz material on French and French culture. The contents could be used throughout the year as you cover specific material. From Quia.