National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation: Language and Linguistics
The language we use everyday reveals a great deal about who we are and where we come from. However, did you know that language is linked to psychology, biology, and other sciences? Explore the "science" of language: how the brain...
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Deutsche Dialekte: Germanic Dialects
Comprehensive linklist on all issues relating to German dialects.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Russian Language
A very comprehensive site about the Russian language. Includes information on countries where Russian is the primary language, the history of the language, different dialects, derived languages, the writing system, and the phonological...
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: German Phrases and Greetings 2
Learn common phrases in German such as, "My name is" and "I am from". Play games to practice mastering the language.
Reading Rockets
Reading Rockets: Context Counts in Second Language Learning
Discover how contextual factors count when learning a second language.
The Wharton Group
Discover France: History of French Language
Scroll down a bit to find the brief explanations of the history of French and some dialects: Provencal, Creole, and Basque, with links to more information.
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Deutsche Genealogie: Dialekte (Gen Wiki: German Dialects)
Learn about dialects in the German language, including those from the past.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Cantonese Language
A beginner's guide to studying the Cantonese dialect of Chinese. Recognize and understand a concentrated collection of vocabulary and play games for practice.
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University of Marburg: German Dialects: Audio Samples
An extensive list of links to audio clips of various German dialects, including historical recordings.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Dr. Wolfram & Dr. Reaser: Language Tells North Carolina History
Take a look at language and dialect throughout North Carolina. What influences the various dialects in the state? The cultural developments in different corners of the state explain quite a bit and are identified.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Pomakish Language
Recognize and understand phrases and some vocabulary terms of the Pomakish language. Pomakish is a Rup dialect of Bulgarian spoken in some areas of Turkey and Greece.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Cebuano Language
The Cebuano language, or dialect, is found in the Philippines. Find an introduction to common vocabulary and play games that challenge comprehension.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Pashto Language
Feel like learning a new language? Check out this introduction to the language spoken in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran. Find common vocabulary words Practice recognizing and understanding them through online games.
Rutgers University
Rutgers University: History of the English Language
This site provides a brief description of the history of the English language.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Urdu Language
An introduction to Urdu, the national language of Pakistan. Find phrases and vocabulary to get a start with the new language.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Hawaiian Language
Hawai'i is home to two native languages: English and Hawaiian. Hawaiian is a Polynesian language which is introduced through some simple vocabulary and practice games.
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Armstrong Atlantic State University: English Language
Discover more about the history of the English language when you visit this informative site. Students and teachers will benefit from this educational resource.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Irish Language
Le do thoil check out this site to begin learning Irish. Find phrases and vocabulary to study. Games can be played to practice and test recognition and understanding of the new language.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Niuean Language
An introduction to this Polynesian language particularly spoken among the Niue in the Cooks Islands, New Zealand and Tonga. Start learning common phrases, greetings and simple vocabulary terms. For additional practice play the online games.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Tatar (Kazan) Language
Native language to Russia and post-Soviet states is Tatar. Study phrases and a collection of vocabulary terms to learn this new language.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Icelandic Language
Build a vocabulary of a new language. An introduction to the language of Iceland with a variety of phrases and vocabulary and challenge learning with games.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Korean Language
A beginner's guide to learning the language of Korea. Recognize introductory vocabulary terms and play games to practice.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Navajo Language
An introduction to the Navajo language. Learn how to speak some numbers animals in the new lingo.
Digital Dialects
Digital Dialects: Chichewa Language
Warm up to the Chichewa language with this introduction of vocabulary. Chichewa is native to the south-central region of Africa. Challenge recognition and understanding through games.