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National Science Foundation

National Science Foundation: Language and Linguistics

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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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Other

Deutsche Dialekte: Germanic Dialects

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive linklist on all issues relating to German dialects.
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Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Russian Language

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: German Phrases and Greetings 2

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn common phrases in German such as, "My name is" and "I am from". Play games to practice mastering the language.
Website
Reading Rockets

Reading Rockets: Context Counts in Second Language Learning

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Discover how contextual factors count when learning a second language.
Primary
The Wharton Group

Discover France: History of French Language

For Students 9th - 10th
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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Other

Deutsche Genealogie: Dialekte (Gen Wiki: German Dialects)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about dialects in the German language, including those from the past.
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Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Cantonese Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st Standards
A beginner's guide to studying the Cantonese dialect of Chinese. Recognize and understand a concentrated collection of vocabulary and play games for practice.
Website
Other

University of Marburg: German Dialects: Audio Samples

For Students 9th - 10th
An extensive list of links to audio clips of various German dialects, including historical recordings.
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State Library of North Carolina

N Cpedia: Dr. Wolfram & Dr. Reaser: Language Tells North Carolina History

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Pomakish Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Cebuano Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
The Cebuano language, or dialect, is found in the Philippines. Find an introduction to common vocabulary and play games that challenge comprehension.
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Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Pashto Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Rutgers University

Rutgers University: History of the English Language

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site provides a brief description of the history of the English language.
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Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Urdu Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An introduction to Urdu, the national language of Pakistan. Find phrases and vocabulary to get a start with the new language.
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Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Hawaiian Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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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Other

Armstrong Atlantic State University: English Language

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Discover more about the history of the English language when you visit this informative site. Students and teachers will benefit from this educational resource.
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Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Irish Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Niuean Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Tatar (Kazan) Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Native language to Russia and post-Soviet states is Tatar. Study phrases and a collection of vocabulary terms to learn this new language.
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Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Icelandic Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.
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Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Korean Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
A beginner's guide to learning the language of Korea. Recognize introductory vocabulary terms and play games to practice.
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Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Navajo Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An introduction to the Navajo language. Learn how to speak some numbers animals in the new lingo.
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Digital Dialects

Digital Dialects: Chichewa Language

For Students Pre-K - 1st
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.