Wondering how to respond to the age-old question when will I ever use this? The answer is very simple when discussing technical writing. Teachers and administrators gain an understanding of using technical writing in the classroom....

The six instructional shifts in this workshop definitely move math and science teachers' understanding of instruction. The workshop, 13th out of a series of 15, asks participants to examine sample tests and to look at how the six...

Links to country-specific multimedia presentations on numerous world languages, including video clips with transcripts and English translations. Sites also feature cultural information valuable to potential travelers. Includes video...

ACTFL is one of the premier organizations for Foreign Language teachers. Sample articles from the organization's journals, and information about conferences and webinars are available, as well as a wealth of other materials useful to...

Updated version of the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines for speaking, writing, listening, and reading in a foreign/world language. Explanations and samples of each level of proficiency, from Novice Low through Distinguished are offered....

AP Human Geography course unit on Language and Religion compares world language, religion and looks at conflict within. Comprehensive resources, multi-media sources and interactive material.

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.

Click the continents on this animated map to learn facts about some of the languages spoken in the world.

Learn how to greet a friend in eight different languages with your favorite characters from Let's Go Luna!

Learn how to greet a friend in eight different languages

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...

American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages explanation of its Performance Descriptors for Language Learners. Performance Descriptors document is available to download as a PDF.

This lesson from a unit on 20th Century and Modern Poetry focuses on World War I and war poetry that resulted from the disillusionment and cynicism due to the high casualties and devastation. It features links to the Causes of World War...

Multimedia course focuses on thirteen literary classics from many different times and many different cultures. Each lesson centers on a half-hour video offering multiple perspectives on a particular work. Read excerpts from each work and...

On this site you will find many foreign languages and literatures courses.

Explore the Arabic Language Lab and have fun too. Practice with different games or review vocabulary with the digital flashcards.

Explore the Chinese Language Lab and have fun too. Practice with different games or review vocabulary with the digital flashcards.

Explore the English Language Lab and have fun too. Practice with different games or review vocabulary with the digital flashcards.

Explore the Greek Language Lab and have fun too. Practice with different games or review vocabulary with the digital flashcards.

Explore the Hebrew Language Lab and have fun too. Practice with different games or review vocabulary with the digital flashcards.

Explore the Italian Language Lab and have fun too. Practice with different games or review vocabulary with the digital flashcards.

Explore the Japanese Language Lab and have fun too. Practice with different games or review vocabulary with the digital flashcards.

Explore the Portuguese Language Lab and have fun too. Practice with different games or review vocabulary with the digital flashcards.

Explore the Russian Language Lab and have fun too. Practice with different games or review vocabulary with the digital flashcards.