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American Sign Language Resource Site
The “American Sign Language University” - ASLU, provides free self-study materials and lessons, as well as fee-based instructor courses.
Language Learning for Young Children
The Country Studies Series presents a description and analysis of the historical setting and the social, economic, political, and national security systems and institutions of countries throughout the world.
ImTranslator
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Language Learning Library
A free comprehensive guide to learning foreign languages: Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. Language Learning Library includes learning guides for students and teachers.
LangMedia: LangMedia Resources for World Languages
From the Five College Center for the Study of World Languages, a resource that provides resources for languages that are less-frequently offered in schools and universities. The site includes outlines, practice dialogues, and a multimedia section called “Culture Talk” created to give students insights into cultures of peoples across the globe.
