Sure, everyone knows about Duolingo, but what about Open Culture and Busuu?

Teachers can seamlessly integrate Beelinguapp into their curriculum by assigning parallel texts to students, enabling them to read and compare content in their native language and the target language, thus enhancing comprehension and vocabulary. Students, in turn, can harness the power of Beelinguapp as a self-study tool to boost their language skills, engaging in reading captivating texts and listening to native speakers while gradually advancing to more complex materials as they make progress. And it's free!

Imagine a linguistic detective story where scholars try to uncover the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. It's a theory about a language that has left no written records but has shaped numerous modern tongues.  Click the picture to find out more. 

While this little article may not have a high degree of relevance to the study of world languages in high school, it could be an interesting tidbit to share with students. Enjoy!

A big "thank you" to Diane Hoilman for drawing attention to this FREE language-learning resource from the Tennessee Electronic Library. See Diane's email from 9/19/23 for information about how to access and utilize this fantastic tool, or just click the picture to the left and dive in!

123teachme.com features loads of resources that range from vocabulary/grammar practice, cultural insights, printables/lesson plans, and flashcards to conversation practice, homework assignments, writing exercises, and progress checkers. And it's all free!

Coffee Break Spanish offers podcasts (and much more) on levels from "Beginner" to "Advanced." Spanish teachers can incorporate Coffee Break Spanish into their lessons by assigning episodes as listening comprehension homework or using them as supplementary materials. Students can listen to the episodes to improve their listening skills, and teachers can then facilitate discussions or activities based on the content. Additionally, teachers can encourage students to practice speaking by mimicking the dialogues from the podcast and using them as models for pronunciation and conversation. This approach adds a real-world context to language learning and helps students develop their Spanish skills in an engaging way.

For many world language teachers, conjuguemos is a secret weapon for making verb conjugations engaging. Turn grammar practice into a fun challenge, where students compete and conquer conjugation tasks, all while becoming grammar pros! You can create an account or forge ahead without one, whichever you prefer.

Sure, most of us are familiar with Octavio Paz and Pablo Neruda, but what about Jorge Luis Borges or Aurora de Albornoz?

While the music video for "Un Besito Mas" by Jesse & Joy is several years old now (and some of the factual information presented in its opening may be outdated), the song and accompanying video are incredible and present a moving narrative arc that is worthy of study in a film or English literature class as well. 

The article expresses concern about AI language translation technology leading to a decline in human engagement with foreign languages. Kothe emphasizes the personal growth and unique expression that comes with language acquisition and warns against sacrificing it for the convenience of instant translation. Question: will losing the challenges and rewards of language learning result in a loss of cultural understanding and richness in communication?

In "Super Happy," South Korean pop singer Su Lee delivers lines in both English and Korean. The song also features Colombian composer/producer Ariza singing in Spanish. It's a fun way to show students that (a) music is a universal language and (b) global pop culture is blurring the lines of linguistic boundaries in some new and exciting ways. You can read more about this trilingual single here. 

Manga Plus is a digital platform operated by Shueisha Inc. that offers a wide selection of manga in various genres, allowing users to read manga for free in multiple languages, including English and Spanish, while supporting manga creators and publishers. 

EF's GO blog features tons of cool articles related to language acquisition, from the importance of immersion to tips on how to learn French and Italian. Other articles focus on everything how to learn Spanish via Netflix to "Why learning a foreign language is hard & how to make it easier." There are 147 articles in all!

Sure, to adults many of these are a bit "duh." However, this quick read is accessible for students of all grade levels and could hopefully open their eyes a bit to some advantages of being bilingual that they had not considered before. 

Content creator PonPon Sensei offers super-short but fascinating videos explaining the origins and evolution of Kanji: a Japanese writing system that uses individual characters to express certain nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs.  

Looking for a robust podcast series that focuses on teaching world languages? Look no further! "We Teach Languages" boasts over 150 episodes, with topics that range from reaching reluctant learners and serving diverse heritage learners to teaching listening and how to avoid burnout.

Newsdle.com features tons of great posts on a broad range of topics. The focus is primarily on Spanish and French, so it's perfect for our student population, and the interesting subject matter is sure to capture and keep the focus of you and your kids. Check out cool articles and posts such as "A List of Spanish Newspapers from Around the World" and "The Value of Using Authentic Materials in Foreign Language Learning."

Take just 5 minutes out of your day and peruse this list of (mostly) online games for learning Spanish. Chances are, you may stumble upon a new classroom favorite!

Sure, suggestions such as turning on Spanish subtitles while watching Netflix aren't very groundbreaking. However, this website does offer a few unique suggestions, like following Spanish language Tweeters and writing your shopping list in Spanish.

While this article does not focus on language acquisition, teachers of Spanish may find the cultural focus of some value. In this piece, North recounts the ancient creation myth of the Indo-Europeans involving two twin brothers, Manu and Yemo, and a sacrificial bull, which supposedly led to the birth of the world. It discusses the connection between this myth and the ritual of bullfighting, highlighting the emotive and spiritual aspects of the art form, while also recounting recent bullfighting events and their impact on audiences.

The short article explores how a language teacher in Denmark, Fatima Belouahi, uses playful learning strategies to reduce language learning anxiety and create a positive, mistake-friendly classroom environment. The five strategies include drawing vocabulary terms, engaging in inner and outer circle discussions, walking and talking, using paper fortune tellers to prompt discussions, and role-playing as influencers to practice language skills in a creative setting. These strategies aim to make language learning more joyful, social, and engaging for students.

This article specifically focuses on tactis for ESL teachers; however, these practices could be beneficial for world language teachers as well. While many of our world language teachers are likely already giving feedback in this manner, the categorization and intentionality of labeling each of these feedback methods is very powerful. 

SpanishDict.com is a website that serves as an online Spanish language learning platform. It provides a comprehensive Spanish-English dictionary, grammar guides, vocabulary lessons, language quizzes, and interactive language learning tools to help users improve their Spanish language skills.

Click on the link to the left to explore a cool infographic that details the most commonly spoken languages in each state (besides English and Spanish). Would you have guessed that Arabic is the most commonly spoken language in Tennessee apart from Spanish and English?

In case you weren't aware, your students can easily access New York Times articles in Spanish by clicking on the link to the left. Enjoy!

Lingolia.com is a website that offers free language learning resources and exercises. It provides grammar lessons, vocabulary exercises, and interactive quizzes to help learners improve their language skills. While there's tons of content on the website, students may not find it incredibly engaging. Still, some teachers may find it of some use. Check it out for yourself!

Teachers can use Clozemaster.com to assign specific language-learning exercises to students, tailored to their specific proficiency levels. By utilizing Clozemaster's gamified approach and extensive sentence database, teachers can help students improve vocabulary, reading comprehension, and grammar skills in a fun and engaging way.