Still, there is quite a bit of good information here. Ethnologue Database A fascinating site. The Ethnologue is a catalog of the world's languages including information on alternate names, number of speakers, location, dialects, linguistic affiliation, and other sociolinguistic and demographic information. This database represents the 12th edition of the Ethnologue, published in 1992. A nice site with suggestions for communicative in-class activities.
Language lives, and is given meaning, in a cultural setting.
Appreciating the imagery of a country and noting the visual clues of a culture are keys to a deeper understanding of a particular language. Provided by the National Languages and Literacy Institute of Australia . For descriptions of our most recent video products in French, German and Spanish, monthly tips on teaching with video, special highlighted videos, and a chance to enter our raffle. University of Minnesota More links to modern language sites, maintained by the University of Minnesota. UMBC Links maintained by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.