Independent Study Resources
Here are a variety of links to support independent studies.
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STUDY STRATEGIES/LEARNING STYLES
Independent Reading
- Language Learning Strategies: An Update by Rebecca Oxford click here
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- Language Learning Strategies around the World: Cross-Cultural Perspectives click here
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GRAMMAR
Independent Reading
CULTURE
Country & Regional Profiles:
Culture Centers:
- TRADOC
Culture Center (requires CAC login)
- USAF
Culture and Language Center
- USMC
Center for Advanced Operational Culture Learning
Unified Combatant Commands:
- United States Pacific Command - USPACOM
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Independent Reading:
ONLINE LANGUAGE LEARNING RESOURCES
- DLIFLC Products
- web resources page that includes, among others, culture and area studies materials, country familirazitation materials with language phrase books, and online reading and listening lessons for independent learners.
- Operational Language and Culture site
- includes game-based, mission centered language and culture training on a variety of platforms (desktop, web-based, iPhone / iPod). 3D virtual scenarios allow users to practice skills in contextualized environments.
- SCOLA
(note: log in required) - news re-broadcast service covering dozens of countries and languages. The weekly “Insta-Class” feature provides 5-minute news videos with text, translation, and a quiz.
- JLU
(note: .mil, .gov & DOD account users only) - this mega-site has ILR level 0+ to 4 listening and reading products, plus exercises and glossaries. There are also proficiency assessments and references.
- Flashcard Program
- the free, basic, civilian version of the Rapid Rote flashcard program on Before You Know It site.
- AF portal
(note: military users only) - a companion site to JLU, this site has ILR level 0+ to 4 listening and reading products, plus exercises and glossaries. There are also proficiency assessments and references.
- Webreader
- a free online flashcard site with a special feature; a “web reader” that allows you to read foreign language web sites by translating any word you select on the page.
- ILR scale
– language skill level descriptions and more useful information on language assessment as defined by the Interagency Language Roundtable
- ILR sample
speaking videos
Cognitive Development Exercises (Brain Fitness)