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Date Last Updated: 02/19/2013

ALU Library - Languages and Cultures Resources

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Language Sites
Tactical Language Tactical language & culture training systems.  Free download for Iraqi, Dari, and French.  Software, Manuals and trainer support.	Defense Institute DLI - Foreign Language Center-Numerous language and cultural modules.  Click on Language Resources, then on Headstart to begin the download
Free Language A compilation of links to free language lessons, podcasts, courses, audio & video files, study guides and other learning materials.	Google The Google language tool allows you to search specific languages or countries.  Use Google preferences to set the interface in your chosen language and visit the Google home page in domains of various countries.
Ediplomat eDiplomat-Cultural etiquette from around the world.	LingvoSoft Online dictionaries, courses, translation services, translating chat, foreign language chat.
Newseum - Global Newspapers Newseum displays daily newspaper front pages in their original and unedited form.	Mashable 70+ online language communities and resources provide a gateway to social networking sites for foreign language learners.
My Language Exchange Find a partner online and practice your second language with native speakers from over 133 countries speaking 115 languages.  Most site services are free.	British Broadcasting Corporation Downloads, newsletters, tutors, online classes, news in 33 languages, etc.
Word2word.com Online dictionaries, courses, translation services, translating chat, foreign language chat.	Gale Reference Library A leading global provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions.

Cultural Sites
Background Notes Publications include facts about the land, people, history, government, political conditions, economy, and foreign relations of independent states, some dependencies, and areas of special sovereignty.	Library of Congress Country Studies Handbooks.
Hodu Cross-cultural communication - knowledge gained from the business world on cultural sensitivity, effective communication and etiquette in foreign countries	Executive Planet Culture guides for the international traveler.  Very helpful for PCS or TDY needs.  Includes guides to public behavior, gift giving, entertaining, unacceptable topics of conversation and more.
Teachnology Free and easy to use resources to include online tutorials, dictionaries, vocabulary builders, lesson plans, writing guides, learning material and much more.	Gale Reference Library A leading global provider of innovative teaching, learning and research solutions.