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UMN's Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition

Just came across a nice gem: a center for advanced research into what is known as "language acquisition".

From Website

The Center for Advanced Research on Language Acquisition (CARLA) is one of the U.S. Department of Education's Title VI National Language Resource Centers, whose role is to improve the nation's capacity to teach and learn foreign languages effectively.

Research & Programs

CARLA is engaged in a number of interrelated research and program initiatives related to second language teaching, learning, and assessment.

Professional Development

CARLA supports the professional development of second language teachers through an annual summer institute program and a wide array of international conferences and regional seminars.

Resources

CARLA offers a number of resources to language teachers including a battery of second language proficiency assessments and a working paper series.

Of special note are the resources page, resources for teachers and the database of less-commonly taught languages instructional materials.

Posted Thu, 2007-08-09 00:58

NetTVDB Free Database of Internet TV Stations in Multiple Languages

Just received an email from a site visitor about a really sweet database of internet television stations in over 100 countries and loads of languages!

From the site:

Over 1000 Internet TV stations from 108 Countries

Welcome to NetTVDB the Internet TV database that has the largest collection of Internet TV stations,
live video and Live TV feeds in the world. Watch over 1000 TV stations broadcasting on the Internet for free.

Links to over 1000 TV stations, watch Live TV free on the Net! We have links to TV stations fron over 100 countries
TV stations with broadcasts from around the globe,TV stations from News to Sports and everything in between.

Visit this database.

Posted Wed, 2007-06-27 00:04