2 Free Language Resources Bring Culture to Your Courses

Have you ever tried to learn a new language? As you know, it’s not easy. That’s why we all appreciate well thought out materials. You may have heard about Duolingo, but have you tried it? Integrate the vocabulary you learn from Duolingo into your lessons. As an educator, you’ll want to pay particular attention to how information is presented. Dulingo uses a gamified metaphor and presents content in small chunks, a great exemplar of a multi-modal and engaging pedagogy. Alternatively, try an “old school” option. The folks at LiveLingua have repackaged FSI (Foreign Service Institue) language courses in dozens of languages. Some of the content is a bit dated, but the systematic, modular and progressive presentation of information functions as both an effective pedagogical practice and example of methodical, results oriented instruction.