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ASL Word of the DayJoin Now to Follow
Subscribe to receive your American Sign Language Word of the Day from Sign Baby Sign. Want to learn more? Visit our <a href="http://signbabysign.org">website</a> to access ASL teaching resources.
By American Sign Language Teaching Resources
The Real Fast Spanish Tips PodcastJoin Now to Follow
Andrew Barr from The Real Fast Spanish Blog reveals everything he knows about learning Spanish at long distance. Discover how you can achieve a conversational level in Spanish as fast as possible. There will tips and techniques that go far beyond the rules of Spanish. Learn Spanish, tips, vocabulary, grammar, conversation hacking, motivation, habits, definition and everything that will help you improve your Spanish and start to enjoy the language as soon as possible.
By Andrew Barr: Spanish Student, Teacher & Blogger
Aesop's Fables by AesopJoin Now to Follow
As children, our first experience of the magic of talking animals, the conflict between good and evil, the battle of wits between the cunning and the innocent most probably came from Aesop's Fables. These delightful, pithy and brief narratives are simple, easy to understand and convey their message in a memorable and charming fashion. Aesop's Fables by Aesop consists of about 600 tales, some well-loved and familiar, others less known but just as entertaining and educative and help us map the perimeters of our moral universe. Fables have existed almost since the dawn of time. They hark back to a time when humans and animals lived in harmony and mutual respect. We humans could learn a great deal from the uncomplicated justice and the commonsense values of the animal kingdom. Animals are endowed with immutable personal traits like foxes being cunning, donkeys being patient, lions being proud and wolves being cruel. There is very little biographical information about Aesop. He is reputed to have been born a slave in Samos in ancient Greece in about 600 BC. He earned his liberty through his learning and wit and went on to become a respected diplomat and traveler. Ancient Greek philosophers like Aristotle, historians like Plutarch and Herodotus mention Aesop's fables in their works. Today, these immortal fables have come down to us, as fresh and pristine as they were when they were first told. Aesop's fables were known at the time of Socrates in the 5th century BC, when they were recounted in oral form. However, they were systematically compiled sometime in 300 BC by a Greek philosopher Demetrius Phalereus. The fables gradually vanished from popular literature till the 14th century AD when they re-surfaced in Byzantine Constantinople. Since then, they traversed with traders and diplomats to Europe and then to the rest of the world. Generations of children have enjoyed old favorites like The Ant and the Grasshopper, The Bear and Two Travelers, The Hare and the Tortoise, The Hen who laid Golden Eggs, The Thirsty Crow, The Lion and the Mouse and many others found in this volume along with less familiar ones. Their charm lies in their simplicity and the plain, straightforward way in which they deliver universal values of honesty, compassion and justice and teach us to shun pride, greed, envy and other negative qualities. They provide an enduring foundation for inculcating values and ethics in children and are at the same time, amusing and entertaining.
By Loyal Books
Learn Beginner RussianJoin Now to Follow
This podcast series introduces beginners to the Russian language. Your teacher is <a href="http://fluentli.com/users/281">Alice Val</a>, and she can also answer your questions about Russian on Fluentli.com. Start learning beginner Russian today by clicking on the link at the bottom of the list. Have fun!
By Fluentli | Language Learning Q&A
Dímelo Caminando: Learn Spanish⎮Travel Latin America⎮ Explore New WorldsJoin Now to Follow
So you want to learn Spanish? From which part of the world? Over 500 years ago the Spanish language (a.k.a. Castellano) crossed an ocean and spread to 2 different continents spanning more than 20 different countries. During this time old and distinct cultures clashed and new worlds were formed, each creating its own historical, cultural and linguistic legacy. The Dímelo Caminando (Tell-it-to-me-walking) Latin America Travel, Culture and Spanish Language Learning podcast is your host Jamie Killen’s attempt to explore these worlds as he travels his way through the South American continent to discover, learn, and share with you how each one of these countries and its people give life to their language and culture. Regional speech, idiomatic expressions, popular language, grammar, vocabulary, themes, symbols, and cultural facets will be presented and explored through all sorts of different interviews and conversations with experts, local slang masters, and Spanish speakers from all over Latin America and Spain, starting with Colombia and Ecuador. You can find FREE transcripts of each episode along with mini lessons and grammar explanations, language learning strategies, tips, hacks, and new vocabulary at TellittomeWalking.com. Check out the site for more details.
By Jamie Killen: Traveler, Spanish Language Student/Teacher, Photographer
Uyghur Language Learning PodcastsJoin Now to Follow
Uyghur Language Learning Podcasts from CeLCAR
By CeLCAR, Indiana University
Listen to Natural Spoken English!Join Now to Follow
In this podcast for English learners, Melanie uses core vocabulary to tell you a story about something that happened in her daily life in Canada. Each episode also includes a pronunciation lesson that explains something she said in the story. She speaks naturally and with a standard American accent. http://www.EnglishTeacherMelanie.com | Twitter: TeacherMelanie, Facebook: EnglishTeacherMelanie, YouTube: TeacherMelanie
By English Teacher Melanie
English PodcastJoin Now to Follow
Um bate-papo descontraído sobre o aprendizado de inglês. Dicas rápidas para alunos de todos os níveis.
By Alessandro Brandão
The State of ShakespeareJoin Now to Follow
The State of Shakespeare is a virtual masterclass featuring in-depth interviews with contemporary Shakespearean actors, directors and teachers. We focus on the complex relationship of words and performance, and how individual artists develop unique and often contrasting approaches to the text. We aim to inspire and educate theatre makers, students and educators to discover new ways of bringing Shakespeare to life. Hosted by Gerritt VanderMeer and Jim Elliott.
By The State of Shakespeare
