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Title: Finding Rhyming Words in French
Body: If you are looking for rhyming words in French, there are a number of e-tools that can help you do that. See the annotated list compiled at LangCanada at http://langcanada.ca/blog/index.php/2012/02/08/finding-rhyming-words-in-french
Source: LangCanada
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Title: Brief: French Heritage Language Schools in the United States
Body: The Alliance for the Advancement of Heritage Languages published a new brief in December 2011: French Heritage Language Schools in the United States. Download this and other briefs at http://www.cal.org/heritage/research/briefs.html
Source: CAL
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Title: Poesie Française: French Poetry Website
Body: Access an extensive collection of classical French poetry along with poetry submitted by contemporary French-speaking amateur poets at http://poesie.webnet.fr/home/index.html
Source: Poesie Française
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Title: Radio Ambulante: Spanish Language Radio Program
Body: Here is a desription of Radio Ambulante from their website: Radio Ambulante es un nuevo programa de radio que contará historias latinoamericanas provenientes de todos los países de habla hispana, incluyendo a Estados Unidos. Buscamos llevar la estética de la buena crónica de prensa escrita a la radio. Nuestro podcast podrá ser escuchado pronto desde nuestra web en cualquier parte del mundo. Además crearemos alianzas con emisoras en Latinoamérica y Estados Unidos, para alcanzar una audiencia de habla hispana en todo el continente. Nuestra meta es crear una comunidad de cronistas de radio en distintas partes del continente, aprovechando los avances tecnológicos para producir, distribuir, e intercambiar historias. Radio Ambulante is available at http://radioambulante.org/index.html
Source: Radio Ambulante
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Title: Six Ed-tech Resources for ELL/ESL Instruction
Body: From http://www.eschoolnews.com/2012/02/10/six-ed-tech-resources-for-ellesl-instruction Six ed-tech resources for ELL/ESL instruction Readers chime in with their suggestions for how ed tech can make a real difference in teaching English as a second language By Meris Stansbury February 10, 2012 From award-winning software, to a teacher-created program that needs peer input, our readers offered some useful ways in which technology can help English-language learners and those for whom English is a second language. Here are six of the best responses (edited for brevity): http://www.eschoolnews.com/2012/02/10/six-ed-tech-resources-for-ellesl-instruction
Source: eSchool News
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Title: Summer Linguistic Institute for Youth Scholars
Body: SLIYS '12: Summer Linguistics Institute for Youth Scholars July 8-13 or July 15-20, 2012 Ohio State University The OSU Department of Linguistics will be holding a Summer Linguistics Institute for Youth Scholars (SLIYS, pronounced "slice") for high school students. This is a week-long summer event designed for students interested in the study of language. There will be two sessions held on OSU's main campus during July 2012. SLIYS '12 is open to high school students from entering freshmen to seniors who are interested in foreign languages. An exciting program has been developed filled with activities aimed at helping participants become better students of language and linguistics. The deadline for applications is May 31, and applications for SLIYS received before March 31 will be given priority. For more information, visit the SLIYS website at http://linguistics.osu.edu/SLIYS or contact Dr. Julia McGory at mcgory.1 at osu dot edu. Johnson, C. [OFLA] SLIYS '12: Summer Linguistics Institute for Youth Scholars. OFLA listserv (OFLA@LISTSERV.KENT.EDU, 9 Feb 2012).
Source: OFLA
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Title: Nominations Open for ACTFL Awards
Body: From http://www.actfl.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3305 The ACTFL Awards Program recognizes outstanding contributions to field of foreign language education. ACTFL is now accepting 2012 nominations for the following awards: ACTFL Edwin Cudecki Award for Support for Language Education ACTFL-MLJ Emma Marie Birkmaier Award for Doctoral Dissertation Research in Foreign Language Education ACTFL Award for Excellence in Foreign Language Instruction Using Technology with IALLT (K-12) ACTFL/Cengage Learning Faculty Development Programs Award for Excellence in Foreign Language Instruction Using Technology with IALLT (Postsecondary) ACTFL-NYSAFLT Anthony Papalia Award for Excellence in Teacher Education ACTFL-MLJ Paul Pimsleur Award for Research in Foreign Language Education ACTFL Florence Steiner Award for Leadership in Foreign Language Education (K-12) ACTFL Wilga Rivers Award for Leadership in Foreign Language Education (Postsecondary) ACTFL Melba D. Woodruff Award for Exemplary Elementary Foreign Language Program ACTFL Nelson Brooks Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Culture For details about each award and deadlines, go to http://www.actfl.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3307
Source: ACTFL
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Title: University of Michigan Summer Arabic Program
Body: The UM Department of Near Eastern Studies and The Arabic Language Flagship Program announce the following Intensive Arabic courses during Summer 2012: AAPTIS 103: This intensive course meets the needs of students who want to cover the equivalence of one year by studying Arabic intensively during the spring/summer terms. AAPTIS 103 is a 10-credit intensive course equivalent in content, objectives, requirements and credits to the non-intensive two semester sequence AAPTIS 101-102. It provides an accelerated introduction to the phonology and script of modern standard Arabic and its basic vocabulary and fundamental structures. Emphasis is placed on developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through simple short dialogues, texts, interactive communicative activities, and grammatical explanations supported by drill practice. Intended audience: Undergraduates concentrating in Arabic and those who want to study Arabic for academic and research purposes. Course Requirements: Regular class attendance and participation, quizzes, mid-term and a final examination including an oral component. Primary Instructor: Mohammad Alhawary Class Format: Mon through Fri, 9am-1pm June 6- August 15. AAPTIS 205: AAPTIS 205 is a 10-credit intensive course equivalent in content, objectives, requirements and credits to the non-intensive two semester sequence AAPTIS 201-202. It continues the development of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills through texts, and practice, focusing on the newly introduced vocabulary and grammatical structures. Use of Arabic is emphasized throughout the course. The students who successfully complete this course will be able to: participate in simple conversations with educated Arabs about personal accommodation needs; elicit and supply biographical information and provide short description of people, places, and things; read, comprehend and translate short printed passages including news items, simple narratives and descriptions; and write notes and short personal letters to friends as well as short descriptions. Intended audience: Undergraduates concentrating in Arabic, or those who want to study Arabic for academic and research purposes. Course Requirements: Regular class attendance and participation, quizzes, mid-term and a final examination including an oral component. Primary Instructor: Hani Sabbagh Class Format: Mon through Fri, 9am-1pm June 6- August 15. AAPTIS 403-404: Intensive Advance Arabic Modern Standard Arabic: This sequence will be offered to students who wish to continue Arabic study for both academic and professional purposes. The course covers a wide range of authentic texts, including short stories, essays, poems, plays, as well as commercial advertisements, business correspondence, banking documents and transactions, economic reports and articles. The media component of the course exposes students to political, economic, historical and social contemporary issues in the Arab world. The course follows the communicative-proficiency, learner-centered approach to language learning and teaching. The class meets five days per week, four hours per day for eight credits and is entirely conducted in Arabic. Intended Audience: undergraduate and graduate students Prerequisites: AAPTIS 202,204 or equivalent Course requirements: Regular class attendance and participation, weekly tests, mid-term and a final examination including an oral component. Primary Instructor: Raji M Rammuny Class Format: Mon through Fri, 9am-1pm June 27- August 14. In addition, the UM Arabic summer courses feature: 1. Daily conversation practice, 2. Cultural trips to the Arab American National Museum, Arab Community Centers, bookstores and shops in Dearborn, Michigan, 3. Occasional guest lectures in Arabic on topics of interest to students. Arabic-L:PEDA:U of Michigan Summer Arabic Program. Arabic-L listserv (ARABIC-L@LISTSERV.BYU.EDU, 24 Feb 2012). For more information about the Arabic Language Flagship Progr
Source: Arabic-L
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Title: Maryland Day Open House – Arabic and Persian Flagship Programs
Body: From http://www.languages.umd.edu/specialprograms/events/index.html Maryland Day Open House – Arabic and Persian Flagship Programs The University of Maryland Arabic and Persian Flagship Programs - Open House Susquehanna Hall, University of Maryland, College Park April 28th, 2012 – 10:00a.m. - 4:00p.m. Come visit the University of Maryland’s Arabic and Persian Flagship Programs! Faculty, Staff, and Students will be introducing you to different aspects of Arabic and Persian language and culture through introductory language classes, and Flagship alumni will discuss their careers and the opportunities critical languages bring. You may also participate in Flagship ICONS interactive simulations, culturally authentic meals, and other events and activities. Learn more about the Arabic Flagship Program here: http://www.languages.umd.edu/arabic/flagship/index.html Learn more about the Persian Flagship Program here: http://www.languages.umd.edu/persian/flagship/index.html
Source: University of Maryland
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Title: Turkish Flagship Program at Indiana University
Body: From http://thelanguageflagship.org/turkish The Turkish Flagship Program at Indiana University is an undergraduate program designed for learners of Turkish who seek to achieve ACTFL Superior Level proficiency while pursuing degrees in the academic majors of their choice. The program offers an innovative curriculum in Turkish language and culture designed to produce graduates with strength both in Turkish language proficiency and their chosen career fields. For more information about the Turkish Language Flagship Program at Indiana University, please contact: Turkish Flagship Program Öner Özçelik E-mail: oozcelik at indiana dot edu Read an article about the establishment of the program at http://newsinfo.iu.edu/news/page/normal/19849.html
Source: Language Flagship
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