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Title: German Words of the Year: 2005
Body: About.com's German language site this week features an article about the annual choosing of the most significant new words of the year, based on qualities such as political and social significance. Read the article at http://german.about.com/library/weekly/aa010300a.htm and check out last year's words at http://german.about.com/library/blwortjahr.htm?nl=1 .
Source: About.com
Inputdate: 2006-01-03 18:53:00
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Title: Fasching Resources
Body: Here are some Web sites with information, images, decorations, and other resources for Fasching. About.com: Fastnacht/Karneval - Die fünfte Jahreszeit - An introduction to the “fifth season” http://german.about.com/library/weekly/aa020501a.htm Recommended on the AATG listserv (American Association of Teachers of German listserv. AATG@listserv.iupui.edu) for links to information and photos http://www.swr.de/fastnacht/links/index.html Recommended on the AATG listserv for reasonably-priced decorations http://emardigrasbeads.com http://tinyurl.com/yw4m7
Source: Various
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Title: Demand for Bilingual Employees on the Rise
Body: Employers in St. Louis are struggling to keep bilingual positions filled, as the number of openings greatly exceeds that of applicants. Call centers and fields which which require a good handle on specialized vocabulary, such as accounting and insurance, are the most in need. Read the St. Louis Post-Dispatch article at http://tinyurl.com/74cdv .
Source: St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Inputdate: 2006-01-05 20:00:00
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Title: 'Don Quijote' Resources Online
Body: If you're teaching or reading 'Don Quijote,' you might find these Spanish and English Internet documents enlightening. Recently recommended on the FLTEACH listserv (Foreign Language Teaching Forum listserv. FLTEACH@LISTSERV.BUFFALO.EDU), they include illustrations, Webquests, and historical information. Don Quijote: 400 Years of Reading, Realism, and Ridicule http://www.thinkmhc.org/Teachers/8-05donquijote.htm El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha http://www.cervantesvirtual.com/servlet/SirveObras/02584060888025139754480/index.htm Don Quijote de la Mancha http://www.ricochet-jeunes.org/es/biblio/base1/donquichotte.htm El ingenioso hidalgo... DON QUIJOTE de la MANCHA http://www.xtec.es/~mruiz1/quijote THE INGENIOUS GENTLEMAN DON QUIXOTE OF LA MANCHA (1605) http://www.spanisharts.com/books/quijote/thequijote1.htm
Source: Various
Inputdate: 2006-01-05 20:14:00
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Title: Multilingual Gastronomical Dictionary
Body: This online multilingual dictionary provides translations in English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian of very specific food-related vocabulary, from hors d'oevres such as 'stuffed anchovies' to desserts like 'blancmange.' Whether you're cooking in class, eating out abroad, or just studying up, this guide is sure to come in handy (and stir your appetite!). http://www.todine.net/dictionary.html
Source: todine.net
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Title: Literature & Expression
Body: The New York Public Library owns thousands of books for readers of over 100 languages. Check out recent most popular texts in Hebrew, Dutch, or Chinese, or just browse the collection. http://www.nypl.org/branch/central/dlc/df/index.html The site also features a small online dictionary of common phrases such as "You're welcome," and "No smoking" in 26 languages. http://www.nypl.org/branch/central/dlc/df/useful.html
Source: New York Public Library
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Title: French Listening Exercise: Graffiti
Body: About.com's French language site recently added a listening exercise which uses a recording of graffiti artists talking about the techniques they use for this form of personal expression. The lesson includes the soundfile (normal and slow versions), a study guide, a transcript, a translation, and a quiz. http://french.about.com/library/listening/bllg-graffiti1-listen.htm?nl=1
Source: About.com
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Title: Bush Announces Foreign Language Initiative
Body: On January 6, 2005, the President announced plans to increase language learning opportunities in the U.S. by starting new programs and expanding existing ones, beginning with kindergarten and continuing through graduate school. Citing national security concerns, Bush said he intends to request $114 million in 2007 for the programs. Read the Washington Post article at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/05/AR2006010502199.html?sub=AR .
Source: The Washington Post
Inputdate: 2006-01-06 14:33:00
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Title: Children's Virtual Library
Body: KIDstack, part of the Andy Holt Virtual Library, features links to online literature and other resources for children in English, Spanish, and French. Find stories, guides, and other materials for young learners or children of all ages. http://www.utm.edu/vlibrary/docust5.shtml
Source: University of Tennessee at Martin
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Title: Talking on the Phone in Japanese
Body: About.com's Japanese language site features a short lesson on making phone calls in Japanese. Along with a list of useful expressions for making business and personal calls, the site includes an explanation of how Japanese phone numbers and pay phones work. http://japanese.about.com/library/weekly/aa040801a.htm
Source: About.com
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