Online Language
Note: these projects are maintained by organizations other than Hemispheres. For specific information about these resources, please contact their directors or staff as listed on each individual site.
ClicaBrasil!
Portuguese language lessons that highlight aspects of Brazilian culture. These lessons are designed for intermediate to advanced students, but are accessible to everyone. Each includes videos of Brazilians from all walks of life speaking naturally about their lives and their country, and numerous activities and exercises available in PDF files.
Introducing German
To generate and further interest in German language and German culture in the schools, the Department of Germanic Studies of the University of Texas (UT) offers a short German unit to elementary and middle schools of the >Austin Independent School District (AISD).
Russian Online
The Russian Online program consists of three courses, Russian 406, 407, and 412K. The Russian Online program is semi-intensive. It covers in three semesters what a traditional college-level foreign language program covers in four. These are college level courses are open to everyone and also carry full credit from The University of Texas at Austin.I am required.
Learn MorePersian of Iran Today
Persian of Iran Today is an open source textbook accessible online free of charge, and available in print via Amazon.com. It is unique because it provides thousands of audio-visual files and detailed inductive modules in order to facilitate the student’s first encounter with new material. Because students take responsibility for learning new vocabulary and concepts on their own, the textbook provides designated in-class activities that allow students to use, activate, and master the material they learn at home.
Tá Falado: Brazilian Portuguese Pronunciation for Speakers of Spanish
Our podcasts are designed to help those who are learning Portuguese, especially if you have a previous background in Spanish. First, you find 24 >pronunciation podcasts that are built around dialogs illustrating specific sound differences. You can also download pdf transcripts and participate in a discussion blog for clarification of questions. Next, there are 20 grammar podcasts that focus on grammatical differences between Spanish and Portuguese. All of the lessons are also built around some cultural aspect that makes Brazil so awesome.
Learn MoreReality Czech
Reality Czech is a next generation openly licensed Czech textbook and curriculum developed by Dr. Christian Hilchey from the Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies in collaboration with the Center for Open Educational Resources and Language Learning (COERLL) at the University of Texas at Austin. All materials are freely available online under a Creative Commons license to any university or individuals who wish to use or adapt them.
Learn MoreTako Lako (Croatian Language)
Tako Lako is a next generation openly licensed Croatian textbook and curriculum developed by Frane Karabatic from the Department of Slavic and Eurasian Studies in collaboration with the Center for Open Educational Resources and Language Learning (COERLL) at the University of Texas at Austin. All materials are freely available online under a Creative Commons license to any university or individuals who wish to use or adapt them.
Learn MoreRussian Online
The Russian Online program consists of three courses, Russian 406, 407, and 412K. The Russian Online program is semi-intensive. It covers in three semesters what a traditional college-level foreign language program covers in four. These are college level courses are open to everyone and also carry full credit from The University of Texas at Austin.
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