Language Learning Online Resources
Language Learning Online Resources
ASL Video Tutorials
ASL Websites
Additional Free Software
Grammar and Vocabulary
- Interactive exercises (elementary to advanced levels)
- Grammar, vocabulary and puzzles
- Grammar, vocabulary, and video lessons
- Prepositions
- Grammar exercises
- Vocabulary exercises
- Vocabulary exercises with audio
- Grammar and vocabulary exercises and games
Listening and Reading
- Grammar, listening, reading, syntax and vocabulary
- Reading, listening, and spelling lessons in 7 Levels using news articles
- Reading, listening and grammar using videos and audio clips
- Reading, listening, syntax, dictation and vocabulary lessons for all levels
- Audio and video listening lessons with focused grammar
- Listen to and read short stories (intermediate and advanced levels)
- Duolingo Podcast (English for Spanish Speakers)
Pronunciation
Additional Free Software
Culture
- Fun French blog on French culture and tips on learning French
- French TV programs and skits with accompanying exercises (beginner to advanced)
Grammar and Vocabulary
- Conjugation
- Tenses
- Grammar and vocabulary exercises (beginner and intermediate)
- Introduction to French grammar
- Sound integrated guide to vocabulary
- Grammar/Pronunciation/Vocabulary lessons and practice
Listening and Reading
- Listen to news in slow French with transcripts (all levels)
- First-year French program developed at the University of Texas
- Free French course to complement your LACCD course, includes link to YouTube videos created by the site creator LINK TO YOUTUBE
- Listening practice with transcripts, grammar and vocabulary
- Listen to stories with transcripts
- Duolingo Podcast (French for English Speakers)
Pronunciation
Additional Free Software
Culture
- Japanese language and culture using video skits -- includes exercises
- Free web magazine in simple Japanese: listening practice with transcripts (includes usage explanations)
- Articles on Japanese culture (includes grammar)
- Facts about Japan, Japanese trends, pop culture, travel, food and life style
- Visiting Japan -- offers group tours
- Guide to Japan culture and etiquette
Grammar and Vocabulary
- Grammar lessons through video skits: includes vocabulary, hiragana, katakana and kanji
- Picture dictionaries and flashcards (includes hiragana and katakana quizes)
Japanese characters
JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test)
Online Textbooks and Workbooks
- Genki online
- Japanese language, culture, and speaking/pronunciation practice with vocabulary and grammar:
Reading
Writing and Dictionaries
- Practice kanji with visual stroke demonstrations (includes dictionary)
- Kanji dictionary with stroke order
Additional Free Software
Culture
Dictionaries
- Spanish to English & English to Spanish dictionary; includes examples of the searched word when used in different phrases
- Dictionary and library of Spanish texts, including Digital Library of Madrid
Grammar and Vocabulary
- Grammar and vocabulary lessons and exercises, phrasal verbs and travel Spanish
- Grammar lessons (includes pronunciation, vocabulary and verb drills)
- Spanish grammar videos
Listening and Reading
- Radio Ambulante Podcast: Spanish radio programs centered around Latin American stories (advanced)
- Spanish TV and radio programs and articles
- Listen to native speakers video recordings (includes quizzes, vocabulary, and grammar for all levels)
- Listen to interviews and podcasts (includes grammar, vocabulary and phrases for all levels)
- Biblioteca Virtual (Virtual Spanish library)
- Spanish news (video and audio)
- El hilo: Weekly podcasts for Latin American news
- Duolingo Podcast (Spanish for English Speakers): Compelling, true-life stories that improve your Spanish listening and comprehension skills
Pronunciation
- Pronunciation tips and lessons (includes grammar, vocabulary and verb drills)
- Spanish pronunciation dictionary
Additional Free Software
Please visit Reed College's Language Lab (Link to site) website for additional resources! They have an extensive list of complementary resources and great ideas for boosting your language practice!
The LAPL (Los Angeles Public Library) and LA County Library offer free online courses to patrons -- all you need is a library card. If you do not have a library card, please see instructions linked below to apply:
Announcements
The Language Lab is now scheduling appointments through Penji. Please watch video below to get started.