ASL Video Tutorials

• Videos featuring news and Deaf topics in ASL
• ASL resources in video format

ASL Websites

• ASL culture, grammar, spelling and vocabulary
• Fingerspelling practice

Additional Free Software

• Transparent Language (LA Public Library)

Reading

• BBC news in simplified Chinese

Free Software

• Duolingo
• Mango Languages (LA County Library)
• Mango Languages (LA Public Library)
• Transparent Language (LA Public Library)

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

• Pronunciation practice 
• Pronunciation guide 

Additional Free Software

• Duolingo
• Mango Languages (LA County Library)
• Mango Languages (LA Public Library)
• Transparent Language (LA Public Library)

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

• Pronunciation activities
• Pronunciation tips 
• Introduction to French pronunciation

Additional Free Software

• Duolingo
• Mango Languages (LA County Library)
• Mango Languages (LA Public Library)
• Transparent Language (LA Public Library)

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

• Hiragana & katakana
• Marugoto 1 
• Marugoto 2

JLPT (Japanese-Language Proficiency Test)

• JLPT resource

Online Textbooks and Workbooks

• Genki online
• Japanese language, culture, and speaking/pronunciation practice with vocabulary and grammar:
  • Marugoto 1 
  • Marugoto 2

Reading 

• Free graded ebooks

Writing and Dictionaries

• Practice kanji with visual stroke demonstrations (includes dictionary)
• Kanji dictionary with stroke order

Additional Free Software

• Duolingo
• Mango Languages (LA County Library)
• Mango Languages (LA Public Library)
• Transparent Language (LA Public Library)

Culture

• Explore Spanish culture (includes grammar exercises)

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

• Duolingo
• Mango Languages (LA County Library)
• Mango Languages (LA Public Library)
• Transparent Language (LA Public Library)

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:

• Free access to Mango and Transparent Language
• Language Courses offered via Gale Courses
• Browse free courses in Universal Class
• How to apply for an LAPL card
• LA County Library Courses
• Apply for LA County Library card