Curated OER
Primary Sources by and about Mexicans and Californios
Pupils access many pages of unique and interesting people of Mexican/Californios decent/heritage. After reading an insert on one, they can future research that person on the Internet. Students share their findings on a power point...
Curated OER
Mapas Bailados: Creating Visual Representations of Dances Using Maps
Third graders listen to "Frank the Monster..." and discuss the dance map on the inside cover of the book. They create their own dance map using sentence strips to record the types of movement.
Curated OER
Animal Vocabulary Cards
Students practice a system that may help them understand more and remember more terms when they read. The reading of text is developed as a skill that second language learners need.
Curated OER
Colors Crackle, Colors Roar
First graders engage in a reading of poems in colorful language. They become with the interrelation of using Spanish and English words interchangeably in a text. The lesson plan also builds multicultural appreciation for young students.
Curated OER
Changing Opinions
Students compare their preconceptions of Native American movement with their current perceptions. They identify why they have changed. Students conclude with a final reflection addressing how they define the Native American experience in...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Origins and Meanings of Foreign Words and Phrases
Become acquainted with the origins and meanings of foreign words and phrases frequently used in English texts.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Origins and Meanings of Foreign Words and Phrases
Become acquainted with the origins and meanings of foreign words and phrases frequently used in English texts.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Origins and Meanings of Foreign Words (English I Reading)
Become acquainted with the origins and meanings of foreign words and phrases frequently used in English texts.
University of Texas at Austin
Ser and Estar One More Explanation
This site explains the tricky grammatical option of the two "to be" verbs, ser and estar. The following situations are discussed: joining two nouns, adjective phrases, and prepositional phrases.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Origins & Meanings of Foreign Words & Phrases: English Ii Reading
In this lesson, you will be introduced to selective lists of words. These words can help enrich your language, deepen your understanding of what you read, and broaden your sense of the world.
Other
Omniglot: A Guide to Written Language
A deceivingly complex Web site dedicated to all forms of written language -- includes hundreds of alphabets, tips on learning languages, foreign phrases, a catalogue of links. The site even includes a section of language mysteries the...
Study Languages
Study Spanish: Preterite vs Imperfect Part Ii
Great lesson for identifying words and phrases that indicate which past tense to use, preterite or imperfect. Though not meant to be a comprehensive lesson on the application of these two past tenses, the two lists of time expressions...
Other
Kryss Tal: The English Language: Words Borrowed
An incredible comprehensive list of "borrowed words" in the English language, grouped by the languages from which the words are borrowed. Provides and describes dozens of languages and literally thousands of loan words. Highly recommended.
Rice University
Rice University: Loan Words
An exhaustive and comprehensive resource on the definition, process, and uses of "loan words" in English. Includes several examples of words grouped by subject and language of origin. Excellent site.
Lingolex
Lingolex.com: Refranes Y Dichos (Common Sayings and Proverbs)
This site has common sayings or idiomatic expressions are widely used in everyday conversations. Broaden your Spanish vocabulary and learn the phrases that make you sound like a native speaker when you use this site by Lingolex.
BBC
Bbc: Real Chinese
A lively introduction to Mandarin Chinese in 10 short parts in the form of slideshow presentation with audio content. Useful phrases with tips on pronunciation and grammar, cultural notes, self-evaluated challenge for comprehension are...
Other
Quiz Tree Esl for Spanish Speakers
Fantastic quizzes for Spanish speakers. All quizzes feature colorful interface and humorous feedback noises that make learning more enjoyable. Some of the topics are basic phrases, colors, common expressions, describing people,...
Wisc-Online
Wisc Online: Can You Speak Hmong?
In this learning module, students see and hear basic Hmong, a Chinese dialect, phrases.
Language Guide
Language Guide: Japanese Vocabulary
Learn basic Japanese vocabulary words -- greetings, clothing, household items, foods, toys, and more -- on this multilingual site. Roll over a image or phrase to hear how it is pronounced and see how it is written (Romanized spelling...
Lingolex
Lingolex.com: The 100 Most Used Verbs in Spanish
This site by Lingolex has some of the most widely used verbs in the Spanish language at the beginner level.
Enchanted Learning
Enchanted Learning: Spanish Theme Page
A great variety of activities and resources for both teachers and students of Spanish. Includes a picture dictionary, information, coloring sheets, and short books to inspire vocabulary learning. Contains many fantastic resources for...
Monmouth College
Monmouth College: English Loan Words in Other Languages
A list of words in English which have been borrowed from other languages. Includes the languages of Italian, French, German, and Japanese.