Resources
There are many web sites within the European Union and elsewhere, which will help you to develop the international dimension and enhance the teaching and learning of modern languages.
You may simply want some help identifying useful resources for language teaching or you may be looking for background information on global themes of interest to young people. Some sites offer materials in several languages, while many of those in English alone are valuable as sources of easy-to-use information.
Wherever you look for support and resources you will find that materials to develop international and intercultural awareness are not too hard to find.
At the foot of this page you will find a link to a pdf document listing both the sites detailed here and other useful ones.
Useful sites
Lingu@net EuropaLingu@net Europa is a multilingual resources centre to support language teaching and training. It offers information and links to online resources, research, authentic materials and reference materials.
Learning World
A magazine available online covering many issues related to the international dimension, including the use of ICT in teaching and learning.
CyberSchoolBus United Nations
An excellent multilingual site with quizzes, games and background information. Pages are in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic and Chinese.
Unicef Voices of Youth
Materials in French, Spanish and English on world issues that matter to children of all countries.
EuropaGO
This 11-language site for younger learners offers interactive games to develop awareness of Europe, covering citizenship, geography and music.
The Goethe Institut
A well-established site to promote the German language and German culture.
Japan21
A UK charity offering resources and support for educational activities related to Japan and Japanese life.
PrimLangues
A French portal with resources for primary languages. Teaching ideas, background documents, forums, Ask an expert, self-assessment.
Global Dimension
A useful database to find resources, some in dual language books, which you can use to introduce global dimension issues into the modern languages classroom. Supported by the Dept for International Development: DFID.
Science Across the World
Resources for science teaching in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. You can also use this site for collaborative work on science topics with schools worldwide.
Resources (pdf, 136kb)
