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Online language resources

Textbooks are a time-honored tool for learning a language, but programs in the L.A. area also use audio and online resources and more.
(Richard Derk / For The Times)
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Openculture.com: Free lessons or podcasts in 37 languages.

https://www.travlang.com: Online dictionaries and translation resources; travel items are also for sale.

AbroadLanguages.com: A list of schools for those interested in studying abroad and links to online lesson sites.

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fsi-language-courses.org: Free online versions of language courses developed by the Foreign Service Institute.

https://www.ForeignServiceInstitute.com: Digitally remastered versions of the Foreign Service Institute audio training courses. Prices start at $99.95 for an MP3 DVD and $200 for audio CDs.

https://www.learner.org/resources/series83.html: French in Action immersion course offers 26 1/2 hour lessons on DVD for $250. Also CDs, books and study guides.

oli.web.cmu.edu/openlearning: Carnegie Mellon’s Open Learning Initiative offers free interactive video-based French lessons.

Also, check YouTube for instructional language videos.

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