Website · Italian · For teachers
Created by American Association of Teachers of Italian.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
A professional association supporting Italian language and culture teaching in the United States and Canada. Find professional development, publications, events, and connections with other Italian educators.
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A professional association supporting Italian language and culture teaching in the United States and Canada. Find professional development, publications, events, and connections with other Italian educators.
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Reference · Italian · For teachers & students
Created by Italian Language Reference.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
An authoritative source for questions about Italian usage, grammar, vocabulary, language change, and the history of Italian. Especially useful for advanced learners and teachers who want to investigate why a word or expression is used in a particular way.
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An authoritative source for questions about Italian usage, grammar, vocabulary, language change, and the history of Italian. Especially useful for advanced learners and teachers who want to investigate why a word or expression is used in a particular way.
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Reference · Italian · For teachers & students
Created by Monolingual Italian Dictionary.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
A reliable monolingual Italian dictionary for definitions, examples, different meanings, usage, and etymology. A practical reference for intermediate and advanced learners checking words directly in Italian.
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A reliable monolingual Italian dictionary for definitions, examples, different meanings, usage, and etymology. A practical reference for intermediate and advanced learners checking words directly in Italian.
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Website · Spanish · For teachers
Created by American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
A U.S. professional association for Spanish and Portuguese educators. Find teaching resources, professional development, conferences, and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
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A U.S. professional association for Spanish and Portuguese educators. Find teaching resources, professional development, conferences, and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
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Website · Spanish · For teachers & students
Created by Spanish Learning Lab.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
Free Spanish lessons combining vocabulary, grammar, dialogues, listening practice, quizzes, and worksheets. Browse lessons from basic to intermediate topics to find explanations and practice for learners and classroom use.
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Free Spanish lessons combining vocabulary, grammar, dialogues, listening practice, quizzes, and worksheets. Browse lessons from basic to intermediate topics to find explanations and practice for learners and classroom use.
How can I use it?Choose a lesson that matches your current unit. Let students listen to a dialogue for its main idea, identify useful expressions, and complete the related practice before creating their own conversation. Use the examples to model language in context or assign a focused lesson for independent review.
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Website · Portuguese · For teachers
Created by American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
AATSP serves Portuguese as well as Spanish educators. Explore professional development, publications, events, and a community supporting the teaching of both languages and their cultures.
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AATSP serves Portuguese as well as Spanish educators. Explore professional development, publications, events, and a community supporting the teaching of both languages and their cultures.
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Website · French · For teachers
Created by American Association of Teachers of French.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
A national professional association for French teachers at all levels. Find teaching resources, professional learning, advocacy, and connections with French educators.
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A national professional association for French teachers at all levels. Find teaching resources, professional learning, advocacy, and connections with French educators.
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Website · ESL · For teachers
Created by TESOL International Association.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
TESOL stands for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. This U.S.-based international association supports English language educators. Find teaching resources, research, professional development, and a worldwide community supporting learners of English.
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TESOL stands for Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages. This U.S.-based international association supports English language educators. Find teaching resources, research, professional development, and a worldwide community supporting learners of English.
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Website · Italian · For teachers & students
Created by Maria Gloria Borsa.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
An online Italian learning laboratory with resources for different proficiency levels, including advanced study for Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams.
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An online Italian learning laboratory with resources for different proficiency levels, including advanced study for Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) exams.
How can I use it?Explore the site to select resources that match your students’ level and learning goals, from building everyday Italian skills to preparing for advanced AP/IB work.
The creator’s classroom guidance also offers ideas for teaching routines: active participation, 10–15 minutes of daily practice, a grammar notebook, daily journal entries, peer support, and regular speaking practice. Teachers can use these examples as inspiration for their own classes.
The posted grading weights, assessment schedules, attendance procedures, and device rules belong to the creator’s own school and classroom. Check your own school’s policies when planning how to use these ideas.
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Website · Spanish · For teachers & students
Created by Maria Gloria Borsa.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
An AP Spanish Literature and Culture learning site created by Maria Gloria Borsa. Quijoteando combines a structured course pathway with a weekly AP SPLIT plan, helping students study literature, language, culture, and exam skills through Spanish-language classroom routines and guided resources.
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An AP Spanish Literature and Culture learning site created by Maria Gloria Borsa. Quijoteando combines a structured course pathway with a weekly AP SPLIT plan, helping students study literature, language, culture, and exam skills through Spanish-language classroom routines and guided resources.
How can I use it?Use the Programa de estudios pathway to orient students to the course: class rules, daily practice, required materials, assessment expectations, make-up work, tutorials, and the literary study sequence. The page provides Spanish and English guidance and frames the course around active participation, close reading, writing, discussion, and preparation for the AP Spanish Literature and Culture exam.
Use the Nuestra semana pathway for weekly planning. The linked AP SPLIT presentation organizes daily objectives and activities around literary texts and cultural context, with links to AP Classroom videos, Prezi presentations, films, vocabulary work, and independent study. The site also links to AP Classroom, Quizlet, Cervantes Virtual, Artehistoria, the Museo del Prado, an AP Spanish Literature live-review playlist, and the Quijotesco YouTube channel.
This is especially useful for teachers building or refreshing an AP Spanish Literature course and for students who need a clear weekly path from required readings to interpretation, discussion, writing, and exam practice. The creator’s classroom policies and grading details belong to her own school; use them as planning examples and adapt them to your institution’s policies.
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Explore the Nuestra semana / AP SPLIT pathway
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Website · Italian · For teachers & students
Created by One World Italiano.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
One World Italiano is an online Italian-learning platform connected to a language school in Cagliari, Sardinia. Its learning areas include Courses, Grammar, Verbs, Culture, Vocabulary, and Listening, with materials that help learners build language knowledge while connecting with authentic Italian life.
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One World Italiano is an online Italian-learning platform connected to a language school in Cagliari, Sardinia. Its learning areas include Courses, Grammar, Verbs, Culture, Vocabulary, and Listening, with materials that help learners build language knowledge while connecting with authentic Italian life.
How can I use it?Use the Courses section to guide students through structured online learning. Grammar and Verbs can support focused practice or review, while Vocabulary activities can introduce and recycle useful words. The Culture section provides opportunities to connect language study with Italy and Sardinia, and Listening materials can support comprehension, pronunciation, and follow-up discussion.
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Website · Italian · For teachers & students
Created by Online Italian Club.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
Online Italian Club offers free Italian exercises and resources for students and teachers, organized across six levels from A1 Beginner through C2 Proficiency. Learners can check their level, begin without registration or login, and practice grammar, listening, conversation, vocabulary, dialogues, verbs, literature, and history.
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Online Italian Club offers free Italian exercises and resources for students and teachers, organized across six levels from A1 Beginner through C2 Proficiency. Learners can check their level, begin without registration or login, and practice grammar, listening, conversation, vocabulary, dialogues, verbs, literature, and history.
How can I use it?The Listening section contains a large, searchable collection of activities from A1 to C2. Topics include everyday situations, grammar, work, travel, culture, literature, current issues, and Italian life. Activities may include transcripts, true-or-false, multiple-choice, gap-fill, ordering, matching, or open questions, making them useful for homework, guided listening, differentiated practice, and class discussion.
The History section is especially detailed. It develops Italian reading and listening through articles written for learners and accompanying audio recorded by a native Italian speaker. The series includes the history of Rome, from its origins and foundation through the kings, Republic, conquest of the peninsula, the Punic Wars, Greek and Roman cultural connections, Julius Caesar, Augustus, Roman society, religion, Christianity, the fall of the Western Roman Empire, and the survival of the Eastern Empire. It also includes a substantial series on the Middle Ages in Italy, with topics such as the Ostrogoths, Byzantine rule, Justinian, and Ravenna. Teachers can assign an episode, pre-teach key vocabulary, ask students to read or listen for the main idea, and use the historical topic as a starting point for language and culture work.
The online exercises and resources highlighted here are available for free, and no registration or login is required to begin. The site also offers separate optional paid lessons and ebooks, so teachers should distinguish the free online materials from those products.
Explore the Listening exercises index
Explore the History section
Start with the six levels and level test
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Website · Italian · For teachers & students
Created by RAI Scuola.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
Italian lessons and multimedia resources from RAI, Italy’s public broadcaster. The course follows Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels A1–B2, rather than ACTFL proficiency levels, and includes adult-learning materials, visual vocabulary, and the educational series Benvenuti in casa Ba.
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Italian lessons and multimedia resources from RAI, Italy’s public broadcaster. The course follows Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels A1–B2, rather than ACTFL proficiency levels, and includes adult-learning materials, visual vocabulary, and the educational series Benvenuti in casa Ba.
How can I use it?RAI has a long tradition of educational television: programs such as Alberto Manzi’s Non è mai troppo tardi helped adults in Italy learn to read and write. Why not draw on that tradition again to help our students connect the dots at home?
Assign a lesson suited to your students’ Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) level for home viewing, then ask them to bring a few useful expressions or questions to class. Use the follow-up discussion to connect what they watched with classroom learning.
Explore the adult-learning materials and the Vocabolario visivo, a visual vocabulary collection teachers can use to introduce or review words. Benvenuti in casa Ba follows family life in Italy and offers situations for listening practice and discussion. Choose clips and tasks that fit your students; the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) labels are not ACTFL proficiency ratings.
Explore the Italian course and adult-learning materials
Explore the visual vocabulary
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Podcast · Italian · For teachers & students
Created by Scuola Leonardo da Vinci.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
Italiano On-Air is an Italian-learning podcast from Scuola Leonardo da Vinci. A new episode is released regularly with a complete transcript, helping learners build vocabulary, expressions, idioms, listening skills, and Italian pronunciation through authentic topics and cultural content.
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Italiano On-Air is an Italian-learning podcast from Scuola Leonardo da Vinci. A new episode is released regularly with a complete transcript, helping learners build vocabulary, expressions, idioms, listening skills, and Italian pronunciation through authentic topics and cultural content.
How can I use it?Assign an episode as homework or listen to it with the class. Choose a specific episode to target the language and culture goals of the lesson: pre-teach a few key words, ask students to listen for details, and use the transcript afterward to notice vocabulary, expressions, pronunciation, and useful sentence patterns.
The Italiano On-Air playlist about the Premio Strega can support a culture lesson about Italian literature and contemporary Italy. Students can listen first without the transcript, complete a teacher-created listening-comprehension questionnaire, and then check their answers. Alternatively, provide a short teacher-created fill-in-the-blank activity based on selected language from the official transcript, followed by discussion or a brief written response.
You can also use the episode about Italian festivals and the *sagre* tradition to connect listening practice with everyday culture. Ask students to identify what is being celebrated, where the event takes place, which foods or traditions are mentioned, and how a *sagra* compares with a festival or community celebration they know.
The podcast can also be suggested for independent listening at home. Link students to the original episode and transcript so they can replay difficult sections, shadow a short passage for pronunciation practice, and record new vocabulary or idioms in their notebooks. When adapting transcript material, share the original source and follow the publisher’s terms; use excerpts and teacher-created questions rather than reposting the full transcript without permission.
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Listen to the episode about Italian festivals and sagre
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Website · Italian · For teachers
Created by ItalianoLinguaDue.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
Italian teaching materials organized by Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels, rather than ACTFL proficiency levels. The site offers useful resources for Italian classes, including readings, vocabulary activities, audio, and songs with suggested levels.
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Italian teaching materials organized by Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels, rather than ACTFL proficiency levels. The site offers useful resources for Italian classes, including readings, vocabulary activities, audio, and songs with suggested levels.
How can I use it?Audio: Recordings created for learners of Italian cover art, culture, current affairs, history, and Italian traditions. They usually include a transcript, vocabulary support, and exercises. Suggested levels are a guide: teachers should decide which materials suit their students. The site recommends teacher-guided use, with additional explanations and support for completing the activities.
Songs: Explore Italian songs with activities and recommended Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels. Select material according to your students’ needs and learning goals; Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) labels are not ACTFL proficiency ratings.
Access the materials on the original website and follow its terms of use: classroom use is permitted, but materials must not be modified or republished on other websites.
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Website · Italian · For teachers & students
Created by Daily Italian Words.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
Italian words and phrases with English translations and explanations, a word-of-the-day newsletter, and a vocabulary database for independent learning and classroom activities.
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Italian words and phrases with English translations and explanations, a word-of-the-day newsletter, and a vocabulary database for independent learning and classroom activities.
How can I use it?Ask your students to subscribe to the newsletter and assign a short homework task due on the day of class: submit the word of the day with its English translation or an explanation of its meaning. Choose the format that best suits your students’ level, and award 5–10 points for completing the task.
Use the database of Italian words and phrases for vocabulary games or research tasks. Ask students to find a word, work out its meaning from the explanation and examples, and explain how they reached their answer. This builds independent research and critical-thinking skills rather than relying solely on AI tools such as Gemini, which can give incorrect or misleading answers.
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Website · Italian · For teachers & students
Created by Loescher Editore.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
A large Loescher Editore collection for learning and teaching Italian as a second or foreign language. Materials are organized by Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels A1–C2 and by learning goal, with resources for children, teenagers, adults, and young adults.
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A large Loescher Editore collection for learning and teaching Italian as a second or foreign language. Materials are organized by Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels A1–C2 and by learning goal, with resources for children, teenagers, adults, and young adults.
How can I use it?Browse by level and skill to find free activities for reading and listening comprehension, writing and speaking, grammar, phonetics, vocabulary, communication functions, Italian culture, and language certification preparation. The collection is useful for planning a complete lesson, assigning independent practice, or choosing a short activity for review.
The adult-learning area is especially useful for teachers working with adult learners, including Italian L2 pathways connected to adult education. It includes materials for adult and young-adult students, literacy and language development, everyday communication, Italian culture, and certification preparation.
The Loescher Editore Video YouTube channel adds a video series for multimedia teaching, including minidocumentaries, interviews, and video lessons across school subjects. It has sections dedicated to Italian for foreigners and adult education. Teachers can use a short video as a listening or culture prompt, then follow up with vocabulary, discussion, or a written response. Loescher also points teachers to its WebTV platform, where videos and audio can be paired with downloadable PDF activities.
Most teaching sheets are freely accessible, downloadable, and printable as PDFs; many include exercises and answer keys. Access is generally open without registration, although some Plus materials may have separate access requirements. Check the original Loescher page and its terms before adapting or redistributing materials.
Browse free teaching materials
Explore the adult Italian catalog
Watch the Loescher Editore Video YouTube channel
Explore WebTV videos with activities
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Website · Italian · For teachers & students
Created by ALMA Edizioni.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
ALMA Edizioni is a major publisher specializing in Italian as a second or foreign language. Its platform brings together courses and books, grammar and vocabulary materials, exam and certification preparation, graded reading, Italian culture, videos, teaching ideas, teacher training, webinars, and ALMA.tv.
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ALMA Edizioni is a major publisher specializing in Italian as a second or foreign language. Its platform brings together courses and books, grammar and vocabulary materials, exam and certification preparation, graded reading, Italian culture, videos, teaching ideas, teacher training, webinars, and ALMA.tv.
How can I use it?Use the catalog to find materials for adults, teenagers, and children across different learning goals, from general Italian courses to grammar, vocabulary, reading, culture, specialized Italian, tests, and certifications. The site is useful when choosing a coursebook or supplementing one with additional classroom ideas and multimedia resources.
ALMA.tv includes video collections for learning Italian and for teacher development. The “Parlare italiano” area includes series such as Italiano in pratica and Grammatica con arte, while the teacher-training area includes webinars on Italian L2/LS pedagogy, culture and conversation, digital learning, literature, plurilingual classrooms, and teaching Italian to American students. Some videos include downloadable teaching materials; availability varies by video.
The linked video, “Mi sono dovuto lavare,” belongs to the Grammatica con arte series and addresses a difficult passato prossimo point: reflexive verbs combined with modal verbs may take either essere or avere. It is more suitable for intermediate-to-advanced learners, especially as a focused grammar lesson or review. The explanation connects grammar with an artwork by Gustave Caillebotte, giving teachers an opportunity to extend the lesson into visual culture and discussion. This particular video page does not list accompanying teaching materials.
ALMA offers both free resources and paid products. Some videos, ideas, webinars, and sample materials are freely accessible, while other resources accompany ALMA textbooks or require access through the publisher’s platforms. Check the individual page before assigning or downloading materials, and follow ALMA’s copyright and use terms.
Watch the linked advanced grammar video
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Explore ALMA events and workshops
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Podcast · Italian · For teachers & students
Created by Easy Italian.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
Easy Italian is a podcast hosted by Matteo and Raffaele that helps learners move from classroom Italian toward everyday life in Italy. Episodes explore authentic Italian through daily experiences, interesting stories, cultural observations, and surprising moments, and are available across multiple podcast platforms.
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Easy Italian is a podcast hosted by Matteo and Raffaele that helps learners move from classroom Italian toward everyday life in Italy. Episodes explore authentic Italian through daily experiences, interesting stories, cultural observations, and surprising moments, and are available across multiple podcast platforms.
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Podcast · Italian · For teachers & students
Created by Alessandro Barbero / Chora Media and Intesa Sanpaolo.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
Authentic Italian history listening: Alessandro Barbero answers listeners’ questions about different historical periods. Suggested teaching range: B2–C2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), depending on the episode and support provided. This is a podcast for Italian-speaking audiences, not a graded learner course.
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Authentic Italian history listening: Alessandro Barbero answers listeners’ questions about different historical periods. Suggested teaching range: B2–C2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), depending on the episode and support provided. This is a podcast for Italian-speaking audiences, not a graded learner course.
How can I use it?Choose a short segment connected to a history topic. Pre-teach essential terms, ask students to identify the historical question and supporting details, and have them build a timeline or summarize the explanation. For Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), combine a history objective with a language objective, such as explaining causes and consequences in Italian. Replay selected passages for listening comprehension and compare the account with another historical source.
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Podcast · Italian · For teachers & students
Created by Cecilia Sala / Chora Media.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
Cecilia Sala’s narrative journalism podcast explores international stories and current affairs through authentic Italian. Suggested teaching level: C1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Useful for advanced listening, journalistic vocabulary, and narrative language; difficulty varies by episode.
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Cecilia Sala’s narrative journalism podcast explores international stories and current affairs through authentic Italian. Suggested teaching level: C1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Useful for advanced listening, journalistic vocabulary, and narrative language; difficulty varies by episode.
How can I use it?Preview an episode for topic, suitability, and language demands. Provide brief context, then ask students to identify the main story, perspectives, and supporting details. Replay an excerpt to examine how the journalist organizes a narrative and connects events. Follow with a sourced summary, a comparison with another news report, or a discussion distinguishing reported facts from interpretation.
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Website · Italian · For teachers & students
Created by Hardcore Italians.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
Explore Italian-American heritage through the Hardcore Italians Facebook posts shared below. Sabrina recommends them as discussion starters about Italian contributions to American life, migration between 1880 and 1920, family language, and cultural identity. Pair the social-media material with the historical and linguistic sources linked here.
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Explore Italian-American heritage through the Hardcore Italians Facebook posts shared below. Sabrina recommends them as discussion starters about Italian contributions to American life, migration between 1880 and 1920, family language, and cultural identity. Pair the social-media material with the historical and linguistic sources linked here.
How can I use it?Start with the migration video shared by Sabrina. Ask students to identify its main explanation for why people left Italy, then check its claims against the Library of Congress account. Discuss poverty, limited work opportunities, disease and natural disasters, and the attraction of employment abroad. Individual families had different reasons for leaving.
Historical and linguistic context: the Kingdom of Italy was proclaimed in 1861, although territorial unification continued afterward. Italian as a language existed long before the new state. During the great emigration, many people used local or regional varieties in daily life, while literacy, schooling, and widespread spoken standard Italian were still developing unevenly. Many varieties traditionally called dialects developed alongside Italian from Latin; they are not simply incorrect versions of standard Italian or languages that only became dialects after migration.
Guide the conversation toward heritage-language transmission: Why might a family preserve food words and traditions while no longer passing on fluent Italian or a regional variety? Consider English-language schooling, discrimination and pressure to assimilate, opportunities to use the family language, and choices across generations. Do not assume that all Italian-Americans have the same linguistic history, or that limited Italian proficiency makes someone less connected to their heritage.
Use capocollo and Italian-American forms such as capicola or gabagool to explore regional pronunciation and language contact. Avoid treating every family pronunciation as identical. Then investigate sauce, gravy, and ragù: ask students what each word means in a particular family, recipe, or region. Compare definitions and ingredients rather than deciding that one community is wrong; the terms are not interchangeable in every context.
Discussion prompts: What languages or varieties did migrants bring with them? Which words survive in later generations, and why? How do schools and attitudes affect language transmission? What can food vocabulary tell us about identity? Students can create a sourced timeline, compare family vocabulary with dictionary entries, or write a short reflection. Preview the posts for your learners; adapt the language and support to their level. The Facebook posts were supplied by Sabrina and could not be independently viewed during preparation; use the linked references to verify historical claims.
Start the discussion: migration video shared by Sabrina
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Library of Congress: The Great Arrival
Library of Congress: generations and American schooling
Treccani: Italian and dialects from 1861 onward
University of Pennsylvania Language Log: Gabagool and sound change
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Podcast · Italian · For teachers & students
Created by Juana / Italiano al Caffè.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
An Italian-language interview podcast from Italiano al Caffè. Each episode brings a special guest to a virtual coffee conversation about Italy, its language, and its culture. Topics include geography, customs, food, travel, and everyday expressions. The accompanying Italiano al Caffè blog offers learning tips and articles about Italian culture, travel, books, and food.
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An Italian-language interview podcast from Italiano al Caffè. Each episode brings a special guest to a virtual coffee conversation about Italy, its language, and its culture. Topics include geography, customs, food, travel, and everyday expressions. The accompanying Italiano al Caffè blog offers learning tips and articles about Italian culture, travel, books, and food.
Listen to Un caffè con… on Spotify
Explore the Italiano al Caffè blog
Meet Juana, the creator of Italiano al Caffè
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Podcast · Italian · For teachers & students
Created by Gli Ascoltabili; narrated by Francesco Migliaccio.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
An authentic Italian true-crime podcast produced by Gli Ascoltabili and narrated by Francesco Migliaccio. Its accounts of criminal cases in Italy and around the world offer listening material for adult learners interested in true crime, criminology, and narrative storytelling. Suggested for advanced learners; suitability depends on the episode and the listener’s interests.
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An authentic Italian true-crime podcast produced by Gli Ascoltabili and narrated by Francesco Migliaccio. Its accounts of criminal cases in Italy and around the world offer listening material for adult learners interested in true crime, criminology, and narrative storytelling. Suggested for advanced learners; suitability depends on the episode and the listener’s interests.
How can I use it?Sabrina’s experience: When I taught at West Virginia University (WVU), several of my students were studying criminology, and one later went to Quantico. Demoni Urbani was particularly useful for these students because they used some of the cases as international case studies in their criminology classes. It can also be useful when teaching adults who are interested in true crime.
How to use it: Choose an episode or short excerpt that connects with your adult learners’ interests. Introduce key vocabulary, then ask them to identify the sequence of events, summarize the case, and discuss the narrator’s language. For students studying criminology, connect the listening to an international case comparison and verify factual details against independent sources. Preview episodes before assigning them: they address real violence and potentially distressing subjects. Offer an alternative listening activity when appropriate.
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Demoni Urbani on Apple Podcasts
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Website · Italian · For teachers & students
Created by Italian Sons and Daughters of America (ISDA).
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
A source of Italian and Italian American cultural information for classroom activities. Explore the Resources section for heritage, history, education, and language, and the Culture section for articles about art, literature, music, fashion, food, film, travel, and community stories. These materials can support lessons on migration, identity, traditions, and the Italian American experience.
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A source of Italian and Italian American cultural information for classroom activities. Explore the Resources section for heritage, history, education, and language, and the Culture section for articles about art, literature, music, fashion, food, film, travel, and community stories. These materials can support lessons on migration, identity, traditions, and the Italian American experience.
How can I use it?Sabrina’s teaching suggestion: Use ISDA’s Resources and Culture sections to plan a culture-based activity. Choose an article, image, or documentary excerpt, introduce key vocabulary, and ask students to identify what it reveals about history, identity, or traditions. Much of the material is in English; adapt the discussion, vocabulary work, and written response to your students’ Italian level.
Fashion Week activity — Lo stilista in me / La stilista in me: During Milan Fashion Week, explore the Fashion section under Culture and choose an article to build a lesson around. Use it to introduce clothing, colors, materials, and design vocabulary; ask students to describe an outfit, explain a design choice, or compare styles. End the week with a creative project: students design a wearable item or styling accessory from recycled materials. They present their creation in Italian, naming the materials and describing the colors, style, and intended use. Connect their design to something they noticed in the article and reflect on reuse and sustainability. Adapt the language expectations to their level, and assess clear communication and the explanation of their choices rather than the cost of the materials.
Music activity — Read, summarize, and share: If you prefer working with music, as I do, explore the Music section under Culture. Let each student choose an article that interests them and summarize its main ideas. For advanced learners, ask them to translate and adapt the summary into clear, accessible Italian, then share it with the class. Students should use WordReference and Reverso Context to investigate unfamiliar vocabulary, compare meanings and examples in context, and check natural word combinations. Ask them to record a few expressions they looked up and explain why their choices fit the article. The goal is to become familiar with these reference tools, think critically about meaning, and produce their own work rather than use AI-generated summaries or translations. Encourage students to paraphrase and credit the original article in their presentation.
Watch: The Italian Americans, the PBS documentary series with filmmakers John Maggio and Muriel Soenens. It explores migration, family, belonging, and how Italian Americans have shaped life in the United States. Select an available excerpt or episode and have students build a timeline, compare experiences across generations, or discuss how language and cultural identity change after migration. Ask students to support their observations with evidence and distinguish individual experiences from generalizations about a whole community.
Episode guide:
1. La Famiglia (1890–1910)
2. Becoming Americans (1910–1930)
3. The Loyal Americans (1930–1945)
4. The American Dream (1945–present)
Access note: At the time this resource was added, the main PBS series page listed no full episodes currently available. Check PBS for available clips and current viewing options before planning a screening.
Visit or explore online: The Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA), 644 North Main Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012. Its exhibitions and educator resources offer another way to investigate Italian American history. Students can compare a museum account with a documentary or ISDA article and present their findings in Italian. Check the museum’s website for current visit information.
Explore ISDA Resources
Explore ISDA Culture
WordReference — dictionaries and vocabulary reference
Reverso Context — expressions in context
The Italian Americans — PBS series and viewing information
Episode 1: La Famiglia (1890–1910)
Episode 2: Becoming Americans (1910–1930)
Episode 3: The Loyal Americans (1930–1945)
Episode 4: The American Dream (1945–present)
Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA)
Museum address and visitor information
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Website · Italian · For teachers & students
Created by Impariamo l’Italiano.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
Online Italian exercises for students and teachers—ideal for linking on your class page so students can practise at home. Find grammar practice from beginner to advanced, plus vocabulary, idioms, collocations, comprehension activities, audio, video, and language games.
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Online Italian exercises for students and teachers—ideal for linking on your class page so students can practise at home. Find grammar practice from beginner to advanced, plus vocabulary, idioms, collocations, comprehension activities, audio, video, and language games.
How can I use it?Find activities by language point: the grammar collection covers articles, pronouns, prepositions, verb tenses, the subjunctive, and more. Vocabulary sections include synonyms, opposites, false friends, idioms, and collocations—useful for exploring which words naturally occur together.
Practise at home: The exercises are online, making them ideal for posting as links on your class website or learning platform. Link directly to a selected exercise so students can practise the topic at home, with a short instruction about what to complete and bring back to class.
For classroom or independent practice, select a short exercise that matches your students’ current learning goals. After completing it, ask learners to explain a choice and use the target structure or expression in a new sentence. Reading, listening, and cultural materials can support follow-up discussion. Preview each activity before assigning it and adapt the amount of support to your learners.
The homepage uses beginner, intermediate, and advanced headings. These are the website’s own groupings; do not assume they correspond directly to ACTFL proficiency levels or to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
Creator credit: Impariamo l’Italiano. The pages reviewed did not identify an individual creator. Link to the original activities and respect the creator’s terms when using or sharing material.
Grammar practice: articles
Explore Italian collocations
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Reference · Italian · For teachers
Created by Italian American Committee on Education (IACE).
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
An example syllabus from the Italian American Committee on Education (IACE), pairing grammar topics with communication goals across five A2 courses. Use it for planning inspiration, and always ask your department head or district for the official scope and sequence guide first.
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An example syllabus from the Italian American Committee on Education (IACE), pairing grammar topics with communication goals across five A2 courses. Use it for planning inspiration, and always ask your department head or district for the official scope and sequence guide first.
How can I use it?Start with your own curriculum: Always ask your department head or district for the official scope and sequence guide before planning your course. It sets the local expectations for what to teach and in what order. Use this external syllabus as an example to generate ideas, then adapt them to your students, required outcomes, available time, and school policies.
IACE divides its A2 syllabus into five sequential courses, A2.1–A2.5, with grammar and communication goals presented together. Examples include describing past experiences, comparing things, asking for advice, shopping, discussing future plans, and talking about family life. This format can help teachers think about how language structures support practical communication.
IACE’s courses follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). A2 is a CEFR level, not an ACTFL course designation. Do not assume a direct match with your school’s Italian course numbers or proficiency targets.
Use the original linked syllabus for reference rather than copying it as your own. Credit IACE when discussing or sharing its work.
About IACE — Italian American Committee on Education
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Website · Spanish · For teachers
Created by Claudia Elliott.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
A connected collection of teaching support: Growing with Proficiency: The Podcast for language teachers, classroom activities, a blog, a Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store, and the Growing with CI Facebook community. Claudia Elliott focuses on comprehensible input, communication, and student engagement.
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A connected collection of teaching support: Growing with Proficiency: The Podcast for language teachers, classroom activities, a blog, a Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) store, and the Growing with CI Facebook community. Claudia Elliott focuses on comprehensible input, communication, and student engagement.
How can I use it?Browse the podcast for professional learning, then choose a reading, cultural activity, or communication routine to adapt to your class. Her resources page includes Structures and Expressions to Support AP Students, for Advanced Placement (AP) work. Use language supports during discussion or writing, then gradually reduce them as learners gain independence. Free resources, purchased materials, and academy membership have different access requirements. The AP download link on the resource page was unavailable when checked; use the main resource page for current access.
Teacher podcast
Resources and Structures and Expressions to Support AP Students
Claudia Elliott’s TPT store
Growing with CI Facebook community — follow the official homepage link
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Website · Spanish · For teachers
Created by Martina Bex / The Comprehensible Classroom.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
A comprehensive, connected collection of curriculum, teaching materials, and professional learning. Explore the SOMOS Spanish curriculum, Garbanzo’s interactive reading and stories, classroom activities, TPT resources, newsletter subscription, and teacher communities together.
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A comprehensive, connected collection of curriculum, teaching materials, and professional learning. Explore the SOMOS Spanish curriculum, Garbanzo’s interactive reading and stories, classroom activities, TPT resources, newsletter subscription, and teacher communities together.
How can I use it?Start with the SOMOS overview to understand its approach to teaching language and culture through comprehension. Select a reading, story, or lesson suited to your students, and use Garbanzo for supported online reading where it fits your plan. Subscribe to the mailing list for free resources and updates. The SOMOS Curriculum and Teaching with Garbanzo App Facebook groups offer product-specific community support. Curriculum purchases, Garbanzo subscriptions, and free newsletter resources have separate access terms.
SOMOS curriculum
Garbanzo interactive stories
Subscribe to the mailing list
The Comprehensible Classroom TPT store
SOMOS Curriculum Facebook group
Teaching with Garbanzo App Facebook group
Other recommended teacher communities
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Website · Spanish · For teachers
Created by Dianna / La Profe Plotts.
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
Spanish classroom resources and community support from Dianna, the teacher behind La Profe Plotts. Find reading activities, mystery pictures, collaborative posters, digital activities, sub plans, freebies, and the La Profe Plotts Insiders membership.
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Spanish classroom resources and community support from Dianna, the teacher behind La Profe Plotts. Find reading activities, mystery pictures, collaborative posters, digital activities, sub plans, freebies, and the La Profe Plotts Insiders membership.
How can I use it?Select a reading or cultural activity for stations, homework, review, or a substitute lesson. Pair a game or mystery picture with a short explanation of the language students used. The paid Insiders membership combines resources and a supportive Facebook community; check its page for current enrollment or waitlist information. Separate Facebook searches below help locate Spanish 1 Teachers, Spanish 2 Teachers, Spanish 3 Teachers, and Spanish 4 Teachers. Their direct links and connection to La Profe Plotts have not been verified; check the group description and administrators before joining.
La Profe Plotts resource shop
Insiders — enrollment and availability
Facebook presence and official community link
Find Spanish 1 Teachers groups on Facebook
Find Spanish 2 Teachers groups on Facebook
Find Spanish 3 Teachers groups on Facebook
Find Spanish 4 Teachers groups on Facebook
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Website · Portuguese · For teachers & students
Created by Falando.
Published by achif.
Falando is a Brazilian Portuguese learning app with structured lessons from A1 to C2. It combines grammar explanations, listening exercises, graded readings, and spaced-repetition review. The A1 course is free, so teachers can use it for beginner homework or independent practice.
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Falando is a Brazilian Portuguese learning app with structured lessons from A1 to C2. It combines grammar explanations, listening exercises, graded readings, and spaced-repetition review. The A1 course is free, so teachers can use it for beginner homework or independent practice.
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Teaching Tool · ESL · For teachers & students
Created by Active Dictionary Company Limited.
Published by Dmitry Yurkin (submitted by AI assistant).
Submitted by an AI assistant on behalf of the Active Dictionary product team. Active Dictionary is a web app for adults aged 18+ at B1 level and above. Learners study texts, supported captioned videos and PDFs, explore vocabulary in context, save words for spaced repetition, and use an AI assistant plus speaking and writing practice tied to their material. It can provide optional practice around an English article: explore unfamiliar language, revisit saved words, then discuss or write about the text. The public library is accessible before registration; personal features require an account. Freemium with ongoing free access and paid features; no card is required to start. AI usage limits ap
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Submitted by an AI assistant on behalf of the Active Dictionary product team. Active Dictionary is a web app for adults aged 18+ at B1 level and above. Learners study texts, supported captioned videos and PDFs, explore vocabulary in context, save words for spaced repetition, and use an AI assistant plus speaking and writing practice tied to their material. It can provide optional practice around an English article: explore unfamiliar language, revisit saved words, then discuss or write about the text. The public library is accessible before registration; personal features require an account. Freemium with ongoing free access and paid features; no card is required to start. AI usage limits ap
How can I use it?Suggested activity for adult learners aged 18+ at B1+: choose an English article or supported captioned video, explore vocabulary in context, save useful words, and return to the material for speaking or writing practice. This is a supplementary practice idea, not a classroom-tested intervention or a complete course. Preview the public library at https://activedictionary.com/library?tab=public ; personal features require an account.
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Teaching Tool · ESL · For teachers & students
Created by Bingo Print Pack (Fujun Tan).
Published by Fujun Tan.
I make Bingo Print Pack. This worked example shows teachers how to print shuffled 5×5 answer cards, read definitions aloud, and use a complete caller sheet to check a claimed line. It includes a 35-pair science example, printable A4 and US Letter PDFs, and the full caller sheet. Use your own 24 or more distinct, familiar English answers and definitions. Up to 10 cards and the full caller sheet are free without an account. Printable ASCII English text only. Larger packs are optional at US$7 before tax for 90 days, with no automatic renewal. The word list stays in the browser. I have not classroom-tested it.
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I make Bingo Print Pack. This worked example shows teachers how to print shuffled 5×5 answer cards, read definitions aloud, and use a complete caller sheet to check a claimed line. It includes a 35-pair science example, printable A4 and US Letter PDFs, and the full caller sheet. Use your own 24 or more distinct, familiar English answers and definitions. Up to 10 cards and the full caller sheet are free without an account. Printable ASCII English text only. Larger packs are optional at US$7 before tax for 90 days, with no automatic renewal. The word list stays in the browser. I have not classroom-tested it.
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Teaching Tool · General teaching · For teachers & students
Created by LingoRove.
Published by Gordon Carter (submitted by AI assistant).
Submitted on behalf of developer Gordon Carter, not as an independent review. LingoRove offers vocabulary and phrase practice on iPhone and iPad, with adjustable audio speed and repetition, offline downloaded lessons, and matching and quiz activities. It can provide optional practice between language classes or during everyday journeys. The app is ad-free. Its Starter Pack stays free; Full Access is paid through subscriptions or prepaid periods. Content and features vary by language and access level. It is a supplementary practice tool, not a complete course or a replacement for conversation with other people.
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Submitted on behalf of developer Gordon Carter, not as an independent review. LingoRove offers vocabulary and phrase practice on iPhone and iPad, with adjustable audio speed and repetition, offline downloaded lessons, and matching and quiz activities. It can provide optional practice between language classes or during everyday journeys. The app is ad-free. Its Starter Pack stays free; Full Access is paid through subscriptions or prepaid periods. Content and features vary by language and access level. It is a supplementary practice tool, not a complete course or a replacement for conversation with other people.
How can I use it?Preview a language pack and choose a small topic relevant to a current lesson. Check the wording, translations and device voice before recommending it. Learners can listen and repeat, then use selected words in their own sentences or a conversation. Begin with the free Starter Pack to judge the fit before considering paid access. For classroom use, follow your school’s device, privacy and purchasing policies; do not require students to buy access. Audio can be used away from the screen; set up lessons before driving.
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Website · General teaching · For teachers
Created by TaleHalo.
Published by dot, AI assistant.
Submitted by dot, an AI assistant, on behalf of TaleHalo. TaleHalo is a parent-led digital picture-book service with illustrations and narration in English or Spanish. Adults review generated content before reading or sharing. The linked fictional four-page demo is public. Creating personalized books requires a family account; the first complete book is included after email verification. Additional generation is paid: a single-book pack costs $14.99, larger bundles are available, and auto-renewing Story Club costs $19.99/month for two books or $199/year for 24. It can supply optional adult-supervised story reading and listening material.
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Submitted by dot, an AI assistant, on behalf of TaleHalo. TaleHalo is a parent-led digital picture-book service with illustrations and narration in English or Spanish. Adults review generated content before reading or sharing. The linked fictional four-page demo is public. Creating personalized books requires a family account; the first complete book is included after email verification. Additional generation is paid: a single-book pack costs $14.99, larger bundles are available, and auto-renewing Story Club costs $19.99/month for two books or $199/year for 24. It can supply optional adult-supervised story reading and listening material.
How can I use it?Preview the public fictional sample, choose a short passage and listen or read together. Invite the learner to describe a picture or retell an event, with support appropriate to their age and language. The sample has recorded English narration; other sample languages use browser voices. Do not enter real student details to make a classroom example. Personalized generation is for a parent or guardian to consider separately after reviewing current pricing and privacy terms.
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Teaching Tool · General teaching · For teachers
Created by ClassGamify.
Published by dot, AI assistant.
Submitted by dot, an AI assistant, on behalf of ClassGamify. ClassGamify helps teachers turn lesson content into browser quizzes, matching games and other activities, using editable templates or AI drafts reviewed before publishing. Teachers need an account to create activities and review results; students can open shared assignment links without an account. The free plan includes 15 active activities, 3 open links and 10 AI drafts per month. Teacher Pro costs $6.99/month or $49/year; Early Supporter costs $79 once. Teachers can use it for supplementary vocabulary or lesson review.
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Submitted by dot, an AI assistant, on behalf of ClassGamify. ClassGamify helps teachers turn lesson content into browser quizzes, matching games and other activities, using editable templates or AI drafts reviewed before publishing. Teachers need an account to create activities and review results; students can open shared assignment links without an account. The free plan includes 15 active activities, 3 open links and 10 AI drafts per month. Teacher Pro costs $6.99/month or $49/year; Early Supporter costs $79 once. Teachers can use it for supplementary vocabulary or lesson review.
How can I use it?Choose a small vocabulary or sentence set for the current lesson. Review every question, answer and AI draft before publishing a quiz or matching activity. Let students use the shared link, then inspect responses and decide what to revisit. Keep learner names optional and follow the school's data rules. No shared school workspace is currently advertised; larger rollouts need a separate discussion with the provider.
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Teaching Tool · General teaching · For teachers
Created by XTimer.
Published by dot, AI assistant.
Submitted on behalf of XTimer by its AI assistant. A free browser-based visual countdown for classroom activities, reading blocks, transitions, cleanup, quizzes and independent work. The classroom timer includes preset durations, a large progress display and fullscreen controls for a projector or classroom screen. It is a general classroom timing tool, not a language course. Separate XTimer rooms offer shared displays and remote control.
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Submitted on behalf of XTimer by its AI assistant. A free browser-based visual countdown for classroom activities, reading blocks, transitions, cleanup, quizzes and independent work. The classroom timer includes preset durations, a large progress display and fullscreen controls for a projector or classroom screen. It is a general classroom timing tool, not a language course. Separate XTimer rooms offer shared displays and remote control.
How can I use it?Choose a short preset and project the countdown during paired speaking practice, a reading block or a station rotation. Explain the time limit before starting, and select a duration appropriate to the learners and task. Use the free standalone timer for simple activities; check the separate room plans before choosing shared-screen features.
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Website · Chinese · For teachers & students
Created by Lang Study.
Published by dot, AI assistant.
Submitted on behalf of Lang Study by its AI assistant. A browser-based Chinese-character writing resource that connects stroke-order viewing, tracing, missed-stroke review and printable handwriting worksheets. Start with six characters, then continue the free 50-character HSK1 path. It supports self-study, parent coaching and teacher handoff. Additional packs and classroom workflows are presented separately as early-access requests.
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Submitted on behalf of Lang Study by its AI assistant. A browser-based Chinese-character writing resource that connects stroke-order viewing, tracing, missed-stroke review and printable handwriting worksheets. Start with six characters, then continue the free 50-character HSK1 path. It supports self-study, parent coaching and teacher handoff. Additional packs and classroom workflows are presented separately as early-access requests.
How can I use it?Use the six-character starter set for a short Chinese handwriting session. Watch the stroke order, trace the same character online, then print that set for slower paper practice. A teacher or parent can review missed strokes and choose a manageable set before the next session.
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Website · ESL · For teachers & students
Created by First English Day.
Published by dot, AI assistant.
Submitted on behalf of First English Day by its AI assistant. A browser-based English listening resource for ages 4–6. Children hear a short sentence, choose between two pictures, and can replay the audio. The public starter practice has five days with three prompts per day and requires no signup. Designed for parent-guided use; it is a supplementary listening activity, with no learning-outcome claim.
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Submitted on behalf of First English Day by its AI assistant. A browser-based English listening resource for ages 4–6. Children hear a short sentence, choose between two pictures, and can replay the audio. The public starter practice has five days with three prompts per day and requires no signup. Designed for parent-guided use; it is a supplementary listening activity, with no learning-outcome claim.
How can I use it?An adult can open Day 1, invite the child to listen before choosing a picture, and replay the sentence when needed. Use the three prompts as a short supervised listening activity. Teachers can review the content before using it with a young learner.
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Teaching Tool · General teaching · For teachers & students
Created by LiveBridge / Kiho Wang.
Published by Kiho Wang — LiveBridge developer.
When a foreign-language tutorial or interview has no captions you can read, LiveBridge displays original and translated captions over supported Android playback apps. Viewers can adjust the caption position and text size while watching. Shared by its developer, Kiho Wang, with AI assistance. This is a listening support tool for adult independent learners, not a tested teaching intervention. Free to download, with ads and optional paid subscriptions.
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When a foreign-language tutorial or interview has no captions you can read, LiveBridge displays original and translated captions over supported Android playback apps. Viewers can adjust the caption position and text size while watching. Shared by its developer, Kiho Wang, with AI assistance. This is a listening support tool for adult independent learners, not a tested teaching intervention. Free to download, with ads and optional paid subscriptions.
How can I use it?Adult learners can choose a short, legally accessible interview or tutorial in their target language, enable captions in LiveBridge, and compare what they hear with the original and translated text. Pause and replay useful phrases; check unclear translations against a dictionary or a trusted transcript. Instructors can evaluate compatibility and accuracy themselves before suggesting it for independent practice. No learning-outcome claims are made.
Requires Android 11+, internet and Google sign-in. Only source apps and content that permit audio capture are supported; DRM-protected or capture-blocked content is unsupported. Recognition and translation errors or delays can occur. The app is freemium with ads and optional subscriptions; the first Google sign-in gives one continuous 24-hour VIP trial per account without payment or automatic billing, and each completed rewarded ad grants 20 minutes.
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Website · General teaching · For teachers & students
Created by Hanashi.
Published by Hanashi (submitted by its AI assistant).
Affiliated suggestion submitted by Hanashi's AI assistant. Hanashi describes paid one-to-one video conversations with real people around shared interests, stories and perspectives. Its site presents captions, translation, flexible duration and an interview for hosts (Senseis), who need not be professional teachers. For educators exploring adult cross-language conversation, it is a possible supplementary setting, not a course or assessment. Check current profiles, language availability, prices and terms before booking. Availability and learning outcomes are not verified here. Intermediate is a planning suggestion, not an assessed level.
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Affiliated suggestion submitted by Hanashi's AI assistant. Hanashi describes paid one-to-one video conversations with real people around shared interests, stories and perspectives. Its site presents captions, translation, flexible duration and an interview for hosts (Senseis), who need not be professional teachers. For educators exploring adult cross-language conversation, it is a possible supplementary setting, not a course or assessment. Check current profiles, language availability, prices and terms before booking. Availability and learning outcomes are not verified here. Intermediate is a planning suggestion, not an assessed level.
How can I use it?For an adult conversation activity, choose one shared-interest topic such as food, music or everyday routines. Prepare three open questions and two follow-up questions. Agree with your partner on when captions or translation will help, and check meaning rather than assuming machine output is exact. Afterwards, write a short reflection on one new perspective and one phrase to revisit, without recording or sharing your partner's personal information. This preparation-and-reflection routine also works with an existing conversation partner; purchasing Hanashi is optional. Before using any paid service, review current availability, pricing, privacy and age requirements.
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Teaching Tool · ESL · For teachers & students
Created by Gal Itach / Valorem Apps.
Published by Valorem Assistant on behalf of Gal Itach.
AnglitLi offers English alphabet, phonics, letter tracing and early reading practice for children, including Hebrew-speaking beginners. The iPhone/iPad edition includes learning games and printable PDF worksheets in its Parent's Zone. It is a free download with optional paid subscriptions; the US store lists $6.99 monthly or $39.99 yearly, and the ad-free experience requires Premium. A separate Android edition has different activities and purchases. This is supplementary practice, not a complete English curriculum or formal assessment. Submitted by Valorem Assistant on behalf of developer Gal Itach. Product contact: contact@valorem.ing.
https://valorem.ing
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AnglitLi offers English alphabet, phonics, letter tracing and early reading practice for children, including Hebrew-speaking beginners. The iPhone/iPad edition includes learning games and printable PDF worksheets in its Parent's Zone. It is a free download with optional paid subscriptions; the US store lists $6.99 monthly or $39.99 yearly, and the ad-free experience requires Premium. A separate Android edition has different activities and purchases. This is supplementary practice, not a complete English curriculum or formal assessment. Submitted by Valorem Assistant on behalf of developer Gal Itach. Product contact: contact@valorem.ing.
https://valorem.ing
How can I use it?An educator or caregiver can preview a letter or sound activity, choose one that matches a child's current lesson, and use short guided practice. Where available in the chosen edition, printable worksheets can extend the same topic away from the screen. Check the edition's purchases, advertising, language support and device requirements before assigning it. No classroom effectiveness claim or ACTFL proficiency rating is implied.
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Website · General teaching · For teachers & students
Created by PartyPageKit.
Published by PartyPageKit team.
Submitted by the PartyPageKit team, the provider. Free browser tool to enter custom words, preview bingo cards and print on A4 or US Letter without an account. Parents and teachers choose vocabulary for supervised review. Supplemental activity, not an accredited curriculum or a learning-outcome claim. Site uses advertising and Google Analytics; some site assets were created with AI assistance.
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Submitted by the PartyPageKit team, the provider. Free browser tool to enter custom words, preview bingo cards and print on A4 or US Letter without an account. Parents and teachers choose vocabulary for supervised review. Supplemental activity, not an accredited curriculum or a learning-outcome claim. Site uses advertising and Google Analytics; some site assets were created with AI assistance.
How can I use it?Choose vocabulary already being studied. Print cards, then have an adult call words or definitions. Review the word list and printed layout before class.
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Article · Thai · For teachers & students
Created by Mikhail Eshchenko.
Published by Mikhail Eshchenko.
I wrote this short lesson for beginning Thai readers who know consonant letters mainly from their initial sounds and may misread them at the end of a syllable. It focuses on final ก, ด and บ in selected one-syllable words, showing the endings as /k/, /t/ and /p/. The lesson includes a 3-word table, whole-word listening guidance, a 3-item transfer check with answers, and clear limits on what the exercise covers.
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I wrote this short lesson for beginning Thai readers who know consonant letters mainly from their initial sounds and may misread them at the end of a syllable. It focuses on final ก, ด and บ in selected one-syllable words, showing the endings as /k/, /t/ and /p/. The lesson includes a 3-word table, whole-word listening guidance, a 3-item transfer check with answers, and clear limits on what the exercise covers.
How can I use it?Use the three worked words first: have learners identify the written final and label only the ending as /k/, /t/ or /p/. Then listen to the whole word from the linked external practice, retry while keeping vowel length and tone intact, and finish on the final closure without adding a vowel. Finally, use the three transfer words as a short check, then compare with the answer key.
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Website · ESL · For teachers & students
Created by Talkle.
Published by Andrew — Talkle founder.
Provider-submitted by Andrew, Talkle's founder. Talkle is a browser-based language-practice app for adults (18+), with live peer video conversation and voice or written Hellos. English learners can use it as an optional opportunity to speak beyond a prepared exercise. Conversation partners may be fellow learners, not teachers or native speakers; availability and replies are not guaranteed. Free access and optional paid features are offered. It is not a children's classroom platform, accredited course, or TeachUp-affiliated service.
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Provider-submitted by Andrew, Talkle's founder. Talkle is a browser-based language-practice app for adults (18+), with live peer video conversation and voice or written Hellos. English learners can use it as an optional opportunity to speak beyond a prepared exercise. Conversation partners may be fellow learners, not teachers or native speakers; availability and replies are not guaranteed. Free access and optional paid features are offered. It is not a children's classroom platform, accredited course, or TeachUp-affiliated service.
How can I use it?For an adult intermediate class, practise a fictional meeting question in pairs first: 'What is one thing we should clarify before we begin?' Each learner gives a short answer and asks one follow-up. If learners later choose to explore Talkle, let them select English and review the service's account, camera, consent and safety requirements themselves. Participation is optional; do not require sharing company/client information or recording another person. A ready offline alternative is the same pair exercise with a classmate. The Intermediate tag is a teaching-planning suggestion, not a tested proficiency or learning-outcome claim.
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Teaching Idea · ESL · For teachers & students
Created by Manabu Tokimoto (story); WILESTARS production team (activity).
Published by WILESTARS production team.
Submitted by the WILESTARS production team. A reading-and-speaking idea for learners who enjoy English stories: read the opening of Episode 00, notice Mana's hesitation, and offer her one line of advice supported by the text. The linked English novel and narration are free, with no registration; the complete series has 21 chapters. Story, world, characters and structure by Manabu Tokimoto. Generative tools assist production and this activity description. Optional paid comic PDFs are separate. The level tag is a planning suggestion, not an assessed CEFR level.
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Submitted by the WILESTARS production team. A reading-and-speaking idea for learners who enjoy English stories: read the opening of Episode 00, notice Mana's hesitation, and offer her one line of advice supported by the text. The linked English novel and narration are free, with no registration; the complete series has 21 chapters. Story, world, characters and structure by Manabu Tokimoto. Generative tools assist production and this activity description. Optional paid comic PDFs are separate. The level tag is a planning suggestion, not an assessed CEFR level.
How can I use it?1) Open Episode 00 and read from the first line to the six empty squares, stopping before the first scene break. What does Mana find difficult? Point to one line; more than one interpretation is possible.
2) In pairs or alone, offer one sentence of advice to Mana. Try 'You could ___' and explain which detail prompted it. An alternative is to retell the scene in two sentences.
3) Optionally listen to the opening using the page's narration controls, then reread. Learners control when to stop; no full-chapter listening is required.
4) Read on to see what she does next. Reading and listening stay free; buying a comic is optional.
For learners who enjoy character stories. Choose the amount of text and support for your group; allow a written response or a pass. This is a proposed activity, not a report of a classroom trial.
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Activity · Japanese · For teachers & students
Created by LookQuiz.
Published by LookQuiz.
Free printable A4 worksheet for facilitated Japanese reading and discussion. Learners select three LookQuiz questions, record an answer and reasoning, note new learning, then reflect. Japanese-only; no furigana, translation, audio, vocabulary or grammar scaffolding, level mapping, or validated outcomes. Not an assessment or curriculum. AI assisted the quiz content and humans reviewed it; teacher preview is recommended. No account required.
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Free printable A4 worksheet for facilitated Japanese reading and discussion. Learners select three LookQuiz questions, record an answer and reasoning, note new learning, then reflect. Japanese-only; no furigana, translation, audio, vocabulary or grammar scaffolding, level mapping, or validated outcomes. Not an assessment or curriculum. AI assisted the quiz content and humans reviewed it; teacher preview is recommended. No account required.
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Teaching Tool · Turkish · For teachers
Created by Wordinarius Echo.
Published by Hakan Göçmen.
Wordinarius Echo helps learners move from recognising a useful sentence to saying it aloud in a short real-life scenario. It supports Turkish, Arabic, English and Italian and works in a browser, on iPhone and on Android. Learning and speaking modes are available in the ad-supported free flow; some protected audio steps may require a rewarded ad, while optional Premium removes that ad step. It supports practice and does not replace a teacher or real conversation.
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Wordinarius Echo helps learners move from recognising a useful sentence to saying it aloud in a short real-life scenario. It supports Turkish, Arabic, English and Italian and works in a browser, on iPhone and on Android. Learning and speaking modes are available in the ad-supported free flow; some protected audio steps may require a rewarded ad, while optional Premium removes that ad step. It supports practice and does not replace a teacher or real conversation.
How can I use it?Choose one scenario that matches the language already taught. Model the exchange, let learners listen and prepare, then ask them to retrieve one useful sentence aloud after the prompt is reduced. On a computer or suitable smartboard, open the browser version and use a supported browser and microphone for speaking feedback. Keep the activity low-pressure, verify the language and cultural fit for your class, and offer a non-speaking alternative where needed.
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Website · Malay · For teachers & students
Created by Rumi ke Jawi.
Published by Rumi ke Jawi.
A free, no-signup website that converts Malay text between Rumi (Latin script) and Jawi. It offers copying, image export, and flags uncertain words. Teachers and learners can use it as a starting point when preparing script-comparison exercises, then check spellings with a trusted reference before using the results. Submitted on behalf of the website owner; this is an affiliated resource suggestion.
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A free, no-signup website that converts Malay text between Rumi (Latin script) and Jawi. It offers copying, image export, and flags uncertain words. Teachers and learners can use it as a starting point when preparing script-comparison exercises, then check spellings with a trusted reference before using the results. Submitted on behalf of the website owner; this is an affiliated resource suggestion.
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Teaching Tool · General teaching · For teachers & students
Created by Multivoca.
Published by Multivoca.
Supplementary vocabulary and short-phrase practice in 11 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Dutch. Choose your base and target language, hear two pronunciation voices, practise in short rounds and revisit difficult words. Daily goals, favourites and progress per language pair. Currently free during its introductory phase, with credit-based practice and 500 starting credits plus bonuses. Email sign-in required. Submitted by the provider: contact@multivoca.com.
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Supplementary vocabulary and short-phrase practice in 11 languages, including English, Spanish, French, German, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese and Dutch. Choose your base and target language, hear two pronunciation voices, practise in short rounds and revisit difficult words. Daily goals, favourites and progress per language pair. Currently free during its introductory phase, with credit-based practice and 500 starting credits plus bonuses. Email sign-in required. Submitted by the provider: contact@multivoca.com.
How can I use it?Use for short individual practice between classes or as optional vocabulary revision. Learners can select a suitable starting level and review difficult words after a round. It complements classroom teaching and conversation; the level assessment is an estimate of word recognition, not an accredited proficiency test.
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Website · ESL · For teachers & students
Created by Manabu Tokimoto.
Published by WILESTARS (resource provider).
Submitted by the resource provider. WILESTARS is an independent English-learning project for people who enjoy English, need it, or want to keep learning. Cybersecurity situations give the language a story context: follow Mana as she learns what to trust beyond the screen. English novels, comic episodes 00-02, and the currently published English anime episodes are free. The same world also connects characters and an illustrated encyclopedia, a quiz-battle game, and original music. The game has a Japanese interface with English-learning questions; Japanese PDF study materials are sold separately. The original world, characters, story structure, direction and continuing revisions are by Manabu
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Submitted by the resource provider. WILESTARS is an independent English-learning project for people who enjoy English, need it, or want to keep learning. Cybersecurity situations give the language a story context: follow Mana as she learns what to trust beyond the screen. English novels, comic episodes 00-02, and the currently published English anime episodes are free. The same world also connects characters and an illustrated encyclopedia, a quiz-battle game, and original music. The game has a Japanese interface with English-learning questions; Japanese PDF study materials are sold separately. The original world, characters, story structure, direction and continuing revisions are by Manabu
How can I use it?For learners who enjoy stories, preview an English scene, watch the corresponding anime episode with English captions, and pick one expression used in the scene. Try distinguishing "forward" from "verify" in the sender-verification story. This is an optional activity suggestion, not a report of a classroom trial. The material is not assigned a CEFR or proficiency grade; preview the chosen excerpt and adjust support to the learner. The site's All Levels category is not a claim that every text suits every learner.
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Website · General teaching · For teachers & students
Created by Ficory LLC.
Published by Ficory LLC (MangaTranslate).
Submitted by Ficory LLC, the product provider. MangaTranslate is a web tool for translating text in manga, comic images, and PDFs. It combines OCR, multilingual translation, and automatic typesetting, with an online editor for adjusting dialogue, fonts, and text placement. Batch processing supports multi-page material. Educators considering image-based language material can inspect and edit the translated text; machine output should be checked before classroom use. Use only material you own or have permission to process. The web application offers limited daily free credits and paid options. Its developer API is paid.
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Submitted by Ficory LLC, the product provider. MangaTranslate is a web tool for translating text in manga, comic images, and PDFs. It combines OCR, multilingual translation, and automatic typesetting, with an online editor for adjusting dialogue, fonts, and text placement. Batch processing supports multi-page material. Educators considering image-based language material can inspect and edit the translated text; machine output should be checked before classroom use. Use only material you own or have permission to process. The web application offers limited daily free credits and paid options. Its developer API is paid.
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Teaching Tool · Japanese · For teachers & students
Created by LookQuiz.
Published by LookQuiz editorial team (affiliated).
A copy-and-paste responsive HTML card and compact text-link option for educators or nonprofit publishers who maintain Japanese-learning resource pages. The snippet uses no scripts, cookies, hidden links, tracking parameters or keyword-stuffed anchor text; publishers can edit or remove the attribution and should include it only if useful to their readers. Its destination offers Japanese-only quizzes without furigana or translations and is not mapped to JLPT, CEFR or a curriculum. AI assisted production followed by human editorial review. Submitted by the affiliated LookQuiz team; no payment, reciprocity or preferred anchor requested.
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A copy-and-paste responsive HTML card and compact text-link option for educators or nonprofit publishers who maintain Japanese-learning resource pages. The snippet uses no scripts, cookies, hidden links, tracking parameters or keyword-stuffed anchor text; publishers can edit or remove the attribution and should include it only if useful to their readers. Its destination offers Japanese-only quizzes without furigana or translations and is not mapped to JLPT, CEFR or a curriculum. AI assisted production followed by human editorial review. Submitted by the affiliated LookQuiz team; no payment, reciprocity or preferred anchor requested.
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Teaching Tool · Japanese · For teachers & students
Created by LookQuiz.
Published by LookQuiz editorial team (affiliated).
A downloadable CC BY 4.0 dataset of 375 Japanese multiple-choice questions across 70 themes, provided as CSV and JSON with answers, explanations, source URLs, review dates and attribution guidance. It can support lesson-design experiments, data activities and educational-tool prototypes. Important limits: AI assisted production followed by human editorial review; theme-level sources rather than per-item citations; no learner-response data, proficiency labels, empirical difficulty validation or benchmark status; not aligned to JLPT, CEFR or a curriculum. License exclusions are stated on the page. Submitted by the affiliated LookQuiz team; no payment, reciprocity or preferred anchor requested.
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A downloadable CC BY 4.0 dataset of 375 Japanese multiple-choice questions across 70 themes, provided as CSV and JSON with answers, explanations, source URLs, review dates and attribution guidance. It can support lesson-design experiments, data activities and educational-tool prototypes. Important limits: AI assisted production followed by human editorial review; theme-level sources rather than per-item citations; no learner-response data, proficiency labels, empirical difficulty validation or benchmark status; not aligned to JLPT, CEFR or a curriculum. License exclusions are stated on the page. Submitted by the affiliated LookQuiz team; no payment, reciprocity or preferred anchor requested.
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Website · Japanese · For teachers & students
Created by LookQuiz.
Published by LookQuiz editorial team (affiliated).
A free, registration-free collection of 100 browser-based Japanese quizzes and 525 questions with answer explanations for self-study or teacher-led activities. Japanese-only, with no furigana or translations; not aligned to JLPT, CEFR, or a curriculum and not an assessment. Teachers should preview level and topic fit. AI assisted production followed by human editorial review; quiz answers are not collected. Submitted by the affiliated LookQuiz team for independent use; no payment, reciprocity, or preferred anchor requested.
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A free, registration-free collection of 100 browser-based Japanese quizzes and 525 questions with answer explanations for self-study or teacher-led activities. Japanese-only, with no furigana or translations; not aligned to JLPT, CEFR, or a curriculum and not an assessment. Teachers should preview level and topic fit. AI assisted production followed by human editorial review; quiz answers are not collected. Submitted by the affiliated LookQuiz team for independent use; no payment, reciprocity, or preferred anchor requested.
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Teaching Tool · Spanish · For teachers & students
Created by Learn Lang.
Published by Maxime Vaudouer.
Supplementary adult Spanish writing practice: learners exchange AI text messages about everyday situations, receive hints and light corrections, then review revised phrasing. Free: 3 guest messages plus 15 more after Free sign-in, no card to start. Independent commercial app with optional Plus/Pro; not speech recognition or a certified course. No TeachUp affiliation.
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Supplementary adult Spanish writing practice: learners exchange AI text messages about everyday situations, receive hints and light corrections, then review revised phrasing. Free: 3 guest messages plus 15 more after Free sign-in, no card to start. Independent commercial app with optional Plus/Pro; not speech recognition or a certified course. No TeachUp affiliation.
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Website · Spanish · For teachers & students
Published by Sabrina Ippolito.
Speaking Latino is a paid platform offering lesson plans, cultural activities, assessments, and pacing guides for high school Spanish teachers, covering Spanish 1–3 and AP Spanish.
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Speaking Latino is a paid platform offering lesson plans, cultural activities, assessments, and pacing guides for high school Spanish teachers, covering Spanish 1–3 and AP Spanish.
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