http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ A search of MERLOT materials Copyright 1997-2013 MERLOT. All rights reserved. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:28:04 PDT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:28:04 PDT http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/images/merlot.gif http://www.merlot.org:80/merlot/ 44 34 http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=495128 La France et le français à travers d'autres enregistrements, des textes, des pubs, des bandes annonces de films, des photos. L'adresse du blog va changer:http://francebienvenue1.wordpress.com/ http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=410476 Members of Lenguajero, who include students of Spanish and English, can participate in real time "intercambios" over the Internet with a microphone or webcam. The Writing Club and flashcards enable members to hone their writing skills and increase their vocabulary. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=600825 El sitio web Vivir Juntos se estructura alrededor de la participación de los usuarios: es una plataforma para la expresión de opiniones y vivencias de los jóvenes de todo el país. El objetivo es generar una galería de testimonios de chicos, chicas y adolescentes de todo el país sobre los temas planteados en los micros de TV, y en diversos formatos (video, imagen, texto). Este proyecto apunta a valorizar la voz de todos los jóvenes por igual, alentarlos a opinar, expresarse y también a escucharse. Además, el sitio también ofrece material especialmente desarrollado para que docentes y familias puedan trabajar sobre la diversidad y la convivencia en la escuela y en el hogar, generando a su vez producciones colectivas que pueden compartir en el sitio. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=543859 From the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, this language learning exchange program pairs English speakers with the native speakers of languages they are learning for discussions on cultural topics. The result is increased intercultural understanding as well as communication practice. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=486321 Francophilia is the first social network for Francophiles and French-speakers. Its goal is to bring together people who have a passion for the French language and francophone cultures in the interest of promoting understanding and friendship. Membership is free. Francophilia's features include a personal blog, instant messaging with other online members, live discussion room for members, forum discussions, the ability to create and join special-interest groups, to publish and RSVP to events, to publish classified ads, to upload photos, videos and music, and more. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=389059 Learning Spanish among friends. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=435911 The Network of Business Language Educators (NOBLE) is a community which brings together professionals across disciplines to collaborate and exchange ideas to build programs and curriculum that will prepare our students to be global leaders.NOBLE's goals:•Promote value of language and cross-cultural proficiency in today’s workforce•Understand the value of business and technology as part of every day life skills•Foster global literacy through interdisciplinary connections•Increase competitiveness of our students by increasing their awareness of global perspectives•Improve articulation among secondary and post-secondary institutions•Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration among faculty of foreign language, business, and other professional schools http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=673147 This is a lesson plan for a French III/IV classroom that can use Skype or another online resource for students to connect to francophones. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=576767 Verbling is a video chat site designed to let users connect with a native speakers of a different language in order to help them learn. This could be a great tool for Foreign Language students of all ages who are able to connect online. Users can currently work on learning/practicing Spanish on the site, but more languages are on their way. The speaker would speak Spanish first for five minutes, followed by English for five minutes. Users can choose their level of difficulty (beginner to advanced) and rate the conversation. A nice and clear interface combined with a simple concept makes for a promising language practice web tool. http://www.merlot.org/merlot/viewMaterial.htm?id=434891 An ESL blog designed to teach English through the use of social media and popular culture. Similar blogs in Spanish and French language are avaiable by the same author and share similar tools. The content of all of these blogs is appropriate to the target culture.