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ESL at Purdue University
This site has links to general resources, online courses, grammar, idioms, vocabulary, quizzes, and offers help with essay exams.

Foreign Languages for Travelers
Although this is a commercial site selling its services, it offers free access a number of foreign language dictionaries. These cover basic words in each language and allow you to hear the word spoken. Scroll to the bottom of the page to begin your search.

I Love Languages
Another site with many links, this focuses on dictionaries, translation services, lessons,
and native literature

Internet Picture Dictionary
Multilingual picture dictionary designed for ESL students and beginning English, French, German, Spanish and Italian language learners. Browse by category or letter. It includes links to other “pictionaries.”

Languages on the Web

This is a non-profit site, but the first screen is a bit busy and confusing. However, in the left column there are links to some of the best specialized sites on the web for many foreign languages.

Using English.com
This is a very helpful resource for students and teachers of ESL.

Prepared by Martha M. Krause, April 2002, September 2006

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