Lingual Development

This section of globalEDGE provides a number of language course syllabi focused on the business vocabulary for a given language. Syllabi are provided by a variety of community colleges and universities, and include languages such as Arabic, Chinese, English, French, German, Russian, and Spanish. 

Babbel is an interactive resource that allows users to learn languages through online coursework prepared by professional linguists and educators. This site allows users to choose their native language in order to provide learning methods that will best suit their needs. Registration and access to the first lesson of each course are free, but fees apply to gain full access to the site.

The languages section of the BBC website provides free audio and video language courses in a number of languages. Each language contains a basic guide which includes facts, key phrases, and the alphabet of that language. The language pages provide a variety of information about where to find specific language courses, vocabulary, and news related to the language itself. A testing tool also allows users to determine their proficiency level in a particular language.

eLanguageSchool provides detailed lessons about the history of certain languages, vocabulary and phrases, and the grammar of that language. The site also includes language videos, as well as follow-up practices and exercises for further learning,. Some languages have more resources than others. 

This electronic version of Ethnologue: Languages of the World is an online database with lists of languages spoken in each country and their specific geographical location. The site also includes information on the development and endangerment of languages around the world. 

Foreigncy is a language resource site that teaches users vocabulary through reading articles about current events in a given language. The site is targeted at advanced language learners who wish to maintain and improve their language skills. Flashcards and pronunciations are included on the site to aid learning the new language, and quizzes follow each lesson to test comprehension. Fees vary based on the length of membership purchased.

Learn A Language, partnered with Visual Link Languages and the US Institute of Languages, provides interactive audio and visual learning tools on a language's grammar, vocabulary, and useful phrases. The site also provides planned lesson structures, games, and activities.

The Voice of America Pronunciation Guide presents the pronunciation of government officials and other newsworthy organizations/individuals around the world in both written and in audio format. It is possible to search the guide by region, by keyword, or by browsing the list.