Air Force - Language and Culture Resources
Check out the resource portal for the Air Force on language and culture.
LANGUAGE SITES
- Free download for Iraqi, Dari, and French. Software, manuals, and trainer
- Languages authorized for Foreign Language Proficiency Pay (FLPP)
- Numerous language and cultural modules. Select the language of choice and launch course or download to PC, iPod or iTouch
- Air Force Language, Region & Culture Program
- Special Operations Forces Teletraining System (SOFTS)
- Foreign Service Institute (FSI)
- Air Force Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Agency
- Download over 190 foreign language study to your PC or portable device. Available in many formats
Foreign Language Internet Radio
Foreign language Internet Television and Online Video
Allows you to search specific languages or countries. Use Google preference to set the interface in your chosen language and visit the Google home page in domains of various countries
- Resources for K-12 teachers including lesson plans, interactive games, classroom activities, multilingual children's books and coloring pages, picture dictionaries and tons of Web links
- eDiplomat- Cultural etiquette around the world
- Online dictionaries, courses, translation services, translating chat, foreign language chat
- Find a foreign language podcast. You can search by language or country
- A compilation of links to free language lessons, podcasts, courses, audio & video files, study guides and other learning materials
- 70+ Online Language Communities and Resources. A gateway to social networking sites for foreign language learners
- Find a partner online and practice your second language with a native speaker. From over 133 countries speaking 115 languages. Most sites services are free
- Downloads, newsletter, tutors, online classes, news in 33 languages, etc
- Online dictionaries, courses, translation services, translating chat, foreign language chat
- Lessons in various languages
- Spanish courses, dictionary, vocabulary, cultural topic, anatomical illustrations, patient teaching aids, etc. for health care workers. Apps available through iTunes
- The Language Learning Network
CULTURE SITES
- English and Foreign language newspapers and magazines from around the world. Instant translation, table of content, full-color images, and full-page format of over 400 U.S. and International titles. Available only in the library and military network.
- The World Factbook
- Easy-to-use educational tool for understanding people and cultures around the world. Experience the world with hundreds of exciting images.
- Cross-Cultural Communication - Knowledge gained from the business world on cultural sensitivity, effective communication and etiquette in foreign countries.
- Culture Guides for the International Traveler. Very helpful for PCS or TDY needs. Includes guides to public behavior, gift giving, entertaining, unacceptable topics of conversation and more.
- Free and easy to use resources include online tutorial, dictionary, vocabulary builder, lesson plans, writing guide, learning material and much more