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- Languages: system of visual, auditory, or tactile symbols of communication and the rules used to manipulate them.
(Wikipedia)
- Linguistics: scientific study of language, can be theoretical or applied.
(Wikipedia)

Languages and Linguistics - Resource Page

Prime Sites

  • iLoveLanguages (US) - catalog of language-related Internet resources, more than 2400 links: online language lessons, translating dictionaries, native literature, translation services, software, language schools

  • The LINGUIST List (US) - forum where academic linguists discuss issues & exchange info: people & organizations (directory of linguists, societies, projects & research sites, funding sources, noticeboard, ask a linguist), jobs, calls & conferences, publications, language resources (links, metasites, language & families, constructed languages, writing systems, language novelties), text & computer tools, teaching & learning, mailing lists

  • National Centre for Languages (CILT) (UK) - supports & develops multilingualism & intercultural competence, collects, interprets, provides info, offers professional support in teaching & training & to users & providers of language services: policy initiatives, info+library, training+professional development, research+consultation, national, regional+virtual networks, publications, qualifications, standards + QA, promoting, community, learning, business + employment, educational sectors, online resources for teachers & learners, ideas & guidance for teachers, national advisory centre on early learning, solving challenges of international communications work, inspiration, advice for careers, online business services

  • Subject Centre for Languages, Linguistics and Area Studies (LLAS) (UK) - publicly funded service providing UK-wide support and services for higher education: Events, Resources (Materials, Good Practice Guide, Area Studies library collections, Reference Centres, Specialist Advisory Groups), Publications, Projects, Directory, Forum, News, Funding opportunities

Other Sites

Languages and Linguistics - Learner Support

  • LearnJapanese.com - Learning Software, Lessons, Grammar, Common Phrases, Forum,Articles (General ,Culture, Learning, Study Techniques, When in Japan, Dictionaries

Free Language Lessons Online

Internet Polyglot

learn foreign languages, memorize words and their meanings, grasp more information and retain it for longer time, free access to all pages

Introduction to Syntax

MIT (US), OpenCourseWare

concepts & principles of central significance in recent development of syntactic theory, special focus on the Government & Binding (GB) / Principles and Parameters (P&P) / Minimalist Program (MP) approach: readings

Language Resources

Word2Word (US)

breaking down language barriers and assisting users who have the desire to learn a language, a need to communicate between languages and for those who work with languages as a profession: online dictionaries & translators, free online language courses

Introduction to the Study of Language

California University (US)

examines nature of language, how science of linguistics analyzes language data, how language is acquired & interacts with human biology & psychology, specific examples of linguistic argumentation & experiments presented & discussed: links

Introduction to Linguistics

MIT (US), OpenCourseWare

provides some answers to basic questions about nature of human language a surprisingly intricate yet law-governed & fascinating mental system, how children acquire language, ways in which languages are affected by contact with other languages, representation of linguistic phenomena in the brain: projects, related resources, recitations

Introduction to Linguistics

MIT OpenCourseWare (US)

basic questions about the nature of human language, intricate system that governs language, how it is acquired, the similarities and differences among languages, and how spoken (and signed) language relates to written language: Readings, Recitations, Projects, Study Materials, Related Resources [Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese & Persian versions available]

Language and its Structure: Syntax

MIT OpenCourseWare (US)

important results and ideas of the last half century of research in syntax, related work in language acquisition and processing, ideas and arguments for these ideas in addition to the the details of particular analyses, mechanics of one particular approach (sometimes called Principles and Parameters syntax): readings, [Chinese & Persian translations available]

Language and its Structure: Phonology

MIT (US), OpenCourseWare

preliminary understanding of how sound systems of different languages are structured, provides analytical tools in phonology, teaches by example virtues of formulating precise & explicit descriptive statements & develop skills in making & evaluating arguments

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