Welcome to the Classroom - Spanish
By Bonnie Tomlin
In this interactive object, learners match Spanish vocabulary words to items found in a classroom.
Welcome to the Classroom - Mandarin Chinese
By Pao-Mi Wei
In this interactive object, learners match Mandarin Chinese vocabulary words to items found in a classroom.
Understanding Basic Sociology Terms: Culture
By Barbara Todd
In this learning activity you'll match introductory sociology terms on culture with their definition.
Time and Punctuality Around the World
By Virginia Kirsch
Students view a world map and click on a country or continent to read about how the people there view time. A brief quiz concludes the activity.
Shaking Hands Around the World
Students read about the greeting customs of people in different parts of the world and take a short quiz.
Religions of the World - Judaism
By Therese Nemec
In this learning activity you'll use a map to identify the 10 countries with the largest populations of Jewish people.
Religions of the World - Hinduism
In this learning activity you'll identify the 10 countries with the largest Hindu populations.
Religions of the World - Christianity
In this learning activity you'll identify the counties with the largest Christian populations.
Religions of the World - Buddhism
In this learning activity you'll analyze the structures of Buddhism and identifies the countries with the largest Buddhist populations.
Religions of the World
In this learning activity you'll analyzes the structures and processes of religion within a global context.
Refugees of the World
In this learning activity you'll read about the 12 million refugees in the world, from what countries they come, and what countries give them refuge. Learners locate some of these countries on maps in an interactive exercise.
North American and East Asian Customs
In this learning activity you'll discover different cultural traditions between East Asian people and North Americans.
Mandarin Chinese Vocabulary for the Parts of the Human Body
Using 10 views of the male and female body, learners match Mandarin Chinese words to the body parts they identify. After the part has been correctly named, learners click on the Mandarin Chinese term to hear it pronounced. This activity is particularly helpful for health care professionals.
Mandarin Chinese - Shopping for Groceries
In this animated activity, learners read and listen to a dialogue in Mandarin Chinese in a grocery store setting. The learner can then click on photos of fruits and vegetables to hear their pronunciation in Mandarin.
Mandarin Chinese - Pastimes
The learner listens to and sees Chinese vocabulary words used to describe hobbies, sports, and other pastimes.
Mandarin Chinese - Making Chinese Food
The learner watches and listens to an animated scenario of a mother and daughter preparing dumplings for dinner. The dialogue is in Mandarin Chinese, and an English translation appears on the screen. Extra vocabulary words related to food preparation are also presented.
Mandarin Chinese - Making an Appointment with the Doctor
In this animated activity, the learner listens to a dialogue in which a caller speaks with a receptionist to make a doctor’s appointment. The learner can then click on a number of medical terms to hear their pronunciation in Mandarin Chinese.
Mandarin Chinese - In a Restaurant
The learner visits a Chinese restaurant to learn how to order from the menu in Mandarin Chinese. This activity has audio content.
Mandarin Chinese - Family
The learner listens to and sees the vocabulary words used when introducing family members.
Mandarin Chinese - Chinese Currency
The learner reads a brief explanation of how to use Mandarin Chinese monetary terms in formal and colloquial speech. The learner can then click on a term to listen to its pronunciation and see its value.
Mandarin Chinese - At the Airport Check In Counter
Mandarin Chinese – At a Counter
The learner practices Mandarin Chinese in this animated scenario at a fast food counter.
Mandarin Chinese - At A Café
The learner can practice Mandarin Chinese by visiting a café.
Mandarin Chinese - Asking for Directions
Learners read and listen to phrases in Mandarin Chinese that would be part of directions to common locations. Additional vocabulary words related to forms of transportation are also presented.
International Communication
By robin rathsack
In this learning activity you'll discover different communication styles from around the world.