Hello!
Here are a couple of resources I have used to look up languages, 
language structure, history etc...

This link covers many languages but the information on each is brief, 
location, # of speakers  and sometimes but not always, whether it is 
written or not.
http://www.ethnologue.com/   

This information about each language is a lot more in -depth ( /its 
history, status, sound system, grammar, vocabulary, writing and much 
more../.)
 than in  the previous link  but  it covers fewer languages.   It also 
gives a lot  of references for further research.

http://www.nvtc.gov/lotw/languageList.html

I have consulted both links about Mayan ( we have a few Mayans in our 
program) and  learned a lot through the second link

Enjoy,

Dominique Brillanceau
NCSALL ESOL labsite
Portland, Oregon


Julie McKinney wrote:


>Hi All,

>

>Robin gave us a lot to absorb, and a lot of specifics to try to

>incorporate into teaching and teacher training. It would be helpful to

>share ideas and resources that can help with the specific suggestions

>she recommended. (Thanks, Jean, for pulling those other resources from

>the ESL discussion for us!)

>

>Does anyone know of resources to share in the following areas:

>

>* phonological awareness: how to assess and how to practice

>* phonological memory: how to assess and practice

>* tracing/handwriting or other fine-motor practice for adults

>* the world's languages and cultures--is there a resource to help us

>learn about a language (is it written? type of approach to writing?) and

>culture (communication style?) I'm thinking about the Sudanese men and

>what would we do if there's no expert available...

>

>Julie

>

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>jmckinney at worlded.org

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