Language Arts Websites

Endangered Languages
Includes information about languages that are in danger of being lost around the world, including the United States.

Ethnologue
Database searchable by country or language.

Learn 48 Languages Online for Free
From Open Culture, this site provides many links to various free resources to learn languages.


ENGLISH
The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language
The online searchable American Heritage Dictionary includes definitions, pronunciations, etymologies, and feature notes.

Cambridge Dictionaries Online
Offers choice of five Cambridge dictionaries to search.

The Merriam-Webster Online
The reliable Merriam-Webster in electronic form.  Easy to use.

OWL (Online Writing Lab)
Valuable information on developing writing skills.  Created by Purdue University.


FRENCH
Collins French Dictionary
French-English, English-French Dictionary.

French Language
About.com's page.


LATIN
Latin Dictionary
Latin Dictionary is the largest and most complete online Latin dictionary with a conjugator and a declension tool included.

Latin Quotes & Phrases


SIGN LANGUAGE
Handspeak
Popular visual language dictionary online.


SPANISH
Resources for Spanish Language and Literature
Vanderbilt Spanish language page.

Spanish Listening
Spanish to English and English to Spanish translation, along with interactive flashcards and grammar practice.


TRANSLATION
American Translators Association
Search for translators by language, location, or specialty.

BableFish Translation
An online translator containing dozens of languages.

Google Translate
Translate websites, text, or upload a document.

SpanishDict
Spanish to English and English

WordReference.com
Translates words from English, French, Spanish, German, and Italian.