Center for Languages, Cultures and Regional Studies

Center for Languages, Cultures and Regional Studies Resource Center

CLCRS Language, Culture, & Regional

Online Resource Center

Resources by Region/Country

Africa

[+] General Resources

CIA World Factbook: Africa
The CIA's online hub for region- and country-specific information including geography, economy, military, and government facts.
Cote D'Ivoire Congo Nigeria Somalia

State Department Travel Information
The State Department's online hub for region- and country-specific information for government travelers.
Cote d'lvoire Congo Nigeria Somalia

[+] Cote d'Ivoire

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Cote d'Ivoire Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Cote d'Ivoire.
Library of Congress Country Study: Cote d'Ivoire
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Cote d'Ivoire.
DLI's Country Perspectives: Cote d'Ivoire
Cote d'Ivoire in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.
DLI's Legends & Folktales
Traditional Legends & Folktales from various countries and regions of the world.

Language Resources

DLI Francophone Cultural Orientation
Information on the French language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
DLI's Headstart2 Program: French
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Tactical Language & Culture Training System: French
Language & culture training program in a rich 3D training environment. Program is FREE for download for all active military (with a .mil email account).
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: French
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] Congo

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Congo Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Congo.
Library of Congress Country Study: Congo (formely Zaire)
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Congo.
DLI's Country Perspectives: Congo
Congo in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute' Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.
Infoplease Atlas Congo Country Guide
Country information pertaining to Congo, its history, geography, culture, and government.
DLI's Legends & Folktales
Traditional Legends & Folktales from various countries and regions of the world.

Language Resources

DLI Francophone Cultural Orientation
Information on the French language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
DLI's Headstart2 Program: French
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Tactical Language & Culture Training System: French
Language & culture training program in a rich 3D training environment. Program is FREE for download for all active military (with a .mil email account).
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: French
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] Nigeria

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Nigeria Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Nigeria.
Library of Congress Country Study: Nigeria
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Nigeria.
DLI's Country Perspectives: Nigeria
Nigeria in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute' Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.
DLI's Legends & Folktales
Traditional Legends & Folktales from various countries and regions of the world.

Language Resources

DLI Housa Cultural Orientation
Information on the Housa language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
DLI's Yoruba Cultural Orientation
Information on the Yoruba language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).

[+] Somalia

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Somalia Country Guide

National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Somalia.

Library of Congress Country Study: Somalia

The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Somalia.

DLI's Country Perspectives: Somalia

Somalia in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute' Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.

DLI's Legends & Folktales

Traditional Legends & Folktales from various countries and regions of the world.

Language Resources

DLI Francophone Cultural Orientation
Information on the French language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
DLI's Headstart2 Program: French
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Tactical Language & Culture Training System: French
Language & culture training program in a rich 3D training environment. Program is FREE for download for all active military (with a .mil email account).
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: French
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

Europe

[+] General Resources

CIA World Factbook: Europe
The CIA's online hub for region- and country-specific information including geography, economy, military, and government facts.
France Germany Portugal Russia Spain Ukraine

State Department Travel Information
The State Department's online hub for region- and country-specific information for government travelers.
France Germany Portugal Russia Spain Ukraine

[+] France

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic France Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about France.

Language Resources

Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: French
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] Germany

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Germany Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Germany.
Library of Congress Country Study: Germany
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Germany.

Language Resources

Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: German
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.

[+] Portugal

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Portugal Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Portugal.
Library of Congress Country Study: Portugal
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Portugal.

Language Resources

Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Portuguese
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] Russia

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Russia Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Russia.
Library of Congress Country Study: Russia
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Russia.
DLI's Country Perspectives: Russia
Russia in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute' Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.
DLI's Legends & Folktales
Traditional Legends & Folktales from various countries and regions of the world.

Language Resources

DLI's Headstart2 Program: Russian
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Russian
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] Spain

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Spain Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Spain.
Library of Congress Country Study: Spain
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Spain.

Language Resources

DLI's Headstart2 Program: Spanish
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Spanish
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] Ukraine

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Ukraine Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Ukraine.

Language Resources

DLI's Headstart2 Program: Russian
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Ukrainian & Russian
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

Far East

[+] General Resources

CIA World Factbook: Far East
The CIA's online hub for region- and country-specific information including geography, economy, military, and government facts.
China Japan North Korea South Korea Vietnam

State Department Travel Information
The State Department's online hub for region- and country-specific information for government travelers.
China Japan North Korea South Korea Vietnam

[+] China

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic China Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about China.
Library of Congress Country Study: China
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on China.
DLI's Country Perspectives: China
China in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.

Language Resources

DLI Mandarin Cultural Orientation
Information on the Mandarin language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
DLI Cantonese Cultural Orientation
Information on the Cantonese language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
DLI's Headstart2 Program: Mandarin Chinese
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Chinese
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] Japan

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Japan Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Japan.
Library of Congress Country Study: Japan
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Japan.

Language Resources

Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Japanese
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] North Korea

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic North Korea Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about North Korea.
Library of Congress Country Study: North Korea
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on North Korea.

Language Resources

DLI Korean Cultural Orientation
Information on the Korean language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
DLI's Headstart2 Program: Korean
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Korean
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] South Korea

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic South Korea Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about South Korea.
Library of Congress Country Study: South Korea
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on South Korea.

Language Resources

DLI Korean Cultural Orientation
Information on the Housa language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
DLI's Headstart2 Program: Korean
Information on the Yoruba language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Korean
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] Vietnam

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Vietnam Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Vietnam.
Library of Congress Country Study: Vietnam
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Vietnam.
DLI's Country Perspectives: Vietnam
Vietnam in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.

Language Resources

DLI Vietnam Cultural Orientation
Information on the Vietnamese language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules)
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Vietnamese
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

Middle East

[+] General Resources

CIA World Factbook: Middle East
The CIA's online hub for region- and country-specific information including geography, economy, military, and government facts.
State Department Travel Information
The State Department's online hub for region- and country-specific information for government travelers to the Middle East.

[+] Afghanistan

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Afghanistan Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Afghanistan.
Library of Congress Country Study: Afghanistan
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Afghanistan.
DLI's Country Perspectives: Afghanistan
Afghanistan in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute' Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.

Language Resources

DLI Dari Cultural Orientation
Information on the Dari language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
DLI's Headstart2 Program: Dari
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
DLI's Headstart2 Program: Pashto
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Tactical Language & Culture Training System: Dari & Pashto
Language & culture training program in a rich 3D training environment. Program is FREE for download for all active military (with a .mil email account).
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Dari, Pashto, and Arabic
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.

[+] Iran

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Iran Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Iran.
Library of Congress Country Study: Iran
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Iran.
DLI's Country Perspectives: Iran
Iran in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute' Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.
The Washington Post's Iran Country Guide
Country information and news articles pertaining to Iran, its history, geography, culture, and government.

Language Resources

DLI Persian-Farsi Cultural Orientation
Information on the French language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
DLI's Headstart2 Program: Persian-Farsi
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Persian-Farsi
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] Iraq

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Iraq Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Iraq.
Library of Congress Country Study: Iraq
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Iraq.
DLI's Country Perspectives: Iraq
Iraq in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute' Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.
The Washington Post's Iraq Country Guide
Country information and news articles pertaining to Iraq, its history, geography, culture, and government.

Language Resources

DLI Iraqi Cultural Orientation
Information on the French language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
DLI's Headstart2 Program: Persian-Farsi
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Tactical Language & Culture Training System: Dari & Pashto
Language & culture training program in a rich 3D training environment. Program is FREE for download for all active military (with a .mil email account).
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] Morocco

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Morocco Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Morocco.
Library of Congress Country Study: Morocco
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Morocco.
DLI's Country Perspectives: Morocco
Morocco in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute' Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.

Language Resources

DLI Moroccan Cultural Orientation
Information on the Moroccan language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).

[+] Saudi Arabia

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Saudi Arabia Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Saudi Arabia.
Library of Congress Country Study: Saudi Arabia
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Saudi Arabia.
DLI's Country Perspectives: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute' Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.
The Washington Post's Saudi Arabia Country Guide
Country information and news articles pertaining to Iraq, its history, geography, culture, and government.

Language Resources

DLI Saudi Cultural Orientation
Information on the Housa language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
DLI's Globel Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills

The Americas

[+] General Resources

CIA World Factbook: South & Central America
The CIA's online hub for region- and country-specific information including geography, economy, military, and government facts.
Brazil Chile Colombia Venezuela Mexico

State Department Travel Information
The State Department's online hub for region- and country-specific information for government travelers.
Brazil Chile Colombia Venezuela Mexico

[+] Brazil

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Brazil Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Brazil.
Library of Congress Country Study: Brazil
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Brazil.
DLI's Country Perspectives: Brazil
Brazil in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute' Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.

Language Resources

DLI Portuguese Cultural Orientation
Information on the Portuguese language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Portuguese
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] Chile

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Chili Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Chili.
Library of Congress Country Study: Chili
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Chili.

Language Resources

DLI's Headstart2 Program: Spanish
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Spanish
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] Colombia

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Colombia Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Colombia.
Library of Congress Country Study: Colombia
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Colombia.
DLI's Country Perspectives: Colombia
Colombia in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute' Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.
DLI's Legends & Folktales
Traditional Legends & Folktales from various countries and regions of the world.

Language Resources

DLI Spanish (Colombian) Cultural Orientation
Information on the French language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
DLI's Headstart2 Program: Spanish
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Spanish
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] Mexico

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Mexico Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Mexico.
Library of Congress Country Study: Mexico
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Mexico.
DLI's Legend's & Folktales
Traditional Legends & Folktales from various countries and regions of the world.

Language Resources

DLI's Headstart2 Program: Spanish
Information on the Spanish language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules.
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Spanish
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] Venezuela

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Venezuela Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Venezuela.
Library of Congress Country Study: Venezuela
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Venezuela.
DLI's Legends & Folktales
Traditional Legends & Folktales from various countries and regions of the world.

Language Resources

DLI's Headstart2 Program: Spanish
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Spanish
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

Resources by Language

Arabic

[+] Morocco

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Morocco Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Morocco.
Library of Congress Country Study: Morocco
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Morocco.
DLI's Country Perspectives: Morocco
Morocco in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute' Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.

Language Resources

DLI Moroccan Cultural Orientation
Information on the Moroccan language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).

[+] Saudi Arabia

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Saudi Arabia Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Saudi Arabia.
Library of Congress Country Study: Saudi Arabia
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Saudi Arabia.
DLI's Country Perspectives: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute' Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.
The Washington Post's Saudi Arabia Country Guide
Country information and news articles pertaining to Iraq, its history, geography, culture, and government.

Language Resources

DLI Saudi Cultural Orientation
Information on the Housa language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
DLI's Globel Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills

Chinese

[+] China

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic China Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about China.
Library of Congress Country Study: China
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on China.
DLI's Country Perspectives: China
China in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.

Language Resources

DLI Mandarin Cultural Orientation
Information on the Mandarin language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
DLI Cantonese Cultural Orientation
Information on the Cantonese language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
DLI's Headstart2 Program: Mandarin Chinese
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Chinese
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] Japan

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Japan Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Japan.
Library of Congress Country Study: Japan
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Japan.

Language Resources

Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Japanese
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] North Korea

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic North Korea Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about North Korea.
Library of Congress Country Study: North Korea
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on North Korea.

Language Resources

DLI Korean Cultural Orientation
Information on the Korean language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
DLI's Headstart2 Program: Korean
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Korean
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] South Korea

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic South Korea Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about South Korea.
Library of Congress Country Study: South Korea
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on South Korea.

Language Resources

DLI Korean Cultural Orientation
Information on the Housa language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
DLI's Headstart2 Program: Korean
Information on the Yoruba language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Korean
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] Vietnam

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Vietnam Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Vietnam.
Library of Congress Country Study: Vietnam
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Vietnam.
DLI's Country Perspectives: Vietnam
Vietnam in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.

Language Resources

DLI Vietnam Cultural Orientation
Information on the Vietnamese language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules)
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Vietnamese
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

Dari

[+] Afghanistan

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Afghanistan Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Afghanistan.
Library of Congress Country Study: Afghanistan
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Afghanistan.
DLI's Country Perspectives: Afghanistan
Afghanistan in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute' Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.

Language Resources

DLI Dari Cultural Orientation
Information on the Dari language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
DLI's Headstart2 Program: Dari
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
DLI's Headstart2 Program: Pashto
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Tactical Language & Culture Training System: Dari & Pashto
Language & culture training program in a rich 3D training environment. Program is FREE for download for all active military (with a .mil email account).
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Dari, Pashto, and Arabic
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.

French

[+] France

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic France Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about France.

Language Resources

Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: French
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

German

[+] Germany

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Germany Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Germany.
Library of Congress Country Study: Germany
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Germany.

Language Resources

Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: German
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.

Pashto

[+] Afghanistan

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Afghanistan Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Afghanistan.
Library of Congress Country Study: Afghanistan
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Afghanistan.
DLI's Country Perspectives: Afghanistan
Afghanistan in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute' Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.

Language Resources

DLI Dari Cultural Orientation
Information on the Dari language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
DLI's Headstart2 Program: Dari
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
DLI's Headstart2 Program: Pashto
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Tactical Language & Culture Training System: Dari & Pashto
Language & culture training program in a rich 3D training environment. Program is FREE for download for all active military (with a .mil email account).
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Dari, Pashto, and Arabic
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.

Persian-Farsi

[+] Iran

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Iran Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Iran.
Library of Congress Country Study: Iran
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Iran.
DLI's Country Perspectives: Iran
Iran in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute' Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.
The Washington Post's Iran Country Guide
Country information and news articles pertaining to Iran, its history, geography, culture, and government.

Language Resources

DLI Persian-Farsi Cultural Orientation
Information on the French language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
DLI's Headstart2 Program: Persian-Farsi
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Persian-Farsi
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] Iraq

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Iraq Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Iraq.
Library of Congress Country Study: Iraq
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Iraq.
DLI's Country Perspectives: Iraq
Iraq in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute' Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.
The Washington Post's Iraq Country Guide
Country information and news articles pertaining to Iraq, its history, geography, culture, and government.

Language Resources

DLI Iraqi Cultural Orientation
Information on the French language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
DLI's Headstart2 Program: Persian-Farsi
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Tactical Language & Culture Training System: Dari & Pashto
Language & culture training program in a rich 3D training environment. Program is FREE for download for all active military (with a .mil email account).
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

Russian

[+] Russia

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Russia Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Russia.
Library of Congress Country Study: Russia
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Russia.
DLI's Country Perspectives: Russia
Russia in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute' Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.
DLI's Legends & Folktales
Traditional Legends & Folktales from various countries and regions of the world.

Language Resources

DLI's Headstart2 Program: Russian
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Russian
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] Ukraine

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Ukraine Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Ukraine.

Language Resources

DLI's Headstart2 Program: Russian
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Ukrainian & Russian
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

Portuguese

[+] Brazil

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Brazil Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Brazil.
Library of Congress Country Study: Brazil
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Brazil.
DLI's Country Perspectives: Brazil
Brazil in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute' Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.

Language Resources

DLI Portuguese Cultural Orientation
Information on the Portuguese language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Portuguese
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] Portugal

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Portugal Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Portugal.
Library of Congress Country Study: Portugal
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Portugal.

Language Resources

Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Portuguese
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

Spanish

[+] Chile

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Chili Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Chili.
Library of Congress Country Study: Chili
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Chili.

Language Resources

DLI's Headstart2 Program: Spanish
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Spanish
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] Colombia

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Colombia Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Colombia.
Library of Congress Country Study: Colombia
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Colombia.
DLI's Country Perspectives: Colombia
Colombia in Perspective from the Defense Language Institute' Field Support Modules including geography, eoncomics, history, society, and security.
DLI's Legends & Folktales
Traditional Legends & Folktales from various countries and regions of the world.

Language Resources

DLI Spanish (Colombian) Cultural Orientation
Information on the French language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules).
DLI's Headstart2 Program: Spanish
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Spanish
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] Mexico

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Mexico Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Mexico.
Library of Congress Country Study: Mexico
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Mexico.
DLI's Legend's & Folktales
Traditional Legends & Folktales from various countries and regions of the world.

Language Resources

DLI's Headstart2 Program: Spanish
Information on the Spanish language and its speakers (from the Defense Language Institute's Field Support Modules.
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Spanish
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] Spain

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Spain Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Spain.
Library of Congress Country Study: Spain
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Spain.

Language Resources

DLI's Headstart2 Program: Spanish
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Spanish
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

[+] Venezuela

Region & Culture Resources

National Geographic Venezuela Country Guide
National Geographic's online hub with pictures and articles about Venezuela.
Library of Congress Country Study: Venezuela
The Library of Congress' online hub for web links to region- and country-specific information on Venezuela.
DLI's Legends & Folktales
Traditional Legends & Folktales from various countries and regions of the world.

Language Resources

DLI's Headstart2 Program: Spanish
DLI's Headstart program which teaches 750 key words and phrases in preparation for deployment. FREE to use online or download to your PC or iPod.
Before You Know It (BYKI) Learning System: Spanish
Available for FREE download, BYKI is a virtual flashcard program with four stages of learning: 1) Review, 2) Recall, 3) Produce in English, 4) Produce in the foreign language. The software program also offers various activities (crossword, matching, etc.) to reinforce learned vocabulary.
DLI's Global Language Online Support System
DLI's online hub with language learning modules for many proficiency levels. Focuses primarily on the reading and listening skills.

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