Dutch and a SiteMap

Finally I have added a SiteMap. This should simplify things for some visitors who are looking for a specific reference or article. I will probably add a site search in the not-too-distant future also. There is also now a Dutch page, which reminds me, I have to add that to the SiteMap. It's always something.

French In Action

Finally I have added a review of the awesome French In Action, one of my favorite (free or otherwise) resources for learning French. I'm still amazed as I look around the internet in language sites that I don't see more mentions of Annenberg/CPB's language programs - they're free for Pete's Sake! (as long as you have broadband, that is) Although Destinos (for Spanish learners) is designed very differently, it's just as awesome and just as free. If there were more organizations like Annenberg/CPB, people like us wouldn't have to pay a dime to learn languages. I just wish there were more people producing additional programs so that Annenberg/CPB could provide them for us.

I also added a Korean page.

Sample Lesson Plans Coming

I added a page on the importance of grammar, even for casual language learners.

People consistently ask me how to set up a lesson plan for themselves using some of the supplements I recommend. So, I'm in the process of putting together a page or two on this. It'll have a variety of lesson plans based on different core language methods and how to incorporate flashcards, supplemental audio, other methods etc. I guess it's different for everyone but I suppose it helps to have a starting point or reference. I'll have that up in a few days.

I also added a page on where to buy language learning products, as it seems some people are having trouble finding certain products that they are looking for.

Added Some Resources

I've added some resources to some of the resource pages. I've been checking out some forums lately (mostly Swedish, which is too bad because my Swedish is not good enough to actually participate in any meaninful way yet) and I happened to be emailed from an Italian forum. http://www.impariamo.com - I added a link from the Italian Language Resources page.

I've been a little out of it lately, but I've got a lot of new stuff coming very soon.