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Lithuanian is one of only two Baltic languages still in common usage, the other being Latvian. It is the state language of those living in Lithuania and spoken by Lithuanian emigres in many neighbouring countries and in other countries from Australia to Uruguay. There are several dialects, while the language uses a Latin alphabet with additional diacritics. It is an official language of the European Union. Lithuanian and Latvian are not mutually interchangeable.
This page provides access to online courses, Lithuanian/English/Lithuanian dictionaries, cultural information, grammar, vocabulary, tutorials, podcasts & blogs, Free and Fee-based software, other selected resources and general information.
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Latvian Language Courses
Courses
- Lithuanian
The alphabet, greetings, phrases, grammar lessons, word of the day, history of the language. - Lithuanian Language
Background, alphabet, standard language, more. - Lithuanian Language Lessons
Requires Flash Player. Multiple lessons provided. - Online Lithuanian School [DEBESËLIS]
‘The main part is committed to basic Lithuanian grammar and small lessons, with which you can reach the beginner level, or review your existing knowledge. In addition to the grammar, we have a useful pronunciation guide with sounds recorded by a native speaker’. Pronunciation, lessons, grammar, phrases, vocabulary, forum, links. - Oneness City, Lithuanian
Visit the Language School, the Library, Information Centre, even the Internet Cafe.
Language Tools
Dictionaries
- Dictionary of the Lithuanian Language
‘The Dictionary of the Lithuanian Language will be accessible online’. - English-Lithuanian Dictionary
- English - Lithuanian Online Dictionary
‘We have designed these pages so that you can easily get instant back translations, for more complete understanding. You provide the words - we do the translating’. - Lithuanian-English Dictionary
- Lithuanian-English and English-Lithuanian
Use the online versions or download a copy. - Pocket Talk Dictionary
PDF Lithuanian dictionary. Print and fold.
General Sites
- Digital Dialects : Lithuanian
‘Features Free to use online games for learning languages. Language resources include games for learning phrases, numbers, useful words, spelling, verb conjugation and alphabets. Games use Macromedia Flash Player’. - Free Lithuanian Lessons
Small collection. - Learn To Speak Lithuanian Language
Memorise key phrases, practice common dialogue, words, phrases, discuss. Create a Free account. - Lithuanian Language [2]
History, classification, geographic distribution, orthography, phonology, grammar, vocabulary, examples, references, links. From Wikipedia. - Lithuanian Phrases
11 groups from Essentials to Parting. MP3 files and graphics. Well presented. - Lithuanian Wikibook
About the language, writing and pronouncing, grammar, words, phrases. - Overview of the Lithuanian Language
Brief. Includes, alphabet, pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar. - Quick Fix - Essential Phrases
BBC Languages. ‘Take these phrases with you on your MP3 player and as a print-out’.
Other Resources
Culture
- Countries and Their Culture
Location, geography, history, food and economy, urbanism, architecture, family and kinship, more. - Culture
Literature, Fine Arts, theatre, cinema, more. - Lithuania - Language, Culture, Customs and
Etiquette
Overview.
General Sites
- Commission of the Lithuanian Language
The language, legal framework, contacts, links. - Lithuanian Language Resources
Grouped links. University of California, Berkeley. - Text-Talk
Enter Lithuanian text and hear it read aloud.
Podcasts, Blogs, Videos
- Gyventi sąmoningai
Lithuanian blog. Everyday events. In Lithuanian. - Lithuanian Out Loud
‘A podcast series designed for students of the Lithuanian language’.
Software
- Free Lithuanian Language [Software]
Byki. ‘It’s Free and you can use it forever, with no time or session limits. We think you’ll like what you see and hear’. Select from the language list provided. - Language Resource
A collection of software programs for Lithuanian. Fee-based. - Lithuanian Language
Software to purchase. Also DVDs, videos. - Microsoft Windows Lithuanian Add-Ons
Page is in Lithuanian. - Pimsleur Lithuanian Compact
Audio method of learning. - Teach Me ! Lithuanian
Fee-based software.