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‘Learning languages enriches our learners intellectually, educationally and culturally; enables our learners to communicate across cultures; contributes to social cohesiveness through better communication and understanding; further develops the existing linguistic and cultural resources in our community; contributes to our strategic, economic and international development; enhances employment and career prospects for the individual.[1]’
Recent figures indicate that more than 130 languages are studied in Australian educational institutions with approximately 48% of students studying a second language, most of these in the 20 main languages being studied. The number declined slightly between 2001 and 2005. Data indicates a peak of language learning is reached in the early years of secondary schooling.[2]
The pages listed below provide information and resources for other languages, including a majority of those most commonly studied. Resources include courses, grammars, dictionaries, software, blogs, podcasts, language schools overseas, writing techniques and more, as appropriate. Some pages such as Sign Languages cover multiple languages, though AUSLAN is the major one.
The General Information page includes government sites, other dictionaries, software, other language portals and further selected sites.
The Translation page includes translation sites, programs, software and other selected sites.
Several previous language entries were omitted for further review. Other languages are being considered for inclusion.
As page titles clearly indicate content, we have not added descriptors. Click on the page title to go to the page.
References
- 1. National Statement for Languages Education in Australian Schools. Part of the National Plan for Languages Education in Australian Schools 2005-2008, Page 2. Retrieved January 2010 from MCEEDYA.
- 2. Data taken from An Investigation of the State and Nature of Languages in Australian Schools - Research Centre for Languages and Cultures Education University of South Australia 2007, Sections 3 & 4, pages 30-43. Report as part of Languages Education. Retrieved January 2010 from Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations.