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A quick guide containing links to selected websites, books, movies, magazines, online databases and other resources to help you find what you are looking for.

Websites

OneLook dictionaries the faster finder
Merriam-Webster Online
The Word Spy
Ethnologue: Languages of the World
VCU Trail Guide to International Sites & Language Resources
iLoveLanguages your guide to languages on the web
AncientScripts.com
La Mansion del Ingles
Spanish Pronouncing Dictionary
Free Translations
Internet Scout Project - History of the English Language
Language Learning Library

Library Materials

Weasel words the dictionary of American doublespeak
by: Wasserman, Paul
427.09 WAS

Dictionary of American slang
by:
427.9 DIC 2007

superior persons field guide to deceitful deceptive downright dangerous language
by: Bowler, Peter.
428.1 BOW

Carpe diem put a little Latin in your life
by: Mount, Harry, 1971-
CD 478.82 MOU

How I learned English 55 accomplished Latinos recall lessons in language and life
by:
428.34 HOW

In flight Italian learn before you land
by:
DOWNLOADABLE AUDIOBOOK

At work in the U S readings and language for job success
by: Jablon, Paula M.
428.24 JAB

story of human language Part 1 of 3
by: McWhorter, John H.
CD 417.7 MCW pt.1

Champs Elysées
by:
CD 448.24 CHA

Online Databases

LearningExpress Library: Learning Express is an online guide to test preparation in basic skills and career advancement, GED, grammar, vocabulary and spelling skills practice for Spanish and English

Organization Links

Modern Language Association: "Founded in 1883 by teachers and scholars, the Modern Language Association promotes the study and teaching of language and literature." - MLA website