This ibiblio.org exhibit discusses in detail the history of the Soviet Union. The site is grouped into two main categories with several sub-headings. One is Internal Workings of the Soviet System including: Repression and Terror: Stalin in Control, Kirov Murder and Purges; Secret Police; The GULAG; Collectivization and Industrialization; Anti-Religious Campaigns; Attacks on Intelligentsia: Early Attacks, Renewed Attacks, Censorship and Suppressing Dissidents; Ukrainian Famine; Deportations; Jewish Antifascist Committee; Chernobyl'; Perestroika. The second main heading is The Soviet Union and the United States including: Early Cooperation, Soviet and American Communist Parties, World War II, and the Cold War.

This paragraph provides excellent examples of the varied uses of the prepositions "por" and "para". Pass the cursor over the highlighted preposition to get an explanation of its use.

Fantastic site for learning the basics of Spanish pronunciation. The audio clips are great for contrasting Spanish and English sounds.

Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects describing how they introduce themselves, and questions they ask to get to know a person. Advanced examples of the basic task of introducing. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native speakers into the classroom and increase vocabulary!

Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects describing the process of buying clothing and conversations to have with the sales clerk. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native speakers into the classroom and increase vocabulary!

Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects giving the date in various contexts. More difficult passages that those of the "days of the week" link. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native speakers into the classroom and increase vocabulary!

Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects saying the days of the week. Examples get progressively more in depth and contextualized. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native speakers into the classroom and increase vocabulary!

Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects describing their favorite actors, movies and other celebrities. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native speakers into the classroom and increase vocabulary!

Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects describing how they prepare for a dinner party. Advanced examples of food and dinner etiquette vocabulary. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native speakers into the classroom and increase vocabulary!

Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects describing the house they grew up in in detail. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native speakers into the classroom and increase vocabulary!

Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects describing where they are from. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native speakers into the classroom and increase vocabulary!

Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects describing their worst dates. Uses superlatives and both past tenses. Advanced examples. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native speakers into the classroom and increase vocabulary!

Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects describing a car accident they had. Uses both preterite and imperfect on a regular basis. Some difficult vocabulary. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native speakers into the classroom and increase vocabulary!

Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects describing their favorite activities to do in their freetime. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native speakers into the classroom and increase vocabulary!

Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects describing their pets. Uses various adjectives. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native speakers into the classroom and increase vocabulary!

Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects describing themselves physically and professionally. Most are university students. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native speakers into the classroom and increase vocabulary!

Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects describing their most recent jobs in detail. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native speakers into the classroom and increase vocabulary!

Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects describing their families in detail, including ages, professions, personality etc. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native speakers into the classroom and increase vocabulary!

Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects describing their families. Some examples are more in depth than others. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native speakers into the classroom and increase vocabulary!

Various listening examples of native speakers in different dialects explaining and providing different ways of saying goodbye. Provides a transcript as well so you can read along. Great way to bring native speakers into the classroom and increase vocabulary!