Open Culture

Open Culture is an educational website that offers free access to a wide range of high-quality cultural and educational resources. Founded in 2006 by Dan Colman, it curates links to free online content, including:

Free online courses from prestigious universities 

Classic films, indie movies, and documentaries.

A large collection of free audiobooks, many of them literary classics.

Free resources to help users learn over 40 different languages.

Educational resources: lectures, podcasts, and other learning materials.

Find it on:

https://www.openculture.com/

Ecosocial Calendar School Year 2024/ 2025 by Teachers for Future Spain

The Ecosocial School Year Calendar 2024/2025 by Teachers for Future Spain is a resource designed to incorporate environmental and social sustainability themes into education. 

This calendar highlights important ecological and social dates, such as international days related to climate action, biodiversity, and human rights. It encourages educators to use these dates as opportunities to integrate discussions on climate change, sustainable practices, and social justice into their lessons.

One key feature of the calendar is its inclusion of QR codes, which link to educational resources, activities, and materials to help teachers engage students in topics related to the environment and sustainability. The calendar highlights the birthdays of notable environmental figures to inspire students and provide role models.

https://teachersforfuturespain.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Copia-de-Calendario-2425-para-ingles.pdf 

How to spot and fight disinformation

How to Spot and Fight Disinformation is a guide aimed at helping citizens identify and combat the spread of false information, especially online. 

Developed by the European Union, it typically provides practical tips and strategies for recognizing disinformation, such as checking the credibility of sources, verifying facts, analyzing images and videos for manipulation, and understanding the motives behind the spread of misleading content.

The resource is part of the EU’s broader effort to promote media literacy, safeguard democracy, and prevent the harmful effects of disinformation, including political manipulation and social division. It often includes examples of common disinformation tactics and provides guidance on how to respond or report suspicious content on digital platforms.

Find it on:

https://learning-corner.learning.europa.eu/learning-materials/how-spot-and-fight-disinformation_en

Also available in Spanish:

https://spain.representation.ec.europa.eu/document/06d2547a-63e2-4b8b-9c08-620c5a6990d9_es

International Literacy Day #LiteracyDay

Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) has been celebrated every year on 8 September across the globe. It's a day to remind everyone—policy-makers, educators, and the public—of just how vital literacy is for building a more informed, fair, peaceful, and sustainable world. 

Discover this celebration and many literacy-related resources on UNESCO's webpage dedicated to this day. 

https://www.unesco.org/en/days/literacy

USA Learns. Free English classes

USA Learns is a free online platform designed to help adults learn English and improve their English language skills. It offers a wide range of resources for learners at various levels, covering essential topics such as reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The platform is structured with interactive lessons that focus on real-life scenarios, such as work, school, and daily activities, making it practical for adult learners aiming to enhance their communication skills for daily use or career advancement.

In addition to English language instruction, USA Learns also provides a citizenship course to help learners prepare for the U.S. citizenship test, covering the civics and history topics needed to pass the exam.

Find it on:

https://www.usalearns.org/

Swear words and profanities from around the world

Swear words and profanities from around the world is a resource dedicated to collecting and explaining curse words, insults, and profanities from different languages and cultures.

It serves as a reference for linguists, travelers, or those simply curious about global slang, and it generally highlights the diverse ways people express strong emotions or frustration across languages and regions.

Find this multilingual resource on:

https://profanity.acatcalledfrank.com/