Language Resources
- On-the-go Chinese with XinwenFrom Films on Demand
Who says it’s hard to learn Mandarin? Who says it can’t be fun? Not Xinwen Chen, a thirty-something TCSOL-certified Mandarin Chinese teacher! This collection of 50 three-minute lessons uses very simple scenarios to immerse learners in the elements of practical conversation. - Food and RestaurantsThere are several similar videos on different topics available through Films on Demand
This program demonstrates Chinese vocabulary and phrases used to identify and ask for food in a restaurant. - Difference between Eastern and Western CultureThere are about 17 clips on different topics in Chinese on this site
- Gakusei Seikatsu! (in Japanese)From Films on Demand
In this program, Yui and Yayoi, two Japanese teens, share aspects of their daily life in Japan.
English Language Resources: there are many on Films on Demand
- Manga WorldFilmed in Japan, this program pushes beyond the stereotypes to objectively examine the history of manga, how manga are drawn, and manga’s influence on Japanese life
Music
- Traditional Chinese Zheng and Qin MusicFrom the Naxos Music Database
- Music of India, Japan, China and IndonesiaNaxos Music Database
- Music of Central AsiaNaxos Music Library
Other possible resources
- UCLA Center for Chinese Studies - PodcastsPodcasts of lectures from the UCLA Center
- SEAsite - Southeast Asian Studies - Northern Illinois UniversityInteractive Learning Resources for Southeast Asian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures