WEATHER (links in alphabetical order)

BBC - click on the continents and see a moving 5-day forecast

Davis - see live data from weather stations around the world

Online Weather - see the world map for a summary or click on the drop-down menus

Yahoo Weather - click on the continent, then country and town to get a local forecast

Why don't you fill in the on-line form and apply for one of Lingualearn's international briefing packages now?

The Internet Geographer - world maps and country info'

LINKS (in alphabetical order)

Bowdoin - language programs, literature, culture, radio, newspapers and magazines, dictionaries, software, travel & geography, television, general links

China-Britain Business Council

China Business Guide - modern China, economic reform, political environment...

China Gateway this site aims to create a basic toolkit for students of Chinese history and culture. It offers an entry point to some of the vast and ever-changing internet and print materials on China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and the Chinese diaspora

Chinasite.com- many links and information about China, the Chinese and the language: Mandarin, Cantonese and Minnan. Many resources: music, films, courses, fashion, food, games, grammar, holidays, magazines, materials, newspapers, radio, sports, study abroad and tv.

China Tour - China, travel, news and information, with a link to Survival Chinese: Chinese phrases for travelers, Chinese language learning for English speakers, etc

The Chinese Outpost - learn Chinese Online: Free Beginner's 'Introduction to Mandarin' Tutorial with information about China, Chinese courses, grammar and materials

HOST - meet international students and learn about their language and culture.  If you would like to invite an international student into your UK home as a guest,send an e-mail to hosts@hostuk.org

IGCS - Internet Guide For Chinese Studies

ILR - Interagency Languange Roundtable - webliography of less commonly taught languages

Market and Country Profiles from the Export Zone of the British Chambers of Commerce

Real Chinese - a lively introduction to Mandarin Chinese in 10 short parts, with recordings, useful phrases, tips on pronunciation, grammar, cultural notes and a short test