International Resources Online for Teens

"For the first time in my life I felt like I am doing something to make the world a better place,” says Marlon from the Philippines, who has dwarfism and traveled as a high school exchange student to Michigan.

AFS International This organization can take you around the world to see firsthand what it's like to be in another country and culture.

Cross-Cultural Solutions  Volunteer in one of ten countries. Begin any time for a 1-12 week program.

Cultural Profiles of Countries Cultural information about 101 different countries including information on Landscape
& Climate, A Look at the Past, Family Life, The World of Work, Sports & Recreation, Health Care, Education, Food, Communication, Spirituality, Holidays, and Arts & Literature.

Dictionaries for Children Online children’s dictionaries (with pictures and some audio) are available to show online the translation of each vocabulary word into a wide variety of languages.

Eating Etiquette Around the World A graphically-designed, non-verbal, and interactively written quiz about mealtime etiquette around the world. Have fun!

Eurochannel A cable and satellite television channel dedicated to promote European culture and lifestyle in the world through original audio version and subtitled (available in the United States on Dish Network).

European Youth Portal Young people can have their views heard through online discussion forums, and learn about European information of interest to young people who are living, learning and working in Europe (available in 25 languages at: http://europa.eu/youth).

Epals Classroom Exchange Let's you talk with students from other parts of the world and learn about other countries.

Foreign Service Institute Language Courses Access more than 35 language courses from Amharic to Igbo to Vietnamese that are freely available in an electronic format online.

Games Kids Play Around the World The children’s games are organized by country where they are played, and the links take you to pages explaining how to play each one.

International Children's Digital Library Learn what children are reading around the world -- full of drawings and different languages.  Read with your younger siblings. Books are for ages 3-13, but fun for all ages.  

International Collection of Tongue Twisters Currently has 2750 entries in 108 languages, translated into German, English, Russian, Spanish, or Italian.

iEARN Learn how to get connected with other youth around the world through online projects and overseas events.

Model United Nations CyberBus Get information on how to become involved in learning and practicing international diplomacy and debating global issues, including curriculum on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Multilingual Songbook Includes lyrics to children’s songs and rhymes in more than 20 languages and organized alphabetically.

My Wonderful World  A campaign led by National Geographic to expand geographic learning in school, at home, and in communities, by offering resources for parents, teachers, and kids.

Sign Language Around the World Gives you a look at how to say different phrases in Japanese Sign Language and American Sign Language.

U.S. Department interactive website on America This website helps international youth learn about America and youth in the United States.

US Department of State for Youth Be an ambassador! Play some games or read some news related to what the USA is doing with other countries. 

WorldWiseSchools Helps you to imagine what it would be like as a Peace Corps volunteer in another country by giving you fun activities and country information.

YouthActionNet A website of the International Youth Foundation, created by and for young people to connect and create change internationally.

Youthink! This World Bank website let's you learn what others are doing and what you can do to make a difference in the lives of youth worldwide.

Youth for Understanding USA This website shows you some of the adventures you can have overseas for a summer, semester or year!