Free tools and materials

In this section we will provide diverse links for free training material. You can join us in building this resource by sending us training material and links you would like to share. Send us your suggestions here.

Wikicultures

http://wikicultures.org/index.php?title=Resources

WikiCultures is a free, reliable cross-cultural guide to interaction around the world and is built on the knowledge of interculturalists from around the world, and people who have first hand experience in those countries.

Scribd

http://www.scribd.com/

Social publishing and reading site where people share writings and documents.

Intercultural Training and Assessment Tools

http://www.intercultural.org/tools.php

Teaching Diversity

http://www.uww.edu/learn/diversity/exercisessimulations.php

Exercises and simulations, focus on course organization and classroom teaching.

Culturosity

http://www.culturosity.com/

Provides articles, online resources, books and guides. This site was founded by Kate Berardo, active committee member of SIETAR Europa.

Culture Matters - Peace Corps Training Manual

http://multimedia.peacecorps.gov/multimedia/pdf/library/T0087_culturematters.pdf

Culture Matters - Trainer's Guide

http://peacecorps.gov/wws/educators/enrichment/culturematters/guide.pdf

Hello in different languages:

This is a fun, warm-up, cross-cultural activity. The group tries to come up the word(s) for "hello" in as many different languages as possible.

http://wilderdom.com/games/descriptions/HelloInDifferentLanguages.html

The story of my name

Where does your name come from? Share the story of where your name comes from and what your name means. Helps to build intercultural respect and understanding.

http://wilderdom.com/games/descriptions/NameStory.html

Have you ever?

Active, fun group activity to explore and celebrate the rich diversity of people's past experiences. Works well with large groups.

http://wilderdom.com/games/descriptions/HaveYouEver.html

Cross-cultural IQ Test

This activity helps students become aware that so-called "intelligence" is culturally-bound and culturally defined. Attempt short IQ tests for mainstream US/Australian culture, Black-Rap 1960's culture, Australian Aboriginal culture. Ideal for class-room based education about psychology and culture, suited to older adolescents and adults. The tests are written in good humor.

http://wilderdom.com/personality/intelligenceCulturalBias.html

Diversity Activities for youth & adults

7 different activities

http://pubs.cas.psu.edu/FreePubs/pdfs/ui335.pdf

Cultural Awareness Quizzes

Test your general knowledge of culture awareness, capitals, countries,etc.

http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/culture-tests.html

Country Etiquettes Guides

Various countries listed, including language, useful phrases, society, culture, business and social etiquettes

http://www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/country-profiles.html

Country Insights

http://www.intercultures.ca/cil-cai/countryinsights-apercuspays-eng.asp