Need To Chat or Send Email In A Foreign Language?
Want to convert an English language document to a foreign language?
Want to convert an English language web site to a foreign language?
Want to be able to translate foreign language chat rooms and emails?
Want to translate a web site or email from one language to another?
Globe
A worldwide network of groups to help you find and communicate with people around the world.
ICQ*
A fun computer program that helps you keep in touch with friends, family, and co-workers around the world. A definite download. Cheaper than long distance and much more fun.
Delphi.com
You create your own chat room at Delphi, plus a bulletin board to speak whatever's on your mind. If all you want to do is browse, you can find guidance on many things, troubleshoot a computer problem, play poker in hundreds of forums, or chat about stocks and get tips. If you register for the My Forum feature, it keeps track of your chats and also sends an email when someone reponds to one of your postings.
CU-SeeMe World
A live chat network with video, audio and text. An inexpensive web camera,a microphone and a fast software download is all you need to let you see and be seen by others. If you don't have these components, you can still participate in discussions.
Activeworlds.com
A 3D chat environment, ehere avatars jump, sing and dance. After you download the software (Windows or Mac), a thousand different worlds are at your fingertips. Lot's of stuff to try with no payment, but $20 gets you a full year for full access.
Vzones
This is the Disneyworld or Chat. Lots of backgound graphics and avatars, plus a selection of cartoon characters that represent you. Jump into the online activities including games, music and shopping…plus lots of conversation. Rent and decorate your own living space if you'd like.
Yack
Find out about live webcasts, concerts, film festivals, or celebrity chats by checking out a list of over 15,000
online events. Each listing shows location, duration, and admission price (if any). The site will email you a reminder of events upon your request, or you can add listings to your own "Calendar".
Talk City
Gives you the ability to find and forge relationships with people who share like interests-no matter where they live or how different their lives are.
Yahoo! Chat
Features online chat rooms so that you can talk with people all around the world with similar interests. Also lists upcoming online chat events such as chats with professionals and movie stars.
Chatalyst
At Chatalyst, you can join a room without registering, and hang out there. You can select a handle or remain anonymous but each room has a maximum number of visitors. "Back Seat" areas hold two people. There's also a search feature that will let you know if a friend is chatting.
AOL Instant Messenger
The most populat instant messenger available. This one uses the "buddy system" to compile contacts for chat and messaging and also has a simple-to-use file transfer feature for sending images and sounds. You don't have to belong to AOL to use this, and its FREE.
Topica
Locate people with the same interests as yours (cooking, stocks, music), and pick their brains. You cannot chat live on this site, but you can choose from a zillion listings and communicate by email. Lots of fun nonetheless.
The Avatar Factory
The Avatar Factory has been manufacturing high-quality visual chat icons since 1996. Here you'll find cartoon characters, celebrities and sexy pin-ups….many with several versions showing different emotions. Visit the site for compatibility instructions.
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Theglobe.com
Member-created email clubs for people to talk about hobbies, health or anything else. There are over 120 million emails sent between members every month. You can join an existing club or register for FREE and create your own club. If you register, you also get 25MB of memory and access to the Upublish Web Design Program that lets you create a Home Page that contains your personal resume…fan site…or personal profile.
Planetout.com
An online forum for lesbian, gay, and bi-sexual people or those who want to be informed about related issues.
There's community news to help like-minded folks connect with one another. Members can register a personal profile that other members can view while you chat.
Bet.com
Black Entertainment TV
BET - This network is an online community featuring stuff about money, lifestyles, home, health, careers and love….plus the latest interviews and news about people like Mary J. Bilge. Content is original and searchable, with lots of streaming audion, downloads and chat.
Fortunecity.com
A general community containing chats, message boards, and web pages on hundreds of topics. Large variety of chat topics to choose from.
Myfamily.com
Here you can set up web sites for you and family members where everyone can exchange photos, recipes and stories, or set up a family tree online. You can also use the site to send emails and stay in touch with family.
BlackVoices.com
Not big on design, but great resources, such as a comprehensive job search, shopping, chat, and a feature that lets you search the web for streaming video by typing in a keyword.
WeMedia.com
For people with
disabilities
Combination of magazine and online community, We Media is a comprehensive resource for people with disabilities. Excellent daily content with info about local workshops. You can join a forum, or even locate jobs. When you register for membership you can receive email notices about new sections as they go live.
Sixdegrees
Lots of topic-driven chat rooms. Hen you meet people you like in a chat room, you add them to your list and you get their lists. This way you can see how you're related to the people you chat with…instant message…and email.
Virtual Jerusalem
An extensive resource for all things Jewish contains discussions about the Torah, a live 360 degree picture of the Wailing Wall, and the latest West Bank news. Check out the weekly "As The Rabbi" feature offering Talmudic wisdom.
Myprimetime.com
this "baby boomers portal" provides lifestyle content for the forty and over set. With a slant toward self-improvement, articles are well written and original, such as a guide to trip-hop for music ignorant parents.
eGroups.com
Stay connected with family and co-workers, and locate a group of people that share your interests or hobbies.
Lots of different email communities where members share messages, plan events and keep mail chatting.
Members can create their own group(s) of join one of a zillion others. Topicsinclude the arts, stock market, internet and lots more. Big-time anti-spam policy is in force to filter out bulk mail and toss out any member who spams.
Collegeclub.com
Come here to look for a job, find an apartment, study abroad, and much more. This comprehensive site deals with the educational, social, and financial side of college life. Tons of content.
AsianAvenue.com
There are over 600,000 members who use this site, which is a virtual city designed for people of Asian descent. You'll find a number of chatrooms in the Lounge, topic-specific information pages in Venue, and a list of Asian-focus events that were posted by members. Membership is free.
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