For some, summer means learning something new. Like a language!
If you're going to a different country over the summer, or just want to pick up some phrases in a new language, the library is the place for you.
Not only do we have books and sound recordings to help you, but we also have a brand new language program available online.
It's called Mango Languages, and it's fun, easy-to-use, and FREE!
All you need to do is go to our website and click on the Mango link on the left side of the page. (You might have to scroll down a smidge to see it.) You'll then open up an account using your library card, email address, and a password. After getting an email confirmation, your account is open and you have access to over 40 different languages.
Choose one, and begin sessions that will walk you through words, phrases, and sentences. Repeat after the computer and improve your accent. There's even a "Translate" section where you can immediately get just the word you're looking for. Not only will you learn grammar and vocabulary, you'll learn how to communicate in practical situations.
Go on and give it a try! Get started with Mandarin, Italian, French, Hebrew...even Norwegian, Vietnamese, and Pirate. That's right, Pirate. You curious yet?
On behalf of the ACL,
Laura
Seems like a good option to teach kids different languages!!! Thanks!!
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