Reference and Instruction Librarian
Online Language Learning Programs
The following resources are freely available through Pennsylvania public libraries with a library card. To sign up, contact your local public library branch.
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Transparent Languages OnlineOnline language learning platform that includes vocabulary lists, a grammar reference section, and cultural resources on over 100 languages (including multiple ESL programs for speakers of a variety of languages).
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Mango LanguagesOnline language learning for over 60 languages, with a focus on "real-world" conversation integrating components of vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and culture.
The following resources are freely available online.
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DuolingoFree language-learning courses in Spanish, French, Italian, German, and Portuguese.
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BusuuSocial network for learning languages that provides learning units for twelve languages: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Polish, Turkish, Arabic, Japanese, and Chinese.