Guides: Learn a Language: Library Resources

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The Library offers a variety of materials to meet your language learning needs. Can't find a language below? Locate items in the catalog by your language of interest and Material Type using Advanced Search.

American Sign Language
A variety of resources to help you learn American sign language.
French
Use audiobooks, downloadables, and more to get beyond "bonjour"!
Italian
Have a personal renaissance of language learning - learn Italian!
Spanish
Say "hola" to a variety of resources you can checkout and download to learn Spanish!

Language Programs at OCLS

Practice your Spanish language skills with these offerings from OCLS! Please note: All programs and classes are being held virtually at this time. Registration may be required.

Databases

Mango Languages
Mango Languages offer conversational learning at two levels. "Mango Basic" is designed to teach simple, practical and polite conversational skills for beginners. "Mango Complete" courses offer 100 lessons on each language for a more in-depth learning experience, as well as ESL classes. Both methods allow you to customize your experience to learn a new language or to brush up your skills. A text translator is also provided.

Download the app to take your learning on the go! See the Mobile Resources tab to learn more.
Rocket Languages
Do you want to learn a new language or brush up on your High School French? Do you want to learn some key phrases in another language before your business or vacation trip? If yes, then Rocket Languages is for you! Learn at your own pace with this fun and interactive database. Rocket Languages places an emphasis on conversational learning.

Download the app to take your learning on the go! See the Mobile Resources tab to learn more.

Pronunciator
Pronunciator provides sophisticated pronunciation analysis and interactive coaching to support you, plus feature films, music and more to “edutain” you.

Visit one of our library locations to activate your free online account. Then download the app to take your learning on the go!

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