Learn a Language

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. 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.

"Mango Basic" courses are offered in over 35 languages. Once you click on the language you are interested in, you will see if that language is available in "Mango Complete”. ESL courses are offered for Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, Spanish, Turkish and Vietnamese speakers. Learn in a user-friendly environment at your own pace in a fun way combining audio clips and written text.

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!

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.

The language learning tools provided include MP3 interactive audio lessons you can use on your computer or transfer to an MP3 device (including iPods). You'll find: interactive instruction, grammar, culture lessons, word-building games and more.

Languages offered include Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish and Sign Language. Once you select the language you want to learn more about, click on “Take a Tour” for an easy to use Rocket Language introduction. This database allows you to keep track of your progress, over a week, a month or six months.