From foundational basics to advanced proficiency, libraries have your language-learning needs covered!

• Mango Languages is language-learning software that teaches practical conversation in over 70 languages. It offers the ability to download for learning in the car, progress tracking, and culture notes that enhance the learning experience. The new Mango Vocabulary feature allows you to review chapter vocabulary with flashcards and lists, study words by topic, and even create your own personalized vocabulary lists so that you can study what’s most important for your language learning journey. See the video for details.

• Overdrive offers ebooks and eAudiobooks on language learning. Do you already know some French? Check out the French short stories for beginners!

• A variety of resources are available for children including:
  • First phrases books (French, Spanish, or Italian options)
  • Let’s learn Korean kit
  • Bilingual kits for French, Spanish, Russian, and Ukrainian that each include a Vox book with an audio component
    
• Books and DVDs on American Sign Language for various ages are requestable through the online catalog.

• Anne Jobin-Picard from the CEFLS office facilitates a French Conversation Group (FCG) that meets weekly on Mondays from 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM. The meetings alternate between being held in-person at Plattsburgh Public Library and on Zoom. Participants have varying levels of French language proficiency ranging from a very small vocabulary to those who are fluent. If you are interested in joining the FCG, please drop Anne a line at ajobinpicard@cefls.org.