More Ways to Learn a Language at the Library

If you use Mango Languages, an online language learning program offered by the Troy Library, you will notice something different the next time you login. Instead of a screen showing various languages, you have a choice: Mango Complete or Mango Basic.

Mango Basic is new product, designed for people who need basic-level language skills in a short amount of time. It includes lessons for 22 different languages and ESL courses for 14 languages. This includes languages that are in Mango Complete, such as French, German, and Japanese, and new languages like Arabic, Hindi, and Korean. It uses the same flash card style as Mango Complete.

Each language lesson in Mango Basic is divided into 2 sections. Section 1 teaches greetings, gratitude, and goodbyes, while section 2 discusses how to ask if someone speaks English. In addition to basic words and grammar, cultural information is also covered.

To access Mango Languages, you will need a Troy Public Library card. Click eResources on the left under Library Links. Click on Language Learning, then Mango Languages. Try it let us know what you think.