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JULY 19, 2008
A new way to learn a second (or third) language

Mango Languages
Mango... no longer just a tropical fruit. Mango Languages is the name of our brand-new* language instruction subscription program at the Library. As Library cardholders, just log on and pick your language to start a lesson.

*Mango will replace Rosetta Stone, which will no longer be offering services to libraries.

Languages available include:

Brazilian Portuguese French German
Greek Italian Japanese
Mandarin Russian Spanish
ESL Brazilian Portuguese ESL Polish ESL Spanish

The Mango application uses Flash video and audio recordings to guide users through 100 lessons in each language. Each lesson consists of a conversation shown with text on the screen as well as with audio, and you can move easily back and forth through the dialog. While the layout is simple, there are several optional elements, including the narrator and various shortened lessons. Try it for yourself, and please let us know what you think.

posted by Ben

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