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Mango Languages: Travel the World
Want to learn a new language? Do you know that we have a service that provides visual and auditory instruction for 64 different languages? Mango Languages is great for tourists who want to master conversation basics for travel to a different country. Just choose a language, pick a conversation topic, and start learning. Users can put their mouse over the foreign words to see a phonetic pronunciation, and they can hear the pronunciation if they use earphones. I have used Mango many times for ESOL classes in order to facilitate English-language learning.
First-time users can pick the Quick Start option; it is not necessary to create an account to use the database, but customers must log in to the database through nypl.org and enter their library card number and PIN (personal identification number). Users must access nypl.org, go to Research, then Articles & Databases, then either type in Mango in the search field, or click on M, and scroll down to Mango Languages. Click on the database, and select the Quick Start option. The database is also accessible remotely by users (outside of the library) indicated by the house icon next to the database.
Top Languages to Learn
The most popular languages that users learn from the database are Spanish, French, English, Russian, Chinese (Mandarin) and Italian.
Scottish Gaelic
Scottish Gaelic is an interesting language to learn. I love the spelling and sounds of the words. I lived in Edinburgh for five months, and the country is lovely and fascinating.
Spanish for Librarians
Are you a librarian who wants to learn Spanish in order to communicate with your customers better? Mango has a Spanish for Librarians (in the Spanish, Latin America section) course just for you.
English for Speakers of Other Languages
The library holds ESOL Classes that can be useful for customers, but this database also offers lessons for speakers of 18 other languages. For example, Russian speakers can choose the English for Russian Speakers course.
Specialty Courses You Can Take
Specialty courses include Flamenco Dancing, Endangered Languages, Legal, Horse Race in Siena, Oktoberfest, Soccer Celebration, St. Patrick’s Day, Superstition, Wine and Cheese, and Zodiac to help users who are travelling for particular reasons.
Other Languages to Learn
This is not a complete list of the languages that one can learn from using Mango, but it gives customers an idea of the variety of lessons that are offered through the database.
- Arabic
- Bengali
- Cherokee (Native American)
- Chinese, Mandarin
- Finnish
- Hawaiian
- Hindi
- Icelandic
- Latin
- Pirate
- Swahili
- Tagalog
- Turkish
- Ukrainian
- Vietnamese
Movies on Mango
Mango even shows foreign films with subtitles in the language of your choice! It currently offers seven movies, including The Diary of Anne Frank. You can relax and enjoy your favorite film while learning another language.
Mango is Great!
Use Mango today to facilitate learning another language. It’s free and easy to use, and it is accessible from home with the user’s library card number and PIN. Learn about another culture and make any international travel more fun and interesting! The library also has books, CDs and DVDs to help people acquire new languages.
- Conversation classes (English, Italian, etc.)
- Citizenship Resources
- ID NYC - call 311 to make an appointment
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With your library card, it's easier than ever to choose from more than 300,000 e-books on SimplyE, The New York Public Library's free e-reader app. Gain access to digital resources for all ages, including e-books, audiobooks, databases, and more.
If you don’t have an NYPL library card, New York State residents can apply for a digital card online or through SimplyE (available on the App Store or Google Play).
Need more help? Read our guide to using SimplyE.
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