Mango Languages, An Online Language Learning Experience

If you selected any of the six language lessons from the above poll, you can take advantage of the online language-learning system, Mango Languages, which is now accessible via the Electronic Resources page on the library’s website. Through Mango’s foreign language lessons and courses, learners can experience “a fun, easy to use online language-learning system that teaches actual conversation skills.”



There are two levels: Basic and Complete. The Basic Courses in each language give learners the opportunity to learn basic words and phrases. The Complete Courses are developed for learners who wish to go beyond the basic language skills.

To brush up on the language I studied back in my college days, I tested out the Basic Course for French. The site is very easy to navigate. Not only can I replay slides and phrases as much as I need to, the interactive interface also allows me to use my computer’s microphone to record my voice, and I can do a voice comparison with the narrator’s pronunciation.

The engaging lesson plans, conversations, quizzes focus on practical, conversational skills, allowing the learner to focus on useful, everyday phrases. Additionally, throughout the lesson, grammatical and cultural notes are strategically placed, which give the learner insight and background about the language.

Again, Mango Languages is available to our library’s patrons from the library’s Electronic Resources page. You can access it from the comfort of your home (with your library card’s ID number), or from Internet computers at our branch libraries.

Bonne Chance!
- Anna, Hopewell Branch