Language Learning

Some of these resources require a Bellingham Library card to log in.

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Join Thienne Rissatto, our Library Assistant - Multilingual Learners Coordinator, for our newly revamped English Conversation Circle program.  Thienne, a native Portuguese speaker, who is also fluent in Spanish and English (as well as learning Italian!) will be facilitating one session each week throughout the month, as well as some Saturday sessions.

Practice speaking English with other adult English language learners in a relaxed, comfortable place, and meet new friends as we learn by talking together.  If you can speak English but want to improve your English conversation skills, this is the group for you! This is not an English class, but a place to practice speaking to become more fluent in the English language.

No registration necessary for this free program. Just show up!

Lingo Lite

Lingo Lite

LingoLITE is an image- and video-based world language learning tool for 260 of the most basic words and terms in 30 languages. LingoLITE uses Associative Multimedia Learning, to help the user associate an image with the correct word without first translating it into their native language.

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Mango Languages

Mango Languages

The Bellingham Library is pleased to offer the Mango Languages online language-learning system to its patrons. Learning a new language with Mango Languages is free for all Bellingham Library card holders, and offers a fast and convenient solution for our community's increasing language-learning needs. There are over 70 world languages to choose from! Each lesson combines real life situations and audio from native speakers with simple, clear instructions. The courses are presented with an appreciation for cultural nuance and real-world application that integrates components of vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar and culture. Users learn actual conversation, breaking down complex linguistic elements within an audio-visual framework that draws important connections and builds on information they have already learned.

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Masslinks

MassLINKS Online Academy - Adult Education - English for Speakers of Other Languages and High School Equivalency Classes

MassLINKS Online Academy is a free DESE-funded Massachusetts statewide adult education program. Students can choose from High School Equivalency (GED and HiSet) preparation classes or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL/ESL) classes. Classes are offered fully online with evening and morning options to help you work around your schedule.

Plus - There is a Student Support Staff to help students access and use technology to become successful online students. The staff helps students with all their technology needs throughout their time as students in MassLINKS. Their goal is to also help students with their college and career planning following their time in MassLINKS.

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Transparent Language Online

Transparent Language Online is a resource where language learners can build vocabulary, practice skills, and maintain what they have learned, available anytime, anywhere in 110+ languages.