Database Highlight #12: We've got the Language for That
This week’s database highlight goes to Mango Languages, the fun language learning database. Choose from 72 languages. Along with a typical language course, there are specialty courses. Of particular interest is the Spanish for Librarians course which includes Obtaining a Library Card, Help at the Reference Desk, Access Resources, What Activities are Happening at the Library, and Job Search. Don’t forget Little Pim, Mango's children’s version. Whether you’re planning a trip or brushing up on a language, Mango has what you need. Apps available for iOS, Android, and KindleFire.
A fun-infused way to learn a new language. Mango prepares learners for realistic conversations and strengthens everyday communication skills in over 70 world languages, including English. – from the vendor
Duolingo features 26 languages available to learn for free. Lots of schools use Duolingo and, with apps for iOS, Android, and Windows phones, it’s easy to learn on the go.
Action Steps
- Visit Mango, pick a language, and post a new phrase you learned in the comments
- Visit Mango labs and vote on their next language (click the beaker in the left hand menu)
Free t-shirts until they run out then random stuff to respondents!
- Log in to post comments
Comments
Hallo! Wei ghets? Mein Name ist Sarah.
Hello! How are you? My name is Sarah.
I tried for Russian, but the alphabet doesn't lend itself to our keyboards. Also, the German lessons have one dedicated to Oktoberfest.
Oh I didn't even think about keyboards! Oktoberfest is a great use of German!
The Translate function works but the phase I wanted to use included slang and it didn't translate to the slang word.
The Russians have a term from cute the is a form of kawaii.
salut! Je m'appelle Kori. Comment allez-vous?
Hello! My name is Kori. How are you?
I would have tried ASL, but that is a little hard to put into the comments.
Did you vote for ASL in the labs?
I did! I'm really interested in learning ASL one day.
It looks like ASL is already in Beta on Mango, you just have to enter a password to get into the introductory video. Not sure if you guys were talking about something different, but thought I'd mention it just in case.
Itapendeza tukiwa wengi.
The more the merrier.
I voted for Albanian :)
Spanish.
Quiero conseguir una tarjeta de la biblioteca.
I want to get a library card.
I voted for Navajo.
Oh yeah, Navajo would be really cool!
Xin chào, nhà vệ sinh ở đâu?
Hello, where is the restroom?
I always think it is good practice to know how to ask where the restroom is.
I voted for Afrikaans, I like the group Die Antwoord.
Me too! I love like Ninja and Yolandi.
Ha, yes it's a really good thing to know.
I'm trying to learn Afrikaans! It's really hard.
Jag heter Tracy. (Swedish) I am Tracy.
こんにちは。今日は元気ですか？ Hello. How are you today. (Japanese)