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Free Language Learning Resources - vetvso - 07-31-2022
I thought I would pass along an online website I use for free to study languages. I have been using this discussion board since 2007 before I made an account in 2010. I travel the world for work mostly in Asia but sometimes others places for fun. This requires me to use tutors, Universities, and online systems. So learning languages even at a very basic level for the short term is key. This forum kicked me into documenting my results back in 2007.
Recently I began using https://mangolanguages.com. I'm advancing my German studies and learning Malay for my next project preparation. The website is easy to use and works well overseas when traveling. Now here is the great part; sign up for a free account and then click organizations click on link organization. Now I used my local library in Oregon. and this gives me free access to all languages and it's site-wide so far.
I have tested out using various methods in Spanish, German, and Chinese using Universities, and Language Testing International. I have over 30 CR just in languages studies at various levels.
I hope this resource is helpful to others.
RE: Free Language Learning Resources - rachel83az - 07-31-2022
None of the libraries I have access to have Mango. I have Rocket, which sucks.
RE: Free Language Learning Resources - vetvso - 07-31-2022
(07-31-2022, 03:28 AM)rachel83az Wrote: None of the libraries I have access to have Mango. I have Rocket, which sucks.
Hillsboro Or has an E-card for online access. I'm not sure but you might be able to use that for research.
RE: Free Language Learning Resources - rachel83az - 07-31-2022
(07-31-2022, 03:33 AM)vetvso Wrote:(07-31-2022, 03:28 AM)rachel83az Wrote: None of the libraries I have access to have Mango. I have Rocket, which sucks.
Hillsboro Or has an E-card for online access. I'm not sure but you might be able to use that for research.
Alas:
Quote:Online registration for a Washington County Cooperative Library Services library card is open to Washington County, Oregon, residents only.
RE: Free Language Learning Resources - vetvso - 07-31-2022
(07-31-2022, 03:37 AM)rachel83az Wrote:I just looked up Seattle and Augusta GA so there seem to be many options. I would try to get the nearest library to you to work. Most cities give access to the library you can show cause such as for research.(07-31-2022, 03:33 AM)vetvso Wrote:(07-31-2022, 03:28 AM)rachel83az Wrote: None of the libraries I have access to have Mango. I have Rocket, which sucks.
Hillsboro Or has an E-card for online access. I'm not sure but you might be able to use that for research.
Alas:
Quote:Online registration for a Washington County Cooperative Library Services library card is open to Washington County, Oregon, residents only.
RE: Free Language Learning Resources - rachel83az - 07-31-2022
Unfortunately, mine used to have Mango, but they took it away and replaced it with Rocket.
So I don't think it's coming back any time soon.
RE: Free Language Learning Resources - vetvso - 07-31-2022
(07-31-2022, 05:04 AM)rachel83az Wrote: Unfortunately, mine used to have Mango, but they took it away and replaced it with Rocket.
The reason I went with Mango was that they offer languages outside of the mainstream that I needed like Malay. But the concept is the same if Rocket works and has what you need anyway.
RE: Free Language Learning Resources - rachel83az - 07-31-2022
Alas, Rocket isn't very good and the free institutional version only has level 1 of 3 for the languages they offer. It's very disappointing.
RE: Free Language Learning Resources - carrythenothing - 07-31-2022
(07-31-2022, 05:04 AM)rachel83az Wrote: Unfortunately, mine used to have Mango, but they took it away and replaced it with Rocket.
You can usually get a non-resident library card at a fee, which might be worth it for larger/unique library systems.
For example, my county library system offers membership to non-residents for a little over $200/year, while Mango Languages alone is $180.00/year for an individual. I'd check nearby colleges/universities and public libraries.
RE: Free Language Learning Resources - dfrecore - 07-31-2022
Just signed up, and I can sign up family members as well. My little county in SC has this. My giant county in CA (San Diego) also has this.