HEY, SIRI! SPELL "DICTIONARY"! In an age where access to the internet is at our fingertips, we oftentimes rely on apps like Siri and AI technologies such as Alexa to provide us with fast and quick answers to our many questions. Have you ever heard of a word and wondered what it means? Well, today would be a perfect day to dust… continue reading Happy Dictionary Day!
By written by Lydia M. October 16, 2020 1
The Latin American Book Fair , in partnership with the Culinary Literacy Center , will be presenting Language Through My Kitchen: Latin Cuisine , during a virtual event broadcast on Facebook on Friday, October 16, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m . The idea of this project is to explore the origins of culinary ingredients and to provide the… continue reading Language Through My Kitchen: Latin Cuisine
By written by Mary Marques October 8, 2020
by Joanne Chu - Intern, Languages & Learning Center 你好! 最近好吗？ You are invited to join the Free Library's Languages & Learning Center newest offering: the Mandarin Conversation Circle! This free online class is designed for intermediate to advanced Mandarin speakers who want to build their confidence in the Mandarin… continue reading Join Our New Mandarin Conversation Circle!
By written by Rachel H. September 29, 2020 1
¡hurra! 万岁 hoan hô! Ура! hourra! hooray! الصيحة! Let’s celebrate! The Free Library now offers access to ebooks and audiobooks in seven world languages: Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, Russian, French, Haitian Creole, and Arabic. Through our OverDrive platform, we have created two new specialized eReading Rooms of Spanish… continue reading Hurra! Hourra! Hoan Hô! | ebooks in 7 Languages
By written by Jamie B. August 31, 2020 1
by Khristina Spence - Intern, Languages & Learning Center Bonjour! Salut! Bonsoir! Join the Free Library's Languages and Learning Center ’s newest offering: the French Conversation Circle ! This free online class will build your knowledge and confidence in the French language, all while introducing you to other… continue reading French Conversation Circle
By written by Rachel H. August 11, 2020
Edible Alphabet is a free English Language Learning (ELL) program offered by the Free Library's Culinary Literacy Center . The mission is to teach English language and literacy skills through hands-on cooking projects. While Free Library locations remain closed to the public in the interest of public health and safety , we will be sharing… continue reading Edible Alphabet Recipe of the Week: Samosas
By written by Lindsay S. July 14, 2020 1
Edible Alphabet is a free English Language Learning (ELL) program offered by the Free Library's Culinary Literacy Center . The mission is to teach English language and literacy skills through hands-on cooking projects. While Free Library locations remain closed to the public in the interest of public health and safety, we will be sharing… continue reading Edible Alphabet Recipe of the Week: Black Bean Empanadas
By written by Lindsay S. June 23, 2020
Edible Alphabet is a free English Language Learning (ELL) program offered by the Free Library's Culinary Literacy Center . The mission is to teach English language and literacy skills through hands-on cooking projects. While Free Library locations remain closed to the public in the interest of public health and safety , we will be sharing… continue reading Edible Alphabet Recipe of the Week: Korean Noodle Salad (Japchae)
By written by Lindsay S. June 16, 2020 1
This month brings new World Language additions to the Free Library's Overdrive ebook collection. Fiction and nonfiction titles are available for children, teens, and adults. You can find books in almost every genre, from Romance to Cookbooks. Check out these titles and more with your library card and PIN !… continue reading New World Language Titles Coming Your Way in May
By written by Rachel H. May 19, 2020
While U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services are temporarily closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you can still prepare for the test using our Learning Express Library electronic resource. The Learning Express Library is a database that you can access on your computer, tablet, or smartphone with your library card and PIN . This… continue reading Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Test on Your Computer, Tablet, or Smartphone
By written by Phil K. May 4, 2020 4
Every April 20, the United Nations recognizes the contribution of Chinese literature, poetry, and language in world culture by celebrating Chinese Language Day . Philadelphia is home to some of the largest Chinese and Chinese-American communities in the United States. Chinese (including Mandarin and Cantonese) is the third most… continue reading Happy Chinese Language Day!
By written by Lindsay S. April 20, 2020 2
¡Hola! My name is Mary and I will be your host on this extraordinary adventure. We will be flying for eight hours from the United States to one of the most historic countries in South America : Peru . With our imagination, we will be departing from the Philadelphia International Airport —of course, we will need to follow all… continue reading The World Traveling Trunk viaja a Sudamérica: ¡Bienvenido a Perú!
By written by Mary Marques March 15, 2019
by Kate M. This may sound familiar: you’re going to Italy in two weeks. Or Greece. Or Vietnam. You’ve been planning this trip for months, but it just never seemed like the right time to sit down and learn how to say, "Excuse me, is there a Wi-Fi password?" or "I’m sorry, but I believe my napkin may be under your… continue reading Learn a New Language with Mango Languages & Duolingo!
By written by Administrator August 8, 2018 3
Face it. It's only been two weeks, but your New Year's resolution is done for, dusty with cobwebs, lingering dimly in the weeks past like an like an old yearbook picture you'd rather forget. No sweat. Mine too. So why not ditch it and start over? It's never too late. Visit our Digital Learning page and take a look at Mango… continue reading Featured Resource: Mango Languages
By written by Jamie W. January 12, 2016 4
