Conversation Clubs
People who want to practice their English can speak with others here. Sessions are led by English speaking volunteers.

Library books, CDs, and videos to help you learn English

Language Lab

Mango Languages
Learn English online at your own pace, with an emphasis on conversation skills. There are long courses for Spanish, Portuguese and Polish speakers, plus basic English courses for speakers of 14 languages. (Mango also offers instruction in languages other than English.)

Downloadable audio English instruction from Maryland's Digital eLibrary.

Language Line Telephone Reference
Ask reference questions in your own language.

How to get a library card

World Language Collection
Library Materials in Chinese, French, Korean, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

Learning a language other than English? See the Language Learning page on the E-Library and our catalog.