ESL Resources

World Language Resources

Adults:

The library features assorted books for adults in Arabic, Hindi, Polish and Spanish. The collection was funded through a LSTA grant that was awarded in the mid 1990s. Library users may suggest non-English titles of interest for consideration to be purchased for the World Language collection.

Children:

The library features assorted materials for children in the following foreign languages: Arabic, Chinese, Polish and Spanish. The library features assorted bi-lingual books for children in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Russian and Spanish. Library users may suggest non-English titles of interest for consideration to be purchased for the World Language collection.

Penpal Kits:

The Penpal is a pre-programmed device created to read aloud in a variety of languages. This award-winning digital companion will introduce you to learning material in a unique way. Touch the pen to a book, poster, or learning chart, and you’ll hear the content read to you. Penpal creatively brings audio, interactivity, and magic to printed materials. Each Penpal set includes the Penpal device, sheet and books.

 

LOTE4Kids:

LOTE4Kids is a new database that we provide to patrons for free! With your Orland Park library card, you can access over 200 stories in over 70 languages including Arabic, Polish, Spanish, and more. And LOTE4Kids is adding new languages all the time. Title will give you the option to read the book in either English or your language of choice while some offer bilingual options. There are also downloadable activities or activities you can do online. You can use LOTE4Kids through our website and use it on a web browser or you can download their new app to read stories on the go.

 

Mango Languages:

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Now you can learn another language through our new interactive database, Mango Languages.
Mango Languages’ PhD-created, linguist-approved language-learning software teaches practical conversation in over 70 languages, while keeping the vibe fun and encouraging. Mango rapidly builds language proficiency and cultural understanding around real-world communication skills that you’ll actually need. Mango teaches through examples.

 

For those using a tablet or phone, an app is available to download. Contact the Adult Services Desk for more information at (708) 428-5150.

 

Other Resources:

ESL Instruction for Adults

ESL Instruction for Children