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View a list of all the languages you can learn with OCLS

ELLIS | Tell Me More | Mango Languages | Library Programs
OCLS Quiz | Streaming Videos | Reading Companion
Downloadable Audiobooks | Books | Books on CD
DVDs | Playaways

Learn more about our Library resources and online resources by attending a computer class. Register for "Learn a Language using the Internet and Library Resources" or "Aprenda Inglés Usando la Internet y los Recursos de la Biblioteca" computer classes today!

ELLIS

EllisELLIS is the world’s premiere English language learning system for Middle School to the adult learner. Native language guides and support are available in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, and Vietnamese to aid the user in learning English.

ELLIS Orientation On Demand - En Español

¡No hay necesidad de esperar! Use este enlace para llegar a una presentación le explicara lo que es ELLIS y como participar y tomar ventaja de este programa único para aprender el idioma Ingles.

ELLIS Orientation On Demand - an Kreyòl

Ou Pagen oken rezon pou rete tann! Gade yon prezantasyon sou sijè Ellis la, ak kòman pou kòmanse pran profi de program inik sa k’ap montre ou pale anglè.

ELLIS Orientation On Demand - in English

No need to wait to get started! Access this video presentation and learn how you can particpate and take advantage of this unique program to learn English.

Requirements: This software is currently available at the Hiawassee, North Orange, Orlando Public Library, South Creek, South Trail, Southeast, and Winter Garden locations to anyone with a Orange County Resident Library Card, Fee Card, or PC Pass.

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Library Programs

English Chatter

English Chatter is an opportunity to improve your English speaking skills! Join us for some friendly conversation. Fluent English speakers are welcome to attend and help lead conversations.

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OCLS Language Quiz

Learn a Language with OCLS

Do you know how to learn a language with OCLS? Take our quiz and learn about all the great resources the Library has to help you learn a new language!

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Streaming Videos

Streaming VideosGot a computer? Watch these curriculum oriented multimedia videos from home or in the Library. The videos include worksheets, teacher-guides, and online resources. Available for learning: English as a Second Language.

Requirements: Orange County Resident Library Card or a Fee Card.

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Downloadable Audiobooks

Downloadable AudiobooksDigital versions of language programs are available which you can download to your computer and even transfer to a portable player.

You can learn foreign languages such as Spanish and Portuguese. Also available are programs to learn English for speakers of Spanish.

Requirements: Access this resource from home with an Orange County Resident Library Card or a Fee Card.

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Books on CD

CD BooksOn the go? Become fluent while you drive. Languages offered include (but are not limited to):


Requirements: Orange County Resident Library Card or Reciprocal Borrower Card (except residents of Seminole County).

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DVDs

DVDsLearn a language by watching a DVD! Languages offered include: Spanish, French, and English.

Requirements: Orange County Resident Library Card and Reciprocal Borrower Card holders from Winter Park and Maitland.

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Tell Me More logo

An Open Door to Language Learning - Tell Me More is a comprehensive foreign language learning method that combines the richness and quality of its contents with the flexibility and interactive features of multimedia. Through different types of activities, the method aims to develop the essential skills needed to communicate: oral and written comprehension, oral and written expression, vocabulary, and grammar.

In an authentic learning context, Tell Me More introduces the grammatical, lexical, phonetic, and conjugation notions necessary to develop these skills. Languages available to learn include Spanish, French, and Italian.

Requirements: Registration is available to everyone who has a Library card. This program is being offered through the Library to our patrons at no cost. This is a Web-based learning program and can be accessed in the Library or from any computer that has a Broadband Internet Connection. Please note that you will also need a microphone and loudspeakers or a microphone-equipped headset.

Sign up for a free account. Your Library Card and PIN are required for setting up an account.

Call the Library at 407.835.7323 for more information.

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Mango Languages

Mango Languages offers conversational learning at your own pace in a fun way combining audio clips and written text. Languages offered include: Spanish, French, German, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese, and Russian. ESL courses are offered for Spanish, Polish, and Brazilian Portuguese speakers.

Select the database, enter your card number/PIN and select the language you want to learn. Each language has up to 100 lessons and you can select the entire lesson, a condensed lesson, select a vocabulary review or a phrase book review.

Requirements: Orange County Resident Library Card or a Fee Card.

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Reading Companion

Learn to read and improve your skills with Reading Companion - available at our Southeast, Hiawassee, and South Trail branches during all open language labs. This online program provides immediate feedback to the reader through innovative voice recognition software. Using a headset and microphone, students read along on the computer screen assisted by an online "tutor". The "tutor" provides feedback allowing for the exercise to be repeated and skills to be improved.

For orientation check location schedules. Upon registering library staff will help each student select reading material based on the student's skill level.

Requirements: This software is currently available at the Hiawassee, South Trail, and Southeast locations to anyone with a Orange County Resident Library Card, Fee Card, or PC Pass.

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Books

BooksThe Orange County Library System offers a variety of books geared toward a wide audience to meet your language learning needs. Whether you are learning English as your second language, or studying a language for a trip—you'll find we've got it covered in our print collection. Languages available include (but are not limited to):

Requirements: Check these titles out with any type of Orange County Library Card.

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Playaways

MP3 PlayerExercise and learn Spanish, Italian, German, or French.

Requirements: Orange County Resident Library Card or Reciprocal Borrower Card (except residents of Seminole County).

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