Explore a New Language with Your Delaware County Library Card

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Folcroft Public Library

Pronunciator, a language-learning program, will soon be available free of charge to all Delaware County residents.

Founded by a librarian, Pronunciator is committed to serving public, academic, and special libraries. It offers basic to advanced language learning courses in more than 80 languages through activities, drills, quizzes, interactive coaching, and live practice with native speakers.

Pronunciator will replace Mango Languages, the current language-learning program offered to cardholders of Delaware County Libraries, by Jan. 1.

Delaware County is a diverse area with approximately three percent of the population being non-native English speakers. Through Pronunciator, English as a Second Language (ESL) is taught in 55 non-English languages. Libraries in Delaware County can help immigrant communities adapt to life in the U.S. by providing Pronunciator’s ESL courses.

“It’s an exciting time for libraries in Delaware County,” said Delaware County Libraries Director Catherine Bittle. “We believe that upgrading to Pronunciator will allow residents better access to learn a new language in a fun and interactive way. Pronuncatior’s ESL courses will help libraries better serve their communities, as we’ve seen an increasing number of library patrons that are non-native English speakers.”

Click here to access Pronunciator. Residents must have a valid library card to utilize it.

Need a library card? Sign up for a free one by clicking here.

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