Language Learning Tips
- BBC Language Learning TipsLanguage tips from BBC. Check out their entire language section for useful resources.
- 10 Terrible Language Learning Tips (Don't Follow These)Advice from polyglot and author Benny Lewis.
- 12 Languages Later: My Best Tips for Learning a Foreign LanguageA blogger with experience learning many languages shares what she has learned.
Learn or refresh a language!
- Mango Languages
An online language learning resource that covers over 70 languages. Courses are accessible from a web browser or app.
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- Tennessee Electronic LibraryCreate an account with TEL to access Transparent Language Online from their website. Find it in the right side bar entitled "Featured Resources."
Foreign Films & Music
A great way to help learning a foreign language is by doing what the native speakers do -- listening to the music, watching the movies, and reading the newspapers. Immerse yourself in another language as much as possible before going and while abroad.
To search for a foreign film or music through the library, follow the steps below. For additional resources for language learning, see the "Cultural Resources" tab to the left. Also, try your own Google search!
Search for DVDs on the library home page
Select Advanced search, limit material type to DVDs and select language
Search term suggestions:
film
foreign films
feature films
drama
feature films—(country of choice)
Start your search for music in the following database:
- Music & Performing ArtsAn audio and video collection for classical, opera, jazz, world, popular music, and American music. Also includes theatre, dance, and film resources.