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Learning a language? These online resources are a good place to start.

Free Anywhere

Duolingo teaches Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Irish, Polish, Turkish, Hungarian, Romanian. Available on the web, iOS, and Android.

This is a librarian recommended website. Want help using this resource? Contact us.

Free With BPL ECard

Little Pim is an online language learning system for ages 0-6. It’s a fun way for kids to learn a foreign language!

  • Little Pim’s Entertainment Immersion Method makes it fun and easy to learn.
  • Kids love Little Pim, the animated panda who teaches each lesson.
  • It’s fun for the whole family.

Provided by the Boston Public Library and available for free with a BPL eCard. Individuals who live in, own property in, or commute to work in Massachusetts may register for an eCard. Want help using this resource? Contact us.

Free State Wide

Transparent Language Online makes it possible to start learning a language on your own. Learners will build vocabulary, practice listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and maintain what they learn. With courses in ESL, ASL and 140+ world languages, Transparent Language Online can be accessed anytime, anywhere, on almost any device.

Free for all Massachusetts residents. Provided by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners and the Massachusetts Library System. Want help using this resource? Contact us.