Joe Schwartz
EDT - 211



MangoLanguages

I had the pleasure of graduating with my associate degree from WCCCD. One of the most amazing connections that I made was with the language department and access to Mango Languages. There are many language acquisition software and programs, to a myriad of YouTube videos to teach foreign languages, but this program has by far been very accessible. The lessons are easy to understand and follow along, the pronunciation guide is accessible, and the only thing that would be better is a connection to another speaker to video conference for an additional layer to support comprehension. I have my children practicing the languages of Spanish and German, but those are just the tip of the iceberg as there are 72 languages that you can choose from (even Pirate!). The program can be pricey ($20 a month/ $175 per year); however, one could access the site for free through participating public libraries in the US or Canada. I hope that you would try to experience this site and expand your cultural horizons travelling after you hit the lottery!!!!