Parli Italiano? Language Resources Just For You!

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Learning a new language is a great way to expand your worldview and exercise your brain. Whether your ultimate goal is a better travel experience, making new friends, expanding job opportunities, or just gain aura points, CSN has you covered by way of language-learning tools. 

Check out the “Parli Italiano?” display at each of the three campuses and these great e-resources that will have you code-switching in no time!

1000 Motivational Statements

Title: 1000 Motivational Statements: Learn Spanish While Transforming Your Life

Author: Science-based Language Learning Lab

Location: ProQuest

Details: This book blends language study with self-help motivational terms to help your skills and your soul. 

 

1000 Common Adjectives

Title: 1000 Common Adjectives: Learn French Through Simple Sentences

Author: Science-based Language Learning Lab

Location: ProQuest

Details: This title helps you learn adjectives and sentence structure through short, easy to follow sentences.

 

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Title: English Fundamentals 1 - Grammar

Author: Rachel Berg Scherer

Location: MasterFILE Complete

Details: Sure, you might use English every day, but this colorful study goes deep into grammar and parts of speech to help readers understand aspects like verb forms, modifiers, and commonly misused words. It is helpful in improving grammar and boosting conversational confidence!

 

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Title: A Handbook of Diction for Singers: Italian, German, French

Location: Oxford Academic

Details: A clever resource to help improve pronunciation even if you can’t carry a note!

 

We also have these helpful databases!
 

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A to Z: The World

While learning a new language, why not learn about places! “A to Z: The World” has country guides and cultural info for most of the countries of the world. Some entries include essential language terms. 

 

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Mometrix eLibrary

Mometrix offers an array of practice guides and tests, mostly geared to careers and test prep. It also features study guides, flash cards, and testing books for Spanish and English language learners.