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Mango is a foreign language instruction database whose unique teaching method quickly engages you in real conversations between two native speakers. Learners move at their own pace. Your online instructor will take you through every step of the process! Each lesson revisits previously learned material, but you have complete control over your learning experience. Select from nine foreign language courses or three ESL couses to begin learning!

One very neat feature of the database is the translation function. How many times have patrons asked how to say something in a particular language--Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary? Now you can find the answer in a few keystrokes!

CultureGrams gets new look

• CultureGrams, a database in the PLYMC electronic resources collection, recently updated its home page interface and added to both audio and video materials available. The national anthem audio files are now available as MP3s and there are 60 additional video segments as well as more photographs and slideshows.
  
  Here is a list of other recent upgrades:
  


• World Leaders Table: Added to the World and Kids Editions.


• World Edition Addition (added Aug. 2008): Kosovo.


• New Kids Edition Reports: Seven in all: Cambodia, Costa Rica, Lithuania, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Portugal, and Sudan.


• 13 New Themed Slideshows + More Fresh Photos: Check the Slideshow and Photo galleries.


• Seasonal Climate Information: Added to each States and Provinces Edition report.


• Email Function: In response to customer feedback, we have added an email function that allows users to easily email information to themselves or others. In all four editions of CultureGrams (World, Kids, States, and Provinces), users may email a full report using the Email report link on the main page of a country/state/province. Or, they may email a specific section using the Email this section link next to Print this section. These links generate a window in which users can fill in the desired email address and other details.


• Outline Maps: In response to direct requests from educators, CultureGrams now offers outline maps of every country. These blank maps allow students to fill in cities and geographical features on their own, perfect for classroom use and assignments!
  


• Check out this short video (4:00) to see what is available through the CultureGrams database.