Duolingo is a website for language learning that also offers a free app for learning 'on the go'. This trendy site also offers users the opportunity to comment on the exercises and share their expertise and questions.

Looking for books in Chinese? Arabic? Vietnamese? Check out our list of languages carried in your local branch of the Hennepin County Library.

Games and quizzes to make language learning more fun!

Multilingual Living supports and encourages parents raising children in more than one language and culture. It is about living multilingually, in each and every way possible.

So join a conversation circle and perfect your English while making new friends. It's free!

Did you know that you can download language learning books? Never be trapped in your car again! See what's available through the Bookspace page and be ready for your next trip abroad!

In honor of Hispanic heritage month, we spotlight materials available in Spanish. Whether you are a native speaker or just beginning your language journey, the library has a fantastic collection of books, DVDs, ebooks and audiobooks en español for your reading, viewing and listening pleasure. ¡Disfruta!

Formerly known as Byki, but updated and expanded, Transparent Language Online offers dozens of language learning activities, access to language related social networking sites and cultural information about the language you want to learn. Try it for quick language learning today!

Language Magazine website is for students, teachers and fans of languages and world cultures. What's happening in language study around the world, where the job opportunities in linguistics are, where and when are language conferences, and where to find study abroad opportunities. Also, the magazine itself is available online digitally!

For access to 1700 newspapers from 92 countries in 48 languages, use Newspaper Direct!

Tune in to radio stations from around the world. Radio Locator has links to over 13,000 web pages and over 7000 audio streams from radio stations in the U.S. and worldwide.

A celebration of countries and cultures, the Festival of Nations is a great way to meet people and hear languages from around the world. This year, the festival celebrates its 80th anniversary - come join the fun! 

A visual dictionary is excellent for reinforcing language learning, and is also a great tool for the traveler.  Check out these and other visual/picture dictionaries at your local library!

Considered the last word on words, the OED is the Bible for lovers of the English language.  This online version lets you search the OED, study timelines that show when words entered the English language, lists the authors and works most quoted in the OED, and has the ever popular, sometimes wacky "word of the day"  Be ready to wax eloquent at your next fabulous gathering!

Meetup is a great networking source for finding people who are interested in languages.  In the Twin Cities there are many Meetup language groups for those who want to practice or maintain a language.   You can also find groups related to a variety of cultural interests and activities.