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With digital downloads – your public library is open 24/7! The San Antonio Public Library offers two ways to download digital media content: OverDrive. You can access language audio books for free using your San Antonio Public Library Card.

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English: 97 votes (14.61%)

Spanish: 265 votes (39.91%)

French: 92 votes (13.86%)

Japanese: 90 votes (13.55%)

German: 52 votes (7.83%)

Hindi: 19 votes (2.86%)

Russian: 49 votes (7.38%)

Total Votes: 664

Favorite Books

Spanish for Gringos Level 1 : Shortcuts, Tips, and Secrets to Successful Learning
Call Number: 468.2421 HARVEY

This popular and informal self-instruction program is a quick and easy way to pick up informal, practical Spanish. It's designed for English-speakers who are in regular contact with Hispanics and need to communicate with them for both work purposes and social situations.
The Everything Learning German Book Speak, Write, and Understand Basic German in No Time
Call Number: 438.2421 SWICK

It's easy to become intimidated by the prospect of learning a foreign language, and many consider German to be the most difficult of all. The Everything Learning German Book has eliminated the stumbling blocks of learning a language to bring readers quick and easy success. Illustrations.
Right, Wrong, and Risky A Dictionary of Today's American English Usage
Call Number: 423.1 DAVIDSON

Right, Wrong, and Risky provides simple, direct answers to questions about word choice, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; in straightforward alphabetical order. The answers are supported by thousands of up-to-date published usage examples.
The Whole World Guide to Language Learning
Call Number: 418.007 MAR

Whether you enroll in formal language classes or work language learning into a busy schedule, Terry Marshall's on location approach to learning a language will help you succeed. This framework allows enormous flexibility to fit your ability level, your location, time constraints you might have and other factors that contribute to your achievement.
Beginner's Hindi Script
Call Number: 491.438 SNELL

ISBN: 0658009109

Offers a step-by-step introduction to reading and writing in a new language as well as tips and practice exercises to build learners' skills. The book features Origins of the language A systematic approach to mastering the script Lots of "hands-on" exercises and activities Practical examples from real-life situations.

Audiovisuals

Basic Spanish & Portuguese by DVD
Call Number: 468.3421 BASIC

Reinforcement techniques for learning a basic 1,000-word and phrase Spanish & Portuguese vocabulary.
Irish the short course
Call Number: CD 491.62834 PIMSLEUR

Presents a beginning language learning program designed to teach the listener English in progressive steps, without the use of reading materials.
Italian : The short course by Pimsleur Language Program Staff
Call Number: 458.3421 PIMSLEUR

Presents a beginning language learning program designed to teach the listener Italian in progressive steps.
Learn French with Victor. Levels 1 & 2 [videorecording] : all the basics of French speaking in 25 lessons
Call Number: DVD 448.2421 LEARN

Using an enjoyable audiovisual technique, this DVD has proven itself for millions of students to achieve the learning experience quick and pleasant.

Websites

Languages on the Web
This site provides you with the best language related links and will offer in time innovative courses in many languages through a unique method.
Free Language Exchange Community
Learn a new language, exchange with native speakers to improve your language skills. If you are fond of foreign languages, student, employee of an international company, globe traveller or simply eager to discover new culture using this site.
Living Language
Free language materials for courses in Spanish, English, French, Italian, German and many other languages are available for download. Check it out, there may be more free language learning downloads added all the time!

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