September 19th is celebrated by enthusiasts worldwide as “International
Talk Like a Pirate Day,” with attendant shenanigans. Mango Languages, the provider of the
Library’s online language learning programs for adults and children, has jumped
on board with its Pirate language course, containing everything you need to
know to “parlay” in perfect Pirate. You’ll learn a bit of Pirate history, the
finer points of swashbuckling and all sorts of practical Pirate lingo.
In addition to Pirate, Mango offers over 60 world languages for English
speakers, plus courses for those learning English as a second language. Perfect
for leisure travelers, business people, students and the just plain curious, Mango’s conversational approach teaches practical,
relevant content focused on four key areas of language learning: vocabulary,
grammar, pronunciation and culture. It is available remotely around the clock,
including in an app version for mobile devices – all you need is your
Ridgefield Library card to log in. Mango is also the provider of Little Pim
online language instruction programs developed specifically for children ages
0-6. You’ll find links to both on our website at www.ridgefieldlibrary.org.
Ask a staff person how to get started speaking Pirate – or French or
Arabic or Mandarin Chinese. Aarrr!
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