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Mango Language Learning

Review written by: Amber
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I just had to write in to let you know how much I LU-UV using Mango through your site to learn new languages!!! One of my biggest complaints moving to the East Lansing area was that my 2nd grader did not get any foreign language studies like at her last school! The Mango link up is extremely easy to you & very intuitive even if you're not a techie! We have so many neighbors from different countries. My neighbor's mother is here from Iraq. During her visit they found out that she was quite ill and could not go home. My neighbor's poor mother has been so lonely as she does not speak much English. After all, she'd had no intention of staying. Just visiting her son & going back home. I can't wait to surprise her by saying Hi How are you? in her own language!!!
By Author/Artist: Mango

One World, Many Stories Presents: Good Night, World!

Tonight!  After the past summer-like week, today's grayness and rain make this a perfect evening to cozy up inside for this fantastic annual event celebrating world cultures, languages, and our wonderful community!

Friday, March 23, 2012
5:30-7:30 pm
Red Cedar Elementary School Gymnasium
1110 Narcissus, East Lansing

This event is fun for the whole family and all ages are invited to attend!  Join us to experience a reading of the book Good Night, World, the story of a child and his bird friend, who travel the earth, bidding good night to our planet.

Following the story, snuggle down and get cozy to watch the Best of the Short Films from the Chicago International Children's Film Festival. 

5:30-6 pm         Pizza, baby carrots, and lemonade will be served for $1 per person (optional)                      
                           Make a bird puppet to take with you on your travels
6-6:30 pm         Reading of Good Night, World; the book will end with hearing and learning to say 
                           "Good Night" in nine languages!
6:30-7:30 pm    Award-Winning International Children's Short Films

Pajamas, blankets, and stuffed animals welcome!  Questions? Please contact the ELPL (517) 351-2420.

This project is generously supported through grants from the Kiwanis Club of East Lansing Foundation and the East Lansing Education Foundation.  This is a cooperative initiative sponsored by: the East Lansing Public Library, Red Cedar Elementary School, MSU Office for International Students & Scholars, MSU Campus Living Services & Residence Life,  and the MSU Family Resource Center.

Join us for a Hebrew and English Bilingual Story Time!

Hebrew Alefbet  Saturday, September 24
  1-2 pm
  All ages
   
Hear fun stories in English and Hebrew, learn phrases, colors, and numbers in Hebrew, learn a song, make a craft, and enjoy some special treats!

Mango Languages now available

ELPL patrons have a great new resource for language instruction - Mango Languages online classroom.  Choose from over 30 languages and track your progress online.  English courses for ESL students are also available. Click here for more information.