At Gwinnett County Public Library, we are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community. One way we meet this need is by offering Language Programs. Whether you speak another language and want to learn English or speak English and want to learn a different language, we have a program for you. If you’re more interested in self-paced at-home learning, we also have a plethora of digital resources and other aids to guide and assist you in your studies.
Language Programs
We currently offer two programs, “Basic English for [language] Speakers” and “Conversations in English,” for those who speak another language and wish to learn or practice English.
We also offer “Conversations in [language],” a program for those who speak English and wish to learn another language.
This course is intended for beginners and those with little English fluency. In these sessions, a facilitator will provide you with English practice materials and will assist you in your native language should you have any questions or difficulties understanding concepts.
We currently offer this program in the following languages:
- Chinese
- Japanese
- Korean
- Spanish
- Vietnamese
This course is intended to serve intermediate to advanced English language learners. We provide materials to help learners advance in their understanding of the English language and facilitate conversations for learners to practice their English and gain exposure to new vocabulary.
We currently offer Conversations in English, both in person and virtually. All conversations are conducted in English.
These programs are intended to expose native English speakers to a world language and to help them gain proficiency in those languages with the assistance of a knowledgeable library staff member.
We currently offer the following languages:
- French
- Japanese
- Spanish
Program Registration
To register for one of our Language Programs, please find your desired program on our Events calendar.
- Click here or the yellow button below.
- When you are in our events calendar page, look for the search area, and include the filter “Language Learning.” Do not forget to adjust your date range when searching.
- Once you have found a language program you’d like to attend, click on it, and use the “Register” button on the left side of the page.
Registration is required to attend all Language Programs.
IMPORTANT:
When registering for an “English in Your Language” program, please be sure to register for the correct language session.
Additional Language Resources
For additional assistance finding helpful study sites, podcasts, and more language materials, refer to the tabs below:
Gwinnett Technical Collge can assist you with improving your English language skills and these skills can help you with:
- College and Career Readiness
- Family Education
- Health Care
- American Government
- Community Life
English as a Second Language through Adult Education
- Documentation needed
- Must apply for classes at specific times
- No children allowed at registration
- Focus on basic English skills, conversation, and written language
- No cost for classes
Call 678.226.6401 for more information or come to Gwinnett Tech’s Lawrenceville campus: 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 400
To apply for classes choose your area: Gwinnett County or North Fulton County
To view a complete guide of our additional language resources, click below.
GCPL also offers digital resources on our website to further help. One of our resources is Mango Languages, available through GALILEO. Mango offers courses for 70+ languages and can be access with your library account. After you create an account, download the Mango Languages App and study on the go!
To access these resources and many more, click below.