Language Learning
Want to Learn a New Language?
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.
Our Language Programs
We currently offer two programs, “Basic English” and “Conversations in English,” for those who speak another language and wish to learn or practice English.
We also offer “Conversations in Different Languages,” a program for those who speak English and wish to learn another language.
Basic English
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
Conversations in English
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.
Conversations in Languages
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 and register for the event. Here is how:
- Look at the events listed below, or click the button “All Language Learning Events”
- 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. When registering for an “English in Your Language” program, please be sure to register for the correct language session.
Registration is required to attend all Language Programs.
Additional Language Resources
For additional assistance finding helpful study sites, podcasts, and more language materials, refer to the tabs below:
We have many books for learning English as a Second Language, or learning many other languages.
Click here to start your search
- 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
Mango
We also offer access to language-learning software called Mango, available through GALILEO. Mango teaches real-world conversations in over 70 languages.
Click the button below to go to the site. You will need to login with your Gwinnett County Public Library Barcode and PIN number. After you create an account, download the Mango Languages App and study on the go!