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