Montgomery
County Public Libraries has three Language Learning
Labs:
All of these Language Labs have computers and computer
software to help
non English speakers:
- learn English
- refine their English pronunciation and listening skills
- improve their reading speed
Available Software
ELLIS Introduction
Available at Gaithersburg and Wheaton.
Watch, listen to, interact with, and learn from the
characters, their family, and friends using English
in authentic situations. Choose from 35 lessons on
topics such as:
- shopping
- using public transportation
- getting medical attention
Students can stop or repeat a scene, slow down the dialogue, and record
their own voices.
ELLIS Master Pronunciation
Available at Gaithersburg and Wheaton.
Students will hear how words sound and see how the sounds
are formed with video models. Animated graphics and native language
instruction illustrate where to place the tongue, teeth,
and lips to pronounce each sound.
Mango Languages
Learn a new language online at your own pace. Emphasis is on conversational language skills in ESL for Spanish, Portuguese and Polish speakers, Spanish, French, Italian,
Brazilian Portuguese, German, Russian, Japanese, Mandarin Chinese,
and Greek.
Rosetta Stone
Available at all labs
English Level I and II
Tell Me More
Basic-to-advanced online language lessons in English.
About the Gaithersburg
Lab
Hours of Service
- Monday - Thursday: 10 am - 8 pm
- Friday and Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
- Sunday: CLOSED
9 computers are available for adults and children.
No reservations are required; however, ID is needed to sign up to use
the computer. There is a 1 hour time limit.
About the Long Branch Lab
Hours of Service
- Monday - Wednesday: 10 am - 9 pm
- Thursday: 1 pm - 9 pm
- Friday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm
8 computers are available for adults and children.
No reservations are required,
and there is a 2 hour time limit per session.
About the Wheaton Lab
Hours of Service
- Monday - Wednesday: 10 am - 9 pm
- Thursday: 1pm -9 pm
- Friday: 10 am - 5 pm
- Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
- Sunday: CLOSED
6 computers are available for people ages 13 and above.
No reservations are required;
however, lab users must first make an appointment
at the Information Desk to meet with a volunteer who will
give an introduction to the Lab and software.
There is a 2 hour time limit.
