Learn a new language before you travel

Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to talk with the locals on your next overseas holiday?

Learning the language of your choice is now easy and convenient thanks to our language training eresource, Transparent Language Online. It has instruction in over 100 languages, from Afrikaans to Zulu.

You can access Transparent Language Online from your desktop computer or if you prefer, download the app onto your mobile or tablet for access anywhere.

As an existing member of the Boroondara Library Service, signing up for your free account is easy. Just type in your membership number, choose a username and password, confirm your email, and you’re ready to go.

How to access Transparent Language Online

After you’ve logged in, all you have to do is choose the language you want to learn and you’re away. It’s useful to know that many of the language courses have options tailored to non-English speakers.

Once you’ve started, you might wish to click on the Resource tab on the top navigation bar to get connected with Facebook communities, read blogs, receive Twitter feeds and learn a new word every day.

But don’t stop there, next time you’re back visiting Boroondara Library Service, don’t forget to check out the travel section and let us guide you towards the perfect locations to try out your new skill.

To find out more about library eresources, call Boroondara Library Service at 9278 4666 or submit an enquiry through the Ask a Librarian eform.