Mango Languages is an online resource (with audio) to help you learn and practice English. You can choose your native language (22 are available). The first time you access Mango, create a free user account. This lets you save your progress. When you click the link, you may need to first log in with your Office 365 account.
Books and audiobooks (books on CD) can be found on the third floor of the Tyree Library, in the Circulating Collection. You may borrow 20 items for four weeks. Bring the items you want to borrow to the first floor Circulation Desk with your SF ID card. When you are finished with the books, return them at the desk or in the silver book drop on the library porch.
You can go to the following call number areas on the third floor to browse (explore) books and audiobooks about that topic. The PE section is for the English language, and there are specific call numbers for more specific topics.
The red shaded area on this map is the PE section on the third floor, where most books about learning English are located.
Here are a few recommended titles. Write down the call number to find it on the third floor. Ask any library staff for help if you need it!
Download a PDF with all the steps for finding books with call numbers
Once you find a book you want, find the book's call number and write it down or take a picture of it. The call number for English for Everyone: English Phrasal Verbs is PE1319 .B66 2020.
Click the arrows to continue to the next steps.
Now, click the Locate button to see a map, which will show you the correct floor to go to and where each call number area is. This book is on the third floor.
Use the elevators or stairs to go to the correct floor, in this case the third floor.
The entrance of the third floor shows that call numbers A-P are on the left and P-Z are on the right. The split happens at PQ/PR, so books with a PE call number will be to the left.
Each shelf has shelf guides extending out so you can see the first and last call numbers down each aisle. We are looking for PE1319 .B66 2020. This shelf guide has P91 through PE1417, so this is the right aisle! (hint: remember to look on the reverse of aisles if your call number appears to be skipped!)
Now that you are in the correct aisle, scan the shelves to find your call number. Call numbers are first organized by letter (PE) and then number (1319) and then letter again (.B66). Take it one step at a time. First find the PE section. Then find the 1319 area. Then look for .B66.
You have now found the book! Most books can be borrowed ("checked out") by bringing them to the first floor Circulation Desk. You may also use the book in the building without checking it out. When you are done with a book that you have not checked out, place it on any cart.
One way to practice English conversation is to use wordless books. These books tell a story using only pictures, which lets you to practice creating your own words. You can explore a list of Wordless Books. These books are usually either in the Picture Book Collection or Chapter Book Collection on the second floor.
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Some books are available online and you read them on a computer or mobile device. Here are a few titles you can read online.
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