Mango - Learn a Language at the Rochester Public Library


Mango is an online language-learning system that can help you learn languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Portuguese, German, Chinese, Greek, Italian and more. Mango provides a quick introduction to a language and culture through the acquisition of simple conversational skills.

Mango Mobile Rochester Public Library patrons can now take advantage of Mango Languages’ latest innovations: mobile apps for Android and iPhone. Learn a new language wherever you are...

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR NEW MANGO USERS! Once you have registered with Mango, you must access Mango from THIS page. We strongly advise you to bookmark this current page and use the link found below to access Mango in the future. Your Mango account can only be accessed from the Rochester Public Library website. Bookmark This Page NOW! (Ctrl+D)
My library now offers Mango Languages! I want to start using the program, so what do I do? Please make sure that you are accessing Mango Languages through this page on the Rochester Public Library website. You will need to log in this way each time that you use Mango. This is done to verify that you are a patron of RPL. Once you connect to Mango through the RPL website, you will be asked to type in your library card bar code. Make sure to enter the numbers without any spaces or dashes to avoid an error. You will have the option to start learning right away as an anonymous user or to create a profile, which will allow you to track your progress and time spent learning each language. If you create a profile, you will receive an activation e-mail with an activation link. This link is to be used only once to activate your account. Every subsequent log in should be through the link on your library’s website. After you complete these simple steps, you should be all set to start language learning with Mango!	How long does it take to learn a new language with Mango? Mango Languages is completely self-paced and the time it takes to build fluency is different from person to person. Upon completion of a Mango course you will be conversational in the following topics: Express Gratitude Greet People Make Small Talk with Strangers Say Goodbye Ask/Tell if Someone Speaks a Language Ask/Tell Where Someone is From Get Someone’s Attention Ask Someone’s Name Introduce Yourself Ask for Directions Get Help Finding Places Using a Map Identify Important Places and Facilities Around Town Count Up To 99 Negotiate Basic Transactions at Stores Gain the Insight into the Food Culture Order Drinks And Meals Understand Common Phrases Used at Restaurants Deal with Large Numbers Handle Currency with Ease Ride a Taxi and Pay the Fare Accept/Decline Help Ask/Tell What Trouble One Is In Gain Knowledge of Emergency Services Ask/Answer What a Word or Phrase Means Communicate One’s Ability to Understand Something Express Gratitude Request to Repeat, Slow Down, or Speak Up Ask/Tell What Something Is Give/Respond to a Compliment Request/Agree to Speak in Particular Language
Interested in the Mango Language Learning Methodology? You can find it described here. Remember though, you need to access Mango by clicking a link on this RPL webpage.
The Rochester Public Library is located at 65 S. Main St. Hours are Monday through Thursday 9:00 A.M. to 8:30 P.M., Friday 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. For additional information, call 603.332.1428. For directions to RPL, click here.