Fall in Love with a New Language with Pronunciator

 

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Is learning a new language on your 2025 bingo board? If you’re not sure what language to tackle first, try a romance language like Spanish, French, Italian or Portuguese. You can use Pronunciator to learn any of the 163 languages available with self-directed lessons, live teachers, movies, music and more. Pronunciator is one of our many databases you can access for free with your library card!

How to Access Pronunciator

The option to access Pronunciator on a smartphone or tablet is also available on-the-go with the Bluebird app, available for free from the App Store, opens a new window or Google Play, opens a new window. Have your library card handy to create an account with Pronunciator on a computer or Bluebird app on your smartphone or tablet. This account will be used to track your progress as you learn a new language!

Once you choose a language to learn, you’ll get access to a variety of learning tools:

  • Main Course
  • Grammar Compendium
  • Chat in real time
  • Learn, Test & Certify
  • Translation Guide
  • Podcasts
  • Short daily lessons
  • Learning Guides

The learning doesn’t have to stop at one language, either. Try exploring other languages with your account!

Other Resources for Language Learning

Are you a visual learner? Check out Udemy for learning a language. Udemy is a “how-to” clearinghouse of more than 6,000 video instructions covering nearly 80 categories, including language! The most popular videos on Udemy are test prep for a variety of exams and several video resources for English Language Learning.

Interested in other databases you have access to with your BCLS library card? Browse our resources!