HelpNow by BrainFuse provides 24/7 on-demand tutoring across all K-12 subjects as well as live tutors available every day from 2:00 - 11:00 PM EDT. Not only does HelpNow provide unscheduled, instant tutoring and homework help, it features an innovative writing lab, high-stakes assessment and test preparation, ELL/ESL support and foreign language assistance.
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LOTE4KIDS Digital Collection
LOTE4Kids is an online database of children's books in a wide range of languages, that allows kids to enjoy the magic of books in LOTE (Languages Other Than English ). Each book also comes with English translations to help kids learn language.
LOTE4Kids has 5000+ digital picture books in 75+ languages, with new books and languages released each month to help libraries to provide a more diverse and inclusive library service for their communities. The resource is ideal for bilingual families reinforcing a native tongue or for anyone needing practice and exposure to a new language they are learning.
App Instructions:
- Download the LOTE4Kids App today, available on Google Play or on the App Store.
- After getting the app you will be asked for your library name and your barcode. Search for the "Burlington County Library System" and enter your 14-digit bar code to get full access.
Pronunciator
Learn a new language anywhere you are with Pronunciator
Pronunciator is a fun and free way to learn any of 163 languages with self-directed lessons, live teachers, movies, music, and more. Learn online, at your pace and schedule! Library customers can enjoy free access to:
- More than 160 languages including Spanish, French, Japanese, Arabic, and Icelandic;
- Thousands of language courses for all ages and skill levels;
- Travel prep courses;
- ESL for 51 languages;
- Live conversation courses for select languages;
- Pronunciation and pitch analyzers; and
- Progress tracking across all devices.
If you're looking for ways to learn on-the-go, download the Bluebird app and bring Pronunciator language courses with you on a tablet or smartphone. If you have previously registered with Pronunciator, you are able to log into Bluebird with the same credentials. If you have not started courses in Pronunciator, it's not a problem, as you can register directly in Bluebird!
Download the free app from the App Store or Google Play.
TumbleBooks Digital Collection
Enjoy this unlimited collection of E-books specially curated for children. With over 1200 animated and talking picture books, this is a great way to encourage children to enjoy reading. Books are available in Spanish, French, chapter books, non-fiction and includes game and puzzles!
Udemy for Libraries Streaming
This online platform provides video instruction for adults who want to learn skills for a new job, advance in their profession, or deepen a personal interest. More than 10,000 video-based, up-to-date courses are available in business, technology, software, and personal development—including more than 4,000 courses taught by instructors in their native language (French, German, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish).
Use their extensive language learning tutorials to master major European languages, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic as well as American Sign Language and sign languages used in other countries.
Expand and support your career goals by taking courses to improve productivity, learn new skills and understand the workplace. Teachers can improve curriculum development and classroom management skills.
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