AV2 World Languages is a collection of 1,000 audio eBooks comprised of 100 high-interest titles in 10 languages. The program has been developed to help young readers explore new languages. With the ability to easily switch between English, Arabic, French, German, Hindi, Korean, Mandarin, Russian, Spanish and Tagalog, readers can experience the text in their own language, as well as any they want to learn.
Built-in digital features allow readers to dive even deeper into a topic through weblinks, videos, activities, and slideshows. The collections cover a wide range of topics within the categories of fiction, high interest, language arts, math, science, social studies, and sports. Students can switch between English and another language.
To access the site:
Troubleshooting: If you have any issues with this process you could try the following steps in place of 1. above:
Babbel (Free access)
3 months of free access to language learning app Babbel. Babbel is a German subscription-based language learning app and e-learning platform, available in various languages since January 2008. Fourteen languages are currently offered: Dutch, Danish, English, French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Spanish and Turkish.
To be very clear: this offer is completely free, no credit card information is required upon sign up and there is no pressure or expectation to continue after three months.
Students and language instructors who want to sign up only need a valid email address to get started.
Link to complete application form: https://fs25.formsite.com/babbel/sfftrrk4jh/index.html
Link to Babbel website: https://www.babbel.com/
WASLA Teacher Librarian of the Year- 2017: Jo-Anne Urquhart
- 2016: Lise Legg
WASLA Library Officer of the Year- 2012: Karen Notley