Language Skills
Here are a few resources that have been purchased or identified specifically for our National Scholarships programs.
Click on the Languages Research Guide for other resources for the specific languages taught at UND.
Chester Fritz Library Audio Language Materials
Guaranteed Japanese. by Call Number: PL535.5 .J35 2008 Popular Reading Collection4 audio discs : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Mandarin Chinese in 60 Minutes. by Call Number: PL1891 .M271 2008 Popular Reading Collection1 audio disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.) + 1 booklet (14 pages ; 19 cm).
Rush Hour Express French. by Call Number: PC2112.5 .B43 2004 Popular Reading Collection1 audio disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in.
Spanish by Call Number: PC4121 .S67 2008ab Popular Reading Collection11 sound discs (9 hr.) : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 DVD (digital ; 4 3/4 in.) + 1 CD-ROM (digital ; 4 3/4 in.) + 3 booklets (52, 63, 90 p. ; 17 cm.).
Italian by Call Number: PC1112.7 .B47 2003 -- Currently in storage -- Use interlibrary loan2 sound discs : analog + 1 listener's guide (vii, 112 p. ; 15 cm.) and 1 music CD..
Rush Hour Express German by Call Number: PF3112.7 .B47 2005 -- Currently in storage -- Use interlibrary loan1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in..
Arabic CD pack by Call Number: PJ6308 .A73 2003 -- CD Currently in storage -- Use interlibrary loan.1 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 phrase book.
Language Skills -- Internet Resources
Free Resources to Assist you with Language Skills:
Japanese Skills Specifically:
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https://imabi.net
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https://www.erin.ne.jp/en/
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https://www3.nhk.or.jp/news/easy/ -- NHK -- great for news trends & current affairs
Grand Forks Public Library
- Pronunciator (needs a Grand Forks Public Library Card Number)Pronounciator allows you to learn any language, in virtually any other language, plus, it has ESL for speakers of 50 non-English languages.
Use the advanced search. Limit by specific language:
THE GRAND FORKS PUBLIC LIBRARY
ADDRESS: 2110 Library Circle, Grand Forks, ND 58201
Phone: 701-772-8116
The Grand Forks Public Library has books and both informational and popular DVDs, Videos and books/music on CD.
As a UND student, you can get a public library card by providing a dorm address with valid ID, or utility bill/lease agreement for off-campus housing.
Search on the website to see what they have before you go
Visit our Reference Desk for more information.