Collection: Language Learning

This collection features a treasure trove of interactive resources to help learners improve their language skills. These books cover a variety of languages and skill levels, including Arabic, Spanish, Japanese, and more. Most feature a wide range of interactive elements to accommodate all sorts of learning styles.


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Language Learning Textbooks

We found these open textbooks using Pressbooks Directory, an index of free and public books made with Pressbooks.

Beginning ESOL

A Digital Workbook for Beginning ESOL


Basic Urdu textbook cover

Basic Urdu


Beginning Japanese for Professionals: Book 1 cover

Beginning Japanese for Professionals: Book 1


Beginning Japanese for Professionals: Book 2 cover

Beginning Japanese for Professionals: Book 2


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Elementary Arabic I



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Learn a Language Your Way

Learning a second language can be both rewarding and challenging. The open educational resources (OER) in this collection make it easier by incorporating a variety of interactive elements that keep learners engaged and help them assess their progress along the way. These can include audio and video to aid in pronunciation and cultural understanding as well as flashcards, matching questions, and more to accommodate different learning and teaching styles.

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