InfoGuides: Study Abroad: RIT Library Services: Language Study

Last Updated: May 13, 2024 3:44 PM

Language Study Introduction

One of the best parts of studying abroad is being able to learn and practice a new language. RIT Libraries has many resources you can use to help practice your language skills or pick up new ones.

Photo of Jirisan, Osaka, Japan | Photo credit: Ryan Tolnay, Global Librarian

RIT Libraries Language Resources (General)

Pronunciator
Language learning website for over 100 languages.
ProQuest Ebook Central
A large collection of ebooks available anywhere in the world (Tip: try searching for your language, such as "German language").

Language Resources on the Web

Duolingo
Free language learning website and phone app. It's like playing a videogame!
Busuu
Another free language learning website and phone app that can be used to supplement your formal language learning classes.

International Sign Language

Sign Language by Roland Pfau (Editor); Markus Steinbach (Editor); Bencie Woll (Editor)
ISBN: 3110204215
Publication Date: 2012-08-17
Sign language linguists show here that all questions relevant to the linguistic investigation of spoken languages can be asked about sign languages.

National Technical Institute for the Deaf ASL Video Dictionary
Free service for RIT students, staff, and faculty to learn ASL. Searchable videos and categories to learn ASL in a fun and interactive way.
Beginning American Sign Language Resources: Online Videos and DVDs

Did you know?

There are many different sign languages around the world. Watch this video on the difference between American Sign Language and Polish Sign Language!

German Language Resources

A Student Grammar of German by Paul Stocker
ISBN: 1139376659
Publication Date: 2012-04-26

TIP: There are many more books available physically and in eBook format from the library. Other resources to study the German language.

Italian Language Resources

Basic Italian by Ian Higgins; Stella Peyronnel
ISBN: 9780415347174
Publication Date: 2005-11-11
Introducing Italian culture and people through the medium of the language used today, Basic Italian: A Grammar and Workbook provides readers with the basic tools to express themselves in a wide variety of situations.

Other resources to study the Italian language.

French Language Resources

French Grammar Drills by Eliane Kurbegov
ISBN: 9780071475136
Publication Date: 2007-06-05
Covering all facets of French grammar - from prepositions and pronouns to verbal forms and tenses - 'French Grammar Drills' helps the reader learn often-perplexing topics with fun and engaging exercises.

Other resources to study the French language.

Spanish Language Resources

Modern Spanish Grammar by Juan K. Ibarra; Christopher J. Pountain
ISBN: 9780415098458
Publication Date: 1997-01-30
Announcing an innovative practical reference grammar, combining traditional and function-based grammar in a single volume. This is the ideal reference grammar for intermediate and advanced learners at advanced secondary level and above.

Other resources to study the Spanish language.