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NMCSD Library: Foreign Language Resources

Learn a Language!
The NMCSD General Library has various language books.  Pashto, Dari, Farsi, Arabic, Japanese, and Latin American Spanish programs are among those available in the Library for checkout now.


MWR Digital Library
The Navy and Department of Defense have resources for active duty sailors and Marines, accessed through MWR Digital Library.  Products include:

  • Mango Languages.  (Mango prepares learners for realistic conversations and strengthens everyday communication skills in over 70 world languages, including English. Read instructions on how to use here)
  • Digital books
  • Digital audiobooks
  • and more

Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center
The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center not only has field support modules for active duty military, but now provides independent learner material for non-DOD civilians.


The Joint Language University
The Joint Language University is a language training portal serving the U.S. Government. Whether you want to acquire, maintain, enhance, or refresh your language skills, there you find the materials you need. Explore the site and see what they have to offer.


Online Resources
Below is a small selection of online language learning resources:


Emailusn.nmcsd-library@health.mil | Call: 619-532-7950 | Open: Monday-Friday | Hours: 7:30am-2:00pm | Closed Federal Holidays. For 24/7 access, stop by the library during open hours to get a keycard

 

Disclaimer: The appearance of external hyperlinks does not constitute endorsement by the United States Department of Defense of the linked web sites, or the information, products, or services contained therein. For other than authorized activities such as military exchanges and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) sites,the United States Department of Defense does not exercise any editorial control over the information you may find at these locations. All links are provided consistent with the mission of the NMCSD Library Services.