Language Learning Resources brochure (pdf)

Also, see our Online Foreign Language Learning & Translation sites.

Transparent™ Language on USB keys

What	Complete immersion learning on a USB drive. Must have the key in your drive each time to run it, but will track where left off upon next check-out.
Where	Circulation Desk
Catalog Search	Do this Keyword search in the library catalog to see what titles are available: transparent language [name of language] Example: transparent language german
Note	We only have German and Italian at this time. A headset/microphone is recommended for best use. Circulation has some for check-out. Click the play button to watch the embedded video with an overview of how to install Transparent Language on your computer and how to use it. It takes 3-5 minutes to install the software depending upon your computer speed. System requirements: Windows XP SP2, Vista or higher; Mac OS X 10.4.11 or higher.
Checkout period	2 weeks, renewable

 

CDs

What	Sets of CDs for many different foreign languages.  Most come with multiple CDs and accompanying booklets or texts.
Where	In the Languages Learning section across from the Circulation Desk (under the TV screen, to the left.)
Catalog Search	Do a Keyword search in the library catalog to see what titles are available.  Include: audiobooks self-instruction [name of the language] Example: audiobooks self-instruction chinese
Checkout period	4 weeks, renewable

 

Playaways

What	Compact and portable digital audiobooks that are preloaded on mp3-like players.
Where	Circulation Desk.
Catalog Search	Do this Keword search in the library catalog to see what titles are available: playaway audiobooks
Note	You must use your own earbuds, but batteries are supplied by the Library.
Checkout period	2 weeks, renewable

 

Rosetta Stone

What	Interactive multi-media CD-Rom kits you can run on your own laptop.
Where	Circulation Desk.
Catalog Search	Do this Keword search in the library catalog to see what titles are available:  rosetta stone computer-assisted
Notes	A headset/microphone is recommended to use the voice-recognition feature. Circulation has some for check-out. Read the Checklist in the kit to properly install the application CD-Rom on your computer. The Rosetta Stone CD-Roms we have install on MS Windows 2000 or XP. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to browse to C:\Program Files\Rosetta Stone\RS2.2.1.Asms\Prefs\ . You must delete the SMSConfig.txt file from your laptop to run them. Contact Rosetta Stone Technical Support directly if you have any installation problems: 1-800-280-8172 (Mon.-Fri. 9am-8pm EST). Chat Help is also available; see "Online Support and Requests " then "Chat with a Rosetta Stone Representative" at: http://www.rosettastone.com/global/support
Checkout period	2 weeks, renewable

Note:

Several NetLibrary eAudiobooks for learning foreign languages are also available for download through the library catalog. To see available titles, do a keyword search in the library catalog for netlibrary audiobooks self-instruction.  Once you've set up a NetLibrary account (which must be done on a computer in the Clemson University network), up to 10 eAudiobooks can be downloaded to your personal computer.  The checkout period is 21 days and eAudiobooks can be renewed. The download can be synced to your listening device or player of choice using Windows Media Player or other player.  Please Note: Apple iPods and Microsoft Zunes are not compatible with NetLibrary eAudiobooks.

 

DVDs

What	Sets of DVDs for many different foreign languages.  Most come with multiple DVDs and accompanying booklets or texts.
Where	In the Languages Learning section across from the Circulation Desk (under the TV screen, to the left.)
Catalog Search	Do a Keyword search in the library catalog to see what titles are available.  Include: DVD self-instruction [name of the language] Example: DVD self-instruction chinese
Checkout period	4 weeks, renewable