HPL World Languages Center
The Houston Public Library system serves the City's culturally diverse communities by offering a broad program of free educational, informational and recreational activities through a central complex and neighborhood branch libraries. The World Languages Center serves Houston’s diverse community by offering opportunities for learning, fun and access to technology in multiple languages.
Language Learning Resources
- Rosetta Stone - Online language learning courses for Chinese, English, French, Spanish, Vietnamese. (Library Card required for remote access.)
- BBC Languages – free online language learning courses with information and links for more in-depth study.
- LiveMocha – self-study lessons, activities and one-on-one instruction from tutors and native speakers.
- NVTC Languages of the World – produced by the National Language Translation Center, this site provides information about the over 100 world languages, with guides to pronunciation, writing and links for learning.
English Language Learning Resources
Immigration & Citizenship Resources
- Learning Express Library – Citizenship exam – history and civics review
- Univision – contains information on immigration law as well as sample questions of the citizenship exam
- Mayor’s Office of Immigration & Refugee Affairs - multilingual guide to immigration resources and services including ESL classes and a guide for day laborers & contractors.
- USCIS – United States Customs and Immigration Service information and forms
- Immigration Portal provides up-to-date information on immigration law and includes a search service for finding an immigration lawyer by location and/or language spoken and immigration forms.
- Texas Law Help provides information on immigration law dealing with refugees and asylum seekers and includes forms and links to community resources, information is available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
