The Norwell Public Library is pleased to offer a web-based language learning that's easy, fast and effective!  Byki is a powerful language-learning system that uses flashcards to teach you a set a words or phrases.  It's the fastest possible way to lock foreign words and phrases into your long-term memory.

To set up your Byki account, come into the library and click on the "Learn a New Language Today" icon on our home page.  Once you have an account, you can use it from anywhere!

The Norwell Public Library in partnership with Transparent Language (Nashua, NH) and Recorded Books (Prince Frederick, MD), is pleased to announce the introduction of  Byki^® Online Library Edition, a powerful new online language-learning system designed specifically for use by the patrons of public libraries. 

Byki, short for “Before You Know It,” is a rapid learning system employing spaced interval repetition. The Byki learning method takes users through a series of simple steps to memorize words and phrases in a new language, including their meanings and proper pronunciation, in the shortest possible time.

Available for learning over 70 languages, library patrons are able to access the Byki Online system from inside or outside of the library, via the web browser on Windows and Mac computers.  Users will have a variety of high quality learning options that build listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills. In addition, Byki includes Advanced Pronunciation Analysis to help users perfect their pronunciation skills. Individual progress tracking and assessment tests help identify areas for improvement and move users in the right direction.

In addition to Byki Online’s advanced learning tools, users will have access to an array of online language and cultural resources including one click access to Facebook and Twitter language communities as well as Byki language Blogs featuring a collection of articles covering the language and the culture that surrounds it. Byki Online is designed to be very low maintenance and easy to use.