Learn Languages By Watching Films With Mango Movies

The Birmingham Public Library (BPL) offers Mango Languages products to its patrons, but did you know their language databases include movies too? Mango Movies offers a small but engaging collection of movie with some including public performance rights!

Mango is the first and only language and culture learning system that teaches through film, making learning a language more fun. Users across North American master new languages through their interactive feature films.

Mango Movies contain authentic language and culture content presented through a selection of world films that provide a breakdown of each line of dialogue and builds on foundational language skills, like grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural knowledge. This database is great for those who enjoy learning through watching T.V. and movies or listening to music. The movies have content settings that you can select from when creating an account for your child. We have movies that are suitable for all ages, 8+, 13+, and 18+. Parental discretion is advised regardless of the suggest age range.

All Ages

These films are suitable for all ages. 

Ages 18+

Most parents would not consider these films suitable for children or teens under the age of 18.

Ages 13+

Most parents would find these films suitable for young people 13 and up. 

Ages 8+

Most parents would find these films suitable for children 8 and up.

More information is available by scanning the QR codes below.

Scan for Mango Movies Content Classification Guide

Scan for Mango Movie Regulations

Why Wait?

Start learning a foreign language through film today. Scan the QR code below to go straight to Mango Movies!

Visit the Birmingham Public Library to connect to Mango Movies:

• Go to the BPL website
• Select "Databases" from the black ribbon at the top of the page
• Search for and select "Mango"
• Login or proceed as a guest
• Select your desired language
• Select "Explore"
• Search for or select "Mango Movies"

Patrons can create a guest account, where no user information will be saved, to get familiar with Mango or create an actual account for a more personalized experience. However, patrons will need a BPL library card to access this database outside of a BPL location.

About the BPL

For additional information about the programs and services of the Birmingham Public Library, visit our website and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. The mission of Birmingham Public Library is to provide the highest quality experience to our community for lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, and enjoyment. This system—with 16 active locations and serving the community for over 130 years—is one of the largest library systems in the Southeast.

Read our other blogs to find more developments in our online resources:

• Birmingham Public Library Adds American Sign Language to Database Collection
• Little Pim, Mango for Kids, Now Available Through the BPL
• Use ArtistWorks to Reach Your Music Goals Through the BPL
• Introducing New & Improved BPL Mobile App

By Caleb West | Director of Collection Management, Central Library