KHS library CLOSED next SY 2021-22. Librarian reassigned to MATH- no experience needed! :-0
Try challenging yourself to learn a few new languages, either with help from an instructor or via self-study.
NOTE: All the listed resources are FREE- unless stated otherwise!
*= Items available via Learn360 & may require login
DuoLingo! Highest rated! Also available in APP format.
Babbel Keywords & phrases in many 'European' languages.
Hello Talk Online & on APP
OPEN CULTURE~ 48 languages
*Sci Short Clips (French, German, Japanese, Spanish)
*= Items available via Learn360 & may require login
*Video Culture Class – Chinese Holidays
*On-the-Go Chinese with Xinwen: Mandarin Chinese
*= Items available via Learn360 & may require login
Ish (Español)
*Sci Short Clips (French, German, Japanese, Spanish)
Que Tal? KHS LIB has print issues through '20. Digital issues via EBSCO here [search term: Que Tal?] Requires KHS login for use.
*= Item available via Learn360 & may require login
Harry Potter & the Philosopher's Stone (Japanese)
Learn Kanji, Furigana & Romaji
Lingo Ninja Series: *Japanese Language Lessons
*Video Culture Class—Japanese Holidays
*The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Pronunciation
*Innovative Japanese Culture—Absolute Beginner
Ka Leo ʻŌiwi- 13 web episodes produced by ʻŌiwi TV.
Kulāiwi- 24 web lessons by ʻEkela K. Crozier of Kamehameha School.
‘ŌLELO HAWAI‘I ‘OE? Basic phrases sheets for everyday situations.
Duolingo learn Hawaiian via this language-learning platform.
Lehulehu Hawaiian word game app for up to 25 players.
Manomano.io Dictionary app w/ Word of the Day & flashcards.
E Ho‘opili Mai Basic ‘ōlelo Hawai‘i lessons &curriculum via Instagram.
Kealopiko Hawaiian with English translations, organized thematically.
Ka ʻalalā he manu leo nui. Podcasts in fluent Hawaiian.
February as Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi (Hawaiian Language Month). Click HERE for more ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi resources.
Pending...
Currently, our collection IS quite aged so LOOK for fabulous NEW titles in the coming year!
Want to travel back in time? There are plenty of free, archived, digitally available materials here! Many are talking about a few titles written in the 1800s. Specifically, Baron Trump's Marvellous underground Journey and The Last President. Read them to see what all the chatter is about!
Shared HIDOE eBook Collection with thousands of ebooks, audiobooks & read-along titles!
Students & teachers can now connect automatically to the HSPLS OverDrive collection without a public library card!
Login to SORA here & enter your school ID# (students & staff).
Teachers can 'assign' titles for classes, and you can also take notes and bookmark sections.
Resources:
OpenLibrary.org offers two services, both are free.
Digital lending library has over 2 million eBooks that can be downloaded and/or read in a browser and are conveniently searchable by genre.
OPEN LIB "Catalog"- A project to build a shared weblist of EVERY book ever published. Over 20 million books already listed! This may include Project Gutenberg titles, plus thousands more- yet not all accessible to view. Want to help? See their webpage for details.