The Sugar Grove Library has access licensed for cardholders to “Before You Know It” or Byki, 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. Your initial use must be at the library.

Staff in the Janice Katherine Rich Technology Learning Center are available to assist in the registration process. They also offer BYKI Tutorials by Appointment! Please leave a Voice Mail with your name and phone number at 630-466-3730.

The Byki link is found on our Research Links page - Travel.  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.

Two ELS languages: Polish and German ESL were recently added to the offerings. Byki will be adding Thai, Indonesian, Malay and Vietnamese by Dec. 31, 2010. We will have a total of 14 ESL languages by the end of the year.

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.

The Sugar Grove Library is located in Sugar Grove at 125 S. Municipal Dr. Sugar Grove. This is at the corner of Municipal and Snow Streets with access Tuesday 9-9, Wednesday 9-9, Thursday 9-9, Friday 9-1 and Saturday 9-1 or call us (630)466-4686. Our website, www.sugargrove.lib.il.us provides access 24 hour per day.