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World of Reading has one mission: to be an overall resource for not only teachers and schools, but also parents and adult learners. This is where you can buy foreign language books to learn other languages, and have fun in the process!

We are a go-to foreign language bookstore for those who want their children to be brought up bilingual or just need help finding the right resources to learn at a later age.

In its fledgling days, World of Reading was simply a mail-order business primarily catering to homeschoolers and parents. But now our dual language books are in demand by educational institutes, government organisations, and others with a love of learning and an appreciation for other cultures.

With carefully chosen foreign language teaching resources and plenty of language learning workbooks for various levels of study, we make learning a language fun and accessible to students at all stages of life. 

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Meet Cindy Tracy: CEO and Owner, World of Reading

Cindy Shapiro Tracy established World of Reading, Ltd. in October, 1989, when she could not find foreign language products for her own children. Her goal was to provide a resource for quality foreign language and ESL products for parents, teachers, librarians, companies, government agencies, etc.  Originally from North Carolina, she started studying French and Spanish at a young age. She speaks French and Spanish well and a little bit of German, Dutch, Hebrew and Russian.

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If typing ‘Where to buy foreign language books’ has led you here, your language skills are set to improve. Here are the core values that drive World of Reading, and the reason why we are a leading online foreign language bookstore.

Immersive Learning

We use language every day to play, laugh, and connect. So why should learning be limited to text on a page? We believe that young and grown learners alike can benefit from immersing themselves in bestselling fictional stories, games, and videos when learning a new language.

Fun & Functional Education

This is where you can buy foreign language books to navigate specific industries, situations, and professions. Because we understand that a functional grasp of different languages is crucial to performing your best professionally. 

A Global & Multi-Cultural Community

Learning another language is the ultimate gateway to cultivating a globally empathetic temperament. With books for studying about other cultures and people around the world, we hope to encourage inclusive worldviews and a sharp, analytical mindset.

Why Choose World of Reading

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Additional Inventory on Request

Our customers have an active hand in shaping our stock, whether they know it or not. When deciding where to buy foreign language books, remember that we are always open to requests for specific titles, translations, and subjects from schools, organizations, parents, and learners. After all, language learning should be something you enjoy, your way, with titles that you’ll love.

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After shopping with us, you’ll know exactly where to buy foreign language books. You can always expect hands-on support, honest answers, and expert recommendations to help you enjoy a world of languages.

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Acquire Hard-To-Find Material 

With World of Reading, you’ll get the best foreign language books for your studies. We do our homework and hunt down titles that are truly helpful. We’re not like other bookstores, because we’ve chosen to focus on reading materials that matter, and that we’ve found to be not only popular, but helpful and fun in the learning process. Have something special in mind? We’ll go above the call of duty to get you specialized material and acquire hard-to-find titles and languages for you.

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Specialized Knowledge of Languages and Materials

The unique thing about us is that we are a foreign language bookstore run by a language enthusiast. This means we’ll be here to guide you to the right materials for the right languages. Count on us for recommendations and listings backed by specialized knowledge of the languages and materials that you’re studying. 

We represent publishers worldwide and are delighted to make a specific recommendation for the product that provides the best value for YOU!

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Support an Independent Business

We are a successful online bookstore for language resources for a reason. But supporting an independent business has other perks, too. In addition to attentive, personalized customer service, we offer fast and reliable global shipping at great rates. There’s only a 5% shipping charge with just a $10 minimum on all domestic orders within the U.S.

Shop by Category

World of Reading is where you get to buy foreign language books, DVDs, software, audio CDs, t-shirts, and realia. 

Software

Our bookstore also offers foreign language and ESL software for PCs and Macs across a range of age groups for digital learning.

DVDs

We stock critically acclaimed and award-winning movies from around the world to make learning a new language fun and engaging.

Audio CDs

Foreign language music and audio programs make it easy to gain conversational skills and learn a language when you’re on the move.

Books & Games

No more wondering where to buy foreign language books, ESL resources, dictionaries, and games. We are your go-to bookstore for foreign language books and games.

Gifts & Apparel

Shop greeting cards, multicultural apparel, bumper stickers, and more to immerse yourself in the love for your language with fun realia.

How to Place Your Order

If you’re a parent or an educator wondering where to buy foreign language books for young and adult learners, World of Reading is the answer to all your searches. 

We offer various shipping options for national as well as international destinations. We’re serious about our “customer first” policy, where we do our best to meet specialized needs and fulfill requests for hard-to-find material.

Our Language-Learning Blog

Follow our language learning blog for the latest news and information. We post articles on using our foreign language resources with tips and strategies to enhance your language learning experience.

Find information on overcoming challenges and using foreign language DVDs, as well as answers to questions about language proficiency levels and ideal vocabulary sizes for fluency.

We’d Love to Hear From You

Browse our online bookstore to buy foreign language books. Whether you’re a language enthusiast or a budding learner, there’s something you’ll love. Contact us to inquire about titles or for guidance on resources to take your language-learning journey to new heights.