Languages
Whether you want to learn English or other languages, or just read, listen, watch and learn in your own language, our eLibrary has what you need
Learning English
Get free online access to IELTS preparation and practice.
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Choose from either of the modules listed here and log in with your library card number. Create a free account to keep track of your progress and earn completion certificates.
Find a collection of different resources to help English learners at all levels, from beginner to proficient. Some modules are also useful for students or jobseekers.
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Choose from any of the modules listed here and log in with your library card number. Create a free account to keep track of your progress and earn completion certificates.
Develop all your English skills – speaking, listening, writing and reading – from beginner to advanced levels. Courses include general English and workplace English skills.
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Visit the website and log in using your library card number.
Learn to speak and understand English with a collection of eAudiobooks and links to user guides in your language. Languages currently available are Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Persian (Farsi), Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese.
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Read and listen on the web browser or download the Indyreads app on Google play or the App Store – to sign in, choose Canterbury Bankstown Library, and enter your library card number and date of birth.
Choose from a range of ESL courses on this learning platform, including writing, speaking, grammar and spelling. Browse courses and choose Language Arts.
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Go to the website and create a free account with your library card number.
Get free online access to IELTS preparation and practice.
Get Started
Choose from either of the modules listed here and log in with your library card number. Create a free account to keep track of your progress and earn completion certificates.
Find a collection of different resources to help English learners at all levels, from beginner to proficient. Some modules are also useful for students or jobseekers.
Get Started
Choose from any of the modules listed here and log in with your library card number. Create a free account to keep track of your progress and earn completion certificates.
Develop all your English skills – speaking, listening, writing and reading – from beginner to advanced levels. Courses include general English and workplace English skills.
Get Started
Visit the website and log in using your library card number.
Learn to speak and understand English with a collection of eAudiobooks and links to user guides in your language. Languages currently available are Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), French, German, Hindi, Italian, Korean, Persian (Farsi), Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, Spanish and Vietnamese.
Get Started
Read and listen on the web browser or download the Indyreads app on Google play or the App Store – to sign in, choose Canterbury Bankstown Library, and enter your library card number and date of birth.
Choose from a range of ESL courses on this learning platform, including writing, speaking, grammar and spelling. Browse courses and choose Language Arts.
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Go to the website and create a free account with your library card number.
Learn a new language
Language learners can build vocabulary, practice skills, and maintain what they have learned with Transparent Language Online, available anytime, anywhere in 110+ languages.
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Learn a language with Kidspeak in Transparent Language Online. All you need is your library card to introduce your child to English, French, German, Italian, Mandarin and Spanish. There are more than 40 activities, puzzles and songs to guide children through the basics of each language. For children aged 6 and over.
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Click the "Go to website now button", log in with your library membership card number and create an account to track your progress. Choose a language to learn where KidSpeak is available. Open KidSpeak.
Language learners can build vocabulary, practice skills, and maintain what they have learned with Transparent Language Online, available anytime, anywhere in 110+ languages.
Get Started
Learn a language with Kidspeak in Transparent Language Online. All you need is your library card to introduce your child to English, French, German, Italian, Mandarin and Spanish. There are more than 40 activities, puzzles and songs to guide children through the basics of each language. For children aged 6 and over.
Get Started
Click the "Go to website now button", log in with your library membership card number and create an account to track your progress. Choose a language to learn where KidSpeak is available. Open KidSpeak.
Read, listen and watch in your language
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Find eBooks and eAudiobooks in your home language. Chinese, Vietnamese, Italian, Spanish, French, German, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Romanian.
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Read on the web browser or download the Indyreads app on Google play or the App Store – to sign in, choose Canterbury Bankstown Library, and enter your library card number and date of birth.
LOTE 4 Kids allows children to enjoy the magic of books in over 100 languages from the comfort of home, alongside English translations to help develop reading and listening skills. There are also puzzles, games and free colouring pages.
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Log into the website with your library card number and click on a flag to start reading.
Collection of electronic magazines in Chinese, including more than 2,000 popular magazines and journals in full text, including Zhongguo xin wen zhou kan, Shang jie, Shou hou.
龙源电子杂志，通过它可看到超过2000种由中国大陆出版，流行杂志和期刊的完整电子版本（如《中国新闻
周 刊》，《 商界》，《收获》）。
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Just visit the website to browse the collection.
Stream movies, documentaries and more, including in Foreign Languages! From popular award-winners to independent features, it’s all waiting for you on Beamafilm.
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Click on the Beamafilm link, then use your library card to create an account. Then just sign in each time, or download the app, to watch from where you left off and save favourites for later. Choose "Subjects" and "Foreign Languages" to find your language.
Find instructions here on how to create an account, login and use Beamafilm.
Beamafilm works best in Chrome or Edge.