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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
Road To IELTS

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. 

General English

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. 

AMES Online

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.

Indyreads

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.

Universal Class Learning

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.

Read, Listen and Watch in Your Language
Libby by Overdrive
Find eBooks, eAudiobooks and eMagazines in your home language! Chinese, Vietnamese, Arabic, Greek and Bengali.

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Download the Libby app from Google Play or the App Store. Add your library card number and input your Date of Birth (DDMMYY) to start reading (or listening)! Or browse and borrow on the Libby web page.
Indyreads

Find eBooks and eAudiobooks in your home language. Chinese, VietnameseItalian, 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

LOTE 4 Kids allows children to enjoy the magic of books in over 65 languages from the comfort of home, alongside English translations to help developing 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.

DragonSource 龙源电子期刊杂志

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.

Beamafilm

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.