Resources and services for ESOL tutors

ESOL (English as a second language) students are welcome in our libraries and we have many resources that they will find useful.

Services

Tours and tutorials

Tours and tutorials help you and your students familiarise yourselves with our libraries and resources.

• Tours may be general or may focus on a specific topic (e.g. travel and tourism), part of the library, or resources (e.g. our catalogue, the Source or internet).
• All tours and tutorials must be booked well in advance — see our Contact Us page for contact details.

See our Services for new settlers page for additional information in a selection of languages.

Membership

It is free to join the Library.

If you intend to bring a group of students in for enrolment, it is a good idea to contact the library beforehand to arrange a time — see our Contact Us page for details.

Resources

World languages

To reflect the diversity of new settlers to Christchurch we have growing collections in Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Persian, Arabic and Russian, and smaller collections in some European languages.

English language skills

All libraries have ESOL/Adult Literacy collections which include study books of grammar, vocabulary, reading and writing as well as reading books at different levels and easy non-fiction books.

Audio-visual materials are available including IELTS (International English Language Testing System) preparation resources.

Search our catalogue

Here are some catalogue searches for relevant resources:

• English language - study and teaching
• English language - study and teaching - foreign speakers
• English language textbooks for foreign speakers
• Books for new readers

CINCH — Community information Christchurch

CINCH is an online community directory of clubs, community organisations and continuing education courses in the greater Christchurch area:

• English as a second language
• Ethnic groups

Internet Gateway

Our Internet Gateway links to useful websites:

• Education — ESOL
• New migrants
• International newspapers
• Travel and tourism

The Source

The Source is our comprehensive selection of encyclopedias, online magazines and other resources. The library subscribes to these online resources so that you can access them for free. All you need is your library card number and PIN.

Press Display

Press Display is a large digital newspaper library. International coverage includes over 70 Australian papers and major newspapers from most parts of the world.