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Resources you have access to with your library card. Also included in this list are a number of freely available websites that can be accessed without a library card login. You can filter these by toggling the buttons below.
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Bridget Williams Books - New Zealand Sign Language Collection
The collection includes two titles by Rachel McKee: New Zealand Sign Language - A Reference Grammar, and People of the Eye - Stories from the Deaf World
Bridget Williams Books - New Zealand Sign Language Collection
Clear Pronunciation 1
The Clear Pronunciation programme introduces the 43 sounds of English. Listen, learn and practice using a range of online tools - sound clips, video clips, activities and assessments.
In Level 1, learn to recognise and pronounce the full range of sounds by themselves, in words, sentences, and in larger texts.
(Once you've logged in with your library card, you can create your own account to track your progress, or continue as a guest.)
Clear Pronunciation 2
The Clear Pronunciation programme introduces the 43 sounds of English. Listen, learn and practice using a range of online tools - sound clips, video clips, activities and assessments.
In Level 2, put the 43 sounds of English together in clear, intelligible speech. The programme covers consonant clusters, word stress, sentence stress, connected speech and intonation.
(Once you've logged in with your library card, you can create your own account to track your progress, or continue as a guest.)
Dragonsource
Dragonsource provides access to hundreds of Chinese language magazines in both simplified and traditional Chinese for online reading
LanguageNut
LanguageNut is a fun way to learn different languages for kids and adults. There are songs, stories and games for each language so you'll be adding to your vocabulary without really realising it!
To get started, enter your library card number into the box on the site labelled "barcode"
Libby, by OverDrive
Read and listen to eBooks & eAudiobooks - over 50,000 titles available across all genres, including New Zealand authors
Mango Languages
An online language-learning system with access to 60 foreign languages and 17 English language courses. You can use through your browser, or download apps for Android and iOS.
Note: To use the apps, you first need to create a Mango profile through the desktop version
Māori Language.net
Māori Language.net was started in 2007 with some funding by Te Taura Whiri I Te Reo Māori (Māori Language Commission) through their Mā Te Reo fund. It's aim was to be a base for the basics of Māori Language and has involvement from Scotty Morrison.
New Zealand Sign Language
Information about New Zealand sign language, which is an official language in New Zealand
Oxford English Dictionary
The OED is the definitive record of the English language, featuring 600000 words, 3 million quotations, and over 1000 years of English
PressReader
Gives same day, unlimited access to replicas of thousands of newspapers and magazines (across many subjects) from NZ and around the world. Browse by country, language or title. Publications are available from more than 100 countries in over 60 languages, with titles going back 90 days.
Note: Stuff Ltd PressReader publications, including The Post are now only available for in-library use (more information about the Stuff Ltd PressReader publications change).
You can access PressReader through your browser or with the PressReader app.
Road to IELTS - Academic
Road to IELTS is an online preparation and practice resource for IELTS, the International English Language Testing System. IELTS is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who want to study or work where English is the language of communication.
The Academic module is for candidates wishing to study at undergraduate or postgraduate levels, and for those seeking professional registration.
Road to IELTS - General
Road to IELTS is an online preparation and practice resource for IELTS, the International English Language Testing System. IELTS is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who want to study or work where English is the language of communication.
The General Training module is for candidates wishing to migrate to an English-speaking country (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK), and for those wishing to train or study at below degree level
Te Aka - Māori Dictionary Project
Search the Maori dictionary with the online version of Te Aka Maori-English, English-Maori Dictionary and Index. A comprehensive, online bilingual dictionary that includes encyclopaedic entries, idioms and grammatical explanations.
Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori
The website of the Maori Language Commission, Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori, includes resources for interactive te reo Maori conversations, information about the language, and links to dictionaries and other resources.
Tōku Reo website
Tōku Reo is a language learning show based on the comprehensive Te Whanake language course created by Professor John Moorfield. The half hour show broadcasts on Māori Television daily, but is also available online for learners. It's a fun way of learning Te Reo Māori in the comfort of your own home.