Online Multicultural Resources

 LOTE Online for kids

Languages Other Than English LOTE4Kids provides children with the opportunity to read and speak different languages with these fantastic e-books.

Visit LOTE4Kids for a collection of 4500+ books in 70+ languages. This service is always growing, both in the number of books and the number of languages.  
[Library membership required]

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Build your vocabulary, gain new skills, and maintain your language knowledge with Transparent Language Online

Available anytime, anywhere in 110+ languages. 
[Library membership required]

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Preparing for the IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test?

The official IELTS website offers practice material such as sample test questions to help you prepare.

ABC Learn English

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) provides a free suite of video courses and resources to help learn English and navigate life in Australia.

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SBS assists new migrants settling in Australia with practical information in 50+ languages. Learn about health, jobs, housing, and more. You can read, listen, and watch Australia Explained content in your language.

NSW Adult Migrant English Service

Improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills – gain the confidence to use English in everyday situations, for work and study. Learn about Australian society and culture. [Library membership required]

 Pressreader

Blacktown City Libraries members can access thousands of the world’s most popular digital newspapers and magazines for free. [Library membership required]

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Borrowers can access titles of popular Chinese books, both fiction and non-fiction and children’s Urdu books. This will be an expanding collection as more resources become available. [Library membership required]