Our collection contains a good selection of books for adults and children in languages other than English.
Browse the selection in your local library or browse the online library catalogue.
Our ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) collection is perfect for adults who are learning English.
The collection is made up of ESOL readers, which are popular book titles that have been shortened from the original books and include helpful illustrations, a glossary of words, and comprehension exercises about the book. Browse the online catalogue for our ESOL collection
Learn NZSL is a free learning portal on New Zealand Sign Language. NZSL is the main language of New Zealand's Deaf community and is one of the 3 official languages of New Zealand.
NZSL Dictionary from Victoria University of Wellington has over 4500+ multimedia, multilingual dictionary entries. Also available as an app for your mobile device.
All of these resources are available to Queenstown Lakes library members.
Please note that our Borrowbox (eBooks and eAudiobooks), and Libby (eBooks and eAudiobooks) subscriptions may also offer titles in different languages.
Thousands of audio-picture books in over 70+ World languages, together with English translations. Includes children's picture books in Te Reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL).
Mango Languages has over 70 World language and English language learning courses for learners of all ages.
PressReader provides unlimited online access to newspapers and magazines from around the world. Access 7,000+ newspapers and magazines in more than 60 languages, including New Zealand publications.
Road to IELTS is ideal for IELTS preparation with interactive activities, advice videos, and practice tests.
