Online English Programmes
Learning English? Get some help with speaking, reading, writing and comprehension with these great online resources. Access them anytime, anywhere. All you need is your Library card and password/PIN.
Arrivals in English
Aimed at Beginner-level learners this resource provides practical English for newcomers adjusting to life in New Zealand.
Clear Pronunciation Sounds
Learn to speak English clearly, recognise and pronounce the 43 sounds of English through audio, video and interactive activities.
Clear Pronunciation 2 Speech
Learn to speak English clearly, after completing Clear Pronunciation 1 Sounds learn to put the sounds of English together for natural speech
Active Reading
Improve your reading skills, Active Reading will help those learning English to read more efficiently and more confidently.
Arrivals in English
Aimed at Beginner-level learners this resource provides practical English for newcomers adjusting to life in New Zealand.
Clear Pronunciation Sounds
Learn to speak English clearly, recognise and pronounce the 43 sounds of English through audio, video and interactive activities.
Clear Pronunciation 2 Speech
Learn to speak English clearly, after completing Clear Pronunciation 1 Sounds learn to put the sounds of English together for natural speech
Active Reading
Improve your reading skills, Active Reading will help those learning English to read more efficiently and more confidently.
More eResources for learning English
Mango Languages
Mango is an online language learning system that can help you learn the most popular languages in the world.
Road to IELTS: General
Self-study preparation course to help you prepare for the globally recognised IELTS exam. Tests English proficiency at a general level.
LOTE4Kids
Storytime in your language! Kids can enjoy a digital collection of books in Languages Other Than English, including NZSL and te reo Māori.
Road to IELTS: Academic
Self-study preparation course to help you prepare for the globally recognised IELTS exam. Tests English proficiency at an academic level.
In the catalogue: Learning English
English Conversation Clubs and ESOL Book Discussion Group
English Conversation Club
English Conversation Club
Selected times and days
Selected libraries
Meet and talk with other English learners at the library. Free, no bookings required.
ESOL BDS Group
ESOL Book Discussion Group at Tūranga, part of a series
Make reading a social activity. Read short books provided by the Book Discussion Scheme and especially chosen for ESOL learners.