English Programmes

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.

Learn English Online

Learn English Online is a short course at four levels - Beginner, Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced - to learn and improve your English.

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

In the catalogue: Learning English

English Conversation Clubs and ESOL Book Discussion Group

English Conversation Club

English Conversation Clubs

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 Club, part of a series

Read a book of your choice, then join other ESOL learners to share what you’ve read, discover new books, and practice your English!

Newcomers

Newcomers

Kia ora and welcome to Christchurch. We have a range of resources and services on offer to new residents.

Newcomers

World Languages Collection

Including Afrikaans, Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Polish, Rarotongan & more