This resource is aimed at Beginner-level learners. It provides practical English for newcomers adjusting to life in New Zealand.
English language skills
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Arrivals in English New!
Tense Buster 
Improve your English with Tense Buster which helps learners with 33 key grammar areas at five levels.
English language skills
Active Reading
Improve your reading skills, Active Reading will help those learning English to read more efficiently and more confidently.
Arrivals in English New!
This resource is aimed at Beginner-level learners. It provides practical English for newcomers adjusting to life in New Zealand.
Clear Pronunciation 1 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.
Mango Languages
An online language-learning system with access to 70 languages and 21 English language courses.
Oxford English Dictionary Online Reference: dictionaries, encyclopedias etc
We're sorry, access to Oxford English Dictionary Online finished 1 July 2025.
We still have plenty of dictionaries in our collection and there are free dictionaries online, including Oxford's online Dictionary OED.com
Practical Writing
Practical Writing is for students who need to use written English both in their studies and in their personal life.
Road to IELTS: Academic
Self-study preparation course to help candidates prepare for the globally recognised IELTS exam. It tests English proficiency at an academic level.
Road to IELTS: General
Self-study preparation course to help candidates prepare for the globally recognised IELTS exam. It tests English proficiency at a general level.
Tense Buster
Improve your English with Tense Buster which helps learners with 33 key grammar areas at five levels.
World Book Discover
Reference resources for reluctant readers, students with learning difficulties, adult literacy students or those who are learning English as a second language.