Library Services for ESOL Learners

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Learning English as a second language?  Did you know there are many services you can access in your local library to help your progress?


With your library card, you can go to any branch to:
  • Borrow 20 physical books including Quick Reads, Grammar Guides and IELT practice exams
  • Borrow 4CDs/DVDs
  • Read Magazines
  • Read Newspapers
  • Access Study Space
  • Free PCs
  • Free Wifi
  • Free ESOL Classes

You also have free access to

To Renew your Books and for more information
https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/libraries

For information on access to Digital Books
https://www.lewisham.gov.uk/elibrary
 

Quick Reads  


Quick Reads are a series of short books by bestselling authors and celebrities. With no more than 128 pages, they are designed for adults who are learning English. Please ask staff where these books are located.
 
  • Short, engaging stories by popular writers
  • Aimed at new adult readers
  • Visit your local branch to get started
  • Over 400 books to chose from
 
 

Dictionaries & Grammar Guides

You can find a wide range of dictionaries in every Branch. You can also access a wide range of  online dictionaries on the library website.  These include Oxford English Dictionary and the grammar guides listed below.
 

Improve Your English
David Gwillim

We live and work in a global market - but English is still regarded as the international language of business. Clear speech will help you to maximise your potential, making you a greater asset to your company and your profession.
 
 
Improve Your English 2
David Gwillim, Deirdra Morris

Improve Your Speech has easy exercises, helpful hints and top tips on how best to use your voice and tidy up your speech, giving you confidence and helping you to make the best impression possible - whether at work or when socialising. It is aimed primarily at those who have British English as their first language, but it is also useful for those with English as their second language.
 
 
The Oxford Dictionary of English Grammar
The Oxford Dictionary of English Grammar is a straightforward and accessible A-Z guide to the diverse and often complex terminology of English grammar. It contains over 1,600 entries with clear and concise definitions, enhanced by numerous example sentences, as well as relevant quotations from the scholarly literature of the field. 
 
 

Basic Skills Books

 
Lewisham Libraries also have many books aimed at students learning to read in English.
These include:


  • Collins English Readers
  • Macmillan Readers
  • Oxford Bookworms
  • Pearsons English Readers
  • Penguin Readers
  • Scolastic Readers
 
 

IELTs and Practice Exams


 
 



Collins English for exams
Speaking for IELTS
Kovacs, Karen E., 2011.



If your speaking is preventing you from getting the score you need in IELTS, Collins Speaking for IELTS can help.

Don't let one skill hold you back.

Collins Speaking for IELTS has been specially created for learners of English who plan to take the IELTS exam to demonstrate that they have the required ability to communicate effectively in English, either at work or at university. It is ideal for learners with band score 5 - 5.5 who are aiming for band score 6 or higher on the IELTS test (CEF level B1 and above).

What is IELTS?
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is sat by over 1.4 million candidates around the world every year. It is the most common test used by universities for foreign students to prove their language level. IELTS is also increasingly used for immigration purposes, with Australia, New Zealand and Canada all requiring visa applicants whose first language is not English to submit an IELTS grade. The system tests candidates' Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking in four separate papers. Usually, students must gain a good mark in all four skills in order to gain entry to the course, job, or country of their choice. For this reason, candidates will often sit the exam numerous times to secure the score that they need.

Powered by COBUILD
The 4-billion-word Collins corpus is the world's largest database of the English language. It is updated every month and has been at the heart of Collins COBUILD for over 20 years.

 
 


Reading 
Anna Osborn, 2012.


To understand all the documents you come across at work you need to practise reading different kinds of text.

This brand new self-study book is the ideal way for business people to refine their reading skills in English. It provides practice reading the kinds of texts that business people come into contact with at work every day, using authentic examples from real business situations. It is aimed particularly at executives who communicate in English frequently or work in foreign or multinational companies.

The twenty 4-page units focus on a wide variety of texts, which are useful as a quick-reference guide or for more in depth study and practice:

Section 1: Emails
Section 2: Business documents such as agendas, CVs, job descriptions and annual reports
Section 3: Marketing and advertising, including company websites, brochures and social media such as Twitter
Section 4: Business media, for example reading newspaper reports, financial news and business blogs

Each unit contains practice activities and exercises; key vocabulary and phrases and grammar tips, with notes on American English variants

Includes helpful advice on different reading styles, such as reading for gist and reading for detail

Reference section with advice on how to improve your reading speed, and tips to help you choose the best reading method to find the information you need

Also focuses on useful skills not covered in traditional reading courses, such as 'reading between the lines' or understanding the true meaning behind the message

Includes an answer key, making it ideal for self-study

Powered by COBUILD - using the real language of business English

Collins English for Business is an innovative series of self-study skills books which focus on the language you really need to do business in English - wherever you are in the world. Each title includes tips on how to communicate effectively and how to communicate inter-culturally. Other titles in this series are Speaking, Listening and Writing.
 
 

Check your English vocabulary for IELTS : essential words and phrases to help you maximise your IELTS score
Wyatt, Rawdon, 2017.

This bestselling workbook provides a resource for students studying towards the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam. It has been written for students at intermediate level and above, and is particularly appropriate for anyone who plans to study or train at an English-speaking college or university. Fully updated for this fourth edition, the book provides exercises to help teach and build general and topic-specific vocabulary related to the IELTS test and also covers grammar, use of English, comprehension and spelling. Suitable for both self-study and the classroom, it includes a range of activities to help students build and improve their English vocabulary and language skills. - Tests and improves vocabulary using a variety of useful, interesting and enjoyable exercises - Easy-to-use format with clear instructions - Comprehensive answer key with additional information - Includes IELTS-style Speaking and Writing tasks with sample answers to allow for productive practice of target language.

 
 


English pronunciation in use
Mark Hancock


The best-selling English Pronunciation in Use is a comprehensive reference and practice title suitable for self-study or classroom work. Sixty easy-to-use units cover all aspects of pronunciation, including individual sounds, word stress, connected speech and intonation. An additional reference section offers a glossary of specialized terms, help with the pronunciation of numbers and geographical names and fun exercises on phonemic symbols and minimal pairs. Versions of this title with audio CDs, and a CD-ROM for additional interactive practice, are available to purchase separately.
 
 

Multilingual Books

 


We have a collection of books in other languages. These languages include:
  • Dutch
  • French
  • Polish


You can also put requests in for other foreign language books from the London Library Consortium. Please ask in branch for more details.


 
 
We have a wide range of multilingual books for children as well. We have translated version of  popular childrens' books such as Goldilocks and the Three Bears, Little Red Riding Hood, Famer Duck and the Little Red Hen.


Languages include
  • Albanian
  • Arabic
  • Bengali
  • Bulgarian
  • Farsi
  • French
  • German
  • Guajarati
  • Japanese
  • Hungarian
  • Kurdish
  • Lithuanian
  • Malayalam
  • Mandarin
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Somali
  • Slovakian
  • Spanish
  • Tamil
  • Twi
  • Urdu
  • Vietnamese

 
 

eBooks eAudio


We have thousands of eBooks and eAudio books that are free to access with your library card. The they are titles by popular authors such as George R.R. Martin, Nora Roberts, Steven King and J.K. Rowling. 
We select bestsellers, book prize long lists and quality non fiction. Download Libby/Overdrive , RB Digital and BorrowBox from the Appstore or Playstore to get started.
 
 

eBooks/eAudio through Libby/Overdrive

How to sign up to Libby 
 
 

  

eBooks/eAudio through BorrowBox

  • Access 5 eBooks/eAudio at a time through BorrowBox
  • Over 50,000 eBooks/eAudio
  • Includes thrillers, humour, literature, biographies and more.
  • Access on your phone though the BorrowBox app or on a PC
Access
BorrowBox
 
 

Magazines  

Read quality magazines for free with our apps Press Reader and RB Digital . Download Press Reader and RB Digital from the Appstore or Playstore to get started.
Magazines include the Economist, New Scientist, Radio Time and Stuff.


 
 

Magazines through Press Reader

  • Magazines in Afrikaans, Chinese, English, French, Russian Spanish, Portuguese & many more.
  • Over 4000 Magazines
  • Global news from the world’s most reputable journalists and sources, and editorial from titles you know and trust. From The Washington Post, The Guardian, and The Globe and Mail, to Forbes, Vogue, Bloomberg and BusinessWeek
  • Access on your phone though the Press Reader app or on a PC
How to sign up to Press Reader
 
 

  Magazines through Overdrive

Sign up to OverDrive
 

 

Newspapers  

We have popular and topical newspapers from all over the world, free to access through Press Reader. These include the Guardian, Cycling Weekly, The Rugby Paper, T3,.net, The week, the Scotsman and many more.
They are available in over 60 languages:
 Afrikaans, Albanian, Arabic, Belarusian, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Burmese, Catalan, Cebuano, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hiligaynon, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Ilocano, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Korean, Kven, Lithuanian, Malay, Malayam, Marathi, Nepali, Northern Sami, Norwegian, Odia, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Sinhala, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swahili, Swedish, Tagalog, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukranian, Urdu, Uzbek, Vietnamese, Xhosa, Yiddish, and Zulu
 

Newspapers through Press Reader

  • Nearly 3000 Newspapers
  • Magazines in Afrikaans, Chinese, English, French, Russian Spanish, Portuguese and over 60 more.
  • Global news from the world’s most reputable journalists and sources, and editorial from titles you know and trust. From The Washington Post, The Guardian, and The Globe and Mail, to Forbes, Vogue, Bloomberg and BusinessWeek
  • Access on your phone though the Press Reader App or on a PC
 
How to sign up to Press Reader
 
 

ESOL Classes in Libraries

 
You can attend free classes in Lewisham to learn English. Some places have free crèches. Community Connections have put together a full list of ESOL classes in Lewisham. Please click here for their leaflet.
Classes which take place in Libraries are listed below.

 
 

Crofton Park Community Library

 
English Classes
Wednesdays 10-12 Beginner and intermediate
Fridays 1:30-3:30 Upper inter-mediate and advanced


Term time only; English my way and Eco-communities:
Booking for assessment: 02036672618 or email emw_cp@ecocom.org.uk
 



New Cross Community Library


 
English Classes
Thursdays 5:30-7pm




Booking: Just show up







 
 

Sydenham Community Library

 
English Classes
1:1 classes subject to tutors’ availability
Term time only
English my way and Eco-communities:
Booking for assessment: 02036672618 or email emw_cp@ecocom.org.uk



 

Torridon Road Community Library

English Classes
Wednesdays 12:30pm – 2:30pm for beginners
Thursdays 9:15-11:15


To Book: 020 8378 5358 or corbettcommunitycentre@gmail.com



 

 
 

Links

You can also find help and support from local community groups. Please see below for details

Lewisham refugee and migrant network


Our vision is to have a fair, just and equal society where people can live in harmony.
Our mission is to empower refugees and migrants to thrive, make a positive contribution, integrate and take control of their own lives.
We do this by:
  • Providing free and independent expert advice and casework
  • Supporting integration via community projects
  • Offering counselling, therapy and advocacy for women survivors of gender-based violence
  • Conducting research and sharing information
  • Campaigning to affect policy changes at the local and national level
Lewisham refugee and migrant network
341 Evelyn Street, London SE8 5QX
Phone: 020 8694 0323
Fax: 020 8694 6621
Email: info@lrmn.org.uk
https://www.lrmn.org.uk/

Lewisham Multilingual Advice Service (LMLAS)

Lewisham Multilingual Advice Service offers free and impartial advice, assistance and advocacy in different languages. Our main languages are Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, French, Italian, Kurdish, Portuguese, Spanish, Somali, Turkish, Polish & Vietnamese. If a language not available we may be able to accommodate through one of our volunteers. We deal with issues related to Welfare benefits, Health, Housing, Employment, Consumer, Debt, Education, ETC. We do casework , including requesting reviews, appeals and representations.
If we have no capacity to deal with any problem we will endeavour to do so through signposting and referral.

 

Location: London Borough of Lewisham, UK

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