LibGuides: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Welcome

About this guide

This guide will help you locate resources for ESOL

Use the page tabs above to find relevant online and library resources.

On the shelves - will help you find resources in the library
eResources - access to eJournals, eBooks and online videos
A-Z databases - access to relevant databases
Web resources - a collection of relevant websites and other web resources
Research help - covers research skills, referencing, plagiarism and more

Guide editor: Celi Reyno Hornsby Library - Phone: 9942 0100

Get help or provide feedback! Contact us - we are happy to assist.

English practice modules

Road to IELTS
The academic module and the general training module are ideal for IELTS preparation. The interactive activities, advice videos and practice tests are aimed at the challenges candidates face.
Tense Buster
Helps you to improve your understanding of 33 key grammar areas from elementary level to phrasal verbs at the advanced level. The program is ideal either as a self-access resource, or integrated into a course and used in class or for homework.
Active Reading
Helps you to improve your reading in an effective and systematic way. Includes dozens of texts, video, audio and activities.The program comes at six levels from elementary to advanced, with ten units in each level.

Log in with your TAFE username and password. Recommended browsers are FireFox and Chrome. The resource does not work in Internet Explorer. AdobeFlash is required for Active Reading.

PressReader is now available!

PressReader
Our PressReader subscription connects you to thousands of newspapers and magazines in their original format. Start reading 6000+ publications from 120+ countries in 60+ languages or get the app and download your favourite publications to read later. Contact library staff for help.

Other useful subject guides

More subject guides are available via the drop down menu below.

Featured eBooks

More eBooks are available via the eResources tab or by searching the library catalogue.

Quick links to eLearning and eServices

Student Portal
A gateway that provides secure access to the TAFE NSW applications and a range of services for students. Access your exam results and TAFE email account here.
Studespace (Sakai)
Studespace provides access to learning and assessment resources for students of Northern Sydney TAFE.

Studiosity
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Upload a draft of your assignment at any time and receive expert feedback or connect live with a specialist from Sunday - Friday, 3 pm - midnight to help you with a wide range of subjects. First time users tick the agreement checkbox and click the Go to my free account button.

A current TAFE username and password is required to access the eLearning resources.

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Welcome