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

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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.
Study Skills Success
This module equips ESOL learners not just with a range of study skills such as critical thinking and avoiding plagiarism, but also with the academic English that underpins them.

Log in with your TAFE username and password. Recommended browsers are Chrome, FireFox and Safari. The resource does not work in Internet Explorer.

PressReader - digital magazines and newspapers

PressReader
Our PressReader subscription connects you to thousands of newspapers and magazines in their original format. Start reading 7000+ 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

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Featured eBooks

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

Quick links to eLearning and eServices

Technology for learning
Find out what online learning platforms and resources are available at TAFE NSW and how to use them.
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 (Now replaced by Smarthinking)
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Smarthinking is a new after hours study support provider with extended hours and more services.
Smarthinking (New after hours study help replacing Studiosity)
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Free after hours study help, including expert assistance with subjects like writing, maths, science, economics and more. A friendly support team is waiting online to help you, 3:00 pm till late, Monday to Thursday and 24/7 Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL): Welcome