A New Year is a great time to set a goal to learn a new skill.
Whilst Mandarin is the most spoken language in the world, it is English that is the most commonly used language by foreign speakers – making it the number one universal language that breaks down communication barriers. In fact, so common that a staggering one in five people can speak it!
Benefits to Learn or Improve your English
Develop your written and spoken English, improving communication skills
Pass your exams - ESOL and IELTS
Pathway programme to a university here in Britain, the USA, Canada or Australia
English and skills for employability, use them in a work placement confidently
Positive outcomes in having the ability to complete online forms and engage in social media
Slough Libraries offers you multiple routes for you to choose how you want to improve your English with something for every level.
Beginner and ESOL reading books
These books have been developed for adults who are learning English as a second language. They offer an insight into life in the UK and are a useful tool for building vocabulary around everyday life.
Some books are dual language which aids readers understand the concept of the book.
Quick Reads have been created specifically for adults who are less confident readers, who may not see themselves as readers or who may feel that it has been a long time since they have read. They will also appeal to younger people who feel daunted by reading their first book. Quick Reads, and these materials, aim to develop lifelong reading habits.
They are suitable for ESOL learners – those learning or developing their English as an additional language and English Entry 3-Level 1 or 2.
Online Resources
Universal Class for libraries is an online educational service providing a diverse offering of learning courses for people interested in the lifelong pursuit of knowledge.
https://slough.universalclass.com/promo.htm?
Transparent Language is a web-based language learning platform offering over 110 languages, including regional dialects and English as a second language materials.
Road to IELTS Academic version - Improve your English and prepare for IELTS examinations for people preparing to study in English speaking countries
Road to IELTS General Training - Improve your English and prepare for IELTS examinations for people who want to live and work in English speaking countries
Tense Buster Version 10 - Break through the Grammar Barrier! English Grammar for all levels. Improve and practise your grammar at the level you choose for as long as you like!
Tense Buster 6 Weeks Grammar Course - Break through the Grammar Barrier! English Grammar for all levels. Practise your grammar in a planned programme over 6 weeks.
https://www.clarityenglish.com/library/SLOUGH/index.php?pc=59
For step-by-step tutorials on how to use Slough Libraries popular online resources go to:
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