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 Credo Reference (formerly Xreferplus) for languages   [Can't get in?]
 Oxford Reference Online for dictionaries   [Can't get in?]
 Oxford English Dictionary Online  [inside Westminster libraries] [outside Westminster libraries]

Language resources in Westminster Libraries
Which library to visit for which language.

Languages homework?
See Webtastic!

I Love Languages
Gateway to sites on language learning and linguistics. Includes links to online language lessons.

Internet for Modern Languages
A 'teach-yourself' tutorial on Internet information skills for those studying languages. Part of a wide range of subject-specific tutorials from the Virtual Training Suite.

Transparent languages
Although it sells language learning products, this site provides some free resources, including key phrases in a range of languages, and quizzes and tests to help you learn.

NACELL
Links to online resources recommended by the National Advisory Centre for Early Language Learning (ie: for young children)

Talk to your baby - Quick Tips
Series of leaflets from the Literacy Trust with tips to help children develop good talking and listening skills. Each leaflet available in thirteen languages.

Babel Fish
Translation service from Altavista. Type in a phrase for translation, or get a whole web page translated into / from an increasing range of (mainly European) languages. NB: Useful, but has all the obvious drawbacks of translation by machine!

English UK 
Accredited English courses throughout the UK - brought together by the Association of Recognised English Language Services in association with the British Council.

BBC Learning English
From the BBC World Service.

English Pronunciation Guide
This website provides the correct pronunciation of 104229 English words. Once found, your word is spoken when you hover over or click it.

EFL directory
Details of institutions in the UK offering TEFL / TESOL courses, as well as information on where to learn English in the UK.

English Language Teaching Contacts Scheme
Organisation bringing together English teachers all over the world. Run by the British Council.

Education for courses and study

Quick reference for dictionaries & encyclopaedias