Languages

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Oxford Reference Online [24/7]

Search through English & bilingual dictionaries (also see English Language Reference for all sorts of other features e.g. slang, proverbs, idioms, etc.) [Can't get in?] More about Oxford Reference...

Oxford English Dictionary Online [24/7]

Provides not just a word's meanings but its history too. More about OED Online...

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.

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Language learning and teaching

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.

Primary Languages

A great resource for those wishing to teach young children languages; particularly primary teachers. Includes a list of several the online resources/websites which are available.

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.

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Translation

Oxford Language Dictionaries Online [24/7]

This high quality online language resource covers Chinese, French, German, Italian and Spanish, both for the purposes of study and translation. Library members can access this resource within all Westminster libraries and from home by entering their library card number. More about Oxford Language Dictionaries...

Babel Fish

Translation service from Yahoo! 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!

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English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)

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.

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English language teaching

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.

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