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Last Updated: Thursday, 08 October 2020 11:06

We support people who are learning English as a second language, and adults looking to improve their reading, writing and numeracy skills through the following services:

1. The literacy collection

This collection includes aids to reading, writing, speaking and listening to English as well as basic numeracy. The literacy collection is in the Adult Non-Fiction section at ANF 428 under the 'Mastering English' sign.

2. The Road to IELTS (International English Language Testing System) online program 

This online program contains general and academic preparation and practice with interactive activities. The program is aimed at practicing the challenges faced in the IELTS tests. This resource can be accessed from home or from the library using your library barcode card number. 

  • Road to IELTS general training - The general training test is for those who want to do work experience or training programs, secondary school or migrate to an English-speaking country. Please provide your library barcode number when prompted.
  • Road to IELTS Academic - The academic test is for those who want to study at a tertiary level in an English-speaking country. Please provide your library barcode number when prompted.
  • Practical Writing is a program that will help students with writing essays, emails, reports, job applications, notes, letters and more.
  • Clear Pronunciation Sounds is a program that will aid learners to recognize and pronounce the 43 sounds of English through audio, video and interactive activities. Students work with each sound in isolation, in words, sentences and in authentic texts.

3. English conversation groups - NOTE this program has been temporarily suspended

Would you like to practice speaking English in a small friendly group?

Volunteer tutors run free small group sessions at Millmerran Library and Toowoomba City Library every week for adults with english as a second language. Here you can practise your everyday English skills and learn about Australia in a relaxed and supportive environment.

Toowoomba City Library

Where: Library Meeting Rooms

When:

  • Wednesday 1pm – 2.30pm
  • Thursday and Saturday 10am – 11.30am

Contact: Please contact Toowoomba City Library for more information.

Millmerran Library 

When: Wednesday afternoon 3.45pm – 5pm during school term.

Contact: Please contact Millmerran Library for more information. All welcome. Please arrive before the start of the class.

Volunteering opportunity

If you would like to be a volunteer tutor, please email us or fill in an online application form.

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