Language learning

Support for learning English language skills

Reference Online is available 24/7 and contains information on a variety of subjects from many study resources. All you need to do is enter your library membership number - the nine-digit number without spaces - after clicking on each title. If you are not already a member you can join the library online.

See a full list of reference online titles.

Tense Buster

Practise and improve your English language skills with this eLearning course.

Tense Buster can test your level and help build confidence in your vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation.

You can create a simple account to keep track of your progress, or just practise.

Access at home or in libraries

Language Café

Language Café is run by Oxfordshire Libraries and is a safe space for you to talk in English and other languages. It is a place to meet others, ‘swap’ languages and practise speaking and listening in other languages. The session is led by library staff to maintain a happy learning environment for all.

These sessions are free – and open to all adults over 18 years old.

For more details, go to Language Café