Digital Resources

Access our World TV & Film (IPTV) platform, available on and off campus. We host 10,000+ items in over 100 languages including:

• feature length films
• TV programmes and documentaries
• online learning materials

Content is categorised by language and is also searchable by:

• language
• title
• description
• writer/director

PCs in the Language Resource Centre also have access to live international television channels in a range of languages. Search for Live TV Channels on any PC in the Centre.

Highlights:

• "Extra subtitles and bonus content" categories contain extra language provision such as dubbed versions of films, a more varied selection of subtitle languages
• "History & Culture" categories contain documentaries which may not be in the target language but are relevant to the language, region, culture or society
• "Teach Yourself" categories contain online learning materials in the target language
• Custom categories are set up by lecturers, which contain items specific to their modules or of particular relevance to specific subjects

Transparent Language

Online language learning platform with access to:

• many languages, including different dialects
• different language speakers (e.g. English language learning courses for speakers of 25+ languages)
• flexible learning path and activities to build all four core skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking

For access please email us. We are experiencing very high demand for access to this resource, you will be added to a waiting list and informed when log in credentials become available.

uTalk

Language learning app for beginners. Suitable for:

• those looking to get started in a language
• intermediates looking to fill in gaps in their vocabulary and pronunciation

To view uTalk please click here. If you don't have access, please complete a Language Resources Centre membership form.

Sanako Pronounce

Pronunciation practice software. You can listen to model pronunciation, record your voice and get automated feedback.

Access is in the following languages:

• English
• Chinese
• French
• German
• Italian (feedback limited)
• Spanish

To access Sanako Pronounce, you must visit the Language Resource Centre.

Clarity English - software suite

Access to this software suite can be done via the Language Resource Centre Canvas community.

You'll have access to:

• Road to IELTS
• Study Skills Success
• Practical Writing and Clear Pronunciation Sounds: improve your English, prepare for your IELTS examinations, improve your academic writing skills

Are you looking for materials for a particular language and level? Email us and we will try to source some materials for you.

Free resources for a variety of languages and levels:

• BBC Teach: Primary Teaching Resources (ENG, FRE, GER, SPA + other subjects)
• BBC Teach: Secondary Teaching Resources (ENG, FRE, GER, SPA, CHN + other subjects)
• Busuu: offers free language lessons for children 5-14 years old (ENG, SPA, CHN)
• Pearson supporting parents and students of all ages: Primary Parents, Secondary Students and Parents, FE Students and Parents
• Eduqas: provides access to materials for various levels (KS3-5 and Vocational)
• Games to learn English: help learn as a second or foreign language