The Virtual Library

Languages

As a library member you can access the Oxford English Dictionary for free. The site offers essential language resources never before available online: fully searchable, completely comprehensive bilingual dictionaries, and unique study materials that provide extra help with learning
Check the A-Z How to Find Information for information on languages
Visit the Gov.uk website which is the official jobs, training, careers, childcare and voluntary work site
The Local Information Database is the place to find out about local clubs, organisations, and societies in and around Bedfordshire and Luton

Borrow books and language courses from your local Library to help you learn a new language. Search the catalogue and request books to pick up at your local branch
If you want to brush up on reading foreign languages, Bedford Central Library has a large collection of foreign language books. Some other libraries also have smaller collections. Search the catalogue and request books to pick up at your local branch
Your library may have local college prospectus's or details of local courses where you can learn new languages, or improve on the language you have
Visit your library to find out what other resources and support is available

Page last updated: 10th October 2013