Library Guides: English as an Additional Language (EAL): Home

Introduction

This guide is designed for Charles Sturt students who have English as an Additional Language (EAL). It will help you to find:

Library resources on English language skills
Some useful EAL web resources.

IELTS - The International English Language Testing System

If you are planning to migrate to an English-speaking country, immigration authorities may ask you to provide evidence of your English language ability. IELTS - the International English Language Testing System - is accepted as proof of English language proficiency for study, work and migration in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK.

There are two tests available. The test you choose should be based on what it is you want to do:

IELTS Academic - usually used for entry into university
IELTS General Training - used for migration purposes.

For more information, go to the IELTS Australia website.

There is an option to take the IELTS tests online via IELTS on computer.

Preparation materials, including free practice tests for speaking, reading, and writing at general and at academic levels, are available at IELTS prepare.

Multiculturalism

Multicultural Services for Public Libraries
The State Library of NSW provides multicultural advisory services, online newspapers and other resources to NSW residents through public libraries.
Making Multicultural Australia
Over 3500 pages of articles, research, teacher guides, videos and more, aiming to explore Australia's cultural diversity and promote tolerance and anti-racism. Maintained by Andrew Jakubowicz, University of Technology Sydney.

Australian Culture

About Australia
An Australian Government site with brief information about the culture, population, climate, history, geography, and legal system of Australia. Also includes links to more detailed information.
The Little Red Yellow Black website
An introduction to Indigenous Australia's rich history and contemporary culture. From the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies.
Culture of Australia
Information about Australian language, food, and culture, and with some interesting facts about Australia.

Library Word Meanings

Multilingual Glossary for Today's Library Users - Language Table
Created by the American Library Association, this multilingual glossary is a language table of commonly used library terms in seven different languages.
Multilingual Glossary of Today's library Users - Definitions
Created by the American Library Association, this glossary provides definitions for commonly used library terms in English.