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Britannica Library
Easy to use, and easy to find trusted information, aimed at Kids, Teens or Adults. Each search gives results including articles from Encyclopedia Britannica, videos, images, journal articles, and links to even more information on trusted websites.
Busy Things
Era Books Online
Era Books Online provides an engaging world of books, games and activities for children to improve their reading, writing and comprehension skills, featuring hundreds of educational books, exercises and learning guides to support the development of English literacy skills. Android and Apple apps are available or you can use the website. Log in with your library card.
Literacy Planet
LiteracyPlanet is an online learning resource which supports students of all ages and abilities to develop and improve their English literacy skills. The fun and highly motivational learning platform covers key aspects of the English curriculum.
Studiosity
Feeling overwhelmed, stuck on a study question or not sure where to even start with an assignment? Sign in with your library barcode and PIN and get live, expert assistance with subjects like writing, maths, science, economics and more. Our friendly subject specialists are waiting online to help you, 24/7. You can also complete subject quizzes and upload your assignment drafts for feedback.
For Youth
Find information on the free study resources available for secondary students at your local library and online. There are shortcuts to books in the catalogue as well as information on how to get expert online study help. If you need help accessing the library’s resources please contact your local branch or see our how-to videos for more information.
Aussie Driver: Licence Practice Tests
Wyndham City Libraries is working in partnership with Aussie-Driver.com, a company dedicated to driver safety and education, to offer free driving practice tests to library users. The new service includes free tests specifically based on Victoria’s official driver manual.
Take advantage of Aussie-Driver.com’s specialized practice exams to turn new drivers into safer drivers. It's relevant to all drivers including teenagers, those with disabilities, seniors who need to take a renewal exam, as well as users at every stage of life.
Linkedin Learning (previously Lynda.com)
Linkedin Learning (previously Lynda.com) is a premium online learning platform with thousands of hours of video training courses covering a huge range of business, computing/IT, and creative subjects. Log in using your library barcode number and PIN to unlock your learning potential. In the app you will be asked for a LinkedIn learning ID: enter "wyndham" (all lower case).
Languages
Resources for learning English and other languages
Auslan Signbank
Auslan Signbank is a language resources site for Auslan (Australian Sign Language). Auslan is the language of the deaf community in Australia.
Road to IELTS Academic
An online IELTS preparation course designed by the British Council. Road to IELTS Academic is aimed at band 5.0 and above.
Road to IELTS General
An online IELTS preparation course designed by the British Council. Road to IELTS General Training is aimed at band 4.5 and above.
AMES Online
Develop your English confidence and jobseeking skills with Australia's leading provider of online English courses. Choose to do the Living in Australia course to develop your language skills or do the Jobseekers Online course to help you with the language you need to find a job.
Living in Australia: Beginner
This course gives you the skills and confidence to listen to English and to read, write and speak in the language. Learn the grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and language structures needed to understand basic conversations and instructions, ask questions, talk about familiar topics and take phone messages. Learn to read simple information texts, complete forms and write short descriptions. BEGINNER LEVEL - Equivalent to IELTS 3.0
Living in Australia: Pre-intermediate
This general English course develops your language skills and confidence to read and write more challenging texts, to listen to longer spoken texts and to participate in longer interactions. Learn the grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and language structures needed to participate in more complex conversations and exchanges. You will learn how to initiate negotiations and transactions, read and analyse more complex information texts and express your opinions in writing. PRE-INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - Equivalent to IELTS 4.0
Living in Australia: Intermediate
This general English course develops your language skills to function with confidence in an English-speaking environment. You learn to read and analyse written texts, to write effectively on a wide range of topics, to listen to complex exchanges and to speak fluently and accurately in English. Learn the grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation and language structures needed to contribute actively in formal and informal conversations, transactions and interviews. INTERMEDIATE LEVEL - Equivalent to IELTS 5.0
Job Seekers Online: Advanced
Get that job! This short online course provides you with the knowledge and develops the jobseeking skills you need to find work in Australia. It focuses on: résumé writing, networking, cold calling, cover letters, writing a selection criteria statement and interview strategies. ADVANCED LEVEL - Equivalent to IELTS 5.5+