English and Adult Literacy
If you need some help with reading, writing, or speaking in English, we can help! The library has lots of resources including books, programs, and online materials to help you.
Learning English
Welcome to the Library
Are you new to the Library? Check out our ‘Welcome to the Library’ booklet or watch the video to learn about all the things you can do here.
The 'Welcome to the Library' video
Download the ‘Welcome to the Library’ reader(PDF, 3MB)
Download the ‘Welcome to the Library’ teacher resource(PDF, 2MB)
Play the 'Welcome to the Library' song:
Play the 'Welcome to the Library' song backing track (no vocals)
Transcript - Welcome to the Library
The ‘Welcome to the Library’ reader, video, song, and teacher resources were developed by Djerriwarrh Community & Education Services in partnership with Melton City Council. The project was supported by funding from the State Library of Victoria.
The reader aims to raise awareness of libraries and the services they provide for the community, while the teacher resource offers a range of learning opportunities for both literacy and EAL (English Additional Language) students.
English Conversation Club
Improve your English with the help of our friendly volunteers. We can help you with your speaking, reading, and writing skills. Come along to build confidence and make new friends. All skill levels are welcome.
Sessions run every week during school terms. Bookings are not required.
See upcoming sessions
Cambridge Assessment Online Tools
Try more than 170 activities to help you practise your reading, writing, listening, or speaking skills.
Access the free resources.
Studying for IELTS
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is designed to help you if you are if you are looking to work, live or study in an English-speaking country.
The library has lots of resources to help you practise for the IELTS. Search our catalogue to find books and kits that you can borrow from the library.
There are also lots of free online resources that you can access from home.
Road to IELTS (General)
The General Training test is ideal for people who want to do work experience or training programs, study, or live in an English-speaking country.
Use your Melton City Libraries membership card number to log in and access the free practise materials.
Log in to Road to IELTS (General)
Road to IELTS (Academic)
The Academic test is for people who want to study at a tertiary (university) level in an English-speaking country.
Use your Melton City Libraries membership card number to log in and access the free practise materials.
Log in to Road to IELTS (Academic)