This page and the previous page list those languages which are taught at the Department for Continuing Education, but for which the Library does not yet hold many resources. If you are studying one of these languages, do check back as these pages will be updated.
The Library has a collection of films which are available to borrow or to watch in the Library with headphones. Foreign language films are listed under the relevant languages below. See the Library website for details.
The Oxford University Language Centre provides links to useful online resources for studying various languages - see the Language Centre.
The Open Resources site compiled by OUDCE tutors contains language materials. From the home page, select the Subjects tab and search for the language of your choice.
The library holds the following books:
Sogang Korean new series Workbook 1A call number 495.7 KIM (Oversize) recommended text
The Si-sa-yong-o-sa / Random House unabridged English-Korean dictionary call number 495.7 RAN Q/REF, Reference only
Hanʼguk chŏngchʼi chʿejeron / Korea : The state and political system in transition call number 951.904 KIM, text in Korean language
Hanbeat - Korean television shows that you can watch online
The Library does not yet hold any Polish language books.
We hold the following films, which are available to borrow or to watch in the Library with headphones.
Polish Language and Culture Resources - links provided by the University of Iowa
Memrise’s “Hacking Polish” - simple, but versatile phrases that you can use in many everyday situations
Polish Pod 101 - some basic Polish learning podcasts
Books on the Portuguese language are at call number 469, including:
Gramática ativa 1 by Isabel Coimbra (recommended text)
Portuguese verbs and essentials of grammar by Sue Tyson-Ward
Language learning library - basic grammar and common words and phrases for beginners
Biblioteca Nacional Digital - digital collection of classic literature from the Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal.
Ciberportuguês A selection of links to Portuguese sources online, covering news, language, literature and linguistics.
Books on Sanskrit are at the call number 491.2. Examples include:
Sanskrit : an introduction to the classical language by Michael Coulson
A Sanskrit grammar for students by Arthur A. Macdonell
Digital Shikshapatri - a digitised version of the Sanskrit manuscript "Shikshapatri", written by Shree Swaminaryan, founder of Swaminarayan Hinduism. The site gives access to the text itself as well as online resources which set the Shikshapatri in its historical, cultural and religious context.
The Library holds the following books:
Nyborjarsvenska: Svensk-engelsk ordlista Call number 439.732 GOR Pamphlet
Nybor̈jarsvenska : nybörjarbok i svenska som främmande språk Call number 439.78 GOR
Swedish films available include:
Digitala sparet - Links to sites where you can study Swedish online
Books about Turkish are at the call number 494.35. Some examples include:
Modern Turkish : a complete self-study course for beginners by B. Orhan Doğan (recommended text)
Turkish for foreigners by Hikmet Sebüktekin.
Loecsen Simple vocabulary for beginners
Totally Turkish Free online course in Turkish
Turkish Language Society For advanced students - website is in Turkish. Includes dictionaries