Start by reviewing the Douglas College Modern Languages Assessment Information page to find details on the assessments for Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish.
Use the Library's OneSearch to find books on your topic. When you find a book that addresses your topic well, make note of the SUBJECTS assigned to it. They will be useful in finding more information on the same topic.
Click on each of the language tabs to see examples of SUBJECTS that may be useful in your research for modern languages materials (click on the links to perform a search in the Douglas College Library catalogue).
The following SUBJECTS may be useful for finding books, video, and audio resources on German language learning. Use the Library Catalogue to search for books with these subjects.
The following SUBJECTS may be useful for finding books, video, and audio resources on Chinese language learning. Use the Library Catalogue to search for books with these subjects.
The following SUBJECTS may be useful for finding books, video, and audio resources on French language learning. Use the Library Catalogue to search for books with these subjects.
The following SUBJECTS may be useful for finding books, video, and audio resources on Japanese language learning. Use the Library Catalogue to search for books with these subjects.
The following SUBJECTS may be useful for finding books, video, and audio resources on Spanish language learning. Use the Library Catalogue to search for books with these subjects.
The library has collections of novels, anthologies, and other books written in the modern languages. This can be a great way to practice your reading comprehension and improve your vocabulary when you are learning a language.
To find books written in another language, search using the SUBJECT "Language name -- Readers".
Examples of subject headings include:
Duolingo: Free online learning of over a dozen different languages using interactive games. Play online or with the mobile app and compete with your friends for the best score.
BBC Languages: Interactive lessons for learners of over 33 different languages. Note: This page has been archived and is no longer updated, although the resources remain available.
