Using the language study area
Discover what resources are available and where to go.
Available resources
You can find resources by:
- Using Surrey Search
- Using the map in the language study area
- Browsing the shelves (all content is organised according to level and skills).
TV equipment and channels
The TVs in the language study area are all equipped with:
- DVD players
- Video cassette players
- Audio cassette players
- Headphones.
There are four TVs with the following channels:
- RTPI for Portuguese
- RAI 3 for Italian
- ZDF for German
- TVE for Spanish.
Foreign language films
We have a large DVD collection which includes films, TV series, documentaries shelved in the DVD collection.
The DVDs have been given different covers to help you identify them:
| Language | Cover colour |
|---|---|
| French | Blue |
| German | Yellow |
| Italian | Green |
| Portuguese | Lilac |
| Russian | Red |
| Spanish | Orange |
| Other languages | White |
Reference CDs and cassettes
Most CDs and cassettes are shelved within the study area however there are some restricted-use copies that are kept behind the helpdesk. Please ask at the desk and you will be able to borrow the item for use within the library. You will need to give your student ID/visitor card and return the item within our helpdesk hours.
Language software
We have software for many different languages and levels. You have free access to:
- 10 English language software packages designed to help improve your academic English skills.
- British Sign Language resources
- uTalk, a learning app with over 25 languages.