Explore free language‑learning resources available through your library. Whether you want to learn a new language, improve your English, study Scottish Gaelic or access materials in your first language, you’ll find trusted tools and support to help you develop your skills at your own pace.
Transparent Language Online
The ultimate language-learning system offering something for every language learner – over 100 languages, English materials for speakers of 25+ languages, Intermediate English for everyone and 10 non-English pairs. Click here to sign up with your library barcode.
Learning Scottish Gaelic
Search for Scottish Gaelic language books on the library catalogue.
LearnGaelic A first-stop for anyone and everyone interested in learning Scottish Gaelic.
Inverness College English language programmes Inverness College ESOL and Language Department offers a range of courses to help you learn and improve your English.
UHI Gaelic medium studies Information about Gaelic medium courses at the University of the Highlands and Islands. Filter by subject area to ‘Gaelic medium studies’ on the courses page.
Learning English
Highland ESOL Providers
The ‘Highland ESOL Providers’ organise English language (ESOL) classes in the Highlands and Moray. We are a group of people working in different colleges, community and public organisations.
Transparent Language Online Includes English materials for speakers of 25+ languages, Intermediate English for everyone and 10 non-English pairs.
Materials in other languages
Adult Fiction books are available in Polish, Russian, Latvian, French and other languages. Please see our library catalogue advanced search to browse titles in other languages.
If you would like books in other languages please contact your nearest library, or Email libraries@highlifehighland.com
