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Free Courses and Learning Tools
It is never too late to learn! Widen your horizons and learn new skills with these free, interactive online courses, resources and learning tools.
ALISON - free interactive, multimedia training courses for Business & Enterprise Skills, IT Training, English Language Skills, Personal Development and Health & Safety.
BBC Adult Learning - online courses, guides and advice.
OpenCourseWare Consortium - comprehensive database of free online courses from elite US colleges like Yale, Stanford and MIT.
Open University Open Learn Learning Space - introductory, intermediate and advanced modules.
Business
Intellectual Property - protect and develop your idea with the British Library Business & IP Centre Online Courses
Computer Skills
BBC First Click Beginners Guide [PDF] - guide to using computers and the Internet
BBC Webwise Computer Tutor - guide to using a computer.
myguide Online Basics - first steps with computers and the Internet.
Cooking Techniques
BBC Food - cooking techniques.
Do It Yourself
DIY Doctor - help and advice with step-by-step tutorials.
Gardening
BBC Gardeners Corner - flower arranging guide.
BBC Gardening - basic gardening techniques.
BBC Gardening - how to be a gardener
Health
BBC Health - emotional health coping skills.
BBC Health - first aid guide to common injuries and emergencies.
Languages
BBC Languages - audio and video courses in languages including French, German, Spanish, Italian, Greek, Portuguese and Chinese.
Oxford Language Dictionaries Online - French, German, Italian and Spanish - multitude of language learning tools and resources including comprehensive bilingual dictionaries and correspondence templates. Available free to Idea Store library members.
Life Skills
BBC Raw - developing skills for everyday life.
Literacy
BBC Learning English - general and business English, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation.
BBC Skillswise Words - grammar, spelling, reading, writing, listening and vocabulary.
Oxford Dictionaries Online - more than just a dictionary! Help with writing skills, definitions, example sentences and practical advice on grammar and spelling. Available free to Idea Store library members.
Motoring
DIY Doctor Motoring - motoring advice and tutorials
Theory Test Pro - pass your driving theory test first time with this online tool available free to Idea Store library members.
Numeracy
BBC Skillswise Numbers - numbers, measures, fractions, decimals and percentages.
BBC Key Skills Application of Number - modules to help you with your number skills.
Performing Arts
BBC Orchestras and Singers - Learn About Music.
Essentials of Music - introduction to classical music with audio excerpts
Stagework - lessons plans in Citizenship, and English and Drama, at Key Stage 3 and 4, based upon the featured productions at the National Theatre the Bristol Old Vic and Birmingham Repertory Theatre.
Sport
BBC Sport - Academy - sport skills and masterclasses
BBC Wales - Colin Jackson's Raise Your Game - sporting skills and achievement
