A collection of teaching materials especially for primary languages. 

The CILT Library has a diverse range of resources in many languages, including schemes of work, songs, storybooks, DVDs, interactive software, big books, posters and games. 

Browse the full collection using the online library catalogue 

Useful searches

We have created a selection of 'special searches' or lists to help our users locate teaching materials around particular themes. Click on the links below to explore the resources we hold:

• Games for teaching primary languages
• Drama for teaching primary languages
• Rhymes for teaching primary languages
• Songs for teaching primary languages
• Authentic books for teaching Upper Key Stage 2
• Cross-curricular primary teaching materials
• Intercultural understanding primary materials

Multimedia facilities

Make full use of our computers, internet access and audio-visual equipment to try resources for yourself. You can even tune in to foreign language channels on satellite television.

Buying CILT books

Save money on postage by buying CILT publications at the library reception. CILT books for primary include the Young Pathfinders series, Hocus and Lotus materials, the Junior European Languages Portfolio and resources for the European Day of Languages.